Journal of the House of Representatives of the State of Georgia at the regular session commenced at Atlanta, Monday, January 9, 1978 and adjourned Tuesday, March 7, 1978, volume I

Compiler's Note
The Journal of the House of Representatives regular session of 1978 is bound in two separate volumes. The large number of pages made it impractical to bind into one volume.
Volume I contains January 9, 1978 through February 21, 1978. Volume II contains February 22, 1978 through March 7, 1978 regular session.

JOURNAL
OF THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE
STATE OF GEORGIA
AT
THE REGULAR SESSION
Commenced at Atlanta, Monday, January 9, 1978 and adjourned Tuesday, March 7, 1978
It SH
1978 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 9, 1978

HOUSE JOURNAL
Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, January 9, 1978

The Representatives of the General Assembly of Georgia for the years 1977-1978 met in regular session in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and were called to order by the Honorable Thomas B. Murphy, Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Prayer was offered by Reverend Dick Barrett, Southern Baptist Evangelist, Bremen, Georgia.
The roll was called and the following members answered to their names:

Adams, G. Adams, Marvin Anderson, W. Argo, B. Auten, D. Balkcom, R. 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. 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. Diion, 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, G. Hanner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkina, J. Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob

Home, F. Horton, G.T. Housley, E. 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. McKinney, J.E. Milford, B. Money, J. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. Nut, K. Noble, Bill
, 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. Savage, 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.
Watkins, L.
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 communications from the Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Secretary of State, were received and read:

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Secretary of State 214 State Capitol
Atlanta 30334
Honorable Thomas B. Murphy Speaker, House of Representatives 3rd Floor, State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Speaker Murphy:
I do hereby certify that the consolidated returns on file in this office of the Special Election held on December 13, 1977, in the 140th House District, comprised of the counties of Early and Miller and a portion of Calhoun and Seminole, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mobley Howell, show the following results:
CALHOUN COUNTY: (Portion)
Ralph Balkcom................................................................................................................35 votes C. B. (Brown) Reeves.....................................................................................................83 votes Ashley Register..................................................................................................................2 votes
EARLY COUNTY: Ralph Balkcom............................................................................................................1268 votes C. B. (Brown) Reeves...................................................................................................178 votes Ashley Register..............................................................................................................145 votes
MILLER COUNTY: Ralph Balkcom..............................................................................................................108 votes C. B. (Brown) Reeves.....................................................................................................40 votes Ashley Register..............................................................................................................128 votes
SEMINOLE COUNTY: (Portion)
Ralph Balkcom..............................................................................................................117 votes C. B. (Brown) Reeves.......................................................................................................9 votes Ashley Register..............................................................................................................618 votes
Given under my hand and seal of office this the 16th day of December, 1977.
/s/Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State (SEAL)

The following oath of office was administered to the Honorable Ralph Balkcom by Honorable Julian Webb, Judge, Court of Appeals:

OATH OF OFFICE OF MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
I do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that I will support the Constitution of this State and of the United States, and on all questions and measures which may come before me. I will so conduct myself, as will, in my judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this State.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any public money due this State, unaccounted for, that I am not the holder of any office or trust under the Government of the United States, nor of any one of the several States, nor of any foreign State, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia, and that I am not a member of the Communist Party.

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So help me God.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 19th day of December, 1977. /s/Julian Webb Judge

/s/Ralph J. Balkcom

In the Name and by the Authority of the State of Georgia
I, Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify that at the Special Election held on the 13th day of December, 1977,
Having received 1,528 votes was duly elected to the office of REPRESENTATIVE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY for the One Hundred and Fortieth District of Georgia
Witness my hand and seal of my office this 16th day of December 1977.
/s/Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State (SEAL)

Secretary of State 214 State Capitol
Atlanta 30334
April 7, 1977
Honorable Thomas B. Murphy Speaker, House of Representatives Third Floor, State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Sir:
I do hereby certify that the consolidated returns on file in this office for the Special Run-Off Election held on the 5th day of April, 1977, in House District 34, comprised of a portion of Fulton County, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Ben Brown, shows the following result:
LOTTIE H. WATKINS ...........................................................................................2,399 votes Jesse Williams............................................................................................................2,283 votes
Given under my hand and seal of office this the 7th day of April, 1977.
/s/Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State (SEAL)

The following oath of office was administered to the Honorable Lottie Watkins by Honorable Charlie Weltner, Judge of the Superior Court, 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,

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I will so conduct myself, as will, in my judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this State.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any public money due this State, unaccounted for, that I am not the holder of any office or trust under the Government of the United States, nor of any one of the several States, nor of any foreign State, that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia, and that I am not a member of the Communist Party.
So help me God.
/s/Lottie Heywood Watkins
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 8th day of April, 1977.
/s/Charles Weltner Judge

Secretary of State State Capitol Atlanta 30334
March 17, 1977
Honorable Thomas B. Murphy Speaker, House of Representatives Third Floor, State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Sir:
I do hereby certify that the consolidated returns on file in this office for the Special Election held on the 15th day of March, 1977, in House District 25, comprised of a portion of Fulton County, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Michael J. Egan, shows the following result:
Ray Abernathy......................................................................................................................1,420 Roger Land............................................................................................................................1,225 Mary Long................................................................................................................................814 Cynthia R. Montague .............................................................................................................254 JOHN SAVAGE...................................................................................................................4,270
Given under my hand and seal of office this the 17th day of March, 1977.
/s/Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State (SEAL)

The following oath of office was administered to the Honorable John Savage by Honorable Charlie Weltner, Judge of the Superior Court, 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 judgment, be most conducive to the interests and prosperity of this State.
I further swear or affirm that I am not the holder of any public money due this State, unaccounted for, that I am not the holder of any office or trusts under the Government

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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/John Savage
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 18th day of March, 1977.
/s/Charles Weltner Judge

The following communications from His Excellency, Governor George Busbee, were received and read:

Office of the Governor Atlanta, Georgia 30334
January 9, 1978
Honorable Thomas B. Murphy Speaker of the House and Members of the House State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Speaker Murphy and Representatives:
In accordance with Article V, Section II, Paragraph II of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1976, I report to you as follows:
Subsequent to the adjournment of the Regular Session of the General Assembly on March 10, 1977, 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 10, 1977, to the date of this communication, I have issued one stay of execution. On July 7, 1977, I granted a stay of execution in the case of the State of Georgia v. Charles Harris Hill. Charles Harris Hill was sentenced to death on June 2, 1977, after conviction of Murder in the Superior Court of DeKalb County. The sentence was suspended for ninety days in order that the State Board of Pardons and Paroles would have sufficient time in which to hear and pass upon said case.
Sincerely, /s/George Busbee
GB/jcw

Office of the Governor Atlanta, Georgia 30334
April 11, 1977
Honorable Thomas B. Murphy Speaker of the House of Representatives State of Georgia State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

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Dear Speaker Murphy:
I have vetoed House Bills 78, 211, 656, 664, 904, 950, 1096, 183, 295, 552, 757 and 324 and House Resolution 188-714 which were passed by the General Assembly of Georgia at the 1977 Regular Session.
Article V, Section II, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1976 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, /s/George Busbee
GB/jcw
Enclosures
cc: Honorable Glenn W. Ellard Honorable Frank H. Edwards Honorable Arthur Bolton Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr.

Veto No. 2 - H. B. 78 by Representatives Games of the 43rd, Adams of the 36th, Hudson of the 137th and others.
House Bill 78 would amend the 1973 Gasoline Marketing Practices Act in an attempt to protect the independent gasoline dealer. This bill however would not serve the public convenience and could discourage the free enterprise system. If signed into law, it would prohibit lease contracts which require 24-hour operation or 7-day operation at gas station facilities. With respect to existing contracts, this alteration of the hours of operation would violate the Constitutional provision which prohibits laws impairing the obligation of contracts. In addition, the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia recently held that an agreement requiring 24-hour operation is not illegal and "serves the public convenience and provides a competitive stimulus." If House Bill 78 became law, collateral effects on convenience stores and fast food operations could occur. Collateral effects on "dealers" who had a previous good year financially and refused to remain open the next year, could have an adverse effect on other dealers in the same chain. Therefore, H. B. 78 has been vetoed because of constitutional problems and its anti-competitive nature.
Veto No. 4 - H. B. 211 by Representatives Wall of the 61st, Phillips of the 59th, and Harris of the 60th.
House Bill 211 would make it a crime for an employer to knowingly employ any person who is an alien who was not admitted to the U. S. as an immigrant for permanent residence. Exceptions are provided only if the employment is authorized by the U. S. Immigration and Naturalization Service or if the employer received written authorization from the Immigration and Naturalization Service. This Bill contains no grandfather provision to protect those who entered the U. S. prior to modern immigration enforcement law and procedures. For many of these aliens it may be impossible to perfect their lawful presence here. Also, Attorney General Griffin Bell, HEW, and the State Department are currently working on a nationwide solution to this problem. Therefore, a state by state approach without safeguards for aliens who were once welcomed and encouraged to enter this country, but who cannot now evidence their lawful entry is not a proper solution to this problem.
Veto No. 5 - H. B. 656 by Representatives Childs of the 51st, Nix of the 20th, Carnes of the 43rd and others.
H. B. 656 would prohibit courts with commitment jurisdiction in Fulton and DeKalb Counties from accepting bail from a person accused of a criminal offense committed within

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Atlanta if any of the professional bondsmen who are sureties on the bond have not been approved by the sheriff of the county in which the alleged offense occurred. Several requests, including one from the Fulton Superior Court, have been received to veto this Bill. If enacted, it would diminish the common law authority of the courts concerning the regulation of professional bail bondsmen. In addition, H. B. 704 has been signed. H. B. 704 gives sheriffs a responsible role in this area without repealing the common law authority of the courts.
Veto No. 6 - H. B. 664 by Representative Culpepper of the 98th.
H. B. 664 would allow a person who is a county tax appraiser in Crawford County to serve as a member of that county's board of tax assessors if Crawford County specifically authorized this by resolution. The author requested that this Bill be vetoed because its provisions are no longer necessary with the enactment of House Bill 31 (Act No. 177) which removes the prohibition against a person who is a county tax appraiser serving as a member of the county board of tax assessors.
Veto No. 7 - H. B. 904 by Representatives Crosby of the 150th, Dixon of the 151st, and others.
H. B. 904 changes the provisions concerning protective devices for beehives and the notice required before a bear may be tracked by dogs. There is no objection to this section of the Bill. H. B. 904 also eliminates the provision of the law which allows any person to kill a dog which is chasing or killing deer. The impact of allowing only conservation rangers to kill under these circumstances would be to allow wild dogs to run free in this state. Allowing the wild dog population to remain unchecked would obviously create a great danger to our citizens.
Veto No. 8 - H. B. 950 by Representative Jessup of the 117th.
H. B. 950 would include the City of Hawkinsville as one of the cities and towns to which the prohibition against imposing an ad valorem tax exceeding one-half of one percent of the value of property does not apply. The author requested that this Bill be vetoed because its passage is no longer necessary with the enactment of H. B. 220 (Act No. 718) which repeals the entire code section containing that prohibition.
Veto No. 9 - H. B. 1096 by Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Lee of the 72nd, and others.
H. B. 1096 purports to provide a recall procedure for county and municipal elected officials. Constitutional problems and inequities in this Bill support its veto. First, the General Assembly has questionable constitutional authority to provide a recall procedure for local constitutional officers. Second, because county commissioners are not subject to uniformity requirements, separate recall procedures by the subsequent enactment of local legislation could be applied to them. Therefore, if H. B. 1096 were enacted, it would apply only to municipal elected officials. Its application to only this group of public officials would be inequitable. Moreover, Senate Resolution 14 which passed both Houses proposes a constitutional amendment which would give the 1979 General Assembly the constitutional authority to provide a recall procedure for state constitutional officers, members of the General Assembly, local constitutional officers, county commissioners and municipal officials.
Veto No. 11 - H. B. 183 by Representatives Cox of the 141st, Lord of the 105th, Bargeron of the 83rd, and others.
H. B. 183 requires that in deciding who shall operate vending facilities on state property, priority be given to the blind or other serious disabled persons. The bill prohibits any state department or agency from buying, renting, or otherwise occupying, or renovating or altering any building unless the Director of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation determined that the building contained a satisfactory site for the location and operation of a vending facility by the blind. This provision gives the Director enormous power. The

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bill if enacted, would eliminate direct competition by requiring that 100% of net proceeds from all machines, carts, and snack bars not operated by the blind be given to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The cost of implementing this bill would be so potentially enormous that the cost to the public would by far outweigh any benefits for the blind and other disabled persons. In addition, current law provides for the operation of vending facilities by disabled persons and written instructions are being issued to aggressively carry out the policy expressed in the current law.
Veto No. 12 - H. B. 295 by Representatives Battle of the 124th, Phillips of the 120th, Hanner of the 130th and others.
H. B. 295, the Water Well Standards Act, would authorize the Water Well Standards Advisory Council to adopt rules and regulations concerning location, construction, capping and abandoning of individual and semi-public water wells. The Department of Human Resources has requested the veto of H. B. 295 because it would allow the Water Well Standards Advisory Council rather than the Board of Human Resources to establish standards, rules and regulations which the Department of Human Resources will be required to enforce. The law would not only limit the role of the DHR Board in the process, but it would also allow the Georgia Water Well Drillers Association to regulate its own industry. This would set a dangerous precedent.
Veto No. 13 - H. B. 552 by Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Jackson of the 9th, Jessup of the 117th and Howell of the 140th.
H. B. 552 would authorize the operation of motorized bicycles, commonly known as mopeds. This bill was vetoed because of safety factors and, in particular, because it would permit persons to ride a moped without the safeguard of a helmet.
Veto No. 14 - H. B. 757 by Representatives Culpepper of the 98th and Matthews of the 145th.
H. B. 757 would authorize the Georgia Development Authority to require a borrower to subscribe and pay for capital notes as a condition to secure a loan. It also provides that the Authority shall not be required to register such capital notes with any other governmental department or agency. The State Auditor and the Attorney General have requested the veto of this bill because its enactment could adversely affect the bond ratings of the State of Georgia. The veto of this bill is also supported by the fact that its enactment could set a poor precedent and that feasible alternatives are available.
Veto No. 15 - H. B. 324 by Representative Phillips of the 91st.
H. B. 324 would require state agencies to receive approval from the House and Senate Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees before spending public funds to assume the responsibility for the operation or funding of a federal program for which federal funds had been reduced, unless such expenditure was expressly authorized in the Appropriations Act for that year. If enacted, H. B. 324 would remove the Governor and the Office of Planning and Budget from the recommendation process for budget changes. In addition to frustrating our current fiscal affairs law, the enactment of H. B. 324 is unnecessary in part because the General Appropriation Act for fiscal year 1978 prohibits appropriations from being used to continue programs funded by 100% federal funds.
Veto No. 3 - H. R. 188-714 by Representative Coleman of the 118th.
H. R. 188-714 is a claim for $200 to compensate Mrs. Dorothy A. Bland for the cost of clearing her land from which top soil was sold by contract to DOT. This Resolution was vetoed because Mrs. Bland has been compensated by DOT, because the Claims Advisory Board recommended that she not be compensated to a greater extent, and because her claim is based upon a contention that the agreed upon price was insufficient.

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Office of the Governor Atlanta, Georgia 30334
February 17, 1977
Honorable Thomas B. Murphy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Members of the House of Representatives State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Re: Veto Message - House Bill 94
Gentlemen and Ladies:
I feel a responsibility to you to set forth my position concerning the $30 million in capital outlay for off-system road rehabilitation which has been the subject of extended debate on House Bill 94 during this legislative session.
After carefully weighing all factors involved in this matter, I concluded that it was necessary for me to line item veto this expenditure as part of the amended Appropriations Act, and I have done so.
First, I want to say that I think that the House and the Senate both share my view that we are in need of at least $30 million to rehabilitate the off-system roads in counties and cities.
However, there were two questions to be considered. One was whether this expenditure should be made in this fiscal year which ends on June 30 or whether it should be made in the appropriations bill for the fiscal year 1978 and that will start next July 1. The second question is whether any or all of this program should be funded by bonds or by capital outlay.
By deferring this road rehabilitation until July 1, the Department of Transportation will be able to do a better job of planning and this will allow more input from the counties and the cities on the priorities that need to be addressed in going through this rehabilitation program.
Secondly, I want to make it clear that it has been my desire not only as Governor but also as a legislator to fund as many projects through capital outlay rather than bonds as we could without sacrificing essential programs. It is for this reason that in my budget recommendations for the fiscal year 1978, I am recommending bond payments of only 7.4 per cent as compared to 7.6 per cent in the present budget.
By line item vetoing this $30 million appropriation for this year, I do not mean to indicate that I would not be willing to consider capital outlay for any program that might be converted from bonds or which might be partially converted. However, I do think we must, consider all the priorities in the fiscal year 1978 budget and that this should be done on a cut-and-add basis as has been the practice in past years. This simply means that as cuts are made in the budget to finance projects with one-shot capital outlay rather than bonds, you would know what is being cut out in order to make this conversion.
I am hopeful that I will be able to work closely with the legislature as you review my budget recommendations and where possible to do so without making sacrifices of essential programs, I would be willing to make conversions from bonds to capital outlay. By the same token, I know that there are legislators who want to add projects by bond financing and I think we need to look at the total picture and the total obligations on the State as we approach this problem.
I do want to commend the conferees of the House and the Senate for realizing the urgency of expediting the passage of House Bill 94 on the amended budget. It is absolutely impera-

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tive that the legislature begin perfecting the budget for the next fiscal year and this could only be done after House Bill 94 was perfected. It became very apparent that the conferees of the House and the Senate were in a deadlock and they themselves appreciated the urgency of the passage of House Bill 94. While I regret that it was necessary to line item veto this item in order to resolve the matter, I have no doubt that the House and the Senate will be fiscally responsible and that we can work together in perfecting the budget in a way that will reflect the needs of all Georgians in the same manner as we have done for the past two years. I think this action is fiscally responsible, particularly when you consider the alternative of exhausting all of the State's surplus in this fiscal year during these economic uncertainties.
I hope that the members of the House and the Senate understand my reasons for this action and my eagerness to work with you in the future as we address budget problems.
Sincerely, /s/George Busbee
GB:whj

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR RELEASE: THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1977, 10:00 A.M.
STATEMENT OF GOVERNOR GEORGE BUSBEE
H. B. 78 amends the 1973 Gasoline Marketing Practices Act in an attempt to protect the independent gasoline dealer.
The bill does not serve the public convenience, nor does it encourage the free enterprise system.
This bill, if signed into law, would prohibit lease contracts which require 24-hour operation or 7-day operation at the station facilities.
With respect to existing contracts, this alteration of the hours of operation would violate the constitutional provision which prohibits laws impairing the obligation of contract.
The motoring public can, in my opinion, be best served by healthy competition which insures a fair price and hours of operation convenient to the public need.
I agree with the recent decision of the U. S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia which directly holds that an agreement in which 24-hour operation is required is not illegal and in fact "serves the public convenience and provides a competitive stimulus."
In addition, I feel that this concept if allowed to become law would have a collateral effect on convenience stores and fast food operations. For instance, if a convenience store "dealer" were to decide that he had had a good year financially and thus would open from 9:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M., it doesn't take much imagination to predict the effect of the decision of that one "dealer" on the public feelings for that particular franchise chain. The results would neither be beneficial to the public nor, in the long run, to the "dealer." In fact, that one decision to shut down early would have an adverse effect on other dealers in the same marketing chain.
I am, therefore, obliged to veto H. B. 78 because of constitutional problems and because of its anti-competitive nature.

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR FOR RELEASE: THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1977, 10:00 A.M.
STATEMENT BY GOVERNOR GEORGE BUSBEE
After careful consideration of Senate Bill 1, which was passed on the last day of the General Assembly session, I have decided that it would be in the best interest of

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Georgians, who find it necessary from time to time to borrow from small loan companies, to veto this bill as being so vague as to give a dangerous degree of latitude to the lender.
In the first place, the honest majority of small lenders do not need this legislation because they are not violating the Industrial Loan Act.
Under this bill, the civil penalty for violation by small lenders would be effectively voided because of language which says:
"....There shall be no forfeiture of the principal amount of the loan contract if the violation is the result of a typographical, clerical or other error made in good faith with no intent to defraud."
The wording "in good faith with no intent to defraud," is what concerns me because of the almost impossible burden of proof placed on the borrower who is the victim of a violation.
I have no problem with providing an exception to loss of principal where a violation is due to honest clerical or typographical errors. However, the additional language would, in effect, require the borrower to prove that any overcharge was made with an intent to defraud him. The borrower, if this bill became law, would have to prove that the lender actually intended to steal. The question which arises is: How can the borrower possibly prove that the lender actually knew that he was breaking the law?
Although I am willing to see an exception for bona fide error placed in the Industrial Loan Act, I am not willing to go so far as to render the act inoperable. Therefore, I have no choice but to veto Senate Bill 1 in its present form.

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Memorandum
To: Heads of each department or agency in control of the maintenance, operation, and protection of state property.
From: Governor George Busbee
Subject: Vending stand operation by disabled persons.
Date: April 11, 1977
Attached is a statement giving my reasons for vetoing House Bill 183 which was passed at the 1977 Session of the General Assembly.
It is my feeling that one of the reasons that this legislation was introduced is that we have failed to aggressively carry out the policy provided for in Ga. laws 1956, p. 52 as amended by Ga. laws 1969, p. 944 (Ga. Code Ann. Sec. 32-2316 - 2318). It was necessary that I veto H. B. 183; however, it is my intention to aggressively seek to implement the policy provided for in the current law so as to enlarge the economic opportunity of the blind and seriously disabled persons provided for therein.
You will note that the 1956 Act requires each of you to prescribe regulations designed to assure preference for licensed blind or otherwise seriously disabled persons so as to provide them economic opportunities and assist them in becoming self-sufficient.
As provided in this law, I request that you confer with Nathan Nolan, Director of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation of the Department of Human Resources and prescribed regulations for my review to accomplish these purposes.
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H. B. 183 - OPERATION OF VENDING FACILITIES BY THE BLIND
H. B. 183 requires that in deciding who will operate vending facilities on State property, priority be given to the blind or other serious disabled persons. This concept of offering economic opportunities to the handicapped is a praiseworthy concept and one that is already implemented in Georgia under the current law. The law which is now in effect requires that preference be given to such disabled persons for the operation of vending stands on State property where feasible and where it would cause no undue convenience.
H. B. 183 goes much further than this. It is so broad that its enactment could require a snack bar in the smallest state office. The cost of implementing this bill is so potentially enormous that the cost to the public would by far outweigh any benefits to the blind and other disabled persons. Therefore, in spite of my desire to assist such individuals in their efforts to become self-supporting, I must veto this bill.

A specific example of one of the problems with House Bill 183 is that it would prohibit any State department or agency from buying, renting, or otherwise occupying, or renovating or altering any building unless the Director of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation determined that the building contained a satisfactory site for the location and operation of a vending facility by the blind. This provision gives the Director enormous power and gives him this power in the areas of construction and in building rather than in vocational rehabilitation. The Director of Vocational Rehabilitation could require a vending stand in the following situation: assume that the minimum size of a snack bar is 500 square feet. At $40 per square foot, each snack bar would cost at least $20,000. If the State wanted to put offices in a small building of 2,000 to 2,500 square feet, 1A of the space and of the cost of the building could be required to be used as a snack bar. Such a project would of course then be unfeasible and could force the State into utilizing only buildings large enough and costly enough to offset the concession stand requirements.
H. B. 183 would eliminate direct competition by requiring that 100% of net proceeds from all machines, carts, and snack bars not operated by the blind be given to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. If it were enacted, the bill would also put a tremendous burden on agencies occupying State buildings. First the State agency, rather than the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation would have to pay for the space which the vending facilities occupy. Second, although the agency would get none of the profits, it would have to cope with the problems of servicing the machines, refunds and customer complaints. Finally, some State agencies operate 24 hours a day and seven days a week. These employees rely on vending machines for refreshments. The enactment of H. B. 183 could deprive them of these facilities.
The Bill does provide exceptions for certain State property such as the World Congress Center and the University System. It also allows State agencies to place limits on the decision of the Director of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation if such limits are placed in writing, submitted to the Governor and approved by me as Governor.

However, the coverage of H. B. 183 is still so broad and potentially costly to the general public, that it must be vetoed. Because of my desire to continue to offer the blind and other disabled persons the greatest economic opportunities available, I have issued written instructions to insure that the fullest effort be made to implement the current law which provides for the operation of vending facilities on State properties by the blind, and other seriously disabled.
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Atlanta, Georgia 30334
April 11, 1977
Honorable Zell Miller Lieutenant Governor and President of the Senate State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Lieutenant Governor Miller:
I have vetoed Senate Bill 1 and Senate Bill 45 which were passed by the General Assembly of Georgia at the 1977 Regular Session.
Article V, Section II, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1976 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, /s/George Busbee
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Enclosures
cc: Honorable Hamilton McWhorter Honorable Frank H. Edwards Honorable Arthur Bolton Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr.

Veto No. 1 - S. B. 1 by Senator Sutton of the 9th
Senate Bill 1 would amend the Georgia Industrial Loan Act to change the penalty for violations of the Industrial Loan Act. Under current law if a licensed small lender commits a violation the loan transaction is void and the lender loses both the principal and the interest. Senate Bill 1 proposes that there be no forfeiture of the principal if the violation is the "result of a typographical, clerical or other error made in good faith with no intent to defraud." The words "in good faith with no intent to defraud" would place an almost impossible burden on the borrower who is the victim of a violation, to prove not only that the lender committed a violation, but also that the lender actually intended to defraud the victim. Although an exception for a bona fide error placed in the Industrial Loan Act could be beneficial, Senate Bill 1 goes far beyond this so as to render the protection given to the borrower under the Industrial Loan Act inoperable.
Veto No. 10 - S. B. 45 by Senators Kidd of the 25th, Russell of the 10th, McGill of the 24th and others.
Senate Bill 45 would prohibit the State Personnel Board from implementing the Statewide Classification Plan, commonly known as the Hay Report, without the approval of the General Assembly. This may be inconsistent with House Resolution 213 which was passed by the General Assembly during the 1977 Session and which requests the continuation and refinement of the Hay Study by the State Personnel Board and the State Commissioner of Personnel Administration. The Resolution also provides for a report by the Board and the Commissioner to the Governor and legislative committees by September 1, 1977. The Resolution encourages the implementation of the Hay Report, whereas Senate Bill 45 would discourage the implementation of a fair and equitable classification and compensation plan for employees of the State of Georgia.
The following communications were received and read:

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House of Representatives Atlanta, Georgia
May 4, 1977
Honorable Glenn Ellard Clerk of House of Representatives 309 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Glenn:
Effective this date, Representative John Savage is being appointed to serve on the following standing committees:
Health and Ecology General Health Sub-Committee
Education Common Schools Sub-Committee
Human Relations
Sincerely, /s/Thomas B. Murphy Speaker
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cc: Honorable Frank Edwards, Legislative Counsel Honorable Ben Fortson, Secretary of State Honorable Gary Bond, General Assembly Fiscal Officer House Information Office Honorable John Savage Honorable Sid Marcus Honorable Ben Ross Honorable Richard Dent

House of Representatives Atlanta, Georgia
June 30, 1977
Honorable Glenn Ellard Clerk of House of Representatives 309 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Glenn:
Effective this date, Representative Lottie Watkins, District 34, is being appointed to serve on the following standing committees:
Industrial Relations Journals
State Institutions and Property Elleemosynary Institutions
Sincerely, /s/Thomas B. Murphy Speaker
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cc: Honorable Frank Edwards, Legislative Counsel Honorable Ben Fortson, Secretary of State Honorable Gary Bond, General Assembly Fiscal Officer House Information Office Honorable Ed Mullinax, Chairman, Industrial Relations Honorable Ben Ross, Chairman, Education Honorable Carlton Colwell, Chairman, State Inst. & Prop.

House of Representatives Atlanta, Georgia
November 11, 1977

The Honorable George D. Busbee, Governor The State of Georgia State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Governor Busbee:
I herewith submit to you my resignation from the Georgia House of Representatives, as representative of the 140th House District, effective this date, November 11, 1977.
My reason for resigning is to accept an appointment to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles.

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Sincerely, /s/Mobley Howell

Office of the Governor Atlanta, Georgia 30334
November 16, 1977

Honorable Mobley Howell Post Office Box 348 Blakely, Georgia 31723
Dear Mobley:
I am in receipt of your letter of November 11, 1977, in which you have tendered your resignation from the Georgia House of Representatives, as representative of the 140th House District, effective November 11, 1977. As requested, I hereby accept your resignation.
In your new position as a member of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, I feel confident you will conduct yourself in the same exemplary manner in which you have performed your duties as a member of the Georgia House of Representatives.
I look forward to a continued close relationship with you in the future.
With kindest personal regards, I am

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Sincerely, /s/George Busbee

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cc:
Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Honorable Tom Murphy
House of Representatives Atlanta, Georgia
December 30, 1977
Honorable Glenn Ellard Clerk of House of Representatives 309 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Glenn:
Effective this date, Representative Ralph J. Balkcom, District 140, is being appointed to serve on the following standing committees:
Agriculture Milk & Milk Control Subcommittee
Banks and Banking
Journals
Sincerely, /s/Thomas B. Murphy Speaker
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cc: Honorable Frank Edwards, Legislative Counsel Honorable Ben Fortson, Secretary of State Honorable Gary Bond, General Assembly Fiscal Officer House Information Office Honorable Ralph J. Balkcom Honorable Dorsey Matthews, Chairman, Agriculture Committee Honorable Ben Ross, Chairman, Education Committee Honorable Billy Milford, Chairman, Journals Committee

House of Representatives Atlanta, Georgia
January 9, 1978
Honorable Glenn Ellard Clerk of House of Representatives Room 309, State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Glenn:
Effective this date, Honorable Claude Bray, Representative, District 70, is being appointed to serve as Acting Chairman of the State of Republic Committee.
Please adjust your records accordingly.
Sincerely, /s/Thomas B. Murphy Speaker
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The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 427. 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 and is now ready for the transaction of business.

HR 428. 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 purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that a Committee of fourteen, seven from the House of Representatives to be named by the Speaker, and seven from the Senate to be named by the President, be appointed to notify His Excellency, the Governor, that the General Assembly has convened in regular session and is now ready for the transaction of business.

The Speaker appointed as a Committee to Notify the Governor on the part of the House the following Representatives:
Representatives Battle of the 124th, Benefield of the 72nd, Childers of the 15th, Collins of the 144th, Dean of the 29th, Long of the 142nd, and Scott of the 123rd.

HR 429. 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
Amending H. R. No. 3 of the 1977 session, relative to officials, employees and committees in the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that H. R. No. 3 of the 1977 session, relative to officials, employees and committees in the House of Representatives, is hereby amended by striking the last two paragraphs of PART VI in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Pursuant to the provisions of law, in addition to the amount they receive as salary as a member of the General Assembly, the Majority Leader, the Minority Leader and the Administration Floor Leader each 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."

HR 430. 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 the Rules of the House of Representatives in force at the adjournment of the regular 1977 session of

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the General Assembly of Georgia are hereby adopted as the Rules of the House of Representatives for the regular 1978 session.

HR 431. 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 10, 1978, 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 named by the President, be appointed to escort His Excellency, the Governor, to the Hall of the House of Representatives.

The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Escort on the part of the House the following members thereof:
Representatives Adams of the 79th, Buck of the 95th, Carnes of the 43rd, Cooper of the 19th, Gammage of the 17th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, and Rowland of the 119th.

HR 432. 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 12, 1978, in the Hall of the House of Representatives.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate be held in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 11:45 o'clock a.m. on the aforesaid date for the purpose of hearing an address from His Excellency, the Governor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a committee of fourteen, seven from the House to be named by the Speaker, and seven from the Senate to be named by the President, be appointed to escort His Excellency, the Governor, to the Hall of the House of Representatives.

The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Escort on the part of the House the following members thereof:
Representatives Wilson of the 19th, Veazey of the 146th, Tripplet of the 128th, Patton of the 149th, McDonald of the 12th, Lord of the 105th, and Clark of the 55th.

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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 the House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees.

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 1223. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Murphy of the 18th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1977-78, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 11, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1335), so as to change certain appropriations and language for the fiscal year 1977-78; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1224. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Murphy of the 18th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1225. By: Representative Harris of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1977-78, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 11, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1335), so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1977-78; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1226. By: Representative Harris of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1977-78, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 11, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1335), so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1977-78; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1227. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act to establish a State Board for the Certification of Librarians, approved March 31, 1937, so as to change the composition of the board; to provide for setting certain fees;

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to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1228. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Lee and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to create and incorporate the City of Mountain View, in the County of Clayton, Georgia, and grant a charter to that municipality under that name and style; to prescribe and define the corporate limits thereof; to provide a municipal government for said city, and to declare rights, powers, privileges and liabilities of said corporation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1229. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th, and Savage of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-927, relating to institutional licenses to certain persons, as amended, so as to permit licensure to those individuals who have resided in the United States for one year; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1230. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th, and Clark of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia so as to change the provisions relating to the service necessary for retirement and the calculation of service retirement benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1231. By: Representatives Savage of the 25th, Rowland of the 119th, Baugh of the 108th, and Toles of the 16th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-20, relating to eye banks, as amended, so as to permit medical examiners to remove the cornea of a decedent for purposes of corneal transplant under certain conditions; to relieve medical examiners and eye banks of liability for failure to obtain consent of next of kin; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1232. By: Representatives Toles of the 16th, Murphy of the 18th, Oldham of the 14th, Gammage of the 17th and Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Disabled Persons License Plates Act", approved April 13, 1973, so as to provide that certain deaf persons shall qualify for such license plates; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1233. By: Representatives Toles of the 16th, Oldham of the 14th, and Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the State Personnel Board to provide a health insurance plan for public school employees, as amended, so as to change certain definitions to include librarians and other employees of regional and county libraries for eligibility under said health insurance plan; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1234. By: Representatives Irvin of the 10th, Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th, Lord of the 105th, Ross of the 76th, and Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend Code

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Section 24-2715, relating to the additional duties of the clerks of the superior courts, as amended, so as to prohibit a clerk from recording a deed unless the name and address of the grantee is contained in the deed; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1235. By: Representatives Savage of the 25th, Hays of the 1st, Owens of the 77th, Money of the 5th, Truluck of the 86th, and Felton of the 22nd: A BILL to regulate the future installation of grates upon any public roadway by counties and municipalities; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to provide for penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 1236. By: Representatives Anderson, Looper and Harris of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Cherokee County so as to abolish the Board of Commissioners of Cherokee County and re-create the office of Commissioner of Cherokee County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1237. By: Representatives Carnes and Greer of the 43rd, Hudson of the 137th, Adams of the 36th, Lane of the 40th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively revising the laws relating to subpoenas and other like processes and providing for the attendance of witnesses and the fees thereof so as to change the witness fees payable to law enforcement officers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1238. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the compensation and allowances of certain State officials so as to change certain provisions thereof pertaining to the allowance for the Governor's Mansion; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1239. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to provide the circumstances and conditions under which the results of investigations, examinations and tests performed by the State Crime Laboratory may be admitted into evidence in written or report form; to provide the procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1240. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Council on Maternal and Infant Health so as to change the membership of said Council; to clarify existing laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1241. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Joint Advisory Board of Family Practice so as to change the name of the Board; to provide for the organization and meetings of

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the Board; to provide a per diem for members of the Board; to clarify the powers of the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1242. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972" so as to remove from the classified service of the Merit System the Director of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in the Department of Human Resources; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1243. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Lee, Benefield and Johnson of the 72nd, Whitmire, Jackson and Wood of the 9th, Rainey of the 135th, Buck of the 95th, Mullinax of the 69th, and Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide procedures for the return of mobile homes for taxation so as to specify where mobile homes are to be returned for taxation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1244. By: Representatives Felton of the 22nd, Carnes of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing certain minimum standards prerequisite to the original incorporation of a municipality; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1245. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th, and Savage of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia so as to change the provisions relating to the service necessary for retirement; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1246. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th, Rowland of the 119th, and Savage of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Section 38-418, relating to confidential communications, so as to provide that communications between a physician and a patient shall be privileged; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1247. By: Representatives Scott of the 123rd, Hill of the 127th, Dean of the 29th, Taggart of the 125th, Chance of the 129th, Triplett of the 128th, and Childers of the 15th: 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 necessary for the suspension of licenses in certain cases; to provide for proof of certain facts; to provide for practices and procedures; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1248. By: Representatives Scott of the 123rd, Milford of the 13th, and Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend Article III of Code Title 68B, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of drivers' licenses, as amended, so as to change certain time limitations; to change the provisions relating to the suspension of drivers' licenses; to change the provisions relating to habitual violators; to change the provisions relating to limited drivers' permits; to change the provisions relating to periods of suspension; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1249. By: Representative Scott of the 123rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 67-2001, relating to liens for work done and materials furnished so as to provide for liens for the reasonable rental value of tools, appliances, machinery and equipment; to provide for additional definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1250. By: Representatives Scott of the 123rd, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to provide that the governing authority of certain counties may authorize the sale of distilled spirits, malt beverages and wine for consumption only on the premises in certain eating establishments on Sundays; to provide for limitations and conditions; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 1251. By: Representatives Scott of the 123rd, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors" so as to provide that the governing authority of each municipal corporation may authorize the sale of distilled spirits, malt beverages and wine for consumption only on the premises in certain eating establishments on Sundays; to provide for limitations and conditions; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 1252. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Jones of the 126th, Hill of the 127th, Battle of the 124th, Scott of the 123rd, Triplett of the 128th, Childers of the 15th, Taggart of the 125th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to change the provisions relative to the minimum retirement allowance paid to public school teachers who retired pursuant to a county, municipal or local board of education retirement or pension system; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1253. By: Representatives Linder of the 44th, and Tolbert of the 56th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68-221, relating to licensure and registration of motor vehicles by nonresidents so as to change the time period within which registration is required; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1254. By: Representatives Patten of the 149th, Hanner of the 130th, Wall of the 61st, Long of the 142nd, Matthews of the 145th, Collins of the 144th, Beck of the 148th, Ramsey of the 3rd, and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 59, relating to juries, so as to change the number of strikes which the accused and the State shall have in selecting juries to try felonies; to change the size of the jury panel in felony trials; to provide for additional strikes in joint trials; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1255. By: Representative Wall of the 61st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-23, relating to crimes involving abuse of governmental office so as to provide that

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the appointment or employment of certain relatives by certain elected officials shall be unlawful; to define a certain term; to provide a penalty; to provide exceptions; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 1256. By: Representative Wall of the 61st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Gwinnett County Water and Sewerage Authority Act" so as to change the compensation of the members of the Authority; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1257. By: Representatives Linder of the 44th, and Savage of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-9909, relating to the practice of dentistry without a license, so as to change the reference to the Board of Dental Examiners to the Georgia Board of Dentistry; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1258. By: Representatives Rowland of the 119th, Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th, Wall of the 61st, Savage of the 25th, Clark of the 55th, Robinson of the 58th, McKinney of the 35th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 88, relating to public health, so as to add a new Code Chapter to authorize the discontinuance of life sustaining procedures for certain persons; to provide for a declaration of findings; to define certain terms; to provide for written directives and the procedures connected therewith; to provide for witnesses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1259. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1507, relating to damaging, injuring or interfering with property of public utility companies, municipalities or political subdivisions, so as to provide for the adoption of more restrictive laws, rules, regulations and ordinances; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1260. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend an Act implementing the requirements of the Federal Intergovernmental Cooperation Act of 1968 so as to authorize Area Planning and Development Commissions to provide certain governmental services pursuant to certain contracts; to authorize such contracts; to provide for requirements and other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for the construction of this Act relative to a certain Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1261. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Private Detective and Private Securities Agencies Act" so as to change the qualifications of certain applicants; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1262. By: Representatives Lane of the 40th, Adams of the 36th, Carnes of the 43rd, and Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia

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Peace Officer Standards and Training Act" so as to continue or provide for certification for retired peace officers for the purpose of accepting private employment; to provide for other matters relative thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1263. By: Representative Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 23-2304, relating to burial of paupers, as amended, so as to increase the maximum allowable burial expenses for paupers in certain counties; to provide for the reduction of the amount for burial expenses by an amount equal to any funds payable from other sources for the interment of the pauper; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1264. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to create and establish a civil service system in Forsyth County for employees of Forsyth County; to provide for a short title ("Forsyth County Civil Service System Act"); to provide for exemptions; to create a civil service board; to prescribe the duties and functions of the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1265. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3902A, relating to practice and procedure for certain county and municipal tax refunds, so as to change the time period within which a claim for refund must be filed; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1266. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire and Wood of the 9th, Jessup of the 117th, Milford of the 13th, McDonald of the 12th, and Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-202, relating to those persons who are exempt from having a driver's license, as amended, so as to provide that certain inmates of State, county or municipal prisons, correctional institutions and jails may operate motor vehicles under certain conditions without a driver's license; to provide for tests and certificates; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1267. By: Representatives Lane of the 40th, and Adams of the 36th: 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; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1268. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend an Act providing certain requirements in connection with blasting or excavating in the vicinity of underground gas pipes and other facilities so as to delete therefrom the provisions excepting governmental entities from the requirements of said Act; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1269. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Private Employment Agencies Act" so as to prohibit advertising by an employment agency which does not specify the actual placement fee chargeable by the employment agency for a particular job or position; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1270. By: Representatives Swann of the 90th, Richardson of the 52nd, Steinberg of the 46th, Nichols of the 27th, Owens of the 77th, and Savage of the 25th: A BILL providing for protective services for adult persons; to provide legislative intent; to provide definitions; to authorize the Department of Human Resources to provide protective services; to provide conditions under which the department may provide such services; to provide that services be received voluntarily unless ordered by the court, guardian, or provided in an emergency; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1271. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 45-3, relating to licenses and permits, so as to authorize the Department to issue a lifetime honorary hunting and fishing license to any resident who is totally disabled; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 1272. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to provide that it shall be unlawful to print any X-rated movie advertisements depicting nudity, sexual conduct or sadomasochistic abuse which is harmful to minors in any book, pamphlet, magazine, newspaper or other published material; to provide for penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1273. By: Representatives Pilewicz of the 41st, Wood and Jackson of the 9th, Veazey of the 146th, and Mann, Clark and Milford of the 13th: A BILL to amend Code Section 67-2002, relating to the procedure for declaring and creating mechanics' and materialmen's liens, as amended, so as to provide that in order for a lien to be effective against the owner of property, the owner must be notified within 10 days after the claim of lien is filed with the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1274. By: Representatives Davis of the 99th, Milford of the 13th, Benefield of the 72nd, Veazey of the 146th, and Elliott of the 49th: A BILL to amend Code Section 45-808, relating to the sale of game fish, so as to repeal the provision permitting the transportation, sale and resale of game fish shipped from without this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HR 433-1274. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the regulation and licensing of the operation of nonprofit bingo games and to prescribe penalties in connection therewith; to provide for the

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submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 434-1274. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: 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 Fulton 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 435-1274. By: Representatives Swann of the 90th, Truluck of the 86th, Burton of the 47th, Irvin of the 23rd, Harrison of the 20th, Stone of the 138th, Owens of the 77th, Isakson and Nix of the 20th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to permit the General Assembly to authorize local taxing jurisdictions to grant discounts for early payment of ad valorem taxes; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 436-1274. By: Representatives Johnston, Tolbert and Butler of the 56th, Lenderman of the 53rd, Noble of the 48th, Hawkins of the 50th, Elliott of the 49th, Clark of the 55th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that each resident of the DeKalb County School District who is 62 years of age or over or who is disabled and whose gross income, together with the gross income of his spouse and all other members of his family who reside at and occupy his homestead, does not exceed $8,000.00 per annum shall be granted an exemption from all DeKalb County School District ad valorem taxes on the full value of his homestead owned and occupied by him as a residence; 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 437-1274. By: Representatives Parham of the 109th, and Baugh of the 108th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase from $4,000.00 to $6,000.00 the homestead exemption granted to persons 65 years of age or older who have a net income not exceeding $4,000.00; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 438-1274. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Beckham of the 89th, Hamilton of the 31st, Swann of the 90th, Knight of the 67th, Hawkins of the 50th, Sizemore of the 136th, and Taggart of the 125th: A RESOLUTION providing that the State Department of Human Resources, in cooperation with certain interested groups, shall formulate plans to set up service programs for displaced homemakers in rural and urban areas; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

HR 439-1274. By: Representative Savage of the 25th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Tom Suther; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 440-1274. By: Representatives Parham of the 109th, and Baugh of the 108th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase from $2,000.00 to $3,000.00 the amount of homestead exemption from certain ad valorem taxes granted certain Georgia residents; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 441-1274. By: Representatives Parham of the 109th, and Baugh of the 108th: A RESOLUTION designating Georgia State Highway 212 as the Thomas Humphrey Highway; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HR 442-1274. By: Representative Hawkins of the 50th: A RESOLUTION compensating Dr. John S. Austin, Jr.; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 443-1274. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. 0. B. Kilgo; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 444-1274. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution to amend the provisions relating to nonprofit bingo games so as to authorize the General Assembly to legalize, define, and regulate the operation of nonprofit bingo games; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 445-1274. Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to completely revise Article II relating to the elective franchise; 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 446-1274. By: Representatives Scott of the 123rd, Triplett of the 128th, Taggart of the 125th, Hill of the 127th, Chance of the 129th, Gammage of the 17th, Jones of the 126th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that real property for which the owner is eligible for a homestead exemption under the provisions of Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV shall not be reappraised for tax purposes more often than once every four years; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 447-1274. 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 amending a Resolution creating the Code Revision Commission so as to author-

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ize membership for a Senior Judge; to authorize the execution of a contract; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 448-1274. By: Representatives Carnes of the 43rd, and Hudson of the 137th: A RESOLUTION compensating Harry Lee Lovell; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 449-1274. By: Representatives Truluck of the 86th, Swann of the 90th, Daniel of the 88th, and Beckham of the 89th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mrs. Elease J. Allison; 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 1219 HR 390-1219 HB 1220 HR 394-1220

HB 1221 HR 395-1221 HB 1222

Representative Greer of the 43rd moved that the Fourth Committee of Conference be discharged and that a Fifth Committee of Conference be appointed to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate on the following Bill of the House:

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.

On the motion, 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 Balkcom, R. 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.
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 N 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. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y EUiott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.

Y GigniUiat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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 Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jeasup, 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 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. Y 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 Mullinai, 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. Rainey, H. N 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.

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Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
N Scott, A. N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.

Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Steinberg, C. S~ tone, 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--Tr-ulu-c-k, -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.
Watkins, L.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y 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 motion, the ayes were 153, nays 14. The motion prevailed.

The Speaker appointed as a Fifth Committee on the part of the House the following members:
Representatives Greer of the 43rd, Wilson of the 19th and Snow of the 1st.

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

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate:

SR 223. By: Senators Riley of the 1st and Eldridge of the 7th: A RESOLUTION to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened; and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the Senate was read and adopted:

SR 223. By: Senators Riley of the 1st and Eldridge of the 7th: A RESOLUTION to notify the House of Representatives that the Senate has convened; 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 Resolution of the House:

HR 428. 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 purposes.

The President has appointed as a Committee to notify the Governor on the part of the Senate the following Senators:
Senators Hudgins of the 15th, Traylor of the 3rd, Stephens of the 36th, Coverdell of the 40th, English of the 21st, Walker of the 19th and Timmons of the llth.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

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HR 450. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION expressing appreciation to E. R. Weldon, John Rains and John Humphries of Southern Bell Telephone Company; and for other purposes.

HR 451. By: Representatives Linder of the 44th and Savage of the 25th: A RESOLUTION designating Georgia Dental Health Day; and for other purposes.

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

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has appointed a Fifth Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House:

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.

The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Allgood of the 22nd, Overby of the 49th and Holloway of the 12th.

Representative Knight of the 67th 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 10, 1978

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 Bishop Ivan T. Harris of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Waycross, 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 introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:
HB 1275. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Current Income Tax Payment Act of 1960" so as to delete from the definition of "wages" remuneration paid for active service as a member of the armed forces of the United States; to clarify the definition of "wages" paid from or to an exempt trust; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
HB 1276. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to repeal an Act fixing the compensation of the clerk of the board of county commissioners of all counties of this State having a population of not less than 2,750 nor more than 3,250; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.
HB 1277. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 24-27, relating to clerks of superior courts, so as to revise the fees of the clerks of

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superior courts; to provide for additional fees; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1278. By: Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Henry County upon an annual salary so as to authorize the sheriff to fix the salaries of the chief deputy sheriff, deputy sheriffs and assistants subject to the final approval of the governing authority of Henry County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1279. By: Representatives Kemp of the 139th, Davis of the 99th, Johnston of the 56th, Home of the 104th, Battle of the 124th, Taggart of the 125th, Daniel of the 88th, Bargeron of the 83rd, and others: A BILL to provide for the distribution of certain moneys received or to be received as a result of the commission of a crime; to provide a definition; to provide for the deposit with and disbursement by the Board of Offender Rehabilitation of certain moneys due to a person accused of a crime in this State with respect to a reenactment of the crime; to provide for publication of certain notices; to provide for payment of the moneys under certain circumstances to such persons accused of a crime; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1280. 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 benefits for survivors of members of the fund; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HR 452-1280. By: Representatives Greer of the 43rd, and Marcus of the 26th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to enact legislation prohibiting the mandatory retirement or resignation of any official, officer or employee of the State of Georgia or any county, municipal corporation, board of education or authority solely because of age; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1281. By: Representatives Steinberg of the 46th, Hatcher of the 131st, Taggart of the 125th, Hill of the 127th, Kemp of the 139th, Games of the 43rd, Knight of the 67th, Hawkins of the 50th, Richardson of the 52nd, Galer of the 97th, Hamilton of the 31st, Nichols of the 27th, and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend Code Title 74, relating to parent and child, as amended, so as to enact the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act; to provide a short title ("Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act"); to provide a purpose; to provide for construction; to define certain terms; to provide jurisdiction to make child custody determinations to provide for notice and opportunity to be heard; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 453-1281. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Glanton of the 66th, Richardson of the 52nd, Chance of the 129th, Dover of the llth, Sizemore of the 136th,

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Steinberg of the 46th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the State School Superintendent shall be elected by the State Board of Education for a term of office concurrent with the term of office of the Governor; to provide that the State School Superintendent elected by the people November, 1978, shall serve the term of office to which he was elected; to provide that any vacancy in the office of the State School Superintendent occurring at any time after January 1, 1979, shall be filled by the State Board of Education for the unexpired term; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1282. By: Representative Dixon of the 151st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-3, relating to enforcement of the Georgia Health Code and administrative procedure, as amended, so as to require the giving of certain notices in cases in which an application for an individual sewage disposal system permit is denied; to provide for use of certain findings in the determination of fair market value for ad valorem tax purposes; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

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 1283. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, and Harris of the 60th: A BILL to create a new charter for the City of Dacula; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1284. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 41A-1, relating to purposes and preliminary matters relating to financial institutions so as to provide for notice to persons or corporations prior to the inspection, obtaining or copying of any records or documents relating to checking or savings accounts, certificates of deposit or other transactions held by or in the possession of any financial institution; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for requirements for such notice; to provide for exceptions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 1285. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-17, relating to vital records, so as to provide a procedure for the recording of birth certificates in the county of residence of a person born in another county within the State; to provide for applications; to provide for fees; to provide for the issuance of certified copies of birth certificates; to provide for indexes; to provide for practices and procedures; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1286. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to change certain provisions relative to refund of tax paid with respect to solar energy machines or equipment; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 1287. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to remove the exemption for the rental of motion picture film; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1288. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to authorize the Commissioner to require the collection of tax on the retail price on certain sales of tangible personal property for resale; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1289. By: Representatives Burton of the 47th, Patten of the 146th, Smith of the 42nd, Hays and Snow of the 1st, Money of the 5th, and Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34-7, relating to election districts and polling places so as to provide for the selection, where practicable, of polling places which are accessible to handicapped voters; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1290. By: Representatives Savage of the 25th, and Linder of the 44th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-7, relating to dentists and dental hygienists so as to change the number of members of the Georgia Board of Dentistry; to provide for the qualifications, terms of office and method of filling vacancies for the additional members of the Georgia Board of Dentistry; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1291. By: Representatives Savage of the 25th, Snow of the 1st, Irvin of the 23rd, Richardson of the 52nd, and Deveaux of the 28th: A BILL to amend Code Title 34, relating to elections, so as to provide for the nonpartisan election of judges of the superior courts, judges of the Court of Appeals and justices of the Supreme Court of Georgia; to provide for the practices and procedures in connection with such nonpartisan election of judges and justices; to provide for a nonpartisan primary and the time of such nonpartisan primary; to provide for election ballots; to provide for the placing of candidates' names on election ballots; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1292. By: Representatives Pilewicz of the 41st, Greer of the 43rd, and Johnston of the 56th: A BILL to amend an Act which authorizes the impoundment of vehicles illegally parked on private property so as to change the provisions relating to the requirement of certain information to be posted on the property; to require information relating to fees; to require additional information; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1293. By: Representatives Pilewicz of the 41st, Greer of the 43rd, and Johnston of the 56th: A BILL to amend Code Title 68A, known as "The Uniform Rules of the Road", so as to change the penalty provisions relative to operating a motor vehicle at speeds in excess of the maximum vehicle speed limits; to provide for a maximum fine; to provide for application; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1294. By: Representatives Parham of the 109th, and Baugh of the 108th: A BILL to amend Code Title 79A, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy and drugs, so as to permit the manufacture, sale, possession, use, and regulation of the substance amygdalin (laetrile); to include the substance amygdalin (laetrile) in certain definitions; to permit the possession and supply of amydalin (laetrile); and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1295. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, and Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain designated officers of Gwinnett County on a salary basis of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1296. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, Rowland of the 119th, Jones of the 78th, Parham of the 109th, Wall of the 61st, McCollum of the 134th, Robinson of the 58th, Anderson of the 8th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing the procedures for premarital examinations for syphilis and other diseases so as to provide for additional tests for certain applicants for marriage licenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1297. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, Wall of the 61st, Hutchinson of the 133rd, Anderson of the 8th, McCollum of the 134th, and Birdsong of the 103rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 68A-3, relating to traffic regulations, so as to provide that no vehicle shall pass a funeral procession except under certain circumstances; to provide that at all intersections the right-of-way shall be yielded to all vehicles which comprise a funeral procession; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1298. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, and Wall of the 61st: A BILL to prohibit the operation or sale of certain motor vehicles; to prohibit the obstruction or modification of the rear window of certain motor vehicles; to provide exceptions to provide for penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1299. By: Representatives Looper and Anderson of the 8th, Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act" so as to provide that no certificate of title need be obtained for a vehicle of a model year more than ten years prior to the current calendar year; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1300. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act providing minimum salaries for clerks of the superior courts so as to provide for longevity increases; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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HB 1301. By: Representatives Scott of the 123rd, Hill of the 127th, Smyre of the 92nd, Lucas of the 102nd, Taggart of the 125th, Clark of the 55th, Kemp of the 139th, Triplett of the 128th, and Watkins of the 34th: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-507, relating to standards applicable to insurance rates, so as to provide that no insurer shall base any standard or rating plan on vehicle insurance, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, upon race, creed, ethnic extraction, age, sex, length of driving experience, credit bureau rating or marital status; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1302. By: Representatives Davis of the 99th, Home of the 104th, and Randall of the 101st: A BILL to amend an Act providing for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages so as to change certain provisions relating to crimes and penalties for performing certain acts without obtaining a license; to change procedures; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 1303. 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 for surety bonds for alcoholic beverage licensees; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 1304. By: Representative Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to provide that the Commissioner 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; to provide license fees equal to those required of public licensed places of business; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 1305. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to repeal Code Chapter 23-22, relating to the Commissioner of the Poor and the duties of the Commissioner of the Poor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

HB 1306. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64th, Argo of the 63rd, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to provide under certain circumstances for an alternative method of providing the property tax rollback required in said Act; to provide for procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1307. By: Representatives Truluck of the 86th, Swann of the 90th, Murray of the 116th, Beckham of the 89th, Johnson of the 66th, Lane of the 81st, and Dent of the 85th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2801, relating to cruelty to children, so as to provide for the crime of cruelty to children causing the death of the child; to provide for a penalty; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

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HB 1308. By: Representatives Hill of the 127th, Taggart of the 125th, Karrh of the 106th, Scott of the 123rd, Davis of the 99th, Deveaux of the 28th, Snow of the 1st, and White of the 132nd: A BILL to require the clerk of the superior court to refer to the defendant in criminal cases as the "accused" instead of the "prisoner"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1309. By: Representatives Glanton of the 66th, Scott of the 123rd, Horton of the 43rd, Murphy of the 18th, McDonald of the 12th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Robinson of the 58th, Kilgore of the 65th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Economic Development Council so as to change the provisions relative to the membership of the Council; to provide that the members shall be reimbursed for expenses; to authorize the appropriation of funds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1310. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Swann of the 90th, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to authorize the State Building Administrative Board to adopt regulations for the establishment of thermal efficiency standards for new and renovated buildings, and lighting efficiency standards for new and renovated public buildings; to provide for a short title ("Energy Conservation Building Standards Act of 1978"); to provide for definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1311. By: Representatives Phillips of the 59th, Felton of the 22nd, Robinson of the 58th, Mostiler of the 71st, Greene of the 138th, Harris of the 60th, Snow of the 1st, Pilewicz of the 41st, and others: A BILL to provide for the distribution of moneys received as a result of the commission of crime; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to provide for escrow accounts; to provide for the distribution of funds from escrow accounts; to prohibit certain actions designed to defeat the purpose of this Act; to provide for applicability; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1312. By: Representatives Swann of the 90th, Truluck of the 86th, Burton of the 47th, Nichols of the 27th, Auten of the 154th, Owens of the 77th, Nix of the 20th, and Looper of the 8th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 54-99, relating to crimes respecting industrial relations so as to provide that it is unlawful for any person to put a minor to indecent, obscene, or immoral exhibitions; to provide a penalty; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 454-1312. By: Representatives Savage of the 25th, Beckham of the 89th, Swann of the 90th, Truluck of the 86th, Daniel of the 88th, Dent of the 85th, Hays and Snow of the 1st, Nix of the 20th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to exempt from ad valorem taxation intangible personal property owned by a resident of this State aged sixty-five or over; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; 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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HR 455-1312. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, Phillips of the 59th, and Wall of the 61st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the dollar amount of civil cases over which Justices of the Peace of Gwinnett 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 456-1312. By: Representative Horton of the 43rd: A RESOLUTION compensating Mrs. Herbert C. Millkey, Sr.; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 457-1312. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A RESOLUTION compensating Ms. Susan W. Ivey; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 458-1312. By: Representatives Scott of the 123rd, Wood of the 9th, Hays of the 1st, Owens of the 77th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Galer of the 97th, Crosby of the 150th, Triplett of the 128th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for a program of free tuition for certain veterans who have completed at least two years of study, for which tuition has been paid, in a unit of the University System of Georgia; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

HR 459-1312. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A RESOLUTION changing the scheduled termination date of the State Building Administrative Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1313. By: Representatives Carnes of the 43rd, and Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend Code Section 67-2001, relating to liens for work done and materials furnished, so as to provide for the rental value of certain items under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

HB 1223 HB 1224 HB 1225 HB 1226 HB 1227 HB 1228
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HB 1250 HB 1251 HB 1252 HB 1253 HB 1254 HB 1255 HB 1256 HB 1257 HB 1258 HB 1259 HB 1260 HB 1261 HB 1262 HB 1263 HB 1264 HB 1265 HB 1266 HB 1267 HB 1268 HB 1269 HB 1270

HB 1271 HB 1272 HB 1273 HB 1274 HR 433-1274 HR 434-1274 HR 435-1274 HR 436-1274 HR 437-1274 HR 438-1274 HR 439-1274 HR 440-1274 HR 441-1274 HR 442-1274 HR 443-1274 HR 444-1274 HR 445-1274 HR 446-1274 HR 447-1274 HR 448-1274 HR 449-1274

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 139 Do Pass HB 480 Do Pass, as Amended
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st 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 Resolution of the House:

HR 431. 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.

The President has appointed a Committee of Escort to notify the Governor on the part of the Senate the following Senators:
Senators Starr of the 44th, Langford of the 51st, Howard of the 42nd, Tysinger of the 41st, Duncan of the 30th, Dean of the 31st, and Hill of the 29th.

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By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary and referred to the Committee on Judiciary:

HB 1279. By: Representatives Kemp of the 139th, Davis of the 99th, Johnston of the 56th, Home of the 104th, Battle of the 124th, Taggart of the 125th, Daniel of the 88th, Bargeron of the 83rd, and others: A BILL to provide for the distribution of certain moneys received or to be received as a result of the commission of a crime; to provide a definition; to provide for the deposit with and disbursement by the Board of Offender Rehabilitation of certain moneys due to a person accused of a crime in this State with respect to a reenactment of the crime; to provide for publication of certain notices; to provide for payment of the moneys under certain circumstances to such persons accused of a crime; and for other purposes.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 460. By: Representative Richardson of the 52nd: A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Jeanette O. Farrar; and for other purposes.

HR 461. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Nichols of the 27th, Carnes of the 43rd, Savage of the 25th, Tolbert of the 56th and Marcus of the 26th and others: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable James F. Martin; and for other purposes.

HR 462. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Lane of the 81st, Matthews of the 145th, Nessmith of the 82nd, Peters of the 2nd, and others: A RESOLUTION relative to the use of the State Capitol Building and its facilities by the citizens of Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 463. By: Representatives Truluck of the 86th, Swann of the 90th, Johnson of the 66th, Beckham of the 89th and Lane of the 81st: A RESOLUTION supporting the position of the National Rifle Association on proposed gun control legislation; and for other purposes.

The Speaker announced the House recessed until 11:45 o'clock, this morning.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The hour of convening the Joint Session, pursuant to HR 431, 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 delivered the following address:

Lieutenant Governor Miller, Speaker Murphy, Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly. It is an honor to be back on this rostrum... in these Chambers.... among these friends.... to report to you on where we are as a State... to propose the direction in which we move this Session., and in the future.

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It is to "the future"... our future as a State... that I invite your thoughts today... but I'd like to begin with some comments on the recent past.
There is no need to recite here all the things we have done in this administration. You have on your desk a copy of my Policy Statement which is 169 pages long and is a detailed accounting to you and the people of the State of the manner in which I have executed the duties of my office ... of the policies I have practiced... and the programs I have proposed.
You have been active collaborators in these policies and I hope you will study this document.
I would summarize our achievements under five groupings which I believe are of equal importance.
First... with a strong and constructive relationship between the legislative and executive branches of government we have had prudent, responsible financial management in a period in which it was both difficult and essential.
I will always be grateful to you for your work during the ordeal of the budget. At that time.... pressure groups came to the Capitol... they picketed.... they lobbied... and they said "cut anybody's program but ours" and still you made cuts where they had to be made.
That willingness to face the facts kept us out of financial difficulty. Unlike many states our credit rating was not damaged. Neither did we give in to the political temptation to deal with our problems by passing along some unpaid bills to the next generation.
I'm proud of the high standards of financial management that have characterized our work... and let us practice these standards as long as we work together.
Second... we have put the machinery of State Government on a sound operational basis. The first step in that direction was simply to stop cold the constant growth in the size of State government. For several years preceding this administration the number of budgeted positions in State Government grew between 1000 and 1500 positions each year... not each administration., each year. If you adopt every single program I am recommending for 1979.... the total increase in positions for four years of this administration will be 87.
We have put the Human Resources' house in order... even Medicaid.
I have not tried to find a lot of new things for State Government to do during this administration. I have tried to find ways to do the essential things better.
Where new efforts were needed.... they have been provided. Previously we had no real State program to fight fraud and deception in the market place. We have not created any massive new agency to protect consumers... but we did enact a Fair Business Practices Act and we have a small agency which has been aggressive... active... and effective.
Third... we have worked for a program to build strong and viable communities. We established the Community Affairs Department as an independent agency which made it possible to assist local government with such projects as the Atlanta-Fulton County Study Commission... and this is a new dimension in State Government.
The Local Option Sales Tax has provided an alternative source of revenue.... and programs such as the Local Assistance Road Program have helped defray some of the cost of essential local services that would otherwise have had to rest on the backs of local taxpayers.
The fourth and fifth areas of advancement are sources of special satisfaction to me. They have commanded a large share of my time and energy and effort. We have a new momentum in both economic development and education.
There are many facets to an economic development program. Some are intangible... and some are very tangible. We have just completed and opened four major interstate

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highways. They are corridors of opportunity crisscrossing our State... and play an important role in our economic momentum. The new air routes to Europe., and our five new international banks symbolize that we are now a meaningful participant in international commerce.
I am proud of our new tempo of growth... our new plants., new payrolls., new opportunities. I have tried to convey the story of Georgia's economic potential throughout America and to economic interests abroad. I'm not going to rest until every Georgia community that wants economic progress... that wants a new industry... has a fair shot at getting one.
In education... we have a fresh leadership at the State level., worthy of respect and confidence... and dedicated to those practical actions that lead to higher standards and a forward spirit. There are no short-cuts to excellence in education. Real progress comes step by step... year by year... program by program. I am confident that we are now in a position to take those steps.
For those of us in the political process., it is always gratifying to look back at what we regard as achievements. But in politics... in the management of public affairs... as in life., the past is prologue.
The challenge of those who would lead is to assess each new era and to develop new policies and priorities.
At this point in our history as a State... past patterns of budget priorities... many past policies and programs... must now give way to a different set of priorities., to different policies that lead to different goals.
Let me explain that premise.
In many of the essential and important services of State government... we are just now coming out of the straight-jacket of constant growth in numbers. For over two decadessimple arithmetic dictated many of the priorities... the policy decisions.... of State Government. Every year we had major increases in enrollment in the public schools. Many of you remember when the topic of conversation each year was about classroom shortages and teacher shortages back in your district. We had no real choice then except to put our resources where they had to go... and that was in trying to make sure that we had a school room and some kind of teacher for every thirty students. We had the same circumstances in higher education.... steady growth in enrollment... and a constant need for more resources just to provide the same level of service.
Since the beginning of the AFDC program.... we have experienced an almost constant growth in the size of the welfare rolls.
That same pattern of having to apply more and more resources just to stay even... controlled programs all across the spectrum of State government.
During those years... our policies... our priorities... had to be fashioned fo deal with deficits of quantity.
In some respects we are still a growth state... and I certainly want us to remain an economic growth state... but we now have a different set of circumstances.
We still have some increases... but the dramatic spiral in enrollment in public schools... in the University System... in the welfare rolls... is over.
We can now change our old policies which dealt with deficits of quantity to new policies to deal with the deficits of quality.
Because we are entering a new era of emphasis on quality of programs... this can be the mose productive legislative session in recent history.
We have some solid foundations upon which to build., and some resources with which to do it.

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Your actions this Session will fix the pattern of State Government expenditures for many years to come.
We have the chance this Session that we have not had before in this administration to show what we stand for as a State.
Government will not rise above the quality of people who comprise it. Administration will not be any better than administrators. Improvements in the quality of government cannot be achieved with good intentions or rhetoric., and that's why I am proposing general salary increases. It is the men and women in the ranks of government who translate legislative and executive policy into action. In a real sense., they are the government. To provide them with reasonable compensation is to make an investment in the quality of State Government., and I ask you to make that investment.
I have made a serious effort to face honestly and forthrightly our educational shortages... the deficits of quality in public education.
It is now clear that excellence in education begins early in the life of a child... and my program shows a special concern for early childhood education.
It will provide a kindergarten program for half the five year olds in the State. I reaffirm my commitment to a kindergarten program... and before I leave State Government we're going to have a full-fledged kindergarten program so that every Georgia child will have a better foundation for a quality education.
The prime ingredient of good education is the same today as it has always been... and that is good teaching. My program is based on the premise that the major requirement for improving the quality of teaching is to make it a more attractive profession. That's why I am recommending.... in addition to a meaningful salary increase... that we provide State funded health insurance benefits for teachers. This is one of several proposals which will make the teaching profession a more attractive one in Georgia.
Support for education is a two way street. When more public dollars are channeled into education.... we have a responsibility to insure that more education is provided.
Any expenditure... any program... that does not have a payoff in benefit to the public is not a good program.
I am recommending implementation of competency based teacher education... and performance based teacher certification programs. In plain language that means that those going into the teaching profession have to demonstrate that they have had proper training... and once trained., that they have what it takes to be effective teachers.
Let us this Session put more into our public school system so that we can get more out of our public schools... let us make a major commitment to quality education.
Except for farm production... the economy of our State last year was healthy. Farmers experienced a dismal year because of a combination of adverse circumstances. Drought... a dramatic escalation in production costs... and a major depression in prices have resulted in a serious economic crisis for Georgia farmers.
As much as I would like to do so.... it would be impractical and irresponsible for me to promise effective actions by the State Government to deal realistically with this crisis.
Such actions must involve economic policies beyond the scope of the State Government.
But we are a part of the federal system.
I am convinced our congressional delegation is doing all within its power to find remedies to the dilemma confronting our farmers but I think it would be helpful during this Session for this General Assembly to adopt and transmit to Washington an official expres-

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sion of the concern of the State Government with the economic crisis now confronting Georgia farmers and asking for policies to strengthen farmers' position in the market place. I will look forward to working with you in formulating an appropriate resolution.
My proposals for economic development are many and varied. They range from promotion of tourism to a new program of grants for waste-water treatment and water supply. They represent a commitment to quality in economic development.
As our economy grows we have a clear duty to see that minorities participate in the economic mainstream. I will ask you to approve funding of a State Office of Minority Business Enterprise.
Nowhere in State Government has there been a more meaningful emphasis on quality than in the Department of Transportation. This Department in many respects is the envy of State governments throughout the Nation. The advance funding program for interstate construction which you approved and which DOT implemented is one of the major success stories of this administration. The Department has been a model for other State agencies in streamlining its operations and reducing manpower.
We are getting a good return on every dollar we invest in our Transportation System. I am again recommending that we use general funds to supplement motor fuel tax revenues... and I urge your favorable consideration of this part of my program.
In the field of Corrections.... the problems of quality and quantity are related in a complex way. This is one State service in which the numbers challenge has not abated.
Inmate population has grown to such an extent that we have developed large overcrowded institutions where it is very difficult for any kind of rehabilitation process to be effective. The policy of this administration is to move away from these large institutions and toward smaller institutions where we can operate a quality Corrections program.
In the last three years we have constructed or started five institutions with over sixteen hundred beds. I am asking you to approve funding for four new institutions.
In Law Enforcement... the overall policy of this administration is to provide effective agencies at the State level to assist local law enforcement agencies which are the first line of defense against crime.
I am asking that we establish three new regional offices for the GBI which will promote a closer relationship between the GBI and local police agencies.
The cornerstone of our program in the future will be a new GBI complex centrally located in Atlanta which will house the investigative function along with the State Crime Lab and the Crime Information Center.
I am asking you to approve this concept and provide funds for the design and land purchase so this project can proceed immediately.
In Natural Resources.... I will ask you to recognize the unique treasure which our Georgia Coast represents by committing the State officially to a responsible program of Coastal Zone Management.
The incident at Toccoa Falls on November 6, 1977, has tragically put us on notice that we have a problem with dam safety in Georgia... and we currently have no State program to regulate the construction or operation of dams. We must adopt an effective program this session.
State government can no longer be indifferent to or independent of Atlanta and Fulton County. Every fair-minded person knows that in addition to being our capital city.... Atlanta and Fulton County have an important influence on the image and the economic health of the entire State.

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Early last year in response to a Resolution of the Fulton County delegation.... I appointed a special commission to conduct a study of local government services in Fulton County and to submit a report to me and to this General Assembly.
That report is the product of several months of intensive work by an experienced committee of private citizens and legislators working with the assistance of staff and experts.
This is not the first such report.
There have been a series of reports over a period of twenty-five years. There have been recommendations., but no decisions.... reports but no action.
There is no longer any serious question that some action is needed to realign service responsibilities... but the hard question is which way to move. My father used to tell me about a mule in South Georgia that got half-way between two haystacks and starved to death trying to make up his mind which way to move. It's now time to stop studying and make some decisions about local government services in Fulton County... and I urge you to act favorably on the recommendations of the Commission.
One of the items of unfinished business from last session... and from several sessions., is the Resolution to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the Federal Constitution.
The ERA debate in Georgia has gone on for many years. Some call the Amendment progress and others call it retreat.
During this Session there will be women from both camps participating actively in the political process affecting the ERA. It seems worth remembering that both groups have a common heritage... those women who did similar work on behalf of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution more than fifty years ago.
That Amendment which gave women the right to vote also had a long and difficult history. It was introduced in every session of Congress from 1878 until it passed in 1919. It was ratified the following year.
In my judgment... the weight of history.... logic and fairness., are clearly on the side of the Equal Rights Amendment.
The plain fact is that women are becoming actively involved in all aspects of our society.... and many feel that our Federal Constitution should include a simple statement that equal rights are not to be denied anyone solely on the basis of sex.
I don't believe this General Assembly in 1978 would knowingly pass a law that would mandate inequality of rights solely on the basis of sex. If that is what we believe... I am persuaded that we should express that principle where our other great principles are documented ... in the Constitution of the United States. I urge you to act favorably on the ERA Resolution this Session.
Last Session we spent some time, energy and talent on an exercise involving the relationship between the executive branch of government and the legislature.
In the political process., there's always somebody on the sidelines... just as there was on the playground in grade school... who wants a sideshow and will say "Let's you and him fight".
I don't have to remind you that we're not in the business of entertaining those on the sidelines.
I ask that we resolve this Session to have, the kind of team work and mutual understanding between the legislative and executive branches that the Constitution intends and that common sense demands.

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Total agreement between the executive and legislative branches is seldom possible or even desirable... but mutual respect for our system of government and for the principle of separation of powers is essential.
We have an effective system of checks and balances. Any effort by the executive or legislative branch to alter that balance would be a serious misadventure.
I will never ask the legislative branch to barter away its independence... and neither would I permit the executive branch to be enfeebled.
So... let us pledge to go forward this Session in a spirit of cooperation and common purpose to work for a new era of quality in State government.
This is the twenty-second year in which I have participated in some way in this exercise we call "the Session".
For the last three years I've had the honor and duty of executing and enforcing the laws you have made. That experience has only heightened my respect for the process that takes place during these forty days. It's not just a cliche to say thay you are here to express the wishes of the people.
The longer I stay in government the more faith I have in the common sense of the common people.... to make proper choices... and to follow leadership that is forthright. Some of the issues on the agenda this Session require strong leadership.... but that's why we're here.
For the last three years... through our joint efforts... we have provided effective leadership in dealing with the harsh realities of the present. Now I ask you to look to the future... not for a vision of what might be... someday... but for a clear perception of the kind of Georgia we can have this year... next year... and in the years ahead... through intelligent use of our resources., honest and harmonious leadership... and a meaningful new commitment to the concept of quality.
Senator Riley of the 1st moved that the Joint Session of the General Assembly be now dissolved and the motion prevailed.
The President of the Senate announced the Joint Session dissolved.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The Speaker announced the House recessed until 5:00 o'clock, this afternoon.
The Speaker called the House to order.

The following communication was received:

Secretary of State State Capitol Atlanta 30334
January 9, 1978
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

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Docket of Legislative Appearance as of this date, 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 eight pages of photographed matter hereto attached contain the names and addresses of those persons (numbered 1 through 133), along with the names of the respective persons, firms, corporations, or associations they represent, who registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearance for the 1978 Session of the Georgia General Assembly as of 4:00 P.M. Friday, January 6, 1978, 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 6th day of January, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy-eight and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and Second.
/s/Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State (SEAL)

THOSE REGISTERED IN THE DOCKET OF LEGISLATIVE APPEARANCE

1978

1. Mayo Jack Elliott National Federation of Independent Business 6321 Vernon Woods Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30328
2. Robert W. Stephens The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws P. O. Box 53163 Atlanta, Georgia 30355
3. James N. Parkman Georgia Business & Industry Association 181 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
4. Gene Dyson Georgia Business & Industry Association 181 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303

5. Jerry R. Griffin Georgia Municipal Association 220-10 Pryor Street Bldg. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
6. Ed Deaton Georgia Association of Educators 2900 Britt David Road Columbus, Georgia 31904
7. Ann Deaton Students for Education 2900 Britt David Road Columbus, Georgia 31904
8. George L. DeMore Georgia Business & Industry Association 181 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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9. William G. Appel Georgia Automotive Wholesalers Association Suite 13 - 8 LaVista Perimeter Office Park Tucker, Georgia 30084
10. Joseph R. Parrott ITT Rayonier 4575 Northside Parkway A-E Atlanta, Georgia 30339
11. Steve MeWilliams Georgia Business & Industry Association 181 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
12. Stanley Michael Kelley Fundamental Baptist Route One, Fairview Road c/o Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Stockbridge, Georgia 30281
13. P. H. Banks National Federation of Independent Business Route 1, Box 68 Manassas, Georgia 30438
14. Donald J. Fielder Georgia Council for Administrators of Special Education 1616 Pintail Road Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
15. James R. Loyd Georgia Business and Industry Association 181 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
16. Robert L. Scott Container Corporation of America 5853 East Ponce de Leon Avenue P. O. Box 1225 Stone Mountain, Georgia 30086
17. C. John Re Georgia Council for Administrators in Special Education a Division of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) c/o Douglas County Board of Education P. O. Box 1077 Douglasville, Georgia 30133
18. David M. Farmer Alliance of American Insurers 250 Piedmont Avenue, N.E. Suite 1158 Atlanta, Georgia 30308

19. George Brownlee, Jr. Georgia Property Owners Assn. 3861 Highway 166 Douglasville, Georgia 30135
20. Marion Hudson Georgia Property Owners Assn. P. O. Box 14 Fairburn, Georgia 30213
21. Consuela M. White Council on Battered Women, Inc. 635 Fair Street, S.W. Apartment 105 Atlanta, Georgia 30314
22. Nancy Hall Shelton Council on Battered Women, Inc. 2550 Hargrove Road Apartment E205 Smyrna, Georgia 30080
23. Mary Anne Whatley Apartment Owners and Managers Assn. 5600 Roswell Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30342
24. Delores Gray Georgia Denturists Assn., Inc. 3252 Boring Road Decatur, Georgia 30034
25. Sara Jenkins Georgia Denturists Assn., Inc. 849 Rays Road Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
26. Harry Jenkins Georgia Denturists Assn., Inc. 849 Rays Road Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
27. Lawrence R. Weiner Georgia Federation Council for Exceptional Children 1775 Berkshire Court Snellville, Georgia 30278
28. Jim Martin Registered Agent Clients of Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. Clients of Georgia Legal Services Programs Atlanta Legal Aid 11 Pryor Street Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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29. Retty Bowen Mental Health Assn. of Georgia 100 Edgewood Avenue Suite 502 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
30. W. A. Robinson W. A. Robinson Associates 1836 Meadowglades Drive Decatur, Georgia 30032

41. Gerald Jones Georgia Denturists Assn., Inc. 3300 White Castle Way Decatur, Georgia 30034
42. James R. Hunnicutt Georgia Denturists Assn., Inc. 3720 Cranford Drive Clarkston, Georgia 30021

31. Bob Short Hoffman-LaRoche, Inc. 6940 Roswell Road Atlanta, Georgia 30328

43. Miriam G. Hunnicutt Georgia Denturists Association 3720 Cranford Drive Clarkston, Georgia 30021

32. Travis E. Weatherly DeKalb Community College 955 North Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, Georgia 30021
33. W. Wayne Scott DeKalb Community College 955 North Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, Georgia 30021
34. Edward Bayley Professional Fire Fighters of Ga. Post Office Box 933 Marietta, Georgia 30060
35. Richard See Local 1460, International Assn. of Fire Fighters Post Office Box 933 Marietta, Georgia 30060
36. Ervin W. Goodroe Building Material Merchants Assn. Post Office Box 13 Perry, Georgia 31069
37. Frank L. Carter Georgia Textile Manufacturers Association 2640 National Bank of Georgia Bldg. Atlanta, Georgia 30303

44. Roy W. Sockwell Christian Science Committee on Publications 3-F Luckie Building 359 East Paces Ferry Road Atlanta, Georgia 30305
45. Dr. DuPree Jordan, Jr. Association of Private Colleges and Universities in Georgia 3121 Maple Drive, N. E. Suite 2 Atlanta, Georgia 30305
46. J. B. Polhill, III Georgia Electric Membership Corporation 148 International Boulevard Suite 845 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
47. Joseph R. Hitchcock Georgia Crushed Stone Assn. 3050 Presidential Drive Suite 202 Atlanta, Georgia 30340

38. Kent Lawrence Georgia Chamber of Commerce 1200 Commerce Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
39. Harrison W. Bray Georgia Oilmen's Association 3300 N. E. Expressway Suite 8-P Atlanta, Georgia 30341
40. Cheatham E. Hodges, Jr. Georgia Catholic Conference Suite 100 206 7th Street Augusta, Georgia 30902

48. Joan Dawson University of Georgia Student Government Association 5344 Wynterhall Drive, N.E. Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
49. Walter N. Stone Continental Group, Inc. Post Office Box 7038 Garden City, Georgia 31408
50. Wendell E. Funkhouser Continental Group, Inc. Post Office Box 7038 Garden City, Georgia 31408

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51. Rev. W. Dan Parker Registered Agent Sylvan Hill Baptist Church Christian Council of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. WE CARE Atlanta Baptist Association 1690 Melrose Drive, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30310
52. W. E. King Registered Agent Christian Council of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. Fulton County Courthouse Employees Association 2160 Springdale Road, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30315
53. John F. Chambless Associated General Contractors of America (Georgia Branch) 147 Harris Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30313
54. Jesse W. Curlee Georgia Textile Manufacturers Association 2640 National Bank of Georgia Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
55. L. Lyn O'Berry Georgia Denturists Association Post Office Box 14 Douglasville, Georgia 30133
56. Ronald C. SanFilippo Georgia Denturists Association Post Office Box 14 Douglasville, Georgia 30133
57. John Bankhead The Tobacco Institute 3239 Embry Hills Drive Chamblee, Georgia 30341
58. Penn Worden Georgia Chamber of Commerce 1200 Commerce Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303

60. Ed Tubel Exxon Co. 6817 Pleasant Drive Charlotte, N. C. 28211
61. Linda G. Womack Georgia Electric Membership Corp. Suite 845 148 International Boulevard Atlanta, Georgia 30303
62. Ray E. Clifton Goergia Electric Membership Corp. Suite 845 148 International Boulevard Atlanta, Georgia 30303
63. Bill McBrayer Registered Agent Georgia Retail Association Chain Drug Federation of Ga. 14A10 Atlanta Mart Atlanta, Georgia 30303
64. Mrs. Vita R. Ostrander Registered Agent National Retired Teachers Assn. American Association of Retired Persons 1839 Mt. Royal Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329
65. Bill T. Hardman Hardman Corporation 1380 West Paces Ferry Rd., N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30342
66. C. H. Wofford Georgia State Firemen's Assn., Inc. 720 Church Street Decatur, Georgia 30030
67. Bob Bullington United Transportation Union Post Office Box 80763 Chamblee, Georgia 30366

59. Don Cargill Georgia Chamber of Commerce 1200 Commerce Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303

68. Ed Sumner Georgia Municipal Association 10 Pryor Street Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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69. James M. Bell Registered Agent Georgia Retail Assn. Georgia Council of Shopping Centers Sears, Roebuck & Co. International Council of Shopping Centers 675 Ponce de Leon Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30395
70. Gingere L. Jones Southern Christian Leadership Council Law & Consumer Center Association 205 W. Pharr Road Decatur, Georgia 30033
71. Dewey E. Perry, Jr. Southern Christian Leadership Council Law & Consumer Center Association 1180 Cascade Avenue, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30311
72. Jack W. Houston Georgia Association of Petroleum Retailers, Inc. Post Office Box 639 Decatur, Georgia 30031
73. Frank E. Coggin Registered Agent Hapeville, City of The Harrison Company Georgia Automobile Dealers Association 6439 Tara Boulevard Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
74. Stewart M. Huey Registered Agent Building Owners & Managers Association of Atlanta Automotive Service Council of Georgia Georgia Society of Association Executives Georgia State Association of Life Underwriters Georgia Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association 2200 Parklake Drive Suite 150 Atlanta, Georgia 30345

75. Craig Bass Registered Agent Building Owners & Managers of Atlanta Automotive Service Council of Georgia Georgia Society of Assn. Executives Georgia State Association of Life Underwriters Georgia Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association 2200 Parklake Drive Suite 150 Atlanta, Georgia 30345
76. Heyward M. Wilson Georgia Association of Educators Post Office Box 255 Young Harris, Georgia 30582
77. Glenn Newsome Georgia Association of Educators 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, Georgia 30035
78. John P. Langsfeld Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia Post Office Box 7870 Atlanta, Georgia 30357
79. Elinor S. Metzger Georgia Conservancy, Inc. 4084 Randall Mill Road, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30327
80. Reverend Ted Clark Self 357 Forrest Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30312
81. S. L. Harris Self 357 Forrest Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30312
82. Linda Billingsley Georgia Heritage Trust Commission 1265 Christmas Lane Atlanta, Georgia 30329
83. Barbara Muntean Georgia Association of Educators 6073 Kathie Court Ellenwood, Georgia 30049
84. Bill Scott Georgia Association of Educators 2943 LaVista Way Decatur, Georgia 30033

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85. Jeanne Cahill Self 4118 Brookview Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30339
86. Daphne Faulkner Self 1522 Coolwater Court Decatur, Georgia 30033
87. Margaret Curtis Self 3659 Cochise Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30339
88. Dorris D. Holmes Georgia Council for ERA 346 Pinetree Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30305
89. Eileen Segrest Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation 158 Hale Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30307
90. Minnette Bickel Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation 9 Baltimore Place, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30308
91. Dorothy J. Tracy Georgia Council for ERA 3037 Slaton Drive, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30305
92. Talitha M. Russell Georgia Society of Opthalmology Post Office Box 655 McDonough, Georgia 30253
93. Dr. Robert H. Thurmond Georgia Optometric Assn. 2705 Church Street East Point, Georgia 30344
94. W. Stell Huie Registered Agent MARTA Georgia Bankers Assoc. 1200 Standard Federal Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
95. John P. Tucker, Jr. Registered Agent Georgia Optometric Assn. Fuqua Industries, Inc. 400 Colony Square, Suite 1702 Atlanta, Georgia 30361

96. Donald J. Ellis Fuqua Industries, Inc. 146 Superior Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30030
97. Mrs. Betty B. Clayton Self 1230 Piedmont Avenue, N.E. Apartment 308 Atlanta, Georgia 30309
98. Wade E. Holland, Jr. Nationwide Insurance Companies and Affiliates 2704 Bensmin Drive W. Columbia, S. C. 29169
99. Anne H. Patrick DeKalb Community College 955 North Indian Creek Drive Clarkston, Georgia 30021
100. Sam West Beneficial Management Corp. 506 Oak Lane Maitland, Florida 32751
101. O'Lester J. Kinard Employment Opportunities (The O.F.A.K. Corporation) P. O. Box 922 Scottdale, Georgia 30079
102. Kathryn D. Canahl Self 1430 Camelot Lane Tucker, Georgia 30084
103. James C. Thompson United Auto Workers 1280 Winchester Parkway Suite 131 Smyrna, Georgia 30080
104. Herb Butler United Auto Workers 1280 Winchester Parkway Suite 131 Smyrna, Georgia 30080
105. John Bloodworth Georgia School Boards Assn. Sheraton-Biltmore Hotel Atlanta, Georgia 30383
106. Don Tomlinson Georgia School Boards Assn. Sheraton-Biltmore Hotel Atlanta, Georgia 30383

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107. Janet Crane Georgia School Boards Assn. Sheraton-Biltmore Hotel Atlanta, Georgia 30383
108. Dr. Charles L. Adamson Georgia Chiropractic Assn. 2160 East Lake Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30307
109. Clint G. Sweazea Air Transport Association c/o Delta Airlines Hartsfield International Airport Atlanta, Georgia 30320
110. Lithangia S. Robinson Georgia Association of Educators 2280 Valley Heart Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30318
111. William David Padgett Trust Company of Georgia P. O. Box 4418 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
112. Elaine LaLonde League of Women Voters Atlanta - Fulton Co. 2160 Montilly Place College Park, Georgia 30349
113. Robert E. Woodard Ga. Branch, Associated General Contractors of America 147 Harris Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30313
114. Pamla H. Prochnow League of Women Voters Atlanta - Fulton Co. 6150 Weatherly Drive, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30328
115. Ann Curry League of Women Voters Atlanta - Fulton Co. 530 Tanacrest Circle, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30328
116. Margaret E. Geuting League of Women Voters Atlanta - Fulton Co. 7436 Page Court Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
117. Myrtle R. Davis League of Women Voters Atlanta - Fulton Co. 1372 Peachtree Street, N.E., H202 Atlanta, Georgia 30309

118. Robert H. Evans Georgia Industrial Developers Association 703 Rosedale Toccoa, Georgia 30577
119. Pamela Lake DeKalb County Board of Commissioners 920 Forrest Circle, S.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30354
120. Garland H. Williams Fulton County Board of Education 786 Cleveland Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30315
121. Mina White Georgia Hospitality and Travel Association 233 Peachtree Street, Suite 201 Atlanta, Georgia 30341
122. Charlie Templeton Templeton & Associates 3450 Evans Road Chamblee, Georgia 30341
123. Steven L. Levetan Georgia Assn. of Scrap Processors 80 Milton Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30315
124. Mrs. John A. Dunaway Stop ERA 4904 Lake Forrest Drive, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30342
125. Jack Acree Georgia School Boards Assn. Sheraton Biltmore Hotel Atlanta, Georgia 30383
126. David R. Trippe Registered Agent Ga. Legal Services Corp. Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. 3390 Peachtree Road, N.E. Suite 542 Atlanta, Georgia 30326
127. Herman Spence Georgia Home Furnishings Assoc. (Funiture Dealers in Georgia) 14-C1 Atlanta Mdse. Mart Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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128. Herb C. Green United Auto Workers 53B Spalding Drive Norcross, Georgia 30071
129. Don Massey Georgia Poultry Federation South Bnota Street Gainesville, Georgia 30501
130. Abit Massey Georgia Poultry Federation South Enota Street Gainesville, Georgia 30501

131. Robert B. Symonette Georgia Power Company Box 4545 Atlanta, Georgia 30302
132. Tom Boiler Georgia Power Company Box 4545 Atlanta, Georgia 30302
133. Charles H. Lindsey Georgia Telephone Assn. 250 Piedmont Avenue, N.E. Suite 846 Atlanta, Georgia 30308

Representative Harris of the 8th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1223 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 and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1101

Do Pass

HR 447-1274 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st 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 Wednesday, January 11, 1978

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. Balkcom, R. 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. Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Clark, L. 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. Deveaux, C. Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. 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, 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.

Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Isakson, J. Jackson, J.D. 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.
Savage, 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. Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L.
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 Dr. Roderic L. Murray, Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Augusta, 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 introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 1314. By: Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1814, relating to conversion of leased personal property, so as to provide that in a prosecution, the crime shall be considered as having been committed in the county in which the accused acquired possession of the personal property under the terms of a lease or rental agreement, or in any county in which the accused exercised control over the property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 464-1314. By: Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A RESOLUTION authorizing the disposal of a tract of State-owned property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1315. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a system of public schools in the City of Valdosta, Georgia, and providing for the maintenance and support of the same so as to change the provisions relative to the powers and rights of the Board of Education for the City of Valdosta; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1316. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Tax Commissioner of Lowndes County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the tax commissioner; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1317. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Lowndes County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the judge of the probate court; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1318. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Lowndes County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the sheriff; to change the provisions relating to the number of personnel within the sheriffs office, their manner of compensation and selection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 1319. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Lowndes County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation provisions relating to 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 1320. By: Representative Burruss of the 21st: A BILL to amend Code Title 45, known as the "Game and Fish Code", so as to change the provisions relative to legal weapons for hunting wildlife; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 1321. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-14, relating to real estate brokers and salesmen, so as to provide for the inactive status of the license of the Real Estate Commissioner and all other employees of the Commission; to provide for additional grounds for revocation of real estate licenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HR 465-1321. By: Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Taggart of the 125th, Chance of the 129th, and Scott of the 123rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that revaluation of real property for ad valorem tax purposes shall not be required more often than once each five years as provided by law; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1322. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, Hatcher of the 131st, Butler of the 56th, Childs of the 51st, Irvin of the 23rd, Bray of the 70th, and others: A BILL to prohibit the taking of certain property located within repossessed vehicles unless certain procedures are followed; to provide for those procedures; to provide for disposition of unclaimed property; to provide for penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1323. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Evans of the 84th, Carnes of the 43rd, Culpepper of the 98th, Butler of the 56th, Hatcher of the 131st, Karrh of the 106th, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding, modernizing pretrial, trial, and certain posttrial procedures in civil cases, known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act" so as to change the provision relating to default and before whom those issues relating to damages in cases where a default judgment is entered are to be heard and tried; to provide for matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1324. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act" so as to change the provisions relative to the notice required prior to the adoption, amendment or repeal of rules; to provide for notification of legislative committees; to provide for other matters relative thereto; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 1325. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act designating public and legal holidays in the State of Georgia so as to change the public and legal holidays in this State; to provide for other matters relative thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

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

HB 1275
HB 1276 HB 1277
HB 1278 HB 1279
HB 1280 HR 452^280 rlD IZol HR 453-1281
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HR HR 455 - 1312 HR 456-1312 HR 457-1312 HR 458-1312 HR 459-1312 HB 1313

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 1228 HB 1236

Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1263

Do Pass

HR 436-1274 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

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

HB 1228. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Lee and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to create and incorporate the City of Mountain

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View, in the County of Clayton, Georgia, and grant a charter to that municipality under that name and style; to prescribe and define the corporate limits thereof; to provide a municipal government for said city, and to declare rights, powers, privileges and liabilities of said corporation; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1236. By: Representatives Anderson, Looper and Harris of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Cherokee County so as to abolish the Board of Commissioners of Cherokee County and re-create the office of Commissioner of Cherokee 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 1263. By: Representative Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 23-2304, relating to burial of paupers, as amended, so as to increase the maximum allowable burial expenses for paupers in certain counties; to provide for the reduction of the amount for burial expenses by an amount equal to any funds payable from other sources for the interment of the pauper; and for other purposes.

The report 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 436-1274. By: Representatives Johnston of the 56th, Lenderman of the 53rd and Tolbert of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, Hawkins of the 50th, Butler of the 56th, Elliott of the 49th and others:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that each resident of the DeKalb County School District who is 62 years of age or over or who is disabled and whose gross income, together witrT the gross income of his spouse and all other members of his family who reside at and occupy his homestead, does not exceed $8,000.00 per annum shall be granted an exemption from all DeKalb County School District ad valorem taxes on the full value of his homestead owned and occupied by him as a residence; 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 resident of the DeKalb County School District who is 62 years of age or over or who is disabled is hereby granted an exemption from all DeKalb County School District ad valorem taxes on the full value of his 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 and all other members of his family who also reside at and occupy 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 benefits under the Federal Railroad Retirement Act. Except for said Federal old-age, survivors or disability insurance benefits and benefits under said Federal Railroad Retirement 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. 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 resident of the DeKalb County School District shall not receive the benefits of the homestead exemption provided for herein unless he, or an agent acting in behalf of such resident, files an affidavit with the Tax Commissioner of DeKalb County, giving his age, or if disabled, the certificate or certificates provided for herein, and the amount of income which he and his spouse and other members of his family occupying and residing at such homestead received during the last taxable year for income tax purposes, and such additional information relative to receiving the benefits of such exemption as will enable the Tax Commissioner 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 resident of the DeKalb County School District who has claimed the homestead exemption provided for herein to notify the Tax Commissioner in the event he becomes ineligible for any reason to receive such homestead exemption. 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 ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide that each resident of the DeKalb County School District who is 62 years of age or over or who is disabled and whose gross income, together with the gross income of his spouse and all members of his family who reside at and occupy his homestead, does not exceed $8,000.00 per annum shall be granted an exemption from all DeKalb County School District ad valorem taxes on the full
value of his homestead owned and occupied by him as a residence?"

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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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

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

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Autn, D. Balkcom, R. 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. 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. Cos, W.E.
Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Y Dean, B.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Diion, 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. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, G.
Y Hanner, B. 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. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. 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. 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.
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 MuUinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Nil, K. Noble, Bill 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. 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 Savage, 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.
Toles, E.B. 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 Watkins, L. 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 143, 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 Resolutions of the House and Senate:

HR 432. 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.

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The President has appointed a Committee of Escort to notify the Governor on the part of the Senate the following Senators:
Senators Carter of the 14th, Kennedy of the 4th, Gillis of the 20th, Shapard of the 28th, Brantley of the 56th, Tate of the 38th, and Barnes of the 33rd.

HR 450. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION expressing appreciation to E. R. Weldon, John Rains and John Humphries of Southern Bell Telephone Company; and for other purposes.

SR 226. By: Senator Howard of the 42nd: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Mrs. Charlotte Moran; and for other purposes.

SR 235. By: Senators Gillis of the 20th, English of the 21st, Johnson of the 34th, Kidd of the 25th and others: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable W. Herschel Lovett; and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 472. By: Representaives Toles of the 16th, Oldham of the 14th, and Childers of the 15th: A RESOLUTION commending the East Rome High School "Gladiators" Football Team; and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the House was read:

HR 473. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, Johnston of the 56th, and many others: A RESOLUTION urging the United States Senate to reject any new treaty with Panama; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Russell of the 64th moves to amend HR 473 by striking from line 23, page 1, the words "to reject any new treaty with Panama"; and inserting in lieu thereof the words "to approach their deliberations on the ratification of any new Panama Canal Treaty with the national security of the United States as the paramount consideration.".

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. Y Argo, B. N Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N 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.
Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D.

Y Canty, H. Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B.
N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y 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. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. Y 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. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob N Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Housley, E. Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J.

Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J.
N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. N Linder, J.

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Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Looper, M. N Lord, J.
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. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B.

N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Nix, K. Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.

N Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E.
N Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.

Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
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. N Tuten, J.
N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Veazey, M.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 77, nays 74. The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

Representative Wall of the 61st moves to amend HR 473 by striking the words "any new treaty" wherever they appear and inserting in lieu thereof the words "the proposed treaties".
Representative Wall of the 61st moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting the Russell Amendment to HR 473.
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. Y Auten, D. N Balkcom, R.
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.
Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Games, C. N Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y 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. Y Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.
N Deveaui, C. N Diion, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawking, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob

N Home, F. N Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S.
N 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.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, WJ.(Bill)
N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N 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.

On the motion, the ayes were 65, nays 94.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinai, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
N Nichols, M. Nix, K.
N Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
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.
Y 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.
Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Savage, J. N Scott, A.

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

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The motion was lost.

The following substitute, offered by Representatives Games of the 43rd, Coleman of the 118th, Horton of the 43rd, and others, was read:

A RESOLUTION
Urging our two distinguished United States Senators to study carefully and to give the highest priority to American interests in considering the Panama Canal Treaty; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, for 74 years, millions of Americans have been taught to view the Panama Canal as a symbol of United States engineering skill and ingenuity; and
WHEREAS, for more than half a century the Isthmus of Panama has been referred to internationally as "The Bridge of the World" because of the canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific; and
WHEREAS, Panama has prospered economically largely as a result of the industry, trade and tourism that have been drawn to the region by the canal and the country has become a financial center; and
WHEREAS, there remains much confusion regarding the proposed treaty and the absence of a reconciliation of Panama's national aspirations with the United States' strategic and economic interests despite years of negotiation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body does hereby urge each of our two distinguished United States Senators to study thoroughly the matter of the Panama Canal Treaty and after said study to exercise his best wisdom and judgment in casting his individual vote in the best interests of the American people.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is hereby authorized and directed to forward an appropriate copy of this Resolution to each of the two distinguished United States Senators from Georgia.

An amendment, offered by Representative Wall of the 61st, to the substitute, was read and lost.

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

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
N Anderaon, W. N Argo, B.
N Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N 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. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.

Y Carnes, C. N 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. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.

Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D. Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Galer, M.
N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Horne, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Housley, E. Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb

N Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.

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Y McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
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.
Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N 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. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.
Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
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. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R.
Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L.

N Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watkins, L.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y 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 substitute, the ayes were 95, nays 68. The substitute was adopted.

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. N Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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. Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J.
Butler, D. Y 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 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. N Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y 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. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom
N Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, G. Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
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.
Y Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J.
N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick N 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. N 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. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Nil, K. Y Noble, Bill N 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.
N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N 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 Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. Stone, R.
N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N 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 Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y 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 adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 126, nays 32. The Resolution, by substitute, was adopted.

Representatives Whitmire of the 9th and Daugherty of the 33rd stated that they had inadvertently voted "nay" on the adoption of HR 473, by substitute, but had intended to
vote "aye" thereon.

Representative Burton of the 47th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on the adoption of HR 473, by substitute, but had he been present would have voted "nay" thereon.

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The following statements in regards to HR 473 were filed with the Clerk for inclusion in the House Journal:

I would like to declare in voting on House Resolution 473 urging the United States Senate to reject the proposed treaties with Panama, that it is my intention to vote on the merits or demerits of the proposed treaties and should not be interpreted as an affront to the President. I also declare that I am voting on the issue itself and not personalities. I further state that this resolution is an attempt to express our position to our United States Senators and we hope that other state legislatures will do likewise in their states.
/s/Thomas M. Kilgore Representative District 65th

I would like to declare in voting on House Resolution 473 urging the United States Senate to reject the proposed treaties with Panama, that it is my intention to vote on the merits or demerits of the proposed treaties and should not be interpreted as an affront to the President. I also declare that I am voting on the issue itself and not personalities. I further state that this resolution is an attempt to express our position to our United States Senators and we hope that other state legislatures will do likewise in their states.
/s/William Dover Representative District llth

The General Assembly State Capitol Atlanta
January 11, 1978
I the undersigned member of the House feel the Georgia House of Representatives is not the place to debate the proposed Panama Canal treaties and therefore wish to abstain from voting.
/s/Representative Dorothy Felton, 22nd District

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 480 as follows:
By striking the comma on line 20 of page one and inserting between the words judge and clerk the word "or"; and
By striking the comma and the words "or bailiff" on line 21, page 1; and
By making the appropriate changes in the caption.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andersen, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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.
Carrell, 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.
Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
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.
Dixon, H.D. 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 GigniUiat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. Y 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. Y Holmes, Bob

N Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
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.
Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy
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. 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.
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. N 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. Rosa. Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Savage, 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.
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. Watkins, L. 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 155, nays 5.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutionl majority, was passed, as amended.
The Clerk was directed to correct the committee amendment to HB 480 by adding after the figure "20", the words "and line 10".

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 abandonment; to provide for venue in cases in which the child is legitimate or illegiti-
mate; and for other purposes.

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 Balkcom, R. 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.
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.
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.

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Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, 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. Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinsorj, 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. 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. 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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smvre, 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 Tmluck, 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.
Watkins, L. 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 162, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 447-1274, 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
Amending a Resolution creating the Code Revision Commission, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 922), so as to authorize membership for a Senior Judge; to authorize the execution of a contract; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Code Revision Commission has conducted the study which it was directed to make relative to revision of the Code and the laws of Georgia but was unable to complete its work in time to enter into a contract in the year 1977; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that a Senior Judge be authorized to serve on the Commis-

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Resolution creating the Code Revision Commission, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 922), is hereby amended by striking all the language beginning with "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA" and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"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 President, 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 or a Senior 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

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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, 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 members 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 legislative members of interim legislative committees. The Superior Court Judge or Senior Judge and the District Attorney shall receive such allowances from State funds from which they are otherwise 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 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 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 Balkcom, R. 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 Bumiss, 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.
Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B.
COT, 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 Diion, 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, 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.
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, WJ.(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. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Nil, K. Y Noble, Bill
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.
RandaU, 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 Savage, 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 Watkins, L. 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 164, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

SB 139. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Code Title 76 relating to peace warrants and behavior bonds, as amended, so as to provide that, in counties in

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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.

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 Balkcom, R.
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.
Burrusa, 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 Childera, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
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. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaui, 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, 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.
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)
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. 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.
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.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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.
Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. 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 Adams of the 79th wished to be recorded as voting "aye" on the passage of SB 139.

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

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, January 12, 1978

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 James E. Turpen, Pastor of the Rabun County Area Ministry, United Methodist Church, Tallulah Falls, 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 read the first time and referred to the committees:
HB 1326. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend Code Section 72-401, relating to the manner of abatement of nuisances in cities and the jurisdiction of certain courts in nuisance cases, so as to grant to certain courts in municipalities of less than 20,000 population the jurisdiction to try cases involving the abatement of nuisances; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1327. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Home of the 104th, Carnes of the 43rd, Davis of the 99th, Randall of the 101st, and Birdsong of the 103rd: A BILL to amend Code Title 105, relative to torts, so as to change the definition of the term "homicide"; to change the provisions relating to the privity necessary to support an action; to provide that manufacturers of certain personal property shall be liable in tort, irrespective of privity, in certain cases in which death or injury occurs; to provide for the applicability of this Act; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1328. By: Representative Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 46-3, relating to property and persons subject to garnishment, so as to change the amount of exemption allowed for garnishments based on judgments for alimony or for the support of a dependent; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1329. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia so as to change the provisions relating to the service necessary for retirement by certain members; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1330. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia so as to change the provisions relative to certain rates of interest; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1331. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to provide additional provisions relative to death benefits; to provide for other matters relative thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1332. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, and Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3118, relating to income tax accounting periods and accounting methods, so as to remove a certain provision respecting income of deceased taxpayers arising from installment contracts; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1333. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to create the Georgia Educational Facilities Authority; to authorize the Authority to acquire, construct and equip self-liquidating Projects consisting of educational facilities for lease or sale to private institutions of higher education; to confer powers and impose duties on the Authority; to provide for the appointment of members of the Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

HB 1334. By: Representatives Truluck of the 86th, Swann of the 90th, Johnson of the 66th, Murray of the 116th, Lane of the 81st, Beckham of the 89th, Daniel of the 88th, and Dent of the 85th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-21, relating to distributing obscene materials so as to prohibit the public display of any magazine, book, periodical or other printed matter which depicts nudity on the cover thereof; to provide for a definition; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide for penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

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HB 1335. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Sizemore of the 136th, Ross of the 76th, Nix of the 20th, Tucker of the 73rd, Rowland of the 119th, and Lord of the 105th: A BILL to amend Code Section 32-904, relating to the compensation of members of county boards of education, so as to change the compensation of members of county boards of education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1336. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Title 34A, relating to municipal elections, so as to provide that the names of unopposed candidates need not appear on the general election ballot; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1337. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, Clark, Milford and Mann of the 13th, and Ham of the 80th: A BILL to fix the terms of the superior courts of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit in the counties comprising that circuit; to provide for the terms of grand juries; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HR 466-1337. By: Representative Oldham of the 14th: A RESOLUTION compensating Ms. Janet Holder; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 467-1337. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A RESOLUTION compensating Thomas M. Horton, D.D.S., and W. Blake Lane, D.D.S., M.S.D., P.A.; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 468-1337. By: Representative Logan of the 62nd: A RESOLUTION compensating Miss Henrietta Young; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 469-1337. By: Representatives Isakson, Nix, and Harrison of the 20th, Cooper and Kaley of the 19th, Burruss and Housley of the 21st, Glanton of the 66th, Horton of the 43rd, McDonald of the 12th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for valuation for ad valorem taxation purposes of certain tangible property used for homestead purposes; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 470-1337. By: Representatives Isakson, Nix and Harrison of the 20th, Cooper and Kaley of the 19th, Burruss and Housley of the 21st, Glanton of the 66th, Horton of the 43rd, McDonald of the 12th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize a deferral of the collection of certain ad valorem taxes due upon property for which the owner may qualify for a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation; to provide limitations; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 471-1337. By: Representatives Phillips of the 59th, Harris of the 60th, and Wall of the 61st: 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 the Gwinnett County Board of Education without the necessity of such local law being approved in a referendum election; 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 1338. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, and Horton of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act to Classify Property for Taxation so as to exempt from the tax certain property of certain international banking corporations and international bank agencies; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 1339. By: Representative Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Code Title 34, also known as the "Georgia Election Code", so as to provide that chief registrars, superintendents or their designated representatives shall attend a scheduled training session on registration and election laws, at least every other year, to be conducted by the Secretary of State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1340. By: Representative Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Code Title 34A, also known as the "Georgia Municipal Election Code", so as to provide for preservation of records; to provide for storage and destruction of records of rejected applicants; to provide for absentee registration; to provide for equipment and arrangement of polling places, guard rails and number of voting compartments or voting machines; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 474-1340. By: Representative Lee of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION compensating Nancy B. Peeples; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 475-1340. By: Representative Jones of the 126th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Jerry L. Fowler; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 476-1340. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that certain intangible personal property taxpayers whose total tax liability does not exceed a specified amount shall be exempt from the payment of the tax; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1341. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Collins of the 144th, Long of the 142nd, Patten of the 149th, Adams of the 79th, Bray of the 70th, Castleberry

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of the lllth, Matthews of the 145th, and others: A BILL to require the filing of reports by owners of land located within this State who are not citizens of the United States; to provide for requirements, practices and procedures in connection therewith; to provide for forms; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 1342. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the licensing and bonding of dealers in agricultural products so as to provide that holders of food sales establishment licenses shall be exempt from such Act; to change the provisions relating to definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 1343. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Lambert of the 112th, Childs of the 51st, Knight of the 67th, Wilson of the 19th, Connell of the 87th, Snow of the 1st, Evans of the 84th, 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 change the provisions relative to retirement benefits for superior court clerks and their spouses who are retired or may retire under the provisions of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1344. By: Representatives Greer of the 43rd, and Ware of the 68th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-24, relating to the insurance contract in general, so as to provide that certain motor vehicle liability insurance policies shall be noncancellable for a specified period of time after their effective date; to provide limitations upon the requirement of noncancellation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1345. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend Code Title 68B, known as "The Driver's Licensing Act", so as to provide that the Department of Public Safety shall suspend the driver's license of any person who fails to respond to a citation; to provide exceptions; to provide for hearings; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1346. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th, Hays of the 1st, Owens of the 77th, and Kilgore of the 65th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-218, relating to veterans licenses and honorary licenses, so as to provide for the issuance of distinctive drivers' licenses at no cost to certain members of the Georgia National Guard; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

HB 1347. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th, Hays of the 1st, Owens of the 77th, and Kilgore of the 65th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a State Department of Veterans Service so as to authorize the Director of Veterans Service to use the title of "Commissioner" when signing official letters, papers and documents; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

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HB 1348. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th, Hays of the 1st, Owens of the 77th, and Kilgore of the 65th: A BILL to authorize and direct the State Revenue Commissioner to issue special motor vehicle license tags to certain members of the Reserve Components of the United States; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

HB 1349. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-601, relating to the definition of podiatry, so as to change the said definition; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HR 477-1349 By: Representative Felton of the 22nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the creation of neighborhood subunits of government within the unincorporated areas of Fulton County and for any matters reasonably necessary for the creation and operation of any such subunit of government; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 478-1349. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, and Snow of the 1st: 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 repeal Resolution Act No. 51, found in Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1557, which proposed an amendment to the Constitution providing for the recall of such officials; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 479-1349. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, and Snow of the 1st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the effective date of amendments to the Constitution; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 480-1349. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, and Snow of the 1st: A RESOLUTION amending a Resolution creating the "Select Committee on Constitutional Revision", approved March 30, 1977, so as to change the provisions relative to study committees; to change the provisions relative to allowances for members of the Select Committee and study committees; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1350. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, and Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-407A, relating to motor vehicle liability insurance requirements and uninsured motor vehicle coverage, so as to remove a provision which requires actual physical contact to occur in certain instances before an insured may recover under an uninsured motor vehicle endorsement; to provide for applicability; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

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HB 1351. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend the Retail Installment and Home Solicitation Sales Act so as to further define the terms "retail seller" and "seller"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1352. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Marcus of the 26th, and Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Ga. Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act so as to remove a provision authorizing a credit in the amount of tax actually paid in a state which does not grant like credit for taxes paid in Ga. to be given in respect to certain uses of tangible personal property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1353. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Mostiler of the 71st, Marcus of the 26th, and Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3201, relating to who must file income tax returns, so as to change the definition of who must file a return; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1354. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, and Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the issuance of special automobile license plates to certain physically disabled persons so as to provide for the issuance of these license plates to persons physically disabled due to a nonvisible condition; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1355. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to change the provisions relating to periodic payment of benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HR 481-1355. By: Representative Jones of the 126th: A RESOLUTION compensating Ms. Pat Kleinhans; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1356. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3108, relating to the definition of Internal Revenue Code of 1954 for purposes of income taxation, so as to change the definition; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1357. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend an Act providing the State of Georgia a limited right to appeal in certain criminal cases so as to provide that the State may appeal any order, decision or judgment not authorized by law or beyond the authority of the judge so making said order or judgment; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1358. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Williamson of the 45th, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to repeal an Act prohibiting the sales of cigarettes below

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cost and known as the "Unfair Cigarette Sales Act"; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1359. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Perry so as to change the provisions relating to the time at which taxes on property levied by the City of Perry shall be due and payable; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1360. By: Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, Carnes of the 43rd, Knight of the 67th, Taggart of the 125th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Code Title 114, relating to Workmen's Compensation, so as to change the designation to Workers' Compensation; to change the name of the Board to the State Board of Workers' Compensation and change the word "Workmen's" to "Workers'"; to provide for the time and procedure for filing claims; to provide benefits for total disability; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

HB 1361. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1812, relating to the punishment for certain crimes of theft, so as to change the penalty provisions relating to the crimes of theft; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1362. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System 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 United States decennial census of 1970 or any future such census; 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 1416. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, Reaves of the 147th, Patten of the 149th, Greene of the 138th, Owens of the 77th, Phillips of the 120th, Long of the 142nd, and others: A BILL to provide for the protection of coastal sand dunes, beaches, and offshore bars and shoals; to provide a short title ("Shore Protection Act of 1978"); to make certain findings and a declaration of policy; to provide sanctions for nonpermitted activities; to provide for definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 1417. By: Representatives Kemp of the 139th, Walker of the 115th, Tuten of the 153rd, Culpepper of the 98th, Felton of the 22nd, Dover of the llth, Watson of the 114th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Sections 34-605 and 34A-503, relating to qualifications of registrars and deputy registrars, so as to clarify a certain ineligibility; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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HB 1418. By: Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Glover of the 32nd, and Dean of the 29th: A BILL to amend an Act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000, according to the United States Census of 1920, or any subsequent such census, shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities so as to provide for the recomputation of pensions for certain retired officers and employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1419. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Bray of the 70th, Steinberg of the 46th, Richardson of the 52nd, and Vaughn of the 57th: 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 no person who holds elective public office shall be eligible to serve as a member of any board of elections during the term of such elective office and that the position of any board of elections member shall be deemed vacant upon such member qualifying as a candidate for elective public office.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1420. By: Representatives Kemp of the 139th, Walker of the 115th, Tuten of the 153rd, Culpepper of the 98th, Pelton of the 22nd, Dover of the llth, Watson of the 114th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 34A-1307, relating to voting by absentee electors in municipal elections, so as to provide for additional requirements for casting absentee ballots; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1421. By: Representative Lane of the 81st: A BILL to amend Code Title 95A, known as the "Georgia Code of Public Transportation", so as to authorize the Department of Transportation to provide assistance to private businesses in implementing ride sharing projects; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 1422. By: Representatives McCollum of the 134th, Richardson of the 52nd, Galer of the 97th, and Steinberg of the 46th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act so as to change the provisions relating to the functions and powers of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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

HB 1314 HR 464-1314 HB 1315 HB 1316 HB 1317 HB 1318 HB 1319

HB 1320 HB 1321 HR 465-1321 HB 1322 HB 1323 HB 1324 HB 1325

Representative Mullinax of the 69th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial Relations, submitted the following report:

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Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industrial Relations has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 466 Do Not 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 1309 Do Pass HB 1310 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Horton of the 43rd Chairman

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

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - 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 1276 HB 1278 HB 1283

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1295 Do Pass HR 455-1312 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 Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 3 Do Pass, by Substitute 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

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

HB 1276. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to repeal an Act fixing the compensation of the clerk of the board of county commissioners of all counties of this State having a population of not less than 2,750 nor more than 3,250; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1278. By: Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Henry County upon an annual salary so as to authorize the sheriff to fix the salaries of the chief deputy sheriff, deputy sheriffs and assistants subject to the final approval of the governing authority of Henry County; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1283. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, and Harris of the 60th: A BILL to create a new charter for the City of Dacula; and for other purposes.
The report 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 1295. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, and Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain designated officers of Gwinnett County on a salary basis of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior 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 125, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 455-1312. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, Phillips of the 59th, and Wall of the 61st:

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A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the dollar amount of civil cases over which Justices of the Peace of Gwinnett 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 of 1976 is hereby amended by providing at the end thereof the following paragraph:
"Provided, however, that in Gwinnett County, justices of the peace shall have jurisdiction in all civil cases arising ex contractu and in cases of injury or damage to and conversion of personal property, when the principal sum does not exceed five hundred dollars, and shall sit monthly at fixed times and places but in all cases there may be an appeal to a jury in said court, or an appeal to the superior court under such regulations as may be prescribed by law."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article 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 Gwinnett County shall have jurisdiction from two hundred dollars to five hundred dollars?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

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

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andersen, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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.
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 CM, 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 Deveaui, C. Y Diion, 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. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, 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.

Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Irvin, R.
Y laakson, 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. 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. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, K.
Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D.
Y Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L.

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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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.
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.
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 Watkins, L.

Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby 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 160, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

Representative Bolster of the 30th moved that the following Bill of the House be taken from the table.

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 motion prevailed.

Representative Bolster of the 30th moved that the following Bill of the House be recommitted to the Committee on Insurance:

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 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 1223. By: Representative Lambert of the 112th:
A BILL
To amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1977-78, known as the "General Appropriations Act," approved April 11, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1335), so as to change the appropriations of certain agencies of the State for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 1978; 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 1977-78, known as the "General Appropriations Act," approved April 11, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1335) is hereby

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amended by changing the revenue estimate so that it now shall be $2,111,000,000, and by striking the following:
"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH," and Sections 1 through 61 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Section 1. Legislative Branch.
Budget Unit: Legislative Branch .......................................................................$9,080,000 1. Operations.......................................................................................................$8,780,000
Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$8,780,000 State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$8,780,000
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................................................................................................................$8,780,000 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 Representatives; for membership in the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; for membership in the Council of State Governments, the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators and other legislative organizations, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for membership in the Marine Fisheries Compact and other Compacts, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for the maintenance, repair, construction, reconstruction, furnishing and refurbishing of space and other facilities for the Legislative Branch; for the Legislative Services Committee, the Office of Legislative Counsel and the Office of Legislative Budget Analyst; for the operation of the Georgia Educational Improvement Council; for compiling, publishing and distributing the Acts of the General Assembly and the Journals of the Senate and the House of Representatives; for the annual report of the State Auditor to the General Assembly; for equipment, supplies, furnishings, repairs, printing, services and other expenses of the Legislative Branch of Government.
The Legislative Services Committee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government. The Committee is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations relative to the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch which may include that no such funds may be expended without prior approval of the Committee. The Committee shall also make a detailed study of all items and programs which are paid for from funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government with a view towards determining which are legitimate legislative expenses and which should be paid for from other appropriations.

Section 2. Department of Audits. Budget Unit: Department of Audits....................................................................$3,076,900 1. Operations.......................................................................................................$2,726,900 Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,726,900 State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,726,900
2. Tax Ratio Study ................................................................................................$350,000 Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$350,000
State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$350,000

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Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations................................................................................................................$2,726,900 Tax Ratio Study.........................................................................................................$350,000
PART II. JUDICIAL BRANCH
Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court .............................................................................$1,305,547
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 ............................................................................$9,865,520
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 Superior Court Judges to attend the National College of State Trial Judges, and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law.
For payment of salaries, the payment of mileage and other expenses as may be authorized by law for the District Attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys, and District Attorneys Emeritus.
For the cost of operating the Judge Sentence Review Panel as created by 1974 Georgia Laws, p. 358.
Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $21,666 per annum for each additional Judge Emeritus position established during the fiscal year, and by the amount of $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 designated 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 ..........................................................................$1,447,807
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..................................................................................................$255,412

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Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,269,612 State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$255,412
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 Commissions.
Budget Unit: Judicial Qualifications Commission.....................................................................................................$30,000
For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commission.

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:..................................................................................................................$58,866
For the cost of operating the Council of Juvenile Court Judges.

PART III. EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Section 11. Department of Administrative

Services.

A. Budget Unit: Department of

Administrative Services .........................................................................$44,406,873

1. Georgia Building Authority Budget:

Direct Payments to Authority

for Operations......................................................................................................$3,959,585

Capital Outlay......................................................................................................$2,450,129

Authority Lease Rentals ................................................................................$1,050,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$7,459,714

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$7,459,714

Total Positions Budgeted

0

2. Departmental Administration Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$626,203

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$65,000

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

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$3,000

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$7,395

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$708,598

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$708,598

Total Positions Budgeted

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3. Fiscal Administration Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$432,463

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............................................................................................$4,250,963

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$4,250,963

Total Positions Budgeted

23

4. Self-Insurance Administration

Budget;

Personal Services........................................................................................................$307,948

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$16,497

Travel.............................................................................................................................$20,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$12,900

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$2,825

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$2,805

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$500

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Workmen's Compensation .....................................................................................$1,910,000

Self-Insurance Liability Reserve.......................................................................$5,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$7,273,875

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$7,223,340

Total Positions Budgeted

20

5. Procurement Administration Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$824,294

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$91,000

Travel...............................................................................................................................$4,800

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$18,000

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

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$186,000

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,128,094

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,128,094

Total Positions Budgeted

53

6. General Services Administration

Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$152,312

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$81,000

Travel..................................................................................................................................$750

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

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$100

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$3,571

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts......................................................................................$134

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$237,867

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$114,658

Total Positions Budgeted

13

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7. Property Management

Administration Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$240,393

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$28,256

Travel...............................................................................................................................$5,200

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

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$680

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$1,260

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$21,954

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$20,900

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$1,450

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$320,093

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$318,437

Total Positions Budgeted

16

8. Data Processing Services Budget:

Personal Services...................................................................................................$10,582,883

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$1,324,123

Travel.............................................................................................................................$30,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................$5,000

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

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$244,810

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$165,000

Rents and Maintenance Expense........................................................................$10,619,182

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$422,703

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..............................................................................$1,932,475

Computer Equipment Purchases......................................................................$7,612,925

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$32,959,101

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$18,012,925

Total Positions Budgeted

721

9. Motor Pool Services Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$345,566

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..........................................................................................................$2,250

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$720

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

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$l,110,824

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

Total Positions Budgeted

29

10. Communication Services Budget: Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,555,161 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$308,870 Travel.............................................................................................................................$13,464 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$48,401 Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$31,337 Computer Charges..............................................................................-......................-..$73,260 Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$36,696 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$14,700 Telephone Billings............................................................................................$14,182,000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$16,263,889

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State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$5,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

107

11. Printing Services Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$975,325

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$1,082,869

Travel...............................................................................................................................$3,450

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

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

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$76,900

Computer Charges..........................................................................................................$5,250

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$65,375

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts......................................................................................$600

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,210,769

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

Total Positions Budgeted

77

12. Central Supply Services Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$139,970

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$1,577,454

Travel..................................................................................................................................$500

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$1,800

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

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

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$51,900

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

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,776,624

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

Total Positions Budgeted

12

13. State Properties Commission

Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................................$77,586

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...............................................................................................$136,394

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$136,394

Total Positions Budgeted

9

14. Volunteer Services Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................................$49,400

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.................................................................................................$69,150

State Funds Budgeted.................................................................................................$53,750

Total Positions Budgeted

3

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...................................................................................................$16,309,504

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$5,267,225

Travel.............................................................................................................................$99,189

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................................................................$149,400

Publications and Printing.........................................................................................$114,606

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$385,543

Computer Charges...................................................................................................$4,229,214

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$598,294

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$1,969,159

Rents and Maintenance Expense........................................................................$10,619,182

Workmen's Compensation .....................................................................................$1,910,000

Direct Payments to Authority

for Operations......................................................................................................$3,959,585

Capital Outlay..........................................................................................................$2,450,129

Authority Lease Rentals.........................................................................................$1,050,000

Telephone Billings.................................................................................................$14,182,000

Self-Insurance Liability Reserve...........................................................................$5,000,000

Computer Equipment Purchases..........................................................................$7,612,925

Total Positions Budgeted

1,118

Section 12. Department of Agriculture.

Budget Unit: Department of

Agriculture...............................................................................................$16,996,964

1. Plant Industry Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$2,316,821

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$205,291

Travel...........................................................................................................................$111,580

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$28,800

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$28,300

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$68,934

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

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................,....................$1,980

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$50,600

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,812,306

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,692,306

Total Positions Budgeted

185

2. Animal Industry Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................................$678,348 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$119,494 Travel.............................................................................................................................$30,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$29,400 Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$8,800 Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$5,000 Computer Charges..............................................................................................................$-0Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................................$-0Athens Veterinary Laboratory Contract...................................................................................................................$242,658 Tifton Veterinary Laboratory Contract...................................................................................................................$437,220 Poultry Improvement Contract................................................................................$642,000 Veterinary Fees...........................................................................................................$475,000 Research Contract with Georgia Institute of Technology .........................................................................................$230,000 Contract with University of Georgia to Study Avian Disease...........................................................................$250,000

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Indemnities..............................................................................................................$150,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,298,620

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,078,620

Total Positions Budgeted

50

3. Marketing Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,095,810

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$301,834

Travel.............................................................................................................................$32,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................$8,400

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

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$3,580

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...................................................................................$22,500

Capital Outlay...............................................................................................................$76,000

Advertising Contract..........................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,492,824

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,327,374

Total Positions Budgeted

87

4. General Agricultural Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,420,992

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

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$3,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,713,306

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,713,306

Total Positions Budgeted

127

5. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$795,506

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$115,530

Travel.............................................................................................................................$13,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................$9,200

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$32,200

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$5,900

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$86,000

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$10,750

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

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$l,103,086

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,083,086

Total Positions Budgeted

55

6. Information and Education Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................................'$125,823 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$349,915 Travel..................................................................................................................................$990 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing.........................................................................................$271,554 Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$3,245

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$751,527

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$751,527

Total Positions Budgeted

11

7. Fuel and Measures Standards

Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$784,327

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$123,000

Travel.............................................................................................................................$61,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$99,100

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

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$31,175

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$l,105,102

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,103,602

Total Positions Budgeted

66

8. Consumer Protection Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$580,397

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...............................................................................................$688,078

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$688,078

Total Positions Budgeted

38

9. Consumer Protection Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,688,283

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............................................................................................$l,912,283

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,605,247

Total Positions Budgeted

121

10. Meat Inspection Budget: Personal Services.....................................................................................................$l,951,735 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-

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Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$75,150

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,253,785

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$912,593

Total Positions Budgeted

150

11. Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget:
Payments to Agrirama Authority for Operations......................................................................................................$206,000
Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$206,000 State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$206,000

12. Fire Ant Control Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$156,425

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-

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

Purchase of Bait.................................................................................................................$-0-

Fire Ant Eradication..............................................................................................$801,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$l,000,225

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$835,225

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...................................................................................................$ll,594,467

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$l,490,914

Travel...........................................................................................................................$726,310

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................................................................$267,100

Publications and Printing.........................................................................................$376,304

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$133,689

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$86,000

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$12,480

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................$160,000

Capital Outlay...............................................................................................................$76,000

Purchase of Bait.................................................................................................................$-0-

Fire Ant Eradication..................................................................................................$801,000

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract...................................................................................................................$242,658

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract...................................................................................................................$437,220

Poultry Improvement Contract................................................................................$642,000

Veterinary Fees...........................................................................................................$475,000

Research Contract with Georgia

Institute of Technology .........................................................................................$230,000

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Avian Disease...........................................................................$250,000

Indemnities..................................................................................................................$150,000

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

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

Payments to Agrirama Authority

for Operations.........................................................................................................$206,000

Total Positions Budgeted

890

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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..............................................................................................$2,012,028

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$442,874

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$48,112

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

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$12,000

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$3,055

Computer Charges..........................................................................................................$6,000

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$37,150

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$559,191

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$559,191

Total Positions Budgeted

24

2. Examination Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,151,907

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$15,670

Travel ...........................................................................................................................$279,560

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

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

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$5,700

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$l,452,837

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$l,452,837

Total Positions Budgeted

67

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$l,594,781

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$63,782

Travel...........................................................................................................................$286,560

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$12,000

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 Community Affairs A. Budget Unit: Community Affairs...................................................................$2,561,243
1. Executive Office and Administrative Support: Personal Services........................................................................................................$335,110 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$38,144

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Travel.............................................................................................................................$18,300

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$2,600

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$1,125

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

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$4,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$12,632

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$412,411

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$315,729

Total Positions Budgeted

19

2. Area Development:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$521,793

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$14,483

Travel .............................................................................................................................$11,400

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$4,900

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

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$12,430

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions ................................................................................$1,170,000

HUD 701 Planning Grants....................................................................................$879,416

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,614,722

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$l,359,054

Total Positions Budgeted

42

3. Local Development:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$354,072

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$18,376

Travel .............................................................................................................................$22,200

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...............................................................................................$413,398

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$137,686

Total Positions Budgeted

.

19

4. State Crime Commission Planning

and Grant Administration:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$813,623

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$69,120

Travel .............................................................................................................................$35,015

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$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............................................................................................$l,031,252

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$118,274

Total Positions Budgeted

46

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5. LEAA Grants Budget:

LBAA Juvenile Justice...........................................................................................$1,524,000 LEAA ActionLocal.................................................................................................$4,599,000

LEAA Action State.................................................................................................$3,600,000 LEAA State Buy-In...................................................................................................$214,837

LEAA State Buy-In Reserve ....................................................................................$415,663

LEAA Planning..........................................................................................................$525,600

LEAA Action Carry Forward ................................................................................$7,931,434 LEAA Discretionary Carry Forward .......................................................................$383,407

State Buy-In Carry Forward.................................................................................$747,285

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$19,941,226

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$630,500

Total Positions Budgeted

0

6. Indian Affairs Commission:

Personal Services..........................................................................................................$70,138

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................................$3,433

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

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

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

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$3,545

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

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$4,266

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

Total Funds Budgeted.................................................................................................$87,382

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

Total Positions Budgeted

4

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$2,094,736

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$143,556

Travel.............................................................................................................................$92,915

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$33,300

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$8,220

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$17,959

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................$51,801

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$57,262

Intermodal Contract....................................................................................................$10,000

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions ................................................................................$1,170,000

HUD 701 Planning Grants .......................................................................................$879,416

LEAA Juvenile Justice...........................................................................................$1,524,000

LEAA Action Local.................................................................................................$4,599,000

LEAA Action State.................................................................................................$3,600,000

LEAA State Buy-In...................................................................................................$214,837

LEAA State Buy-In Reserve ....................................................................................$415,663

LEAA Planning..........................................................................................................$525,600

LEAA Action Carry Forward ................................................................................$7,931,434

LEAA Discretionary Carry Forward .......................................................................$383,407

LEAA Buy-In Carry Forward...................................................................................$747,285

Total Positions Budgeted

130

B. Budget Unit: State Building Administrative Board .....................................................................................$84,561
State Building Administrative Board Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................................$89,725 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................................$5,654

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

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$8,000

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

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$113,379

State Funds Budgeted.................................................................................................$84,561

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..........................................................................................................$89,725 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................................$5,654 Travel...............................................................................................................................$7,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$8,000 Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................$-0Computer Charges..............................................................................................................$-0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................,.................................................$-0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$3,000

For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Community Affairs, including 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 Administration grants to local governmental units.

Section 15. Office of Comptroller

General.

Budget Unit: Office of Comptroller

General......................................................................................................$3,508,514

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$308,606

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-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$9,200

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$409,870

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$409,870

Total Positions Budgeted

19

2. Insurance Regulation Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$575,881

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$40,000

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

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$22,000

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$l,200

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$88,000

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$14,000

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$748,081

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$748,081

Total Positions Budgeted

43

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3. Industrial Loans Regulation

Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$249,910

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$22,534

Travel ..........................................................................................................................-..$11,500

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$2,400

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

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$286,344

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$286,344

Total Positions Budgeted

15

4. Information and Enforcement

Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$533,149

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...............................................................................................$585,999

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$585,999

Total Positions Budgeted

43

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home

Regulation Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$l,426,980

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............................................................................................$l,638,220

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$l,478,220

Total Positions Budgeted

104

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$3,094,526

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$250,578

Travel...........................................................................................................................$167,500

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$43,510

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$l,200

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$88,000

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$23,200

Total Positions Budgeted

224

Section 16. Department of Defense. Budget Unit: Department of Defense ...............................................................$3,126,879

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1. Administration and Support of

State Militia Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$560,351

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$93,272

Travel...............................................................................................................................$5,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$18,000

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

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$7,501

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

National Guard Units Grants...........................................................................................$-0-

Georgia Military Institute Grant ...............................................................................$16,000

Civil Air Patrol Contract.............................................................................................$12,500

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$745,124

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$745,124

Total Positions Budgeted

33

Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, $12,500 is designated and committed for the Civil Air Patrol for the purposes of training and preparation for assistance to the Department of Defense in the accomplishment of its functions.

2. Civil Defense Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$544,601

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$78,000

Travel.............................................................................................................................$11,000

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

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

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$5,462

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$15,000

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................$91,000

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$750,863

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$406,684

Total Positions Budgeted

33

Provided that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $91,000 is designated and committed to replace obsolete emergency radio equipment at six State Warning/Communications Centers.

3. Construction and Facilities Management

Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$108,002

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$132,978

Travel...............................................................................................................................$4,400

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

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

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$22,590

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Grants to National Guard Units..............................................................................$255,000

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

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$1,391,395

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,914,365

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,739,620

Total Positions Budgeted

8

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Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $1,158,400 is designated and committed to replace defective roofs on twenty-nine armories, make fire and safety hazard repairs at 68 armories, rewire two armories, and clean and paint structural supports at the Savannah armory.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $31,890 is designated and committed for expansion to the Armory at Waycross, Georgia.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $201,105 is designated and committed for construction at the Springfield Armory.

4. Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$222,142

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$11,350

Travel.............................................................................................................................$21,560

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$12,100

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$3,250

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

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$3,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$12,000

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$286,002

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

Total Positions Budgeted

13

5. Service Contracts Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,415,564

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$618,498

Travel...............................................................................................................................$4,500

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

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

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

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

Real Estate Rental .............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,038,562

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$235,451

Total Positions Budgeted

118

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$2,850,660

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$934,098

Travel.............................................................................................................................$46,960

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$18,000

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$42,900

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$38,803

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

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$3,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$34,000

Grants to National Guard Units..............................................................................$255,000

Georgia Military Institute Grant ...............................................................................$16,000

Civil Air Patrol Contract.............................................................................................$12,500

Capital Outlay..........................................................................................................$1,482,395

Total Positions Budgeted

205

Section 17. State Board of Education Department of Education.
A. Budget Unit: Department of
Education...............................................................................................$780,420,373

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1. Instructional Services Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$172,939

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$21,146

Travel ...............................................................................................................................$8,050

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$7,760

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$2,510

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$44,200

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$256,605

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$234,616

Total Positions Budgeted

8

2. Pre-School and Special Education

Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$596,459

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$32,875

Travel .............................................................................................................................$44,466

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

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

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

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

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$19,801

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$2,700

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$702,801

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$445,895

Total Positions Budgeted

32

3. Governor's Honors Program Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$216,235

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..............................................................................$252,000

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$536,758

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$406,758

Total Positions Budgeted

2

4. General Education Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$643,263

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$62,543

Travel.............................................................................................................................$46,252

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$62,105

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

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

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$21,412

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$140,670

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$977,720

State Funds Budgeted.................................................................................................545,465

Total Positions Budgeted

33

5. Vocational and Adult Education Budget: Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,892,588

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Regular Operating Expenses......................................................- ..........................$238,816

Travel ......................................................................-................................................. .$172,229

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..........................................................................$1,273,150

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,633,422

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,192,513

Total Positions Budgeted

110

6. Compensatory Education Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$308,198

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$25,449

Travel...............................................................................................................-............$21,000

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

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

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$l,320

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

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................-...............$10,881

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$372,848

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

Total Positions Budgeted

20

7. Student Services Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$287,020

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$14,918

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.....................,........................................................$402,170

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$734,718

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$659,137

Total Positions Budgeted

15

8. Media Services Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$2,479,840

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$1,801,626

Travel .............................................................................................................................$62,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................$4,000

Publications and Printing.........................................................................................$110,697

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$507,568

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

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$5,897

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$207,133

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$5,179,161

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$4,420,637

Total Positions Budgeted

181

9. Public Library Services Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................................$627,981 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$328,919

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Travel.............................................................................................................................$18,011

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

Publications and Printing ....................................:........................................................$8,600

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$16,825

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

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$67,827

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$48,857

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,117,020

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$695,789

Total Positions Budgeted

51

10. Program and Staff Development

Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$843,229

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$69,308

Travel .............................................................................................................................$46,339

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$23,250

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$5,750

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

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$2,394

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$414,156

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,404,426

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$976,372

Total Positions Budgeted

57

11. State Administration Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$746,141

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$102,451

Travel.............................................................................................................................$29,750

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$23,000

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$17,600

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

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$10,166

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$229,600

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,158,708

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$831,076

Total Positions Budgeted

38

12. Administrative Services Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$3,734,798

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$482,470

Travel...........................................................................................................................$192,947

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$11,000

Publications and Printing.........................................................................................$101,625

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$25,810

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$670,088

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$62,794

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$169,350

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$5,450,882

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................$220,000

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,923,327

Total Positions Budgeted

247

13. Local Programs Budget: Grants to School Systems for Authority Lease Rental Payments to Georgia Education

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Authority (Schools) ...........................................................................................$26,743,567 Direct Grants to School
Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes......................................................................................................$684,743 Grants to School Systems for Capital
Outlay Purposes.............................................................................................$18,265,000 Authority Lease Rentals............................................................................................$333,204 APEG Grants:
Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2)) ...............................................................................................$353,270,090
Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5) ........................................... ...............................................$44,918,560
Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a))..................................................................................$15,469,731
Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21)...........................................................................................................$44,987,573
Pre-School Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (1)) ....................................................................................$43,220
Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2)) ...............................................................................$1,423,735
Instructional Media (Sec. 13) ..........................................................................$13,898,495 Instructional Equipment
(Sec. 14)................................................................................................................$654,050 Maintenance and Operation
(Sec. 15)...........................................................................................................$60,369,181 Sick and Personal Leave
(Sec. 16).............................................................................................................$2,978,250 Travel (Sec. 17)................................................. ........................................ ..............$606,322 Pupil Transportation
Regular (Sec. 25)............................................................................................$35,959,240 Pupil Transportation
Special (Sec. 25)...............................................................................................$2,897,772 Isolated Schools ................................................................... ...................................$134,071 Selective Pre-School
Mid-Term Adjustment .......................................................................................$2,000,000 Non-APEG Grants:
Education of Children of Low-Income Families ................................................................... .................$67,277,321
Driver Education ....................................................................................... .............$300,000 Teacher Retirement ........................................................... ...............................$45,529,731 Instructional Services for
the Handicapped..............................................................................................$3,109,824 Preparation of Professional
Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children ............................................................................. .....$106,454 Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded ..................................................................................$30,000 Tuition for the Multi handicapped.........................................................................................................$622,000 Severely Emotionally Disturbed .......................................................................$5,727,467
Compensatory Education ........................................................................ .........$12,746,747 Guidance, Counseling and

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School Library Resources
and Other Materials ........................................................................................$3,429,284 School Lunch......................................................................................................$96,812,483 Supplementary Education
Centers and Services.......................................................................................$3,012,708 Staff Development..................................................................................................$890,000 Supervision and Assessment
of Student/Beginning Teachers ............................................................................................................. ..$545,000
Cooperative Educational Service Agencies.,.............................................................................................$2,412,000
Superintendents' Salaries............................. .................................................... ..$3,345,720 High School Program........................................................................................$16,263,996 Area Vocational-Technical

Junior College Vocational

Quick Start Program..................................... ................................................... ......$963,000

Comprehensive Employment

andTraining.................................................................................................

Vocational Research and

Curriculum....................................................................................................

Adult Education ........................................... .......................................................$3,173,931

Salaries and Travel of

Public Librarians .......................................................................................... ...$2,904,078

Public Library Materials....................................................................................$l,891,147

Talking Book Centers............................................................................................$256,000

Research and Development

Utilization ........................................................................................................ ....$128,000

Public Library Maintenance

and Operation ....................................................................................... ...........$1,149,072

Public Library Construction..............................................................................$l,016,000

Comprehensive Planning.......................................................................................$500,000

Competency-Based High School

Graduation Requirements ............................... ..................................................$250,000

Total Funds Budgeted. .............................. .........................................................$946,901,345

State Funds Budgeted............................................... ................................... ......$767,088,788

Total Positions Budgeted

-0-

Budget Unit Object Classes:
Personal Services...................................................................................................$12,548,691 Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$3,237,844 Travel ...........................................................................................................................$662,897 Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases ............................................................................................................. ......$15,000 Publications and Printing .............................................................................. ...........$383,597 Equipment Purchases........ ................................................................................ ........$592,858 Computer Charges............................................. ................................................. ........$670,088 Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$230,108 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .......................................................................... ....$3,183,986 APEG Grants:
Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2)) ...............................................................................................$353,270,090
Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5) ................................................................................. .........$44,918,560
Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a))..................................................................................$15,469,731

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Salaries of Administrative and
Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21)...........................................................................................................$44,987,573 Pre-School Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (1)) ....................................................................................$43,220 Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2)) ...............................................................................$1,423,735 Instructional Media (Sec. 13) ..........................................................................$13,898,495 Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14)................................................................................................................$654,050 Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15)...........................................................................................................$60,369,181 Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16).............................................................................................................$2,978,250 Travel (Sec. 17).......................................................................................................$606,322 Pupil Transportation Regular (Sec. 25)............................................................................................$35,959,240 Pupil Transportation Special (Sec. 25)........................................ .......................................................$2,897,772 Isolated Schools ............................................................................................... .......$134,071 Selective Pre-School
Mid-Term Adjustment .......................................................................................$2,000,000 Non-APEG Grants:
Education of Children of Low-Income Families ....................................................................... .............$67,277,321
Driver Education ............................................................................................... .....$300,000 Teacher Retirement ................................................................................. .........$45,529,731 Instructional Services for
the Handicapped..............................................................................................$3,109,824 Preparation of Professional
Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children .................................................................... ..............$106,454 Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded ..................................................................................$30,000 Tuition for the Multi handicapped.........................................................................................................$622,000 Severely Emotionally Disturbed .......................................................................$5,727,467 Compensatory Education .................................................................................$12,746,747 High School Program............................................................................................$16,263,996 Vocational Research and Curriculum...................................................................................................$162,000 Adult Education ........................................................... .......................................$3,173,931 Area Vocational Technical Schools.............................................................................................................$31,720,612 Junior College Vocational Program.......................................... ................................................................. .....$729,120 Quick Start Program.......... ............................................................................. .......$963,000 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 ........................................................................................... ..$2,904,078 Public Library Materials....................................................................................$l,891,147 Talking Book Centers.................................................................. .................... ......$256,000

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Public Library Maintenance

and Operation..................................................................................................$1,149,072

Public Library Construction..............................................................................$1,016,000

School Lunch......................................................................................................$96,812,483

Supplementary Education

Centers and Services.......................................................................................$3,012,708

Research and Development

Utilization..........................................................................................................$128,000

Staff Development..................................................................................................$890,000

Supervision and Assessment

of Student/Beginning

Teachers...............................................................................................................$545,000

Cooperative Educational

Service Agencies...............................................................................................$2,412,000

Superintendents' Salaries...................................................................................$3,345,720

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

Direct Grants to School

Systems for Capital

Outlay Purposes......................................................................................................$684,743

Grants to School Systems for

Capital Outlay Purposes...................................................................................$18,265,000

Authority Lease Rentals............................................................................................$333,204

Total Positions Budgeted

794

B. Budget Unit: Institutions ................................................................................$9,739,198

1. Georgia Academy for the Blind

Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,514,066

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$273,385

Travel ...............................................................................................................................$5,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................$6,500

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$1,800

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$18,870

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$18,225

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

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,837,946

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$l,584,802

Total Positions Budgeted

153

2. Georgia School for the Deaf Budget: Personal Services.....................................................................................................$2,898,915 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$646,750
Travel ...............................................................................................................................$6,275 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$14,000 Publications and Printing.................................................................................................$-0Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$74,748 Computer Charges..............................................................................................................$-0Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$16,276

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

Authority Lease Rentals..........................................................................................$23,400

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,680,364

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,205,772

Total Positions Budgeted

278

3. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,045,018

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$221,184

Travel...............................................................................................................................$3,436

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$2,212

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

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...................................................................................$52,075

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

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,328,925

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,187,957

Total Positions Budgeted

83

4. Alto Education and Evaluation

Center Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$852,503

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$82,674

Travel...............................................................................................................................$4,250

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$1,500

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................,$24,966

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$965,893

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$710,703

Total Positions Budgeted

54

5. North Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,588,514

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$599,797

Travel.............................................................................................................................$16,030

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$16,500

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$4,825

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$93,500

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$45,750

Authority Lease Rentals..........................................................................................$54,750

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,419,660

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,617,676

Total Positions Budgeted

103

6. South Georgia Vocational-Technical School Budget: Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,342,822 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$406,801
Travel .............................................................................................................................$12,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0-

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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............................................................................................$l,944,658

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$l,322,090

Total Positions Budgeted

97

7. State Schools Administration

Budget:

Personal Services s: .................................................................................................$120,595

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................................$4,013

Travel...............................................................................................................................$6,900

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...............................................................................................$132,458

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$110,198

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$9,362,433

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$2,234,604

Travel.............................................................................................................................$53,991

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$37,000

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$14,347

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$344,384

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$135,686

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 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 students in grades 1 through 5 and shall be used for remedial purposes only. Provided, further, 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.

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 September

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1 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 tests 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 emotionally 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 continuation of existing programs; additional allotments shall be based upon the proportion of the local system's first grade ADA to the total State first grade ADA, with unused allotments 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 reimbursement for salary, retirement, and school lunch cost and $8,024 for operational cost incurred by continued units and $9,521 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 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 Testing for Students, Criterion-Referenced Testing for Teachers and for CompetencyBased 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 designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Speech and Hearing School, and $27,500 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Happy Hour School.
Provided,that 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.

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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 relative to Public Library Construction Grants, $1,000,000 is designated and committed for public library construction and renovation.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to High School Program Grants, $85,000 is designated and committed to equip the vocational education facilities at Newton County High School.
Provided, that all new teaching positions authorized under Section 5 not allotted to SED centers and institutions, as well as those which were not filled at any time during the preceding fiscal year, shall be distributed proportionally among local systems on the basis of the number of teachers still needed to serve exceptional children, and that all positions that are not filled by September 1 shall be reallocated by the State Board of Education to systems which had filled all positions allocated earlier.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to High School Program Grants, $36,000 is designated and committed to equip the comprehensive high school in Rockmart.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to High School Program Grants, $25,000 is designated and committed to furnish and equip a Young Farmers Vocational Education Building at Cairo High School in Grady County.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Travel (Section 32-617a of APEG), such funds shall be allocated to local systems based on 70 cents per student in average daily attendance.
Provided, that of the above appropriation amount for capital outlay $10,000,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of renovating public school buildings and facilities 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 require a lesser percentage of construction cost for items which would otherwise be financed from maintenance and operation funds.
6. A local system shall be required to provide local funds in an amount to be determined by the State Board of Education's policies which reflect the local system's financial ability to participate.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that the allocation of General Obligation Bonds proceeds, authorized in Section 45 of this Act, and the above appropriated amount for capital outlay for the purpose of financing a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia 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 and between systems, renovations, outstanding local effort of school systems, age and condition of existing school buildings,

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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 capital outlay, $2,655,000 is designated and committed for a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia which shall consist of the construction, equipping, and acquisition of school buildings and facilities, including vocational education comprehensive high schools.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for capital outlay, $5,610,000 is designated and committed for area vocational-technical school construction and equipping.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to the Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded Grant, $25,000 is designated and committed to fund a demonstration project at the Bostwick Center in Bostwick, Georgia.

Section 18. Employees' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement

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

1. Employees' Retirement System Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$463,473

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..............................................................................$293,283

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,003,909

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

Total Positions Budgeted

32

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$463,473

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.................................................................................$293,283

Total Positions Budgeted

32

Section 19. Forest Research Council.

Budget Unit: Forest Research Council.................................................................$587,200

Forest Research Council Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$109,622

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$25,550

Travel...............................................................................................................................$3,500

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$21,150

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

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Contractual Research.............................................................................................$452,200

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$612,022

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$587,200

Total Positions Budgeted

6

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$109,622

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$25,550

Travel...............................................................................................................................$3,500

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$21,150

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

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Contractual Research.................................................................................................$452,200

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Section 20. Forestry Commission.

Budget Unit: Forestry Commission.................................................................$11,411,249

1. Reforestation Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$496,982

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...............................................................................................$855,870

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$274,166

Total Positions Budgeted

30

2. Field Services Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$9,889,049

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$1,787,084

Travel ..........................................................................................................-..................$65,403

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..................................................................$1,157,000

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$28,552

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$125,775

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$19,760

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$3,397

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...................................................................................$78,890

Ware County Grant .....................................................................................................$60,000

Capital Outlay.........................................................................................................$178,900

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$13,393,810

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$10,627,457

Total Positions Budgeted

809

3. General Administration and Support Budget:
Personal Services........................................................................................................$396,291 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$83,500 Travel.............................................................................................................................$11,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................,...............$-0Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$10,200 Equipment Purchases....................................................................,.............................,....$500 Computer Charges........................................................................................................$64,000 Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$2,900 Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$568,891 State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$509,626

Total Positions Budgeted

22

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...................................................................................................$10,782,322

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$2,140,584

Travel.............................................................................................................................$80,203

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..................................................................$1,172,600

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$39,266

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$139,650

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$94,859

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$3,397

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................$126,790

Ware County Grant .....................................................................................................$60,000

Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................$178,900

Total Positions Budgeted

861

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 Programs 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 implemented if so doing would cause any portion of the anticipated Federal Funds not to be realized. This provision shall not apply to project grants.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $178,900 is designated and committed for construction or replacement of an airplane hangar, county offi-
ces, shops and truck sheds.

Section 21 Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of

Investigation.............................................................................................$9,560,859

1. General Administration Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$394,145

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$46,700

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

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................$5,000

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$4,860

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$1,100

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

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$25,600

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$483,405

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$458,305

Total Positions Budgeted

26

2. Investigative Division Budget: Personal Services.....................................................................................................$3,316,171
Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$520,792 Travel...........................................................................................................................$273,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................................................................$171,200

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$30,578 Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$23,500

Computer Charges..........................................................................................................$4,226 Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$69,772

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...................................................................................$36,860 Evidence Purchased...............................................................................................$218,208

Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................$810,000 Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$5,474,307 State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$4,805,571

Total Positions Budgeted

176

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3. Crime Laboratory Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,343,700

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$310,200

Travel........................................................................................................................... ..$19,250

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................$5,000

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$3,300

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$107,000

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$141,672

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$4,400

Capital Outlay...............................................................................................................$10,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,944,522

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,821,722

Total Positions Budgeted

78

4. Georgia Crime Information

Center Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,325,426

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................,..$397,000

Travel...............................................................................................................................$9,735

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$10,000

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$83,000

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$14,000

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$919,000

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$3,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$5,300

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,766,461

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,475,261

Total Positions Budgeted

103

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$6,379,442

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$1,274,692

Travel...........................................................................................................................$307.985

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................................................................$191,200

Publications and Printing.........................................................................................$121,738

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$145,600

Computer Charges...................................................................................................$1,064,898

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$98,372

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...................................................................................$46,560

Evidence Purchased...................................................................................................$218,208

Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................$820,000

Total Positions Budgeted

383

Provided, that to the extent that Federal Funds are realized in excess of the amounts 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. This provision shall not apply to project grants.

Section 22. Georgia Franchise Practices Commission.
Budget Unit: Georgia Franchise Practices Commission ...................................................................................$48,302
Georgia Franchise Practices
Commission Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................................................$30,692

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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.................................................................................................$48,302

State-Funds Budgeted.................................................................................................$48,302

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................................$30,692

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.....................................................................................$105,200

Travel.............................................................................................................................$14,500

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$12,000

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$11,600

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$35,800

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$49,808

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$231,000

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.....................................................................................$105,200

Travel.............................................................................................................................$14,500

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$12,000

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$11,600

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$35,800

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$49,808

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$231,000

Total Positions Budgeted

40

Section 24. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office......................................................................$3,141,924

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1. Governor's Office Budget: Cost of Operations ..................................................................................................$1,061,924 Mansion Allowance ......................................................................................................$40,000 Governor's Emergency Fund.................................................................................$2,000,000 Intern Stipends..........................................................................................................$40,000 Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,141,924 State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,141,924

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.

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Cost of Operations ..................................................................................................$1,061,924

Mansion Allowance......................................................................................................$40,000

Governor's Emergency Fund.................................................................................$2,000,000

Intern Stipends.............................................................................................................$40,000

B. Budget Unit: Office of Planning

and Budget.....................................................................................................$3,457,212

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$285,396

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$30,495

Travel .............................................................................................................................$10,560

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$19,000

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$1,607

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$40,500

Payments to Regional Commissions....................................................................$127,500

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$515,058

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$511,258

Total Positions Budgeted

15

2. Council of the Arts Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................................$96,483

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................................$9,251

Travel...............................................................................................................................$3,500

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$3,100

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$1,288

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

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$13,005

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

Art Grants................................................................................................................$931,705

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$l,065,332

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$510,069

Total Positions Budgeted

5

3. Intergovernmental Relations Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$152,585

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Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$10,856

Travel.............................................................................................................................$10,000

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

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

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

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$177,941

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$177,941

Total Positions Budgeted

8

4. Management Review Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$405,667

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$17,285

Travel...............................................................................................................................$6,640

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$4,930

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

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$23,000

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$457,522

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$374,243

Total Positions Budgeted

22

5. State Energy Office Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$206,531

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$36,189

Travel.............................................................................................................................$24,945

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$34,400

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$9,530

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$400,045

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$711,640

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$174,052

Total Positions Budgeted

12

6. Facilities Management Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................................$57,893

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.................................................................................................$65,893

State Funds Budgeted.................................................................................................$65,893

Total Positions Budgeted

3

7. General Government & Protection of Persons & Property Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................................$252,090 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$10,834 Travel...............................................................................................................................$7,000

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

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

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$2,500

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$272,424

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$222,424

Total Positions Budgeted

12

8. Human Development Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$217,491

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$10,620

Travel...............................................................................................................................$5,600

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

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

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

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$234,211

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$189,211

Total Positions Budgeted

10

9. Educational Development Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$190,119

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................................$8,263

Travel...............................................................................................................................$4,900

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...............................................................................................$203,282

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$163,282

Total Positions Budgeted

9

10. Physical and Economic Development

Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$628,120

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$22,234

Travel.............................................................................................................................$50,957

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$15,919

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$7,372

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$10,166

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$424,265

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,159,033

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$310,604

Total Positions Budgeted

34

11. Consumers' Utilities Council Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................................$125,170 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$25,636 Travel...............................................................................................................................$4,833 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing................................................................................................$800

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Equipment Purchases.. ........................................................................................... .....$14,855

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

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$7,478

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$13,333

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................ .................................... ...$192,105

State Funds Budgeted ................................................................................................ .$67,100

Total Positions Budgeted

13

12. Postsecondary Education Commission

Budget:

Personal Services.. ................................................................................................... .....$84, 125

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 .......................................................................................................$6,032

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................... ............$14,032

Total Funds Budgeted.................... ......................................................................... ..$124,527

State Funds Budgeted.......................................... ................................................ .......$48,746

Total Positions Budgeted

4

13. Office of Consumer Affairs Budget:

Personal Services.................................................................................. ................ ......$744,980

Regular Operating Expenses..... ............................................................................... .$140,900

Travel ........................................................................................................................ .....$15,139

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

Publications and Printing.................................... ...................................................... .$23,800

Equipment Purchases.... ............................................................................................... ....$775

Computer Charges..................................... ............................................................... ....$13,857

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$48,366

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................... ...... .......$8,500

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................... ................ .....$996,317

State Funds Budgeted ....................................................................................... ........$642,389

Total Positions Budgeted

50

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services................................................... ....................................... ...........$3,446,650

Regular Operating Expenses.................................................. ................................. ..$335,026

Travel ...................................................................................................................... .....$151,074

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................. ...... .....$107,449

Equipment Purchases............. ............................................................................ .........$39,302

Computer Charges. ................................................................................................... ....$52,023

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$74,881

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$909,675

Art Grants ....................................................................................................... ............$931,705

Payments to Regional Commissions........ ........................................................ ........$127,500

Total Positions Budgeted

197

Section 25. Grants to Counties and Municipalities.
Budget Unit: Grants to Counties and
1. Grants to Counties...........................................................................................$2,600,000 Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,600,000 State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,600,000

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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. Human Resources.

A. Budget Unit: Departmental

Operations.............................................................................................$156,531,433

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$9,332,942

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$1,634,658

Travel...........................................................................................................................$277,065

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$36,688

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$29,034

Computer Charges...................................................................................................$1,250,000

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$416,460

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$659,300

Capital Outlay.........................................................................................................$310,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$13,946,147

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..........................................................................$l,310,000

Agency Funds...........................................................................................................$5,831,618

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$6,804,529

Total Positions Budgeted

634

General Administration and Support Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Commissioner's Office

$ 523,258

$ 415,614

19

Volunteer Services

$ 320,542

$ 320,542

15

Comprehensive Health Planning

$ 608,418

$ 232,021

23

Planning and Budget

$ 607,908

$ 607,908

36

Evaluation and Research

$ 1,691,411

$ 1,666,411

80

Director's Office State and Local Affairs

$ 188,451

$ 188,451

9

Affirmative Action

$ 67,135

$ 67,135

4

Child Support Recovery Contracts

$ 227,500

$ 107,500

0

Child Support Recovery

$ 883,573

$ 222,096

65

District Coordination

$ 998,988

$ 971,988

44

Grants Management

$ 71,008

$ 71,008

5

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Public Relations and Information
Regional Building Maintenance
Special Administrative Services
Staff Development and Training
Administrative Policy, Coordination and Direction
Financial Accounting and Control
Personnel
Administrative Support Services
Systems Planning, Development and Training
Electronic Data Processing, Planning and Coordination
Facilities Management
Indirect Cost
Undistributed
Total

$ 210,769 $ 876,825 $ 480,394 $ 375,438
$ 291,002 8 1,557,167
$ 866,134 $ 1,523,674
$ 231,367 S 1,250,000
$ 95,185 $0 $0 13,946,147

$ 210,769

13

$ 876,825

0

$ 480,394

29

$ 375,438

19

$ 283,002

10

5 1,532,167 124

$ 827,534

59

5 1,337,674

63

$ 231,367

12

$ 37,500

0

$ 95,185

5

(4,354,000)

0

$ --0--

0

5 6,804,529 634

2. Special Programs:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$2,934,309

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$93,887

Travel...........................................................................................................................$158,100

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$11,900

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$10,200

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

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$152,960

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$380,526

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,741,882

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................................$-0-

Agency Funds...........................................................................................................$2,202,494

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,539,388

Total Positions Budgeted

194

Special Programs Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Appalachian Health and Child Development
State Economic Opportunity Office

$ 362,870 $ 417,287

$ 149,094

11

$ 149,852

17

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Council on Family Planning Developmental Disabilities Council on Maternal and Infant Health Office of Regulatory Management Total

$ 86,494 $ 61,314 $ 99,007 $ 2,714,910 $ 3,741,882

$ 8,780

4

$0

4

$ 99,007

4

$ 1,132,655 154

$ 1,539,388 194

3. Physical Health - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,522,985

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$270,190

Travel.............................................................................................................................$55,600

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$51,100

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$41,350

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

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$11,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$14,260

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,966,685

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................$120,000

Agency Funds..............................................................................................................$256,354

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,590,331

Total Positions Budgeted

104

Physical Health - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Director's Office

Total Funds $ 390,607

State Funds Pos.

$ 270,607

7

Employee's Health Office of Professional
Services
Health Program Management
Vital Records

$ 211,618
$ 380,269 $ 165,904 $ 640,772

$ 129,918

10

$ 258,943

18

$ 165,904

9

$ 640,772

48

Health Services Research Undistributed

$ 177,515 $0

$ 124,187

12

$0

0

Total

$ 1,966,685

$ 1,590,331

104

4. Physical Health - Family Health Budget: Personal Services.....................................................................................................$3,298,451 Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$1,104,625 Travel...........................................................................................................................$108,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$44,200 Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$14,600 Computer Charges......................................................................................................$140,000

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Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$250,855

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$5,243,361

Regional Grants for Prenatal and

Postnatal Care Programs .....................................................................................$150,000

Crippled Children Benefits....................................................................................$3,215,000

Kidney Disease Benefits............................................................................................$450,000

Cancer Control Benefits.........................................................................................$1,272,290

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......................................................................................$226,530

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$15,818,712

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...............................................................................$25,000

Agency Funds...........................................................................................................$9,190,407

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$6,603,305

Total Positions Budgeted

225

Physical Health - Family Health Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Family Health Management Crippled Children Unit Maternal Health Infant and Child Health Chronic Disease Malnutrition

$ 4,824,901 $ 5,424,459
$ 350,096 $ 668,941 $ 2,879,269 $ 491,540

$ 39,262

10

$ 2,940,959

118

$ 276,111

7

$ 576,821

17

$ 2,490,292

41

$0

6

Family Planning Dental Health Undistributed Total

$ 903,288 $ 276,218
$0 $ 15,818,712

$ 89,667

17

$ 190,193

9

$0

0

$ 6,603,305 225

5. Physical Health - Community Health Budget: Personal Services.....................................................................................................$4,004,412
Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$1,108,676 Travel...........................................................................................................................$110,990 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$39,062 Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$5,330 Computer Charges........................................................................................................$18,540 Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$41,259 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................$712,610 Facilities Construction Grants..........................................................................$8,925,000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$14,965,879 Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................................$-0Agency Funds...........................................................................................................$4,703,985

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State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$10,261,894

Total Positions Budgeted

261

Physical Health - Community Health Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Community Health Management

$ 120,764

$ 120,764

4

Environmental Health Director's Office

$ 171,289

$ 171,289

7

General Sanitation

$ 146,717

$ 146,717

7

Institutional Health

$ 112,405

$ 112,405

6

Radiological Health

$ 286,634

$ 286,634

13

Occupational Health

$ 93,792

$ 93,792

6

Land Use

$ 149,296

$ 149,296

8

Epidemiology Immunization

$ 588,351 $ 57,850

$ 588,351

6

$0

3

Venereal Disease

$ 156,325

$ 156,325

7

Tuberculosis Control

$ 786,168

$ 609,168

29

Laboratory Services

$ 2,188,477

$ 2,022,937

141

Plans and Construction

$ 9,074,395

$ 5,116,844

8

Emergency Health Undistributed

$ 1,033,416 $ -0-

$ 687,372

16

$0

0

Total

$ 14,965,879

$ 10,261,894

261

6. Physical Health - Local Services Budget: Personal Services.....................................................................................................$7,821,963 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$537,115
Travel...........................................................................................................................$449,762 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$4,500 Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$29,125 Computer Charges..............................................................................................................$-0Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$76,492 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..............................................................................$2,944,725 Family Planning Benefits ...........................................................................................$35,000 Benefits for Medically Indigent
High Risk Pregnant Women and Their Infants........................................................................................................$2,853,864 Grant for DeKalb County Mental Retardation Project................................................................................................$106,646 Grant for Chatham County Mental Retardation Project..................................................................................$102,464 Grant-In-Aid to Counties................................................................................$21,315,061 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$36,276,717 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...............................................................................$58,200 Agency Funds.........................................................................................................$17,491,248

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State Funds Budgeted....... Total Positions Budgeted

..$18,727,269 553

Physical Health - Local Services Functional Budgets

Minimum Foundation Grant-In-Aid to Counties

Total Funds $ 5,145,983 $ 11,769,897

State Funds Pos.

$ 4,926,318

244

$ 8,850,897

0

Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention
Family Planning

$ 513,893 $ 4,153,211

$ 513,893

26

$ 361,863

186

Sickle Cell, Vision and Hearing
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
Malnutrition
Total

$ 245,759
$ 393,857
$ 3,030,527 $ 190,944 $ 579,104
$ 228,500 $ 209,110 $ 9,815,932 $ 36,276,717

$ 245,759

16

$ 60,700

15

5 3,002,465

19

$ 190,944

13

$ 574,430

18

$0

9

$0

0

$0

7

18,727,269 553

7. Mental Health - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,542,712

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$99,289

Travel.............................................................................................................................$45,400

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$10,450

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$2,850

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$600,000

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$30,835

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$429,211

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,760,747

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................$323,000

Agency Funds..............................................................................................................$491,510

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$l,946,237

Total Positions Budgeted

108

Mental Health - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Administration and Support

$ 2,346,561

$ 1,946,237

107

Developmental Disabilities Services

$ 414,186

$0

1

128
Undistributed Total

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, $ -02,760,747

$0

0

1,946,237

108

. Drug and Alcohol Services Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,337,567

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$153,838

Travel.............................................................................................................................$15,100

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$3,300

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

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

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$114,340

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................$2,493,716

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$4,117,861

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................................$-0-

Agency Funds...........................................................................................................$2,980,024

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,137,837

Total Positions Budgeted

99

Drug and Alcohol Services Functional Budgets

Alcohol and Drug Administration
Treatment Support
Pharmacy
Federal Travel
Central Intake
Synthesis West Treatment Center
Tenth Street Treatment Center
Odyssey
Little Five Points Treatment Center
Statewide Services Contract
Title XX Contracts
Undistributed
Total

Total Funds
$ 183,438 $ 606,973 $ 96,886 $ 12,000 $ 182,239
$ 220,045
$ 212,122 $ 63,000
$ 220,512 $ 1,578,835
$ 741,811 $0
$ 4,117,861

State Funds Pos.

$ 108,438

11

$ 280,973

26

$ 41,886

5

$0

0

$ 64,921

10

$ 62,503

15

$ 61,510

13

$0

4

$ 65,306

15

$ 321,439

0

$ 130,861

0

$0

0

$ 1,137,837

99

9. Mental Health - Local Services Budget: Personal Services........................................ Regular Operating Expenses..................... Travel. .......................................................... Motor Vehicle Ea moment Purchases,,.

$770,112 $12,400 $22,000
$-0-

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Publications and Printing................................................................................................$300

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

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................$182,022

Benefits for Supportive Living..............................................................................$1,310,000

Community Residential

Services Program....................................................................................................$498,000

Contracts with Day Care Centers

for the Mentally Retarded ...............................................................................$28,078,197

Grants for Alcoholism Community

Treatment Programs...........................................................................................$2,585,645

Grants for Drug Abuse

Community Treatment Programs........................................................................$578,097

Grants for Child Mental Health...........................................................................$1,234,164

Grants for Adult Mental Health...........................................................................$4,735,841

Foster Grandparent Program...................................................................................$137,000

Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded..........................................................................................$1,850,248

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$41,994,026

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................$16,894,590

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$25,099,436

Total Positions Budgeted

67

Mental Health - Local Services Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Supportive Living

$ 1,562,972

$ 1,377,872

21

Community Residential Services

$ 1,049,940

$ 1,049,940

46

Adult Mental Health Grants

$ 4,735,841

$ 4,473,841

0

Child Mental Health Grants

$ 1,234,164

$ 1,234,164

0

Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded

$ 1,850,248

$ 1,850,248

0

Foster Grandparent

$ 137,000

$ 137,000

0

Alcoholism Community Treatment Grants

$ 2,585,645

$ 1,535,645

0

Day Care Centers for The Mentally Retarded

$ 28,078,197

$ 13,059,707

0

Community Drug Abuse Grants

$ 578,097

$ 328,097

0

Project Rescue

$ 181,922

$ 52,922

0

Undistributed

$0

$0

0

Total

$ 41,994,026

$ 25,099,436

67

10. Division of Family and Children Services Program Direction and Support: Personal Services.....................................................................................................$5,473,106 Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$1,114,666
Travel...........................................................................................................................$338,042 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0-

130

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Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$8,000

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$32,774

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$800,000

Real Estate Rentals .....................,.............................................................................$163,889

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................................................................$1,335,074

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$9,265,551

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................$410,000

Agency Funds...........................................................................................................$5,362,546

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,493,005

Total Positions Budgeted

364

Division of Family and Children Services-Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Director's Office

$ 418,375

$ 148,999

12

Staff Development and Training

$ 434,098

$ 156,841

14

Standards and Procedures

$ 350,691

$ 123,535

10

Management Development

$ 1,637,485

$ 797,925

91

Administrative Support

$ 2,188,418

$ 725,115

17

Food Stamp Unit

$ 775,677

$ 208,813

24

District Administration

$ 1,888,854

$ 728,167

111

Special Services

$ 1,083,537

$ 392,368

54

Eligibility Determination

$ 488,416

$ 211,242

31

Undistributed

$0

$0

0

Total

$ 9,265,551

$ 3,493,005 364

11. Title XX Administration:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,908,919

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$184,303

Travel...........................................................................................................................$112,365

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$55,000

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$4,500

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$450,000

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$120,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................$22,100,147

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$24,936,034

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................$23,187,279

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................$200,000

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,548,755

Total Positions Budgeted

131

Title XX Administration Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Administration

$ 1,419,731

$ 43,755

48

Contract Management

$ 1,577,870

$0

83

Day Care

$ 16,875,522

$ 1,454,468

0

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Foster Care for Children Chore/Homemaker Adult Day Care Home Delivered and
Congregate Meals Home Management Outreach Transportation Information and Referral Health Related Undistributed Total

$ 219,228 $ 951,928 $ 847,074
$ 486,575 $ 1,049,351
$ 359,524 $ 218,941 $ 324,238 $ 606,052
$0 24,936,034

$0

0

$ -0

0

$0

0

$0

0

$0

0

$ 50,532

0

0

0

0

$0

0

1,548,755

131

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 ..........................................................................................$7,759,500

Chatham County Homemaker Project....................................................................$334,895

Fulton County Homemaker Project ....................................................................$170,760

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$9,585,155

Agency Funds...........................................................................................................$5,710,065

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,875,090

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Purchase of Social Services Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds

Pos.

Chatham County Homemaker Project

$ 334,895

$ --0--

Fulton County Homemaker Project

$ 170,760

$ --0--

Work Incentive Benefits

$ 900,000

$ 90,000

Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services

$ 130,000

$ 130,000

Legal Services

$ 290,000

$ 72,500

AFDC - Family Foster Care

$ 2,782,500

$ 948,090

AFDC - Institutional Foster Care

$ 681,000

$ 229,500

132

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Specialized Institutional Foster Care
Specialized Foster Care Child Welfare -
Family Foster Care Adoption Supplement Liability Insurance Emergency Shelter Care
Day Care Psychiatric, Psychological
and Speech Therapy Maternity Care Return of Runaways - County Undistributed Total

$ 440,000 $ 120,000
5 2,700,000 $ 60,000 $ 16,000 $ 120,000 $ 415,000
$ 145,000 $ 275,000
$ 5,000 $ -0> 9,585,155

$ 440,000

0

$ 97,500

0

> 1,250,000

0

$ 30,000

0

$ 16,000

0

$ 30,000

0

$ 229,000

0

$ 36,250

0

$ 275,000

0

$ 1,250

0

$ _0

0

> 3,875,090

0

13. Community Youth Services:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$4,587,698

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$436,636

Travel...........................................................................................................................$238,000

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

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

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$10,000

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

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$226,900

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

Benefits for Child Care ............................................................................................$10,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$5,511,734

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...............................................................................$82,600

Agency Funds...........................................................................................................$2,107,370

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,321,764

Total Positions Budgeted

400

Community Youth Services Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Court Services

$ 2,917,149

$ 1,407,197

218

Community Treatment Centers

$ 937,799

$ 677,612

73

Youth Services Administration

$ 466,323

$ 319,108

23

Day Centers

$ 371,990

$ 192,744

28

Group Homes

$ 584,209

$ 584,209

46

Attention Homes

$ 95,550

$ 95,550

2

Runaway Apprehension Unit Undistributed

$ 138,714 $0

$ 45,344

10

$ -0-

0

Total

$ 5,511,734

$ 3,321,764

400

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14. Services to the Aged Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$407,640

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$24,003

Travel.............................................................................................................................$13,900

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............................................................................................$5,504,990

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...............................................................................$11,240

Agency Funds...........................................................................................................$5,012,666

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$481,084

Total Positions Budgeted

26

Services to the Aged Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Administration and Planning

$ 583,102

$ 217,084

26

Nutrition Grants

> 2,980,927

$ 264,000

0

Areawide Grants

> 1,940,961

$0

0

Undistributed

$0

$0

0

Total

> 5,504,990

$ 481,084

26

15. Vocational Rehabilitation

Program Direction and

Support Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$668,038

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$77,200

Travel.............................................................................................................................$27,900

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

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

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$14,352

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$275,000

Case Services.................................................................................................................$61,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$79,500

Grants for Nephrology Centers ............................................................................$185,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,393,990

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................$150,000

Agency Funds..............................................................................................................$993,804

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$250,186

Total Positions Budgeted

42

Vocational Rehabilitation - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Program Direction and Support

$ 1,186,490

$ 65,186

41

Federal Funds Coordinator

$ 22,500

$0

1

134
Nephrology Undistributed Total

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,
$ 185,000 $ -0-
$ 1,393,990

$ 185,000

0

$0

0

$ 250,186

42

16. Vocational Rehabilitation

Facilities Budget:

Personal services......................................................................................................$4,316,479

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$734,179

Travel .............................................................................................................................$73,353

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$20,650

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$3,000

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$78,622

Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................$900,000

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$88,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$644,221

Case Services...........................................................................................................$186,617

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$7,045,121

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...............................................................................$82,650

Agency Funds...........................................................................................................$4,651,750

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,310,721

Total Positions Budgeted

331

Vocational Rehabilitation - Facilities Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Program Direction and Support Georgia Rehabilitation Center Atlanta Rehabilitation Center Alto Rehabilitation Center

$ 544,601 $ 2,214,431 $ 1,116,964
$ 523,800

$ 113,613

15

$ 452,531

109

$ 281,164

64

$ 104,760

34

Cave Spring Rehabilitation Center

$ 209,237

$ 58,917

16

Yarbrough Rehabilitation Center

$ 1,043,872

$ 264,192

65

Gracewood Rehabilitation Center
Gracewood Residence
Epilepsy Program

$ 250,500 $ 58,000 $ 119,444

$ 17,000

19

$ 1,000

4

$ 53,272

0

Mentally Retarded Offender Program
Workshop Construction
Total

$ 64,272 $ 900,000 $ 7,045,121

$ 64,272

5

$ 900,000

0

$ 2,310,721

331

17. Georgia Warm Springs
Hospital Budget: Personal Services.............................................................................................-.......$3,634,093
Regular Operating Expenses............................................................................-. $1,166,350

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Travel.............................................................................................................................$15,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$10,500

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$2,600

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$14,450

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................$266,400

Case Services.................................................................................................................$16,800

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$4,600,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$9,726,893

Agency Funds...........................................................................................................$7,726,893

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

344

18. Georgia Factory for the

Blind Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,111,902

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............................................................................................$3,543,102

Agency Funds...........................................................................................................$3,281,700

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$261,402

Total Positions Budgeted

24

Georgia Factory for the Blind Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Operations

$ 3,218,100

$0

0

Supervision

$ 245,502

$ 245,502

19

Facility Improvement Grant

$ 30,000

$ 6,000

1

Vocational Rehabilitation Unit

$ 49,500

$ 9,900

4

Undistributed

$0

$0

0

Total

$ 3,543,102

$ 261,402

24

19. Vocational Rehabilitation Services Budget:
Personal Services.....................................................................................................$9,668,345 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$828,884 Travel...........................................................................................................................$395,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$4,000 Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$16,500 Computer Charges..............................................................................................................$-0Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$503,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................$202,000 Case Services.....................................................................................................$15,577,295 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$27,195,024

136

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Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................$234,450

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................$20,942,790

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$6,017,784

Total Positions Budgeted

727

20. Vocational Rehabilitation

Disability Adjudication Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$3,739,690

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$551,833

Travel.............................................................................................................................$84,000

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

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

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............................................................................................$7,978,357

Agency Funds...........................................................................................................$7,978,357

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

Total Positions Budgeted

312

21. Public Assistance Budget:

Personal Services................................................................................................................$-0-

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$60,375

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..........................................................................................$450,000

AFDC Benefits.............................................................................................. .$106,755,730

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................$107,266,105

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................$71,008,729

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$36,257,376

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Public Assistance Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

AFDC Payments

$ 106,755,730

$ 35,807,376

0

SSI - Supplement Benefits

$ 450,000

$ 450,000

0

Refugee Benefits

$ 60,375

$ --0--

0

Total

$ 107,266,105

$ 36,257,376

0

22. Local Services - Community Services and Benefits Payments Budget:
Personal Services................................................................................................................$-0Regular Operating Expenses.............................................................................................$-0Travel...................................................................................................................................$-0Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing.................................................................................................$-0Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................$-0-

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Local Services Benefits

Payments Grants...............................................................................................$32,717,588

Grants to Counties for

Social Services...............................................................................................$25,613,856

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$58,331,444

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................$35,327,404

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$23,004,040

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Local Services - Community Services and Benefits Payments Functional Budgets

Local Services Benefits Payments Grants
Grants to Counties for Social Services
Fraud Investigation Unit
Total

Total Funds
$ 32,397,588
$ 25,613,856 $ 320,000
$ 58,331,444

State Funds Pos.

$ 15,507,184

0

$ 7,336,856

0

$ 160,000

0

$ 23,004,040

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...................................................................................................$68,081,363 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$12,739,207 Travel 1...................................................................................................................$2,554,177 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................................$76,150 Publications and Printing.........................................................................................$287,650 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$414,187 Computer Charges...................................................................................................$3,533,540 Real Estate Rentals ................................................................................................$2,494,199 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$37,976,222 Capital Outlay..........................................................................................................$5,810,000 Grants for Regional Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs...............................................................................$150,000 Crippled Children Benefits....................................................................................$3,215,000 Kidney Disease Benefits............................................................................................$450,000 Cancer Control Benefits.........................................................................................$l,272,290 Benefits for Medically Indigent High Risk Pregnant Women and Their Infants........................................................................................................$2,878,864 Family Planning Benefits .........................................................................................$261,530 Benefits for Midwifery Program..............................................................................$176,000 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.....................................................................................$21,315,061 Benefits for Supportive Living..............................................................................$l,310,000 Community Residential Services Program....................................................................................................$498,000

138

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Contracts with Day Care Centers

for the Mentally Retarded ...............................................................................$28,078,197

Grants for Alcoholism Community

Treatment Programs...........................................................................................$2,585,645

Grants for Child Mental Health...........................................................................$1,234,164

Grants for Adult Mental Health...........................................................................$4,735,841

Foster Grandparent Program...................................................................................$137,000

Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded..............................................................................................$1,850,248

Work Incentive Benefits ...........................................................................................$900,000

Grants to Fulton County for 24

hour Emergency Social Services...........................................................................$130,000

Benefits for Child Care ..........................................................................................$7,769,500

Chatham County Homemaker Project....................................................................$334,895

Fulton County Homemaker Project........................................................................$170,760

Areawide and Community Grants ........................................................................$1,940,961

Nutrition Grants......................................................................................................$2,980,927

Grants for Nephrology Centers................................................................................$185,000

Case Services..........................................................................................................$18,997,197

SSI-Supplement Benefits..........................................................................................$450,000

AFDC Benefits.....................................................................................................$106,755,730

Local Services Benefits

Payments Grants...............................................................................................$32,717,588

Grants for Drug Abuse

Community Treatment Programs........................................................................$578,097

Grants to Counties for Social

Services............................................................-...................................................$25,613,856

Contract for the Purchase of

Clotting Factor for the

Hemophilia Program..............................................................................................$100,000

Total Positions Budgeted

4,946

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 $700,000 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 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.
There is hereby appropriated $36,742,276 in State funds for the purpose of making AFDC benefit payments.
Provided that for Fiscal 1978, the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply:

Number in Asst. Group

Standards of Need

Maximum Monthly Amount

1

$ 106

$ 66

2

161

100

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139

3

193

120

4

227

141

5

260

162

6

282

175

7

305

190

8

324

201

9

341

212

10

365

227

11 or more

390

242

Provided, further, that the Department of Human Resources is authorized to calculate all monthly benefit payments utilizing a factor of 62 % of the above standard of needs.
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, $88,000 is designated and committed to operate the Rome Cerebral Palsey Center.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Operations, $6,000,000 is designated and approved for payment to the Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority upon the approval by the Federal Government of the application for funding for the training of health personnel under the provisions of the Public Health Service Act.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $310,000 is provided to renovate and/or relocate regional laboratory facilities and offices.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $181,922 in total funds and $52,922 in State funds is designated and committed for Project Rescue.
Provided, however, it is the intent of this General Assembly that no additional group homes or community treatment centers be started with Federal funds without prior approval by the General Assembly of Georgia.
Provided, that of the appropriation for Grants for Adult Mental Health, $40,000 is designated and committed for Emanuel County Catchment Area.

B. Budget Unit: Mental Health and

Youth Development

Institutions............................................................................................$136,961,849

1. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Augusta Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$5,047,197

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$919,669

Travel...............................................................................................................................$6,250

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................$3,400

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$600

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$27,385

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$70,000

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$184,400

Authority Lease Rentals........................................................................................$387,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$6,645,901

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...............................................................................$70,000

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$5,946,551

Total Positions Budgeted

483

2. Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta Budget: Personal Services.....................................................................................................$6,315,981 Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$1,253,343 Travel.............................................................................................................................$12,000 Interstate Compact Travel............................................................................................$2,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$3,800

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Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$24,425

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$82,000

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................$101,450

Capital Outlay...............................................................................................................$17,500

Authority Lease Rentals........................................................................................$513,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$8,325,499

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...............................................................................$82,000

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$7,598,123

Total Positions Budgeted

598

3. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Savannah Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$5,282,945

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$800,174

Travel...............................................................................................................................$7,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$12,300

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

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$12,205

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$69,000

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$4,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$72,000

Capital Outlay...............................................................................................................$17,500

Authority Lease Rentals........................................................................................$500,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$6,778,124

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...............................................................................$69,000

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$6,007,932

Total Positions Budgeted

519

4. West Central Georgia Regional

Hospital Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$5,025,332

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$917,874

Travel...............................................................................................................................$9,000

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

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$750

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$4,359

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$65,000

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$28,842

Authority Lease Rentals........................................................................................$646,500

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$6,697,657

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...............................................................................$65,000

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$6,280,227

Total Positions Budgeted

494

5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital at Rome Budget: Personal Services.....................................................................................................$6,707,843 Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$1,367,201 Travel...............................................................................................................................$7,825 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$17,000 Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$1,000 Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$23,535 Computer Charges........................................................................................................$75,000 Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...................................................................................$51,050 Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................................$-0-

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Authority Lease Rentals........................................................................................$853,500

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$9,103,954

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...............................................................................$75,000

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$7,953,625

Total Positions Budgeted

655

6. Gracewood State School and Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services...................................................................................................$16,287,006

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$2,724,495

Travel...............................................................................................................................$9,750

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................$4,600

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$750

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$97,413

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$71,000

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................$151,983

Capital Outlay..........................................................................................................$2,093,996

Authority Lease Rentals........................................................................................$117,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$21,557,993

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................$171,000

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$12,333,270

Total Positions Budgeted

1,597

7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$8,760,907

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$1,525,738

Travel.............................................................................................................................$12,000

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.........................................................................................................$500,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$10,997,963

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...............................................................................$70,000

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$9,803,781

Total Positions Budgeted

831

8. Georgia Retardation Center Budget:

Personal Services...................................................................................................$10,677,776

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$2,675.739

Travel.............................................................................................................................$12,607

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$2,100

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$40,582

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$102,100

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................$257,864

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

Authority Lease Rentals........................................................................................$794,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$14,562,768

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................$102,100

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$9,224,887

Total Positions Budgeted

1,023

9. Georgia Mental Health Institute Budget:
Personal Services.....................................................................................................$6,184,280

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Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$1,663,253

Travel.............................................................................................................................$14,550

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................$8,000

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$750

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$10,615

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$60,810

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$456,270

Authority Lease Rentals........................................................................................$450,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$8,848,528

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................$160,810

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$8,153,872

Total Positions Budgeted

522

10. Central State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services...................................................................................................$46,909,051

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$8,688,669

Travel.............................................................................................................................$18,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$28,400

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$15,350

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$136,021

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$360,000

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................$150,197

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

Authority Lease Rentals.........................................................................................$1,284,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases...................................................................................................$760,590

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$58,350,678

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................$660,000

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$46,573,289

Total Positions Budgeted

4,612

11. State Youth Development

Centers Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$6,626,037

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$1,517,795

Travel...............................................................................................................................$6,650

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$10,000

Publications and Printing..............................................................................................,.$425

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$47,700

Computer Charges..........................................................................................................$8,000

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...................................................................................$38,200

Capital Outlay.........................................................................................................$300,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$8,554,807

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$8,272,455

Total Positions Budgeted

627

12. Regional Youth Development Centers Budget: Personal Services.....................................................................................................$2,790,603 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$703,067 Travel...............................................................................................................................$7,560 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$15,500 Publications and Printing................................................................................................$580
Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$12,675

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...................................................................................$46,175

Capital Outlay...............................................................................................................$20,000

Reserve for Operation

of Griffin RYDC.......................................................................................................$41,100

Grants to County-Owned Detention

Centers..................................................................................................................$250,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,887,260

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,743,025

Total Positions Budgeted

300

13. Regular Operating Expenses Reserve Budget: Regular Operating Expenses Reserve.................................................................................................................$325,000 Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$325,000 State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$325,000 Total Positions Budgeted.......................................................................................................0

14. Community Assistance

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$4,612,688

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$83,560

Travel.............................................................................................................................$17,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................$9,300

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

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$14,236

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$67,080

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

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$4,803,964

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$4,745,812

Total Positions Budgeted

327

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$131,227,646

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$24,840,577

Travel...................................................................................:.......................................$141,492

Interstate Compact Travel............................................................................................$2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.................................................................................................................$121,600

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$27,405

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$498,567

Computer Charges...................................................................................................$1,032,910

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$4,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$1,673,013

Capital Outlay..........................................................................................................$2,948,996

Regular Operating

Expenses Reserve...................................................................................................$325,000

Grants to County-Owned

Detention Centers...................................................................................................$250,000

Authority Lease Rentals.........................................................................................$5,545,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases.......................................................................................................$760,590

Reserve for Operation

of Griffin RYDC.......................................................................................................$41,100

Total Positions Budgeted

12,588

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Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $500,000 is designated and committed for the planning and design of a new Southwestern Regional Hospital.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $110,000 is designated and committed for the construction of central storage facilities at Atlanta and Macon Youth Development Centers.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $100,000 is designated and committed for the re-roofing of Augusta Youth Development Center.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $20,000 is designated and committed for the planning and design of a Regional Youth Development Center at Lawrenceville, Georgia, subject to certification of need for such facility by the Department of Human Resources.

Section 27. Department of Industry

and Trade.

Budget Unit: Department of Industry

and Trade...............................................................................................$21,134,160

1. Industry Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$367,623

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$12,500

Travel.............................................................................................................................$45,500

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

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

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$8,240

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Pees and Contracts...................................................................................$2,000

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$438,363

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$438,363

Total Positions Budgeted

21

2. Research Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$232,884

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$53,685

Travel...............................................................................................................................$2,760

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

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

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

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$13,673

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$309,102

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$309,102

Total Positions Budgeted

16

3. Tourism Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................................$962,600 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$536,704 Travel.............................................................................................................................$56,207 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing................................................................................................$400 Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$64,868 Computer Charges..........................................................................................................$7,000 Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$52,000 Local Welcome Center Contracts ..............................................................................$75,230

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Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................$110,000

Historic Chattahoochee

Commission Contract............................................................................................$35,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,900,009

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,890,009

Total Positions Budgeted

90

4. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$409,036

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$383,410

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

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$28,000

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$36,900

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$26,250

Computer Charges..........................................................................................................$7,500

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$135,921

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$16,000

Direct Payments for World

Congress Center Operations..................................................................................$500,000

Capital Outlay-World Congress Center ...............................................................$2,500,000

Georgia Ports Authority

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

Capital Outlay-Ga. Ports Authority...................................................................$11,148,720

General Obligation Bond

Payments..............................................................................................................$500,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$18,495,737

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$17,205,737

Total Positions Budgeted

23

5. International Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$170,104

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$68,800

Travel.............................................................................................................................$44,700

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$2,050

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$6,000

Computer Charges..........................................................................................................$9,245

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$23,950

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$143,100

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$467,949

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$462,949

Total Positions Budgeted

9

6. Advertising Budget:

Advertising...............................................................................................................$828,000

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$828,000

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$828,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.....................................................................................................$2,142,247 Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$1,055,099 Travel...........................................................................................................................$163,167 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$28,000 Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$43,850 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$107,458 Computer Charges........................................................................................................$37,418 Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$159,871 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................$215,100

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Capital Outlay - World Congress

Center....................................................................................................................$2,500,000

Capital Outlay-Industry and Trade ........................................................................$110,000

Capital Outlay-Ga. Ports Authority...................................................................$11,148,720

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

Advertising..................................................................................................................$828,000

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

159

Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, $110,000 is designated and committed for the completion of Phase I of the Visitors Center at Plains, Georgia.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $2,500,000 is designated and committed for the construction of parking facilities at the Georgia World Congress Center, including land purchases and improvements.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $11,148,720 is designated and committed for Phase II improvements of the Georgia Ports Authority, including $1,261,720 for land purchases, $6,210,000 for two warehouses at Ocean Terminal, $2,027,000 for a third warehouse in Brunswick, and $1,650,000 for a heavy lift crane at Ocean Terminal. Planning and Research Budget, $43,000 is designated and committed to the Georgia Special Olympics Program.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Parks and Historic Sites Budget, $63,000 is designated and committed for camping for the Mentally Retarded.

Section 28. Department of Labor.

A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division......................................................................$520,106

Inspection Division Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$424,363

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$15,643

Travel.............................................................................................................................$70,000

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$1,500

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$200

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

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$7,600

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$520,106

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$520,106

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$424,363

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$15,643

Travel.............................................................................................................................$70,000

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$1,500

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$200

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

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$7,600

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

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.............................................................................................$3,374,184
1. Basic Employment Security and W.I.N. Budget: Personal Services...................................................................................................$24,684,720
Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$4,042,382 Travel."..........................................................................................................................$605,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$21,000 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$115,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$276 Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$577,598 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$3,401,000 W.I.N. Grants......................................................................................................$1,000,000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$34,446,976 State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,213,236 Total Positions Budgeted................................................................................................1,534

2. Comprehensive Employment

and Training Act(CETA) Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$4,678,240

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..........................................................................................$52,287,572

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

Total Positions Budgeted

356

3. Correctional Services Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$815,013

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$26,711

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

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

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

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

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$189

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$7,035

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$22,000

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$890,948

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$890,948

Total Positions Budgeted

53

4. Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund Budget: Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund...................................................................................................$1,270,000 Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,270,000
State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,270,000

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...................................................................................................$30,177,973

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$6,098,913

Travel.......................................................................................................................-..$975,000

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$36,000

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

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

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...........................................................................................................$l,000,000

Unemployment Compensation

Reserve Fund.......................................................................................................$1,270,000

CETA Direct Benefits ..........................................................................................$43,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,943

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund, $420,000 is designated and committed as payments to the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund for prior year obligations.

Section 29. Department of Law.

Budget Unit: Department of Law......................................................................$2,593,576

Attorney General's Office Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$2,282,336

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$206,511

Travel......................................................................,......................................................$70,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................$8,500

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$30,000

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$11,190

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$250

Books for State Library ..............................................................................................$37,000

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$37,400

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................$70,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,753,287

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,593,576

Total Positions Budgeted

102

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$2,282,336

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$206,511

Travel.............................................................................................................................$70,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................$8,500

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$30,000

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$11,190

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$250

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...................................................................................$37,400

Capital Outlay...............................................................................................................$70,000

Books for State Library ..............................................................................................$37,000

Total Positions Budgeted

102

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, steno-

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graphic help, necessary to carry on the legal duties of the State, required of the Department of Law, or any agency of the State in the Executive Branch of State Government, shall be paid from this fund. No other agency is authorized to expend funds appropriated or otherwise available from any source for the support and maintenance of the respective agency for the purpose for which provision is made in this item, unless payment is for reimbursement to the Department of Law as provided by law.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation relative to regular operating expenses, $38,000 is designated and committed for Court Reporter Fees.

Section 30. Department of Medical Assistance

Budget Unit: Medical Assistance.......................................................................$118,710,795

Medical Assistance Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$3,041,798

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$995,080

Travel.............................................................................................................................$36,637

Motor Vehicle Equipment

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$60,000

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$89,614

Computer Charges...................................................................................................$6,774,800

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$201,385

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$507,417

Medicaid Benefits....................................................................... .......................$329,220,072

Medicaid Benefits - Payables..............................................................................$31,000,000

Payments to Counties for

Mental Health......................................................................................................$3,250,000

Contracts for Hospital Audits ..................................................................................$160,000

Contracts for Nursing Home

and Dental Audits..................................................................................................$600,000

Contract with Georgia

Medical Care Foundation.................................................................................1,250,000

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................$377,190,603

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..........................................................................$2,227,287

Agency Funds.......................................................................................................$256,252,521

State Funds Budgeted........................................................................................$118,710,795

Total Positions Budgeted

240

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$3,041,798

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$995,080

Travel.............................................................................................................................$36,637

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................$3,800

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$60,000

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$89,614

Computer Charges...................................................................................................$6,774,800

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$201,385

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$507,417

Medicaid Benefits ...............................................................................................$329,220,072

Medicaid Benefits - Payables..............................................................................$31,000,000

Payments to Counties for

Mental Health......................................................................................................$3,250,000

Contracts for Hospital Audits ..................................................................................$160,000

Contracts for Nursing Home

and Dental Audits..................................................................................................$600,000

Contract with Georgia

Medical Care Foundation...................................................................................$1,250,000

Total Positions Budgeted

240

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Section 31. Merit System of Personnel Administration.

Budget Unit: Merit System of Personnel

Administration

Agency Assessments................................................................................$2,991,551

1. Applicant Services Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$529,657

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$53,120

Travel...............................................................................................................................$5,545

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$31,824

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$4,446

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$252,267

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$850

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$48,500

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$926,209

Agency Assessments...................................................................................................$896,609

Total Positions Budgeted

39

2. Classification and Compensation

Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$357,089

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$11,335

Travel...............................................................................................................................$5,386

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$8,900

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$938

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$114,727

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$498,375

Agency Assessments...................................................................................................$468,375

Total Positions Budgeted

22

3. Employee Services Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$291,356

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$15,885

Travel...............................................................................................................................$2,600

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$14,155

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$1,570

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$60,222

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$385,788

Agency Assessments...................................................................................................$377,873

Total Positions Budgeted

21

4. Employee Training Budget Personal Services........................................................................................................$261,325 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$14,513 Travel...............................................................................................................................$7,878 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$5,660 Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$2,272 Computer Charges..........................................................................................................$1,000 Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$86,500 Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$379,148

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Agency Assessments...................................................................................................$298,469

Total Positions Budgeted

17

5. Health Insurance Program Administration Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$227,529

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$36,526

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

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$3,300

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$3,975

Computer Charges..........................................................................................................$9,687

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$4,269

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$735,500

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,022,286

Health Insurance Receipts.....................................................................................$1,022,286

Total Positions Budgeted

18

6. Health Insurance Claims Administration Budget:

Health Insurance Claim Payments................................................................$30,510,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$30,510,000

Health Insurance Receipts...................................................................................$30,510,000

Total Positions Budgeted

-0-

7. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$280,485

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$13,400

Travel...............................................................................................................................$1,650

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$5,400

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$445

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$333,480

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies ..................................................................................$187,035

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$823,895

Agency Assessments...................................................................................................$567,937

Total Positions Budgeted

20

8. Commissioner's Office Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$293,731

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$16,995

Travel.............................................................................................................................$14,600

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$3,630

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$2,180

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

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$117,172

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$32,100

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$480,408

Agency Assessments...................................................................................................$382,288

Total Positions Budgeted

15

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.....................................................................................................$2,241,172 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$161,774 Travel.............................................................................................................................$39,159 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$72,869

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Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$15,826

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$771,383

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$122,291

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................$904,600

Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies ......................................................................................$187,035

Health Insurance Claim Payments.....................................................................$30,510,000

Total Positions Budgeted

152

Section 32. Department of Natural Resources.

Budget Unit: Department of Natural

Resources................................................................................................$34,284,879

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,265,171

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$321,179

Travel...............................................................................................................................21,500

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

Publications and Printing.........................................................................................$140,000

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$1,450

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$94,000

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$20,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$33,820

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,897,320

State Funds Budgeted ............................................................................................$1,897,320

Total Positions Budgeted

85

2. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$491,392

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$132,500

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

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................................................................................$10,100

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$976,492

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$827,492

Total Positions Budgeted

35

3. Planning and Research Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,100,370

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$106,000

Travel.............................................................................................................................$49,600

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$50,000

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$2,000

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$22,000

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .....................................................................................92,400

Land and Water Conservation Grants.................................................................$4,900,000

Recreation Grants ......................................................................................................$200,000

Youth Conservation Corps Grants...........................................................................$100,000

Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust...........................................................................$2,940,800

Historic Preservation Grants...................................................................................$77,127

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$9,640,297

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,344,621

Total Positions Budgeted

59

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4. Game and Fish Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$6,828,183

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$2,167,200

Travel.............................................................................................................................$94,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................................................................$483,900

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$27,800

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$602,700

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$48,123

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$910

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...................................................................................$72,205

Maintenance for the South End

of Sapelo Island ..............................................................................................................$-0-

Capital Outlay - Hatchery

Renovation...............................................................................................................$104,000

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance....................................................................................................$141,469

Capital Outlay.........................................................................................................$535,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$11,105,590

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$9,078,490

Total Positions Budgeted

459

5. State Parks and Historic

Sites Operations Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$4,589,438

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$2,500,600

Travel.............................................................................................................................$56,911

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................................................................$157,250

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$42,500

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$173,726

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

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$6,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$52,500

Capital Outlay..........................................................................................................$2,100,000

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance....................................................................................................$671,020

Capital Outlay - Shop Stock ....................................................................................$150,000

Cost of Material for Resale.......................................................................................$579,000

Authority Lease Rentals....................................................................................$2,533,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$13,612,445

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$10,271,925

Total Positions Budgeted

342

6. Geologic and Water Resources Research Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................................$586,055 Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................................82,722 Travel.............................................................................................................................$33,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$62,000 Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$22,000 Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$85,000 Computer Charges..............................................................................................................$-0-
Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$800 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

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Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,428,377

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,158,377

Total Positions Budgeted

36

7. Environmental Protection Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$5,371,172

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$586,000

Travel...........................................................................................................................$233,272

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................$4,300

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$51,250

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$271,674

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$213,000

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$62,880

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..............................................................................$1,352,364

Solid Waste Grants.................................................................................................$1,000,000

Water and Sewer Grants....................................................................................$1,073,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$10,218,912

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$6,478,371

Total Positions Budgeted

308

8. Lake Lanier Islands Development

Authority Budget:

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Operations................................................................................................................$548,950

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Capital Outlay.....................................................................................................$332,933

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$881,883

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$881,883

Total Positions Budgeted

0

9. Jekyll Island Authority Budget:

Payments to Jekyll Island

Authority for Operations......................................................................................$96,400

Total Funds Budgeted.................................................................................................$96,400

State Funds Budgeted.................................................................................................$96,400

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...................................................................................................$20,231,781 Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$5,896,201 Travel...........................................................................................................................$502,983 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................................................................$715,850 Publications and Printing.........................................................................................$638,550 Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................$1,151,050 Computer Charges......................................................................................................$377,723 Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$91,290 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..............................................................................$1,619,589 Land and Water Conservation Grants....................................................................................................................$4,900,000 Recreation Grants ......................................................................................................$200,000 Youth Conservation Corps Grants...........................................................................$100,000

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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................................................................................................................$548,950

Capital Outlay - Hatchery

Renovation...............................................................................................................$104,000

Capital Outlay..........................................................................................................$2,635,000

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance....................................................................................................$812,489

Capital Outlay - Shop Stock ....................................................................................$150,000

Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust...........................................................................$2,940,800

Authority Lease Rentals.........................................................................................$2,533,000

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Capital Outlay.........................................................................................................$332,933

Cost of Material for Resale.......................................................................................$579,000

Historic Preservation Grants......................................................................................$77,127

Payments to Jekyll Island

Authority for Operations.........................................................................................$96,400

Grants to Herty Foundation.....................................................................................$250,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,324

Provided, that no land shall be purchased for State park purposes from funds appropriated under this Section or from any other funds without the approval of the State Properties Control Commission, except that land specifically provided for in this Section.
Provided, however, that none of the above 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 maintenance of State Parks and Historic Sites facilities.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $150,000 is designated and committed for a waste treatment facility at the Burton Hatchery.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $25,000 is designated and committed for rest stations at historic sites.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $35,000 is designated and committed for a Ranger's residence at George T. Bagby State Park.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $2,000 is designated and committed for planning the Pine Mountain Trail.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Planning and Research Budget, $43,000 is designated and committed to the Georgia Special Olympics Program.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Parks and Historic Sites Budget, $63,000 is designated and committed for camping for the Mentally Retarded.

Section 33. Department of Offender Rehabilitation. A. Budget Unit: Department of Offender
Rehabilitation..........................................................................................$60,529,118

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1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$2,572,753

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$315,116

Travel.............................................................................................................................$67,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$17,200

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

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$12,475

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$266,765

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$199,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$334,201

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,805,110

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,805,110

Total Positions Budgeted

178

2. Georgia Training and Development

Center Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$783,802

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$156,752

Travel...............................................................................................................................$1,100

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

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

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$17,406

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$18,546

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$977,606

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$977,606

Total Positions Budgeted

64

3. Georgia Industrial Institute

Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$2,757,479

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$664,820

Travel...............................................................................................................................$3,114

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

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$700

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$18,528

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

Real Estate Rentals ............................................................................................................$31

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$6,192

Capital Outlay..............................................................................................................$5,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,455,864

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,450,864

Total Positions Budgeted

227

4. Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center Budget:
Personal Services.....................................................................................................$3,011,558 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$724,331 Travel...............................................................................................................................$1,950 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$1,000 Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$28,936 Computer Charges..............................................................................................................$-0Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$8,660 Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,776,435

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State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,776,435

Total Positions Budgeted

267

5. Georgia State Prison Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$5,521,006

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$1,574,562

Travel...............................................................................................................................$4,600

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

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

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$47,945

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$50,650

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$7,199,763

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$7,179,405

Total Positions Budgeted

476

6. Consolidated Branches Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$3,919,048

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$986,636

Travel...............................................................................................................................$9,185

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

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

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$24,935

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

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$21,660

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$100,300

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$5,062,764

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$4,736,764

Total Positions Budgeted

337

7. Montgomery Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$712,953

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$195,334

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

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...................................................................................$12,600

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................$45,000

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$977,887

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$962,887

Total Positions Budgeted

58

8. Walker Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................................$752,134 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$185,478 Travel...............................................................................................................................$2,468 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing................................................................................................$100 Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$1,250 Computer Charges..............................................................................................................$-0Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$6,900 Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$948,330

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State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$938,330

Total Positions Budgeted

64

9. Georgia Women's Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,208,818

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$292,218

Travel...............................................................................................................................$1,700

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

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$200

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$2,989

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

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$1,320

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

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,507,245

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,507,245

Total Positions Budgeted

110

10. West Georgia Community

Correctional Institution Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$l,539,091

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$312,225

Travel...............................................................................................................................$2,668

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

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$100

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................,...$5,130

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$14,400

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$l,873,614

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$l,873,614

Total Positions Budgeted

138

11. Georgia Earned Release

Correctional Center Budget:

Personal Services.....................................,...............................................................$2,312,312

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$284,780

Travel...............................................................................................................................$1,900

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

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$400

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$6,050

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$660

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$10,464

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities..........................................................................................$144,100

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,760,666

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,760,666

Total Positions Budgeted

213

12. Talmadge Memorial Hospital Unit Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................................$213,161 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$10,165 Travel ...............;...............................................................................................................$1,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing.................................................................................................$-0Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................$-0Computer Charges..............................................................................................................$-0-

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Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$224,326

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$224,326

Total Positions Budgeted

20

13. Food Processing and

Distribution Unit Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,065,058

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$2,234,000

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

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

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

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$128,614

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Meals....................................................................................................$785,000

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities.................................................................................................$6,900

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$4,222,572

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,864,113

Total Positions Budgeted

101

14. Institutional Support Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$420,066

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$401,528

Travel.............................................................................................................................$21,060

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................................................................$552,000

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$1,750

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$44,321

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

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$22,788

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$39,446

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...................................................................................................$530,000

Capital Outlay..........................................................................................................$4,730,500

Central Repair Fund..................................................................................................$519,479

Outside Health Service Purchases .......................................................................$308,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$11,911,948

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$ll,572,294

Total Positions Budgeted

36

15. Farm Operations Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................................$293,389 Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$2,058,000 Travel...................................................................................................................................$-0Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing.................................................................................................$-0Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$49,860 Computer Charges..............................................................................................................$-0Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$3,600

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,404,849

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,394,849

Total Positions Budgeted

24

16. Macon Community Correctional

Center Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$787,500

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$269,276

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

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

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

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

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

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$1,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$8,750

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,072,726

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,072,726

Total Positions Budgeted

128

17. Probation/Parole Operations Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$5,115,840

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$272,205

Travel...........................................................................................................................$213,760

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$2,800

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$16,654

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

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$107,324

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

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$5,728,583

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$5,728,583

Total Positions Budgeted

389

18. Community Centers Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$l,796,303

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$701,775

Travel .............................................................................................................................$32,099

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

Publications and Printing....................................................................,...........................$960

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$224,635

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

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$300,971

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$43,564

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,100,307

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,059,478

Total Positions Budgeted

192

19. Andromeda Center Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................................$196,171 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$116,869 Travel .............................................................................................................................$10,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$3,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................,..$2,200 Computer Charges........................................................................................................,.....$-0Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$26,460 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$21,600 Total Funds Budgeted.................................................................,.............................$376,200

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State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$128,472

Total Positions Budgeted

17

20. Restitution Shelters Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$388,998

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$108,248

Travel...............................................................................................................................$5,460

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

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$316

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$2,420

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

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$47,009

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$1,400

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$553,851

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$511,851

Total Positions Budgeted

33

21. Federal Grants:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,435,085

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$288,600

Travel ...........................................................................................................................$113,729

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$18,712

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$30,556

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$140,095

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$69,051

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$262,887

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,358,715

State Funds Budgeted...................................................................................................$3,500

Total Positions Budgeted

166

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...................................................................................................$36,804,025

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$12,151,418

Travel...........................................................................................................................$502,293

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................................................................$569,200

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$53,238

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$675,204

Computer Charges.......................:..............................................................................$406,860

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$798,074

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$944,060

Authority Lease Rentals............................................................................................$840,000

Capital Outlay..........................................................................................................$4,780,500

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.............................................................................308,000

Payments to Talmadge

Memorial Hospital ...................................................................................................$530,000

Central Repair Fund..................................................................................................$519,479

Overtime........................................................................................................................$30,000

Total Positions Budgeted

3,238

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 housing units located at the various correctional institutions.

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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.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $1,586,000 is designated and committed to construct prototype housing units at Lee Correctional Institution, $410,000 is designated and committed to complete cannery renovations at Georgia State Prison, $225,000 is designated and committed to provide the State match for an E.P.A. grant to improve waste water treatment facilities at various institutions and $45,000 is designated and committed to expand the poultry facility at Montgomery Correctional Institution.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $85,851 is designated and committed for the Mentally Retarded Offender Program.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that, with respect to the Legal Services Program for inmates, lawyers, law students and/or employees be prohibited from soliciting for filing of writs.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that the department not start any new community center programs with Federal funds without the prior approval of the General Assembly of Georgia.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $30,000 is designated and committed for the planning of a new correctional facility in Dodge County.

B. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and

Paroles.........................................................................................................$2,466,294

Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$2,155,235

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$108,747

Travel...........................................................................................................................$125,390

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

Publications and Printing!............................................................................................$1,200

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$17,546

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

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$46,676

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$11,500

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,466,294

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,466,294

Total Positions Budgeted

163

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$2,155,235

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$108,747

Travel...........................................................................................................................$125,390

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$1,200

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$17,546

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

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$46,676

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...................................................................................$11,500

Total Positions Budgeted

163

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to personal services, $2,300 is authorized to provide upgradings of seven positions in the Administrative Division.

Section 34. Department of Public Safety. Budget Unit: Department of Public Safety ........................................................................................................$29,824,295 1. Office of Highway Safety Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................................$280,123 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$30,524

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Travel.............................................................................................................................$14,900

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$9,200

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$3,770

Computer Charges..........................................................................................................$l,000

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$24,280

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$4,043

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$367,840

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

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Commissioner's Office Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$268,818

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$44,587

Travel ...............................................................................................................................$4,850

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$15,500

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$2,500

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts......................................................................................$700

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$336,955

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$336,955

Total Positions Budgeted

13

3. Staff Support Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$l,421,355

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$1,358,057

Travel.............................................................................................................................$37,500

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$73,200

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$15,556

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$22,300

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$2,750

Capital Outlay.........................................................................................................$150,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,080,718

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,080,718

Total Positions Budgeted

103

4. Georgia State Patrol Budget:

Personal Services...................................................................................................$18,203,665

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$2,537,531

Travel ...........................................................................................................................$121,646

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..................................................................$1,954,112

Publications and Printing.........................................................................................$670,310

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$232,944

Computer Charges...................................................................................................$l,633,104

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$2,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...................................................................................$18,750

Conviction Reports.....................................................................................................$164,000

Capital Outlay..............................................................................................................$5,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$25,543,262

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................$600,000

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$24,434,954

Total Positions Budgeted

1,162

5. Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Budget:
Personal Services........................................................................................................$335,446

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Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$495,515

Travel.............................................................................................................................$20,153

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$28,300

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$25,451

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$3,528

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$500

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$24,660

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$33,087

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$966,640

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$475,966

Total Positions Budgeted

25

6. Police Academy:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$301,786

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$125,100

Travel...............................................................................................................................$4,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................$4,500

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.........................................................................................................$605,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,090,586

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,006,086

Total Positions Budgeted

14

7. Fire Academy:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$153,798

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$33,247

Travel.............................................................................................................................$11,464

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$10,500

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$1,600

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$8,200

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

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$12,196

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$85,980

Capital Outlay.........................................................................................................$147,000

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$463,985

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$423,485

Total Positions Budgeted

9

8. Georgia Fire Fighters Standards and

Training Council Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................................$53,322

Regular Operating Expenses.........................................................................................$4,073

Travel...............................................................................................................................$6,836

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

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$600

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

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts......................................................................................$600

Total Funds Budgeted.................................................................................................$66,131

State Funds Budgeted.................................................................................................$66,131

Total Positions Budgeted

3

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services...................................................................................................$21,018,313

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$4,628,634

Travel...........................................................................................................................$221,549

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..................................................................$1,997,412

Publications and Printing.........................................................................................$807,861

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$288,198

Computer Charges...................................................................................................$1,656,904

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$63,336

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................,........................$162,910

Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................$907,000

Conviction Reports.....................................................................................................$164,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,345

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, $5,000 is designated and committed to fence the Augusta Drivers License Facility.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, $605,000 is designated and committed for renovation and repair of the Georgia Police Academy.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, $147,000 is designated and committed for completion of Phase I construction for the Georgia Fire Academy Training Facility.

Section 35. 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 36. Public Service Commission. Budget Unit: Public Service Commission...............................................................................................$2,560,017 1. Administration Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................................$572,961 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$34,500 Travel...............................................................................................................................$7,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$1,250 Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$1,600 Computer Charges..............................................................................................................$-0Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$2,200 Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$620,011

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State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$620,011

Total Positions Budgeted

27

2. Transportation Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$639,494

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$117,559

Travel.............................................................................................................................$28,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$38,000

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

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$2,400

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

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$27,384

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$l,500

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$861,837

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$861,837

Total Positions Budgeted

43

3. Utilities Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$940,612

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$67,041

Travel .............................................................................................................................$59,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................$5,300

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$4,800

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

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

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$9,116

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$60,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$l,148,169

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,078,169

Total Positions Budgeted

57

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$2,153,067

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$219,100

Travel .............................................................................................................................$95,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$43,300

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$13,050

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$5,600

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

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$36,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...................................................................................$63,700

Total Positions Budgeted

127

Section 36A. Regents, University
System of Georgia. A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction
and University System Institutions..............................................................................$328,008,900 1. Resident Instruction Budget: Personal Services.................................................................................................$277,416,000 Regujar Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, Per Diem and Contracts, and Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$91,322,851

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Teachers' Retirement............................................................................................$22,761,500

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$19,000,000

Authority Lease Rentals..................................................................................$22,554,362

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................$433,054,713

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..........................................................................$3,027,160

State Funds Budgeted........................................................................................$287,519,553

Total Positions Budgeted

16,047

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' Retirement System.
No funds realized by the State Board of Regents of the University System or any college or university, from the State General fund, from the Federal 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 $2,000,000 shall not be available for operations unless prior approval is granted by the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate; provided, further, that revenue from sales and services shall be classified as restricted funds and shall be available for use by the unit of the University System generating such income.

2. Marine Resources Extension

Center Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$295,788

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...............................................................................................$468,911

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$416,111

Total Positions Budgeted

24

3. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................................$946,235 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle

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Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals.....................................................................................................$896,841

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,843,076

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$613,781

Total Positions Budgeted

32

4. Engineering Experiment

Station Budget:

Personal Services...................................................................................................$11,860,071

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..........................................................................................$15,630,825

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,491,241

Total Positions Budgeted

294

5. Engineering Extension

Division Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$652,785

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...............................................................................................$940,699

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$289,860

Total Positions Budgeted

44

6. Agricultural Experiment

Stations Budget:

Personal Services...................................................................................................$11,676,976

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals..................................................................................................$5,240,842

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$16,917,818

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$10,930,918

Total Positions Budgeted

808

7. Cooperative Extension Service Budget: Personal Services...................................................................................................$16,141,624

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Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals..................................................................................................$2,442,012

Total Funds Budgeted.....................................................................................$18,583,636

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$10,296,936

Total Positions Budgeted

955

8. Talmadge Memorial Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services...................................................................................................$23,520,474

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..........................................................................................$34,403,574

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$14,787,500

Total Positions Budgeted

2,356

9. Veterinary Medicine Experiment

Station Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$452,500

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals.....................................................................................................$210,500

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$663,000

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$663,000

Total Positions Budgeted

31

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.................................................................................................$342,962,453

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals..................................................................................................$115,227,937

Teachers' Retirement............................................................................................$22,761,500

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$19,000,000

Authority Lease Rentals.......................................................................................$22,554,362

Total Positions Budgeted

20,591

B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office..........................................................$lO,190,585 Regents Central Office Budget: Personal Services.....................................................................................................$l,880,389

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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......................................................................................................$2,081,350

Medical Scholarships.................................................................................................$360,000

Regents Scholarships.................................................................................................$200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges.......................................................................................$4,955,000

Family Practice

Residency Program.................................................................................................$275,000

Office of Minority

Business Enterprise...............................................................................................$43,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$10,190,585

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................,..........$10,190,585

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,880,389

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......................................................................................................$2,081,350

Medical Scholarships.................................................................................................$360,000

Regents Scholarships.................................................................................................$200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges.......................................................................................$4,955,000

Family Practice

Residency Program.................................................................................................$275,000

Office of Minority

Business Enterprise..................................................................................................$43,000

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Grants to Junior Colleges, payments are to be based on a rate of $652 per EFT student. Furthermore, 50 quarter credit hours shall be used in the calculation of an equivalent full-time student.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to SREB Payments, $1,000,000 is designated and approved for payment to Morehouse College for a two-year medical training program in which students may transfer to other medical schools. This appropriation shall not become effective prior to the approval by the Federal Government of the application for funding for the training of health personnel.

Section 37. Department of Revenue. Budget Unit: Department of Revenue............................................................$21,339,978 1. Executive Administration Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................................$712,935 County Tax Officials/Retirement and FICA.................................................................................................................$485,000 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$154,961 Travel ...............................................................................................................................$8,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0-

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Publications and Printing.........................................................................................$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............................................................................................$l,588,586

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,588,586

Total Positions Budgeted

39

2. Central Processing Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$2,758,426

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$l,198,571

Travel...............................................................................................................................$1,400

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

Publications and Printing.........................................................................................$209,000

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$28,330

Computer Charges...................................................................................................$2,226,211

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases ..................................................................................$715,000

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases............................................................................$260,040

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$7,396,978

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..........................................................................$l,825,000

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$5,571,978

Total Positions Budgeted

280

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to computer charges, the Department is authorized to acquire mini-computers for use in development of a motor vehicle registration computer system.
Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag purchases, $715,000 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........................................................................................................$828,607 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$62,800 Travel.............................................................................................................................$53,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$75,000 Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$1,500 Computer Charges......................................................................................................$500,000 Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...................................................................................$46,000 Loans to Counties/Property Reevaluation............................................................................................................$151,596 Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff.......................................................................................................................$1,450,000 Intangible Tax Equalization Fund.........................................................................................................$-0Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,168,503 Repayment of Loans to Counties/Property Revaluation............................................................................$151,596 Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................$500,000

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State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,516,907

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. 1978. 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........................................................................................................$873,729

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$107,400

Travel...............................................................................................................................$2,600

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$82,000

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$7,200

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$355,473

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,428,402

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................$355,473

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,072,929

Total Positions Budgeted

77

5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$413,610

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$21,200

Travel...............................................................................................................................$2,500

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$28,000

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

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$160,630

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$625,940

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................$153,330

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$472,610

Total Positions Budgeted

35

6. Income Taxation Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,503,063

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$264,800

Travel...............................................................................................................................$2,500

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

Publications and Printing.........................................................................................$220,500

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$12,000

Computer Charges...................................................................................................$l,300,000

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,302,863

Indirect DOAS Services Funding..........................................................................$l,300,000

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,002,863

Total Positions Budgeted

115

7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation Budget:
Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,866,307

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Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$215,710

Travel .............................................................................................................................$37,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................,...............................................$100,000

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

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$2,950

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$104,000

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$2,500

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

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,353,467

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................$104,000

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,249,467

Total Positions Budgeted

114

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Personal Services, a one-step increase is authorized for alcohol and tobacco tax enforcement agents.

8. Reciprocities and Research Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$132,000

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$24,882

Travel...............................................................................................................................$2,800

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$170,682

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$170,682

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Personal Services, $9,700 is authorized to provide upgradings of six positions in the Reciprocities and Research Division.

9. Central Audit Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,532,016

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$28,600

Travel ...........................................................................................................................$305,000

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............................................................................................$1,878,796

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$l,878,796

Total Positions Budgeted

78

10. Field Audit Services Budget: Personal Services.....................................................................................................$3,359,458 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$88,814 Travel...........................................................................................................................$212,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications 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............................................................................................$3,815,160

174

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,815,160

Total Positions Budgeted

255

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services...................................................................................................$13,980,151
County Tax Officials/Retirement and FICA .................................................................................................. ...............$485,000
Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$2,167,738 Travel ......................................................................................................................... ..$627,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................................................................$100,000 Publications and Printing ...................................................................................... ...$847,500 Equipment Purchases......... .................................................... .....................................$70,055 Computer Charges................................................ ................................................. ..$4,662,511 Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$139,886 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................... ....$72,300
Loans to Counties/Property

Grants to Counties/Appraisal

Staff ................................................................................................................. ......$1,450,000

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases ..................................................................................$715,000

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases ...............................................................................$260,040

Intangible Tax Equalization Fund ............................................................................... ...$-0-

Total Positions Budgeted

1,058

The department is authorized to realign its budget as might be required in order to implement the provisions of H. B. 410 of the 1977 Regular Session.

Section 39. Secretary of State.

A. Budget Unit: Secretary of State.....................................................................$8,282,029

1. Occupational Certification Budget:

Personal Services. .................................................................................................. ..$1,389,560

Regular Operating Expenses.... ............................................................................ .....$630,546

Travel. .................................................................................................................... ......$105,002

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$94,600

Publications and Printing........... ............................................................................. ...$69,321

Equipment Purchases ............................................................................................ ......$19,050

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

Real Estate Rentals ........................................... ........'..................................................$10,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........ .................................................................... ..$227,325

Total Funds Budgeted............................................. ................................ ...............$2,545,404

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,491,135

Total Positions Budgeted

110

2. Securities Regulation Budget:

Personal Services. ......................................................................................... ..............$274,919

Regular Operating Expenses............ .................................................................... .......$27 ,900

Travel ......................................................................................................................... ....$14,850

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$34,400

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

Equipment Purchases........ ...................................................................................... ......$2,500

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

Real Estate Rentals............ ......................................................................................... .......$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................................ ..............$700

Total Funds Budgeted......,........................................................................................$357,769

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$352,769

Total Positions Budgeted

16

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3. Corporations Regulation Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$305,338

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$45,700

Travel...............................................................................................................................$1,700

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$3,500

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$3,000

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$241,000

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$36,300

Per Diem, Pees and Contracts........................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$636,538

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$636,538

Total Positions Budgeted

28

4. Pharmacy Regulation Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$261,379

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$12,252

Travel.............................................................................................................................$42,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$31,600

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$300

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$6,700

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$354,231

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$354,231

Total Positions Budgeted

13

5. Archives and Records Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,096,288

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$160,006

Travel.............................................................................................................................$33,521

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................................................$20,716

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$17,100

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$56,100

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Authority Lease Rentals........................................................................................$970,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,353,731

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,294,953

Total Positions Budgeted

84

6. General Services Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$520,107

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$83,177

Travel...............................................................................................................................$1,900

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

Publications and Printing.........................................................................................$132,000

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$6,125

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts......................................................................................$500

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$743,809

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$743,809

Total Positions Budgeted

37

7. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services..........................................................................'..............................$456,354 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$69,900

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Travel...............................................................................................................................$6,600

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$80,000

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

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

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$4,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$625,154

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$625,154

Total Positions Budgeted

29

8. Bicentennial Commission Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................................$38,155

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.................................................................................................$51,655

State Funds Budgeted.................................................................................................$51,655

Total Positions Budgeted

2

9. State Ethics Commission:

Personal Services..........................................................................................................$58,754

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$13,600

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

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$8,000

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

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

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$4,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$11,600

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$101,454

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$101,454

Total Positions Budgeted

3

10. Real Estate Commission Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$286,254

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$68,247

Travel.............................................................................................................................$18,608

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$9,929

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$6,000

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$26,000

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$23,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$28,500

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$466,538

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$446,049

Total Positions Budgeted

23

11. Elections and Campaign Disclosure Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................................$143,887 Regular Operating Expenses..........................................................................,............$25,050 Travel.........................................,^..................................................................................$1,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing .............................................................................................$8,500

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Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$3,245

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$184,282

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$184,282

Total Positions Budgeted

9

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$4,830,995

Regular. Operating Expenses..................................................................................$1,146,078

Travel...........................................................................................................................$232,581

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................................................................$181,316

Publications and Printing .........................................................................................$333,150

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$111,020

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$267,000

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$77,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$270,625

Authority Lease Rentals............................................................................................$970,000

Total Positions Budgeted

354

B. Budget Unit: State Board of

Dental Examiners............................................................................................$68,252

State Board of Dental Examiners Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................................................................$26,252

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.................................................................................................$68,252

State Funds Budgeted.................................................................................................$68,252

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..........................................................................................................$26,252

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 Positions Budgeted

2

Section 40. State Scholarship Commission.
Budget Unit: State Scholarship Commission............................................................................................$10,411,165
1. Internal Administration Activity Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................................$786,630 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$110,042 Travel.............................................................................................................................$24,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................$4,900

178

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Publications and Printing ........................................................................................ .....$4,700

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$8,950

Computer Charges.................................................................................................. ......$64,225

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$62,127

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ......................................................................... .......$54,063

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$l,120,037

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

Total Positions Budgeted

56

2. Higher Education Assistance

Corporation Budget:

Payment of Interest and Fees ............................................................................ ..$329,000

Total Funds Budgeted................. ......................................................................... .....$329,000

State Funds Budgeted....................................... ...................................................... ..$132,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

3. Higher Education Assistance

Authority Budget:

Direct Guaranteed Loans.......................................................................................$2,145,000

Tuition Equalization Grants................................................................................ ..$6,537,703

State Student Incentive

Scholarships.......................................................................................... ........ ........$2,558,059

North Georgia College

ROTC Grants................................................. ........................................... .............$60,000

Total Funds Budgeted........................ ........................................................ ..........$11,300,762

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$10,239,165

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......................................... .......................................................... .....$786,630 Regular Operating Expenses... ........................................... .......................................$110,042 Travel .................................................................................... .........................................$24,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................................$4,900 Publications and Printing .............................................................................................$4,700 Equipment Purchases.......... ........................................................................... ...............$8,950 Computer Charges............... .............. ...........................................................................$64,225 Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$62,127 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................ .......$54,063 Payment of Interest and Fees ..................................................................................$329,000 Direct Guaranteed Loans.................................... ........................................ ...........$2,145,000 Tuition Equalization Grants..................................................................................$6,537,703
State Student Incentive Scholarships............. .................................................................................. ...........$2,558,059
Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships................................................................................... ......$40,000
North Georgia College

Total Positions Budgeted

56

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.

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Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Direct Guaranteed Loans an amount not less than $1,434,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of providing loans under the guaranteed student loan program to students in paramedical, professional and educational fields of study which shall be repayable in cash with interest at seven percent per annum or by practice in a field and in a community or site of employment approved by the Scholarship Commission as provided for in Ga. Laws 1965, p. 210, as amended.
Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships $40,000 is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing scholarships to children of law enforcement officers, firemen, and prison guards permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, as provided by law.
Provided, that from the above appropriation $6,537,703 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 Scholarships is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing needs-based scholarships 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 under graduate .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.
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%.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Direct Guaranteed Loans, $10,000 is designated and committed for students who are to become agricultural teachers.

Section 41. Soil and Water Conservation

Committee.

Budget Unit: Soil and Water

Conservation Committee............................................................................$386,858

Soil and Water Conservation

Central Office Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$191,648

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 .......................................................................................................$5,400

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$l 13,700

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$386,858

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$386,858

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services........................................................................................................$191,648 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$33,719

180

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Travel.............................................................................................................................$28,400

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$11,043

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$2,948

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

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................................$5,400

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$113,700

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Section 42. Teachers' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement

System.......................................................................................................$1,393,000

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$925,267

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$84,400

Travel.............................................................................................................................$13,000

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$12,000

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$10,000

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$335,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$104,000

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems ...............................................................................................$781,000

Employer Contributions........................................................................................$612,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,877,267

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,393,000

Total Positions Budgeted

60

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$925,267

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$84,400

Travel.............................................................................................................................$13,000

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$12,000

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$10,000

Computer Charges......................................................................................................$335,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$104,000

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems...............................................................................................$781,000

Employer Contributions............................................................................................$612,000

Total Positions Budgeted

60

It is the intent of the General Assembly that from funds available the Teachers' Retirement System is authorized to implement H. B. 15 of the 1975 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly.

Section 43. Department of Transportation. Budget Unit: Department of Transportation..............................................................................$296,741,718.35 1. Planning and Construction Budget: Personal Services..............................................................................................$54,485,215.50 Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$3,849,195 Travel........................................................................................................................$1,180,360 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................................................$-0Publications and Printing.........................................................................................$262,723

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Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$106,200

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

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$183,558

Per Diem, Pees and Contracts..............................................................................$5,335,200

Capital Outlay.................................................................................................$213,372,865.41

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund.................................................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted...................................................................................$278,775,316.91

State Funds Budgeted...................................................................................$109,530,364.85

Total Positions Budgeted

3,417

2. Maintenance and Betterments

Budget:

Personal Services...................................................................................................$35,659,588

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$22,036,237

Travel...........................................................................................................................$201,960

Motor Vehicle Equipment

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

Publications and Printing.............................................................................................$9,160

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

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

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................$907,725

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$64,150,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund....................................................................................$-0-

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................$122,964,670

State Funds Budgeted........................................................................................$122,009,670

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................................................................................................$5,770,951.50 Regular Operating Expenses..................................................................................$2,667,579 Travel ...........................................................................................................................$100,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................................$-0Publications and Printing.........................................................................................$218,121 Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................$-0Computer Charges...................................................................................................$l,218,989 Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$48,000

182

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Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................$230,500

Total Funds Budgeted.....................................................................................$10,254,140.50

State Funds Budgeted.....................................................................................$10,225,736.50

Total Positions Budgeted

321

Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing Department of Transportation budgets shall be in conformity with and pursuant to Article III, Section X, Paragraph VII, subsection (b) 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 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.
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 Counties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or balances appropriated and brought forward from previous years as requested by the Department of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.
For general administrative cost of operating the Depart ment of Transportation, including 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, including 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 Transportation.
For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to the Georgia Highway Authority and the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental contracts now in existence and for 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 distributed 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 Transportation.
Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the county, designated by such authority, shall submit to the State Auditor a copy of its regular annual audit not later than six months after the end of the fiscal year for which such audit is made. The State Auditor shall compare the amount of funds distributed to each county in such year under the provisions of Section 92-1404, subsection (F) of the Motor Fuel Tax Law against the amount of funds expended by each county in such year for the purposes authorized by said Section.

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Appropriations for the foregoing activities include an appropriation that shall be utilized for the specific purpose and amounts as shown below:

Planning and Construction Geodetic Control.........................................................................................................$250,000 Capital Outlay - Appalachian Highway................................................................................................................$6,760,000
Capital Outlay - Paving State Schools and Institutions........................................................................................$500,000
Maintenance and Betterments Capital Outlay - Rehabilitation Off-System Roads and Bridges .......................................................................$33,000,000 Capital Outlay - Paving at State Parks and Historic Sites.............................................................................$250,000

This appropriation shall be accounted for separately from all other appropriations to the Department of Transportation, and shall be in addition to appropriations of an amount equivalent to motor fuel tax revenue required under Article III, Section X, Paragraph VII, subsection (b) 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, 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 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...................................................................................................$349,393.50

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$287,417

Travel.............................................................................................................................$14,400

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

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$200

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................$9,000

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

Real Estate Rentals ..............................................................................................................$1

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................................................$1,500

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$661,911.50

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................$441,911.50

Total Positions Budgeted

17

9. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities Budget: Personal Services...................................................................................................$312,048.50 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$18,004 Travel.............................................................................................................................$10,200

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$15,000

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

Computer Charges..........................................................................................................$8,000

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................................$-0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$286,569

Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................$269,099

Mass Transit Grants..................................................................................................$355,370

Airport Operational Improvements..................................................................$1,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$2,274,290.50

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$2,125,890.50

Total Positions Budgeted

18

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...................................................................................................$96,577,197

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$28,858,432

Travel........................................................................................................................$1,506,920

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..............................................................................................................$2,300,000

Publications and Printing.........................................................................................$505,204

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................$801,036

Computer Charges...................................................................................................$1,226,989

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$231,559

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................,.............................$6,761,494

Capital Outlay.................................................................................................$278,178,064.41

Mass Transit Grants..................................................................................................$355,370

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

Total Positions Budgeted

7,273

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 quality 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 payments 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

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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.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $250,000 is designated and committed for paving at State Parks and Historic Sites.

Section 44. Department of Veterans Service.

Budget Unit: Department of Veterans

Service.......................................................................................................$6,681,386

1. Veterans Assistance Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$2,116,061

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$124,800

Travel.............................................................................................................................$65,000

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$18,000

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$12,800

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$100

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$26,975

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$7,500

Grants to Confederate Widows .................................................................................$9,586

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,380,822

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,095,920

Total Positions Budgeted

173

2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility Milledgeville Budget: Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$46,500
Operating Expenses/Payments to Central State Hospital....................................................................................$4,558,440
Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$4,604,940 State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$3,272,689

3. Veterans Nursing Home Augusta Budget: Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia ................................................................................$1,925,964 Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................$57,500 Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$1,983,464 State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$l,312,777

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$2,116,061

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$124,800

Travel.............................................................................................................................$65,000

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$18,000

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$59,300

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$100

Real Estate Rentals .....................................................................................................$26,975

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$7,500

Capital Outlay...............................................................................................................$57,500

Grants to Confederate Widows ....................................................................................$9,586

Operating Expense/Payments to

Central State Hospital........................................................................................$4,558,440

Operating Expense/Payments to

Medical College of Georgia .................,..............................................................$1,925,964

Total Positions Budgeted

173

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Section 45. Workmen's Compensation Board.

Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation

Board.........................................................................................................$2,339,194

1. Workmen's Compensation

Administration Budget:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,760,159

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$163,985

Travel.............................................................................................................................$30,450

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$16,631

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$15,680

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$80,420

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$110,930

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$25,800

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,204,055

State Funds Budgeted............................................................................................$2,202,055

Total Positions Budgeted

109

2. Vocational Rehabilitation Budget:

Personal Services........................................................................................................$120,853

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...............................................................................................$137,139

State Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................$137,139

Total Positions Budgeted

8

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.....................................................................................................$1,881,012

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$167,671

Travel.............................................................................................................................$40,450

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

Publications and Printing...........................................................................................$18,631

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................$16,280

Computer Charges........................................................................................................$80,420

Real Estate Rentals ...................................................................................................$110,930

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...................................................................................$25,800

Total Positions Budgeted

117

Section 46. State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.
A. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (Issued)..........................................................................................$23,290,052
B. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (New)..............................................................................................$12,395,000
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $12,395,000 is specifically appropriated for the purposes defined in General Obligation Bond Issues 1977C and 1977D which totalled $77,125,000 and $76,820,000, respectively in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.

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Section 47. This Appropriations Act includes the appropriation of $12,250,000 of Public Works Act Title II funds for such items of appropriation in this Act as the Governor shall designate.

Section 48. Provided, however, it is the intent of this General Assembly that to the greatest extent possible, Federal funds in excess of the amounts contemplated in this Appropriations Act shall be used to supplant State funds, and the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized and directed to implement this proviso to the greatest extent feasible.

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 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 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 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 recommendations 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 whatsoever shall be transferred for use in initiating or commencing any new program or activity

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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, commission, institution or other agency of this State are in violation of this Section or in violation of any amendments properly approved by the Director of the Budget. In those cases in which the aforesaid Budget Report contains no recommendation by the Governor of expenditures as to objects, the Director of the Budget, except as to the Legislative and Judicial Branches of the Government, is authorized to allocate as to object such funds as he deems proper, but he shall not approve any operating budget containing any such allocation until such shall be submitted and 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 Amended Budget Report for F.Y. 1978 submitted to the General Assembly at the 1978 regular session.

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....................................................................................................$2,222,554,134.35

Section 59. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 2. This Bill 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 the Act are hereby repealed.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1977-78, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 11, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1335), so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1977-78; to make language and other changes; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. An Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1977-78, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 11, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1335), is hereby amended by striking the revenue estimate figure of $2,065,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 in the first paragraph following the enacting clause and substituting in lieu thereof a new revenue estimate of $2,111,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, and by striking the following:
"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH", and Sections 1 through 61, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch......................................................................$ 9,655,000 1. Operations......................................................................................................$ 9,355,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,355,000 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 9,355,000
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...............................................................................................................$ 9,355,000 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 Representatives; for membership in the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; for membership in the Council of State Governments, the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators and other legislative organizations, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for membership in the Marine Fisheries Compact and other Compacts, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for the maintenance, repair, construction, reconstruction, furnishing and refurbishing of space and other facilities for the Legislative Branch; for the Legislative Services Committee, the Office of Legislative Counsel and the Office of Legislative Budget Analyst; for the operation of the Georgia Educational Improvement Council; for compiling, publishing and distributing the Acts of the General Assembly and the Journals of the Senate and the House of Representatives; for the annual report of the State Auditor to the General Assembly; for equipment, supplies, furnishings, repairs, printing, services and other expenses of the Legislative Branch of Government; for costs of the Georgia Official and Statistical Register; and for payments to Presidential Electors. The provisions of any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, such payments to Presidential Electors 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.
The Legislative Services Committee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government. The Committee is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations relative to the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch which may include that no such funds may be expended without prior approval of the Committee. The Committee shall also make a detailed study of all items and programs which are paid for from funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government with a view towards determining which are legitimate legislative expenses and which should be paid for from other appropriations.

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Section 2. Department of Audits. Budget Unit: Department of Audits ................................................................$ 3,076,900 1. Operations......................................................................................................$ 2,726,900 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,726,900 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,726,900

2. Tax Ratio Study ...............................................................................................$ 350,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 350,000 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 350,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Operations...............................................................................................................! 2,726,900

Tax Ratio Study........................................................................................................$ 350,000

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

22

PART II. JUDICIAL BRANCH
Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court ............................................................................$ 1,308,435
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...........................................................................$ 9,414,997
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 and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law.
Provided, however, that none of the above appropriation shall be expended for the payment of travel, tuition and expenses to attend the National College of State Trial Judges.
For payment of salaries, the payment of mileage and other expenses as may be authorized by law for the District Attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys, and District Attorneys Emeritus.
For the cost of operating the Judge Sentence Review Panel as created by 1974 Georgia Laws, p. 358.
Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $21,666 per annum for each additional Judge Emeritus position established during the fiscal year, and by the amount of $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 designated 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.........................................................................$ 1,427,041

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For the cost of operating the State Court of Appeals, including salaries and retirement contributions of judges and employees of the Court and for the Emeritus Judges of the Court. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000 per annum for each additional Emeritus position established during the fiscal year.

Section 6. Administrative Office of the Court.
Budget Unit: Administrative Office of the Court ................................................................................................$ 225,412
Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,245,024 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 225,412
For the cost of operating the Administrative Offices of the Court. Provided, however, that none of the above appropriation shall be expended for the functioning of a Judicial College.

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 ...................................................................................................$ 30,000
For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commission.

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:.................................................................................................................$ 58,866
For the cost of operating the Council of Juvenile Court Judges.

PART III. EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Section 11. Department of Administrative Services.
Budget Unit: Department of Administrative Services ......................................................................$ 48,291,744
1. Georgia Building Authority Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 5,517,996 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,655,385 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 3,050 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................$ 27,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 15,650 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 49,000 Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 3,000 Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

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Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 40,000

Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 4,920,000

Authority Lease Rentals .......................................................................................$ 1,358,147

Utilities....................................................................................................................$ 2,420,100

Facilities Renovations & Repairs..................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 16,009,328

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 10,019,585

Total Positions Budgeted

403

2. Departmental Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 626,203

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 65,000

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

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 7,395

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 708,598

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 708,598

Total Positions Budgeted

35

3. Fiscal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 432,463

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 ..........................................................................................$ 4,250,963

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 4,250,963

Total Positions Budgeted

23

4. Self-Insurance Administration

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 307,948

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 16,497

Travel............................................................................................................................? 20,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................? 12,900

Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 2,825

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 2,805

Computer Charges.........................................................,.................................................? 500

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

Public Safety Officers

Indemnity Fund .................................................................................................? 1,200,000

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

Workmen's Compensation....................................................................................? 2,035,000

State Liability Self-Insurance

Reserve ............................................................................................................$ 5,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,598,875

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 8,548,340

Total Positions Budgeted

20

5. Procurement Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 824,294

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Regular Operating Expenses ..................................................................................,..$ 91,000

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,800

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 18,000

Equipment Purchases.....................................................................................,......,......! 4,000

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 186,000

Real Estate Rentals ........................................................................................................,.$ -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,128,094

State Funds Budgeted..........,................................................................................! 1,128,094

Total Positions Budgeted

53

6. General Services Administration

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 152,312

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 81,000

Travel.................................................................................................................................$ 750

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

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 100

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................,.......! 3,571

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$ 134

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 237,867

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 114,658

Total Positions Budgeted

14

7. Property Management

Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 240,393

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 28,256

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 5,200

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

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 680

Equipment Purchases.........................................,.........................................................! 1,260

Computer Charges...................,..................................................................................! 21,954

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 20,900

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 1,450

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 320,093

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 318,437

Total Positions Budgeted

16

8. Data Processing Services Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 10,582,883

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,324,123

Travel............................................................................................................................! 30,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 5,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 20,000

Equipment Purchases............................................................................................! 7,857,735

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 165,000

Rents and Maintenance Expense......................................................................! 10,619,182

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 422,703

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.........................................................................$ 1,932,475

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 32,959,101

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 18,012,925

Total Positions Budgeted

721

9. Motor Pool Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 345,566

194

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

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........................................................................................................! 2,250

Real Estate Rentals .........................................................................................................$ 720

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

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,110,824

State Funds Budgeted.....................................................................................................-! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

29

10. Communication Services Budget:

Personal Services...................................................................................................-! 1,555,161

Regular Operating Expenses..................................................... ..............................$ 308,870

Travel............................................................................................................................! 13,464

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 48,401

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 31,337

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 73,260

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 36,696

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 14,700

Telephone Billings ..........................................................................................$ 14,182,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 16,263,889

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

107

11. Printing Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 975,325

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,082,869

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,450

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 76,900

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 5,250

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 65,375

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$ 600

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,210,769

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

77

12. Central Supply Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 139,970

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,577,454

Travel.................................................................................................................................! 500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,800

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,000

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

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 51,900

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

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,776,624

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

12

13. State Properties Commission Budget: Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 77,586
Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 26,308

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..........................................................................................................................$ 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 .............................................................................................$ 136,394

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 136,394

Total Positions Budgeted

9

14. Volunteer Services Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 49,400

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 ...............................................................................................$ 69,150

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 53,750

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 21,827,500

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 6,922,610

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 102,239

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................! 176,400

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 130,256

Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................-! 8,047,468

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 4,232,214

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 598,294

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 2,009,159

Rents and Maintenance Expense......................................................................! 10,619,182

Workmen's Compensation....................................................................................! 2,035,000

Utilities....................................................................................................................! 2,420,100

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................! 4,920,000

Authority Lease Rentals.......................................................................................! 1,358,147

State Liability Self-Insurance

Reserve.................................................................................................................! 5,000,000

Telephone Billings...............................................................................................! 14,182,000

Public Safety Officers

Indemnity Fund.................................................................................................! 1,200,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,522

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

373

Section 12. Department of Agriculture. Budget Unit: Department of Agriculture ............................................................................................$ 16,460,964 1. Plant Industry Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,266,821 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 205,291 Travel.....,....................................................................................................................! 121,580 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 28,800 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 13,300 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 68,934

196

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

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

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 1,980

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 50,600

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,757,306

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,637,306

Total Positions Budgeted

185

2. Animal Industry Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 678,348

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 119,494

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.................................................................................................................,! 242,658

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..................................................................................................................! 437,220

Poultry Improvement Contract ..............................................................................$ 642,000

Veterinary Fees.........................................................................................................! 525,000

Research Contract with Georgia

Institute of Technology........................................................................................! 230,000

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Avian Disease.........................................................................! 250,000

Indemnities.............................................................................................................$ 150,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 3,348,620

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,128,620

Total Positions Budgeted

50

3. Marketing Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,095,810

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 301,834

Travel............................................................................................................................! 32,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 8,400

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 7,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,580

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 22,500

Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................! 76,000

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 295,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,842,824

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,677,374

Total Positions Budgeted

87

4. General Agricultural Field Forces Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,420,992 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

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

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,713,306

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,713,306

Total Positions Budgeted

127

5. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 795,506

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 115,530

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 30,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 9,200

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 12,200

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 5,900

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 86,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 10,750

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

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,100,086

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,080,086

Total Positions Budgeted

55

6. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 125,823

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 349,915

Travel.................................................................................................................................$ 990

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

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 256,554

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 3,245

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 736,527

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 736,527

Total Positions Budgeted

11

7. Fuel and Measures Standards

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 784,327

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 123,000

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 61,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................$ 124,100

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

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 31,175

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,130,102

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,128,602

Total Positions Budgeted

66

8. Consumer Protection Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 575,397 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.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 1,000

198

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................I 683,078

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 683,078

Total Positions Budgeted

38

9. Consumer Protection Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,668,283

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..........................................................................................? 1,892,283

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 1,585,247

Total Positions Budgeted

121

10. Meat Inspection Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 1,951,735

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................? 52,070

Travel..........................................................................................................................? 165,140

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..........................................................................................? 2,266,785

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 925,593

Total Positions Budgeted

150

11. Georgia Agrirama Development

Authority Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 357,386

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................? 73,650

Travel..............................................................................................................................? 4,200

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 10,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 1,000

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 12,750

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................? 458,986

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 170,000

Total Positions Budgeted

48

12. Fire Ant Eradication Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 156,425 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 2,000 Travel............................................................................................................................? 49,200 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................,.....? -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 1,600 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................? -0Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................? -0-

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Purchase of Bait

and Airplane Contracts ....................................................................................$ 951,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,160,225

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 995,225

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.................................................................................................^ 11,876,853

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,564,564

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 780,510

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................! 292,100

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 336,304

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 134,689

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 86,000

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 12,480

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 172,750

Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................! 76,000

Purchase of Bait

and Airplane Contracts ........................................................................................$ 951,000

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..................................................................................................................! 242,658

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..................................................................................................................! 437,220

Poultry Improvement Contract..............................................................................! 642,000

Veterinary Fees.........................................................................................................! 525,000

Research Contract with Georgia

Institute of Technology........................................................................................! 230,000

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Avian Disease.........................................................................! 250,000

Indemnities................................................................................................................! 150,000

Advertising Contract..................................................................................................! 35,000

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 295,000

Total Positions Budgeted

938

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

196

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.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, !150,000 may be used to match Federal funds for fire ant control, with up to !50,000 to be used (unmatched) for a study of alternate methods of fire ant eradication, with emphasis on genetic research.

Section 13. Department of Banking
and Finance. Budget Unit: Department of Banking
and Finance.............................................................................................$ 2,012,028 1. Administration Budget:
Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 442,874 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 48,112 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 7,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 12,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,055 Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 6,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 37,150 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 3,000

200

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................I 559,191

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................I 559,191

Total Positions Budgeted

24

2. Examination Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,151,907

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 15,670

Travel........................................................................,.................................................$ 279,560

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

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

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................,............$ 5,700

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,452,837

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 1,452,837

Total Positions Budgeted

67

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 1,594,781

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 63,782

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 286,560

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 8,755

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 6,000

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 37,150

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................? 3,000

Total Positions Budgeted

91

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 14. Department of Community

Affairs.

A. Budget Unit: Department of

Community Affairs ..................................................................................$ 2,544,301

1. Executive Office and Administrative

Support:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 335,110

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 38,144

Travel............................................................................................................................? 18,300

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 2,600

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 1,125

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

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................? 4,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 12,632

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................? 412,411

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 315,729

Total Positions Budgeted

19

2. Area Development: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 521,793 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................? 14,483 Travel............................................................................................................................? 11,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 4,900 Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................? 300 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0-

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Real Estate Rentals ...,..........................................,...........................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 12,430

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions...............................................................................$ 1,170,000

HUD 701 Planning Grants ..................................................................................$ 879,416

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,614,722

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,359,054

Total Positions Budgeted

42

3. Local Development:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 354,072

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 18,376

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 22,200

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..................................................................................$ 11,000

Intermodal Contract................................................................................................$ 10,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 424,398

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 148,686

Total Positions Budgeted

19

4. State Crime Commission Planning

and Grant Administration:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 813,623

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 69,120

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 35,015

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 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 ..........................................................................................$ 1,031,252

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 118,274

Total Positions Budgeted

46

5. LEAA Grants Budget:

LEAA Discretionary Grants....................................................................................! 383,407

LEAA Juvenile Justice..........................................................................................! 1,524,000

LEAA Action Local ...............................................................................................$ 4,599,000

LEAA Action State................................................................................................! 3,600,000

LEAA State Buy-In..................................................................................................! 602,558

LEAA Planning.........................................................................................................! 525,600

LEAA Action Carry Forward...............................................................................! 7,931,434

LEAA State Buy-In Carry Forward...................................................................$ 747,285

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................! 19,913,284

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 602,558

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,024,598 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 140,123 Travel............................................................................................................................! 86,915 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..................,.........................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 33,300
Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,675

202

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 17,959

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 47,535

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 68,262

Intermodal Contract...................................................................................................$ 10,000

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions ...............................................................................$ 1,170,000

HUD 701 Planning Grants ......................................................................................$ 879,416

LEAA Discretionary Grants ....................................................................................$ 383,407

LEAA Action Local ...............................................................................................$ 4,599,000

LEAA Action State................................................................................................$ 3,600,000

LEAA State Buy-In..................................................................................................$ 602,558

LEAA Planning.........................................................................................................$ 525,600

LEAA Juvenile Justice..........................................................................................! 1,524,000

LEAA Action Carry Forward...............................................................................! 7,931,434

LEAA State Buy-In Carry Forward.......................................................................! 747,285

Total Positions Budgeted

126

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

5

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.

B. Budget Unit: State Building

Administrative Board ....................................................................................$ 84,561

State Building Administrative

Board Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 89,725

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 5,654

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 8,000

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

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 113,379

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 84,561

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 89,725

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 5,654

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 7,000

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 8,000

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

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 3,000

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

C. Budget Unit: Indian Affairs Commission..............................................................................................................! -0-
Indian Affairs Commission Budget: Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 70,138 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 3,433 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 6,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

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Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 3,545

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

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 4,266

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

Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................................................................$ 87,382

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

4

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 70,138

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 3,433

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

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.................................................................;..............................! -0-

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,545

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

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 4,266

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

Total Positions Budgeted

4

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 15. Office of Comptroller

General.

Budget Unit: Office of Comptroller

General.....................................................................................................$ 3,508,514

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 308,606

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-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 9,200

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 409,870

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 409,870

Total Positions Budgeted

19

2. Insurance Regulation Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 575,881

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 .............................................................................................$ 748,081

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 748,081

Total Positions Budgeted

43

3. Industrial Loans Regulation Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 249,910 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 22,534

204

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Travel................. ...........................................................................................................$ 11,500

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,400

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

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 286,344

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 286,344

Total Positions Budgeted

15

4. Information and Enforcement

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 533,149

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 .............................................................................................$ 585,999

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 585,999

Total Positions Budgeted

41

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home

Regulation Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,426,980

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 ..........................................................................................$ 1,638,220

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,478,220

Total Positions Budgeted

104

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,094,526

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

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

57

Section 16. Department of Defense. Budget Unit: Department of Defense..............................................................$ 3,114,379 1. Administration and Support of State Militia Budget:
Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 560,351

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Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 93,272

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................$ 18,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 25,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 7,501

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

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

National Guard Units Grants .........................................................................................$ -0-

Georgia Military Institute Grant..............................................................................$ 16,000

Civil Air Patrol Contract .................................................................................................$ -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 732,624

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 732,624

Total Positions Budgeted

33

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $31,890 is designated and committed for expansion to the Armory at Waycross, Georgia.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $201,105 is designated and committed for construction at the Springfield Armory.

2. Civil Defense Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 544,601

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 78,000

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 11,000

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

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

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 5,462

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 15,000

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 91,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 750,863

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 406,684

Total Positions Budgeted

33

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $91,000 is designated and committed to replace obsolete emergency radio equipment at six State Warning/Communications Centers.

3. Construction and Facilities

Maintenance Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 108,002

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 132,978

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,400

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

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

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 22,590

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Grants to National Guard Units ............................................................................$ 255,000

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

Capital Outlay ....................................................................................................$ 1,391,395

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,914,365

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................-! 1,739,620

Total Positions Budgeted

8

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $1,158,400 is designated and committed to replace defective roofs and various repairs on armories.

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4. Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 222,142

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 11,350

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 21,560

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 12,100

Equipment Purchases.................................,.................................................................$ 3,250

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

Real Estate Rentals .................,.....................................................................................$ 3,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 12,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 286,002

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

Total Positions Budgeted

13

5. Service Contracts Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,415,564

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 618,498

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..........................................................................................! 2,038,562

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 235,451

Total Positions Budgeted

118

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,850,660

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 934,098

Travel............................................................................................................................! 46,960

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 18,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 42,900

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 38,803

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

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 3,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 34,000

National Guard Units Grants.................................................................................! 255,000

Georgia Military Institute Grant..............................................................................! 16,000

Civil Air Patrol Contract.................................................................................................! -0-

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................! 1,482,395

Total Positions Budgeted

205

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

20

Section 17. State Board of Education -
Department of Education. A. Budget Unit: Department of
Education .............................................................................................$ 780,916,693 1. Instructional Services Budget:
Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 172,939 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 21,146 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 8,050 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 7,760 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,510 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

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Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 44,200

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 256,605

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 234,616

Total Positions Budgeted

8

2. Pre-School and Special Education

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 596,459

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 32,875

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 44,466

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 6,000

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 500

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

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 19,801

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 2,700

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 702,801

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 445,895

Total Positions Budgeted

32

3. Governor's Honors Program Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 216,235

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 ............................................................................$ 252,000

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 536,758

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 406,758

Total Positions Budgeted

2

4. General Education Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 638,263

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 62,543

Travel............................................................................................................................! 46,252

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 62,105

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,475

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

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 21,412

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 140,670

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................! 972,720

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 540,465

Total Positions Budgeted

33

5. Vocational and Adult Education Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,871,204 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 237,465
Travel..........................................................................................................................! 171,729 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 27,360 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 12,500 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 16,779

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Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................,...........$ 1,273,150

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,610,187

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,169,278

Total Positions Budgeted

110

6. Compensatory Education Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 308,198

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 25,449

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 21,000

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 6,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,320

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

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 10,881

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 372,848

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

Total Positions Budgeted

20

7. Student Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 287,020

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 14,918

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 ............................................................................$ 402,170

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 734,718

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 659,137

Total Positions Budgeted

15

8. Media Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 2,479,840

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................? 1,801,626

Travel............................................................................................................................? 62,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..........................................................,.............? 4,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 110,697

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 507,568

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

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................? 5,897

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 207,133

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................? 5,179,161

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 4,420,637

Total Positions Budgeted

181

9. Public Library Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 617,981

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 328,919

Travel..............................................................................,.............................................? 18,011

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 8,600

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 16,825

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

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 67,827

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 48,857

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,107,020

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 685,789

Total Positions Budgeted

51

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10. Program and Staff Development

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 813,229

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 69,308

Travel.............................................................................................................................? 46,339

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 23,250

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 5,750

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

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................? 2,394

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 414,156

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,374,426

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 946,372

Total Positions Budgeted

57

11. State Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 721,141

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 102,451

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 29,750

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 23,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................} 17,600

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

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 10,166

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 217,600

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,121,708

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 794,076

Total Positions Budgeted

38

12. Administrative Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,687,075

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................$ 482,470

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 192,947

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 11,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 121,625

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 25,810

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 670,088

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 62,794

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 169,350

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,423,159

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...........................................................................$ 220,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,895,604

Total Positions Budgeted

248

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 ...................................,...........................................................$ 17,942,965 Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 333,204 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional
Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1)
and 10(a) (2)) ..............................................................................................$ 356,470,643

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Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5).........................................................................................$ 44,961,238
Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a)) ................................................................................$ 15,680,170
Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21).........................................................................................................$ 44,863,835
Pre-School Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (1))...................................................................................$ 43,262
Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2))..............................................................................$ 1,370,603
Instructional Media (Sec.13) ..........................................................................$ 14,002,860 Instructional Equipment
(Sec. 14)..............................................................................................................$654,672 Maintenance and Operation
(Sec. 15).........................................................................................................$60,822,420 Sick and Personal Leave
(Sec. 16) ...........................................................................................................$ 3,000,613 Travel (Sec. 17) .....................................................................................................$ 606,899
Pupil Transportation Regular (Sec. 25) ..........................................................................................$ 35,730,344
Pupil Transportation Special (Sec. 25) .............................................................................................$ 2,985,110
Isolated Schools.....................................................................................................! 140,028 Selective Pre-School
Development .................................................................................................$ 10,865,532 Mid-Term Adjustment .................................................................................................$ -0-
Non-APEG Grants: Education of Children of Low-Income Families...................................................................................$ 67,277,321 Driver Education...................................................................................................$ 300,000 Teacher Retirement.........................................................................................$ 46,454,833 Instructional Services for the Handicapped ............................................................................................$ 3,109,824 Preparation of Professional Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children.................................................................................$ 106,454 Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded.................................................................................$ 30,000 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 ....................................................................................................$ 96,812,483 Supplementary Education Centers and Services......................................................................................! 3,012,708 Staff Development................................................................................................! 890,000 Supervision and Assessment
of Students and Beginning
Teachers..............................................................................................................! 545,000
Cooperative Educational
Service Agencies.............................................................................................! 2,412,000
Superintendents' Salaries .................................................................................! 3,245,720

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High School Program ......................................................................................$ 15,163,996

Area Vocational-Technical

Schools...........................................................................................................$ 31,850,612

Research and Development

Utilization...........................................................................................................$ 128,000

Junior College Vocational

Program ..............................................................................................................$ 719,120

Quick Start Program .........................................................................................$ 1,136,235

Comprehensive Employment

" and Training ...................................................................................................$ 3,225,000

Vocational Research and

Curriculum .........................................................................................................$ 162,000

Adult Education.................................................................................................? 3,173,931

Salaries and Travel of

Public Librarians............................................................................................$ 2,814,078

Public Library Materials...................................................................................$ 1,891,147

Talking Book Centers...........................................................................................$ 256,000

Public Library Maintenance

and Operation .................................................................................................$ 1,149,072

Public Library Construction.............................................................................$ 1,016,000

Comprehensive Planning......................................................................................$ 500,000

Competency-Based High School

Graduation Requirements ............................................................................$ 225,000

Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 947,530,623

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 767,718,066

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 12,409,584 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 3,236,493 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 662,397 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................$ 15,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 403,597 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 592,858 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 670,088 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................$ 230,108 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................$ 3,171,986 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2)) ..............................................................................................$ 356,470,643 Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5).........................................................................................$ 44,961,238
Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a)) ................................................................................$ 15,680,170
Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21).........................................................................................................$ 44,863,835
Pre-School Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (1))...................................................................................$ 43,262
Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2))..............................................................................$ 1,370,603
Instructional Media (Sec. 13).........................................................................$ 14,002,860 Instructional Equipment
(Sec. 14)..............................................................................................................$ 654,672 Maintenance and Operation
(Sec. 15).........................................................................................................$60,822,420

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Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16)...........................................................................................................$ 3,000,613
Travel (Sec. 17) .....................................................................................................$ 606,899 Pupil Transportation
Regular (Sec. 25) ..........................................................................................$ 35,730,344
Pupil Transportation Special (Sec. 25) .............................................................................................$ 2,985,110
Isolated Schools.....................................................,...............................................$ 140,028 Selective Pre-School
Development .................................................................................................$ 10,865,532 Mid-Term Adjustment .................................................................................................$ -0Non-APEG Grants: Education of Children of
Low-Income Families...................................................................................! 67,277,321 Driver Education...................................................................................................$ 300,000 Teacher Retirement.........................................................................................$ 46,454,833 Instructional Services for
the Handicapped ............................................................................................$ 3,109,824 Preparation of Professional
Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children.................................................................................! 106,454
Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded....................................,............................................! 30,000
Tuition for the Multi handicapped.......................................................................................................! 622,000
Severely Emotionally Disturbed......................................................................! 5,727,467 Compensatory Education................................................................................! 12,746,747 High School Program......................................................................................! 15,163,996 Vocational Research
and Curriculum..................................................................................................! 162,000 Adult Education.................................................................................................! 3,173,931 Area Vocational Technical
Schools...........................................................................................................! 31,850,612 Research and Development
Utilization...........................................................................................................! 128,000 Junior College Vocational
Program..............................................................................................................! 719,120 Quick Start Program .........................................................................................! 1,136,235 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............................................................................................! 2,814,078 Public Library Materials...................................................................................! 1,891,147 Talking Book Centers...........................................................................................! 256,000 Public Library Maintenance
and Operation.................................................................................................! 1,149,072 Public Library Construction.............................................................................! 1,016,000 School Lunch....................................................................................................! 96,812,483
Supplementary Education
Centers and Services......................................................................................! 3,012,708
Staff Development................................................................................................! 890,000
Supervision and Assessment
of Students and Beginning
Teachers..............................................................................................................! 545,000

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Cooperative Educational

Service Agencies .............................................................................................$ 2,412,000

Superintendents' Salaries .................................................................................$ 3,245,720

Comprehensive Planning......................................................................................$ 500,000

Competency-Based High School

Graduation Requirements................................................................................$ 225,000

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 ...............................................................................................$ 17,942,965

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 333,204

Total Positions Budgeted

795

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

17

B. Budget Unit: Institutions...............................................................................$ 9,739,198

1. Georgia Academy for the Blind

Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,514,066

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 273,385

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 6,500

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,800

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 18,870

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...................................................................................$ 18,225

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

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,837,946

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 1,584,802

Total Positions Budgeted

153

2. Georgia School for the Deaf

Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 2,898,915

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 646,750

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 6,275

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 ..................................................................................$ 16,276

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

Authority Lease Rentals.........................................................................................$ 23,400

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,680,364

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 3,205,772

Total Positions Budgeted

278

3. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 1,045,018 Regular Operating Expenses.............................................,.....................................? 221,184 Travel..............................................................................................................................? 3,436 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

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Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,212

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 5,000

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................-........$ 52,075

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

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,328,925

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................-....$ 1,187,957

Total Positions Budgeted

83

4. Alto Education and Evaluation

Center Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 852,503

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 82,674

Travel..............................................................................................................-..........-....$ 4,250

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases........................................................................................-.......-! 24,966

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 965,893

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 710,703

Total Positions Budgeted

54

5. North Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,588,514

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 599,797

Travel............................................................................................................................! 16,030

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 16,500

Publications and Printing...............................................,............................................! 4,825

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 93,500

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 45,750

Authority Lease Rentals .........................................................................................$ 54,750

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,419,666

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,617,676

Total Positions Budgeted

103

6. South Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,342,822

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 406,801

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 ..........................................................................................$ 1,944,658

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,322,090

Total Positions Budgeted

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Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 120,595

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 4,013

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 6,900

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

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 650

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

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

Rea'l Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 132,458

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 110,198

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 9,362,433

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,234,604

Travel............................................................................................................................! 53,991

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 37,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 14,347

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 344,384

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 135,686

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

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 127,465

Total Positions Budgeted

774

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

62

Provided, that none of the State funds appropriated above may be expended to initiate or commence any new program or project which would create a continuing obligation of the current funds of the State, unless such program or project has been authorized by the General Assembly.
Provided, that where teaching personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State-local funds, the fund source from which such salary is paid shall be the pro rata part of the cost of employer contributions to the Teachers' Retirement System applicable to such salary.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Compensatory Education, $12,746,747 is designated and committed for a compensatory education program for students in grades 1 through 5 and shall be used for remedial purposes only. Provided, further, 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.
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 September 1 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 tests 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 emotionally 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 continuation of

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existing programs; additional allotments shall be based upon the proportion of the local system's first grade ADA to the total State first grade ADA, with unused allotments 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 reimbursement for salary, retirement, and school lunch cost and $8,024 for operational cost incurred by continued units and $9,521 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 independent school systems shall be eligible to participate in the "minibuses" 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 Testing 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 designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Speech and Hearing School, and $27,500 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Happy Hour School.
Provided, that 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 relative to Public Library Construction Grants, $1,000,000 is designated and committed for public library construction and
renovation. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to High School Program Grants,
$85,000 is designated and committed to equip the vocational education facilities at Newton County High School.
Provided, that all new teaching positions authorized under Section 5 not allotted to SED centers and institutions, as well as those which were not filled at any time during the pre-
ceding fiscal year, shall be distributed proportionally among local systems on the basis of the number of teachers still needed to serve exceptional children, and that all positions
that are not filled by September 1 shall be reallocated by the State Board of-Education to systems which had filled all positions allocated earlier.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to High School Program Grants, $36,000 is designated and committed to equip the comprehensive high school in Rockmart.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to High School Program Grants,
$25,000 is designated and committed to furnish and equip a Young Farmers Vocational
Education Building at Cairo High School in Grady County.

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Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Travel (Section 32-617a of APEG), such funds shall be allocated to local systems based on 70 cents per student in average daily attendance.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that the allocation of General Obligation Bonds proceeds, authorized in Section 45 of this Act, for the purpose of renovating public school buildings and facilities 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 require a lesser percentage of construction cost for items which would otherwise be financed from maintenance and operation funds.
6. A local system shall be required to provide local funds in an amount to be determined by the State Board of Education's policies which reflect the local system's financial ability to participate.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that the allocation of General Obligation Bonds proceeds, authorized in Section 45 of this Act, for the purpose of financing a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia 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, 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 of the above appropriation relative to the Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded Grant, $25,000 is designated and committed to fund a demonstration project at the Bostwick Center in Bostwick, Georgia.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Direct Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay purposes, $1,472,850 is designated and committed for a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia which shall consist of the construction, equipping, and acquisition of school buildings and facilities, including vocational education comprehensive high schools, and $10,000,000 for school renovations. Provided, further, $5,610,000 is designated and committed for area vocational-technical school construction and equipping for Waycross-Ware, Savannah and Troup County Area VocationalTechnical Schools. Also, $110,000 is designated and committed for the purchase of land at Coosa Valley Area Vocational-Technical School and $56,972 is to be used to construct two steel sheds at the Thomas Area Vocational-Technical School, arid $8,400 is designated and committed for the construction of a prefabricated building for a Home Economics demonstration project in Polk County.

Section 18. Employees' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement System....................................................................................................................$ -01. Employees' Retirement System Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 463,473 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 50,878 Travel...........................................................................................,.................................$ 6,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 24,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 3,275 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 175,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 293,283

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Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,015,909

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

32

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services......................................................................................................-! 463,473

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 50,878

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

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 24,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,275

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 175,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 293,283

Total Positions Budgeted

32

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

It is the intent of this General Assembly that the Employees' Retirement System adjust the employer contribution rate as of January 1, 1978, upward by .25% for the purpose of maintaining the actuarial soundness of the System, as necessitated by H. B. 85 of the 1977 Regular Session.

Section 19. Forest Research Council.

Budget Unit: Forest Research Council................................................................$ 587,200

Forest Research Council Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 109,622

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 25,550

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,500

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 21,150

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

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

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

Contractual Research............................................................................................$ 436,490

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 596,312

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 587,200

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 109,622

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 25,550

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 21,150

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

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

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

Contractual Research...............................................................................................! 436,490

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

3

Section 20. Forestry Commission. Budget Unit: Forestry Commission...............................................................$ 11,411,249 1. Reforestation Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 496,982 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 270,000 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,300

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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 .............................................................................................$ 855,870

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 274,166

Total Positions Budgeted

30

2. Field Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 9,889,049

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,787,084

Travel............................................................................................................................! 65,403

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 1,157,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 28,552

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 125,775

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 19,760

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 3,397

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 78,890

Ware County Grant....................................................................................................! 60,000

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 178,900

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 13,393,810

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 10,627,457

Total Positions Budgeted

809

3. General Administration and

Support Budget-

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 396,291

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 .............................................................................................$ 568,891

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 509,626

Total Positions Budgeted

22

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 10,782,322

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,140,584

Travel............................................................................................................................! 80,203

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 1,172,600

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 39,266

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 139,650

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 94,859

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 3,397

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 126,790

Ware County Grant....................................................................................................! 60,000

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 178,900

Total Positions Budgeted

861

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

358

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 Programs

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in the Field Services Activity of this Act, the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized and directed to use the first $350,000 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. This
provision shall not apply to project grants. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $178,900 is desig-
nated and committed for construction or replacement of an airplane hangar, county offi-
ces, shops and truck sheds.

Section 21. Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of

Investigation............................................................................................$ 8,880,859

1. General Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 394,145

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 46,700

Travel..............................................................................................................................? 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 5,000

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 4,860

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,100

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

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 25,600

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 483,405

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 458,305

Total Positions Budgeted

26

2. Investigative Division Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,316,171

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 520,792

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 273,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................! 171,200

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 30,578

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 23,500

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 4,226

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 69,772

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 36,860

Evidence Purchased..................................................................................................! 218,208

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 130,000

Total Funds Budgeted .................................................................................. ......! 4,794,307

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 4,125,571

Total Positions Budgeted

176

3. Crime Laboratory Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,343,700

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 310,200

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 19,250

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 5,000

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,300

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 107,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 141,672

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 4,400

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 10,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,944,522

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,821,722

Total Positions Budgeted

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4. Georgia Crime Information

Center Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,325,426

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 397,000

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 9,735

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 10,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 83,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 14,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 919,000

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 3,000

Per Diem, Pees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 5,300

Total Funds Budgeted .......,..................................................................................$ 2,766,461

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 2,475,261

Total Positions Budgeted

103

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 6,379,442

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,274,692

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 307,985

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................! 191,200

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 121,738

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 145,600

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 1,064,898

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 98,372

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 46,560

Evidence Purchased..................................................................................................! 218,208

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 140,000

Total Positions Budgeted

383

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

217

Provided that to the extent that Federal Funds are realized in excess of the amounts 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. This provision shall not apply to project grants.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, !130,000 is provided to expand the number of regional offices from ten to thirteen.

Section 22. Georgia Franchise

Practices Commission.

Budget Unit: Georgia Franchise

Practices Commission ..................................................................................$ 48,302

Georgia Franchise Practices

Commission Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 30,692

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 ...............................................................................................$ 48,302

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 48,302

Total Positions Budgeted

2

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 30,692

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

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

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 ...................................................................................$ 105,200

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 14,500

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 11,600

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................I 35,800

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 49,808

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 231,000

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 ...................................................................................$ 105,200

Travel..........................................,....................................................,............................! 14,500

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

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

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 11,600

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 35,800

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 49,808

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 231,000

Total Positions Budgeted

40

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 24. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office ....................................................................$ 3,141,924
1. Governor's Office Budget: Cost of Operations....................................................................................................? 990,964 Mansion Allowance.....................................................................................................? 40,000 Governor's Emergency Fund............................................................................$ 2,000,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................? 3,030,964 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,030,964
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.

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Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount incurred in ordering the organized militia into active service of the State in case of invasion, disaster, insurrection, riot, breach of the peace, or combination to oppose the enforcement of the law by force or violence, or imminent danger thereof or other grave emergency when available funds are not sufficient for such purposes.

2. Intern Program Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 59,710

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 ........................................................................................................$ 40,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 110,960

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 110,960

Total Positions Budgeted

4

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Cost of Operations....................................................................................................! 990,964

Mansion Allowance.....................................................................................................? 40,000

Governor's Emergency Fund................................................................................$ 2,000,000

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 59,710

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............................................................................................................! 40,000

Total Positions Budgeted

4

B. Budget Unit: Office of Planning

and Budget................................................................................................$ 3,457,212

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 285,396

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 30,495

Travel............................................................................................................................! 10,560

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 19,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,607

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 40,500

Payments to Regional Commissions...................................................................$ 127,500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 515,058

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 511,258

Total Positions Budgeted

15

2. Council of the Arts Budget: Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 96,483 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 9,251 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,500

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 3,100

Equipment Purchases.................................................................,.................................$ 1,288

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

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 13,005

Per Diem, Pees and Contracts....................................................................................! 7,000

Art Grants ..............................................................................................................$ 931,705

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................! 1,065,332

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 510,069

Total Positions Budgeted

5

3. Educational Development Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 190,119

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 8,263

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,900

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 .............................................................................................! 203,282

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 163,282

Total Positions Budgeted

9

4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 152,585

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 10,856

Travel............................................................................................................................! 10,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,500

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

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 177,941

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 177,941

Total Positions Budgeted

8

5. Management Review Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 405,667

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 17,285

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 6,640

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,930

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

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 23,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 457,522

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 374,243

Total Positions Budgeted

22

6. Human Development Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 217,491 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 10,620 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 5,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing.....................................................,..........................................! -0-

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

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 234,211

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 189,211

Total Positions Budgeted

10

7. Office of Consumer Affairs:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 744,980

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 140,900

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 15,139

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 23,800

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 775

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 13,857

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 48,366

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 8,500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 996,317

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 642,389

Total Positions Budgeted

50

8. State Energy Office Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 206,531

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 36,189

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 24,945

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 34,400

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 9,530

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 400,045

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 711,640

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 174,052

Total Positions Budgeted

12

9. Georgia Post-Secondary Education

Commission Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 84,125

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......................................................................................................! 6,032

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 14,032

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 124,527

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 48,746

Total Positions Budgeted

4

10. Facilities Management Budget: Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 57,893 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 4,000 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-
Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

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Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................................................................! 65,893

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ 65,893

Total Positions Budgeted

3

11. Physical and Economic

Development Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 628,120

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 22,234

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 50,957

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 15,919

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 7,372

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 10,166

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 424,265

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,159,033

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 310,604

Total Positions Budgeted

34

12. General Government and Protection

of Persons and Property Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 252,090

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 10,834

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

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

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

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,500

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 272,424

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 222,424

Total Positions Budgeted

12

13. Consumer's Utility Counsel Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 125,170

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 25,636

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,833

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

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 800

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 14,855

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

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 7,478

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 13,333

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 192,105

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ 67,100

Total Positions Budgeted

13

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,446,650 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 335,026 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 151,074 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 107,449 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 39,302 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 52,023 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 74,881

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Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 909,675

Art Grants ..................................................................................................................$ 931,705

Payments to Regional Commissions......................................................................! 127,500

Total Positions Budgeted

197

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

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............................................................................................$ 154,611,000

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 8,932,942

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,111,333

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 277,065

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 36,688

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 29,034

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 1,150,000

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 416,460

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 769,800

Institutional Repairs

and Maintenance...................................................................................................! 525,925

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 310,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 13,559,247

Indirect DOAS Services Funding........................................................................! 1,310,000

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 5,831,618

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 6,417,629

Total Positions Budgeted

634

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

7

General Administration and Support Functional Budgets

Commissioner's Office

Total Funds $ 395,303

State Funds Pos.

! 395,303

19

Volunteer Services

$ 320,542

$ 320,542

15

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Comprehensive Health Planning
Planning and Budget
Evaluation and Research
Director's Office State and Local Affairs
Affirmative Action
Child Support Recovery Contracts
Child Support Recovery
District Coordination
Grants Management
Public Relations and Information
Regional Building Maintenance
Special Administrative Services
Staff Development and Training
Administrative Policy, Coordination and Direction
Financial Accounting and Control
Personnel
Administrative Support Services
Systems Planning, Development and Training
Electronic Data Processing, Planning and Coordination
Facilities Management
Indirect Cost
Undistributed
Total

$ 608,418 $ 594,148 $ 1,691,411
$ 188,451 $ 67,135
$ 227,500 $ 883,573 $ 998,988 $ 71,008
$ 210,769
$ 350,900
$ 480,394
$ 375,438
$ 291,002
$ 1,529,647 $ 866,134
$ 1,523,674
$ 231,367
$ 1,250,000 $ 95,185 $0
$ 308,260 $ 13,559,247

2. Special Programs: Personal Services.... .............................. .....
Travel........... ............................................... Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases Publications and Printing.. ......................

$ 232,021

23

$ 594,148

33

$ 1,666,411

80

$ 188,451

9

$ 67,135

4

$ 107,500

0

$ 222,096

65

$ 971,988

44

$ 71,008

5

$ 210,769

13

$ 350,900

0

$ 480,394

29

$ 375,438

19

$ 283,002

10

$ 1,504,647

118

$ 827,534

59

$ 1,337,674

63

$ 231,367

12

$ 37,500

0

$ 95,185

5

$ (4,354,000)

0

$ 200,616

9

$ 6,417,629

634

............................$ 2,894,309 $ 114,806 $ 158,100 $ -0-
$ 19.400

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Equipment Purchases......................... Computer Charges.............................. Real Estate Rentals ............................ Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......... Total Funds Budgeted....................... Indirect DOAS Services Funding ..... Agency Funds...................................... State Funds Budgeted........................ Total Positions Budgeted Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

........$ 10,200 ..........$ 8,209 ,.....$ 152,960
..$ 380,526 ...$ 3,738,510 ..............$ -0-
,..$ 2,202,494 ...$ 1,536,016
194 4

Special Programs Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Office of Regulatory Management

$ 2,570,700

$ 1,132,655

146

Office of Regulatory
Management - Federal Projects

$ 144,210

$0

8

State Economic Opportunity Office

$ 365,461

$ 109,852

17

State Economic Opportunity Office Federal Projects

$ 11,826

_0_

Council on Family Planning Developmental Disabilities

$ 86,494 $ 61,314

$ 8,780 $0

Council on Maternal and Infant Health

$ 99,007

$ 99,007

Appalachian Health and Child Development

$ 248,965

$ 39,950

Appalachian Federal Projects

$ 28,905

$ --0--

3

Undistributed

$ 121,628

145,772

0

Total

$ 3,738,510

1,536,016

194

3. Physical Health - Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services............................................................................. Regular Operating Expenses......................................................... Travel................................................................................................ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .......................................... Publications and Printing.............................................................. Equipment Purchases..................................................................... Computer Charges........................................................................... Real Estate Rentals........................................................................ Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................... Total Funds Budgeted................................................................... Indirect DOAS Services Funding ................................................. Agency Funds .................................................................................. State Funds Budgeted....................................................................
Total Positions Budgeted

,502,985 270,190 $ 55,600 ......$ -0$ 51,100 $ 41,350 ......$ -0$ 11,200 14,260 ,946,685 120,000 329,932 ,496,753
104

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Physical Health - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Director's Office

$ 390,607

$ 270,607

7

Employee's Health

$ 211,618

$ 129,918

10

Office of Professional Services

$ 380,269

$ 210,118

18

Health Program Management

$ 165,904

$ 156,151

9

Vital Records

$ 582,872

$ 582,872

48

Health Services Research

$ 177,515

$ 109,187

12

Undistributed

$ 37,900

$ 37,900

0

Total

$ 1,946,685

$ 1,496,753

104

4. Physical Health - Family

Health Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 3,218,451

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,104,625

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 108,800

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 44,200

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 14,600

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 140,000

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................$ 250,855

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................$ 5,243,361

Regional Grants for Prenatal and

Postnatal Care Programs .....................................................................................$ 150,000

Crippled Children Benefits ..................................................................................$ 3,215,000

Kidney Disease Benefits ..........................................................................................$ 450,000

Cancer Control Benefits........................................................................................$ 1,272,290

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

Contract with Emory University

for Arthritis Research.............................................................................................! 70,000

Family Planning Benefits ....................................................................................$ 226,530

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 15,808,712

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................! 25,000

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................$9,190,407

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 6,593,305

Total Positions Budgeted

225

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

8

Physical Health - Family Health Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Family Health Management

! 4,179,262

$ (606,377)

10

Crippled Children Unit

$ 5,402,859

$ 2,919,359

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Maternal Health Infant and Child Health Chronic Disease Malnutrition Family Planning Dental Health Undistributed Total

$ 350,096 $ 668,941 $ 2,379,269 $ 491,540 $ 903,288 $ 276,218 $ 1,157,239 $ 15,808,712

$ 276,111

7

$ 576,821

17

$ 1,990,292

41

$0

6

$ 89,667

17

$ 190,193

9

$ 1,157,239

0

$ 6,593,305

225

5. Physical Health - Community

Health Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,904,412

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,108,676

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 110,990

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 39,062

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 5,330

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 18,540

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 41,259

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 463,004

Facilities Construction Grants.........................................................................$ 8,925,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 14,616,273

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0-

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 4,703,985

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 9,912,288

Total Positions Budgeted

261

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

4

Physical Health - Community Health Functional Budgets

Community Health Management Environmental Health -
Director's Office General Sanitation Institutional Health Radiological Health Occupational Health Land Use Epidemiology Immunization Venereal Disease Tuberculosis Control Laboratory Services

Total Funds $ 120,764
$ 171,289 $ 146,717 $ 112,405 $ 286,634 $ 93,792 $ 149,296 $ 588,351 $ 57,850 $ 156,325 $ 786,168 $ 2,188,477

State Funds Pos.

$ 120,764

4

$ 171,289

7

$ 146,717

7

$ 112,405

6

$ 286,634

13

$ 93,792

6

$ 149,296

8

$ 588,351

6

$0

3

$ 156,325

7

$ 609,168

29

$ 2,022,937

141

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Plans and Construction Emergency Health Undistributed Total

$ 9,074,395 $ 783,810
$ (100,000) $ 14,616,273

$ 5,116,844

8

$ 437,766

16

$ (100,000)

0

$ 9,912,288

261

6. Physical Health - Local

Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 7,821,963

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 537,115

Travel..............................................................................................,...........................$ 449,762

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

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

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 75,325

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

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 76,492

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................$ 2,945,575

Family Planning Benefits ..........................................................................................$ 35,000

Benefits for Medically Indigent

High Risk Pregnant Women

and Their Infants...............................................................................................$ 2,853,864

Grant for DeKalb County Mental

Retardation Project ..............................................................................................$ 106,646

Grant for Chatham County

Mental Retardation Project.................................................................................$ 102,464

Grant-In-Aid to Counties...............................................................................$ 21,365,061

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 36,373,767

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .............................................................................$ 58,200

Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 18,016,755

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 18,298,812

Total Positions Budgeted

553

Physical Health - Local Services Functional Budgets

Minimum Foundation
Grant-In-Aid to Counties
Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention
Family Planning
Sickle Cell, Vision and Hearing
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
High Risk Pregnant Women and Their Infants
Newborn Follow-Up Care
District Dental
Comprehensive Maternal and Infant Care Project

Total Funds $ 5,145,983 $ 11,769,897
$ 513,893 $ 4,128,211
$ 245,759
$ 363,857
$ 3,030,527 $ 190,944 $ 554,954
$ 228,500

State Funds Pos.

$ 4,926,318

244

$ 8,850,897

0

$ 323,386

26

$ 336,863

186

$ 245,759

16

$ 30,700

15

5 3,002,465

19

$ 190,944

13

$ 550,280

18

$ --0--

9

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Mental Retardation Projects Malnutrition Undistributed Total

$ 209,110 $ 9,815,932 $ 176,200 $ 36,373,767

$0

0

$0

7

$ (158,800)

0

$ 18,298,812

553

7. Mental Health - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,512,712

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 99,289

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 60,400

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 10,450

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,850

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 631,000

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 30,835

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 429,211

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,776,747

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...........................................................................$ 323,000

Agency Funds ............................................................................................................$ 491,510

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,962,237

Total Positions Budgeted

108

Mental Health - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Administration and Support

$ 2,376,561

$ 1,976,237

107

Developmental Disabilities Services

$ 414,186

$0

1

Undistributed

$ (14,000)

$ (14,000)

0

Total

$ 2,776,747

$ 1,962,237

108

8. Drug and Alcohol Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,327,567

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 153,838

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 30,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,300

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

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

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 114,340

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.........................................................................$ 2,618,716

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 4,247,861

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 3,105,024

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,142,837

Total Positions Budgeted

99

Drug and Alcohol Services Functional Budgets

Alcohol and Drug Administration

Total Funds $ 186,438

State Funds Pos.

$ 111,438

11

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Treatment Support Pharmacy
Federal Travel
Central Intake
Synthesis West Treatment Center
Tenth Street Treatment Center
Odyssey
Little Five Points Treatment Center
Statewide Services Contract Title XX Contracts Undistributed
Total

$ 626,973 $ 97,886 $ 12,000 $ 182,489
$ 220,295
$ 212,372 $ 63,000
$ 220,762 $ 1,703,835
$ 741,811 $ (20,000) $ 4,247,861

$ 300,973

26

$ 42,886

5

$0

0

$ 65,171

10

$ 62,753

15

$ 61,760

13

$0

4

$ 65,556

15

$ 446,439

0

$ 130,861

0

$ (145,000)

0

$ 1,142,837

99

9. Mental Health - Local

Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 704,112

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

Travel............................................................................................................................$22,000

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

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 300

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

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 182,022

Benefits for Supportive Living ............................................................................$ 1,310,000

Community Residential

Services Program...................................................................................................$ 498,000

Contracts with Day Care Centers

for the Mentally Retarded..............................................................................$ 28,078,197

Grants for Alcoholism Community

Treatment Programs..........................................................................................? 2,585,645

Grants for Drug Abuse

Community Treatment Programs.......................................................................$ 578,097

Grants for Child Mental Health..........................................................................$ 1,234,164

Grants for Adult Mental Health.........................................................................! 4,735,841

Foster Grandparent Program..................................................................................! 137,000

Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded.........................................................................................$ 1,850,248

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 41,928,026

Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 16,894,590

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 25,033,436

Total Positions Budgeted

67

Mental Health - Local Services Functional Budgets

Supportive Living

Total Funds $ 1,569,972

State Funds Pos.

$ 1,384,872

21

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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

$ 1,107,940 $ 4,735,841 $ 1,234,164
$ 1,850,248 ! 137,000
$ 2,585,645
$ 27,658,197 $ 578,097 $ 181,922
$ 289,000 $ 41,928,026

$ 1,107,940

46

$ 4,473,841

0

$ 1,234,164

0

$ 1,850,248

0

$ 137,000

0

$ 1,535,645

0

$ 12,639,707

0

$ 328,097

0

$ 52,922

0

$ 289,000

0

$ 25,033,436

67

10. Title XX Administration:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,996,919

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 184,303

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 112,365

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 55,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,500

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 450,000

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 120,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ......................................................................$ 22,100,147

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 25,024,034

Agency Funds.......................................................................................................! 23,253,279

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 200,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,570,755

Total Positions Budgeted

131

Title XX Administration Functional Budgets

Administration Contract Management Day Care Foster Care for Children Chore/Homemaker Adult Day Care Home Delivered and
Congregate Meals Home Management Outreach

Total Funds ! 1,419,731 ! 1,577,870
! 16,875,522 ! 219,228 $ 951,928 ! 847,074
$ 486,575 ! 1,049,351
! 359,524

State Funds Pos.

! 43,755

48

<a]5 0

83

! 1,454,468

0

55 0

0

35 0

0

$i 0

0

9> 0

0

5i 0

0

! 50,532

0

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Transportation Information and Referral Health Related Undistributed Total

$ 218,941 $ 324,238 $ 606,052 $ 88,000 25,024,034

!0

0

!0

0

!0

0

$ 22,000

0

! 1,570,755

131

11. Purchase of Social Services:

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................................................................................! 290,000

W.I.N. Benefits..........................................................................................................! 900,000

Grants to Fulton County for 24

hour Emergency Social Services.........................................................................! 130,000

Benefits for Child Care.........................................................................................$ 7,759,500

Chatham County Homemaker Project..................................................................! 334,895

Fulton County Homemaker Project ...................................................................$ 170,760

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 9,585,155

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 5,760,065

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,825,090

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
Work Incentive Benefits
Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services
Legal Services
AFDC - Family Foster Care
AFDC - Institutional Foster Care

! 334,895 ! 900,000
! 130,000 ! 290,000 ! 2,782,500
! 681,000

! --0--

0

! 90,000

0

! 130,000

0

! 72,500

0

1,245,500

0

! 427,500

Specialized Institutional Foster Care

! 190,000

! 190,000

Specialized Foster Care

! 120,000

! 97,500

Child Welfare Family Foster Care

! 2,700,000

!1,250,000

Adoption Supplement

! 60,000

! 30,000

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Liability Insurance Emergency Shelter Care Day Care Psychiatric, Psychological
and Speech Therapy Maternity Care Return of Runaways - County Undistributed Total

$ 16,000 $ 120,000 $ 415,000
$ 145,000 $ 200,000
$ 5,000 ? 325,000 5 9,585,155

$ 16,000

0

$ 30,000

0

$ 229,000

0

$ 36,250

0

$ 200,000

0

$ 1,250

0

$ (220,410)

0

$ 3,825,090

0

12. Community Youth Services:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 4,587,698

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 436,636

Travel..........................................................................................................................$238,000

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

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

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 10,000

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

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 226,900

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

Benefits for Child Care...........................................................................................$ 10,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,511,734

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................! 82,600

Agency Funds..........,..............................................................................................! 2,107,370

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,321,764

Total Positions Budgeted

400

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

21

Community Youth Services Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Court Services

! 2,874,649

! 1,364,697

218

Community Treatment Centers

! 937,799

$ 677,612

73

Youth Services Administration

$ 466,323

$ 319,108

23

Day Centers

$ 371,990

! 192,744

28

Group Homes

! 584,209

! 584,209

46

Attention Homes

$ 95,550

! 95,550

2

Runaway Apprehension Unit

$ 138,714

! 45,344

10

Undistributed

$ 42,500

$ 42,500

0

Total

! 5,511,734

! 3,321,764

400

13. Services to the Aged Budget: Personal Services....................................................,..................................................! 407,640 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 24,003 Travel.................................................. ..........................................................................$ 13,900 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,000

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

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

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 34,660

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 99,899

Grant to Middle Flynt

Council on Aging.......................................................................................................$ 5,000

Areawide and Community Grants.......................................................................$ 1,940,961

Nutrition Grants ................................................................................................$ 2,980,927

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,509,990

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .............................................................................$ 11,240

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 5,012,666

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 486,084

Total Positions Budgeted

26

Services to the Aged Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Administration and Planning

$ 583,102

$ 217,084

26

Nutrition Grants Areawide Grants

$ 2,980,927 $ 1,940,961

$ 264,000

0

$0

0

Undistributed

$ 5,000

$ 5,000

0

Total

$ 5,509,990

$ 486,084

26

14. Vocational Rehabilitation

Program Direction and

Support Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$668,038

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 77,200

Travel..........................................................................................................................-.$ 27,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

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

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 14,352

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 275,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 79,500

Case Services ...............................................................................................................$ 61,000

Grants for Nephrology Centers...........................................................................$ 185,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,393,990

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...........................................................................$ 150,000

Agency Funds............................................................................................................? 993,804

State Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................-! 250,186

Total Positions Budgeted

42

Vocational Rehabilitation - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Program Direction and Support Federal Funds Coordinator

Total Funds $ 1,186,490 $ 22,500

State Funds Pos.

$ 65,186

41

1

Nephrology Undistributed Total

$ 185,000

0

$0

0

$ 1,393,990

42

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15. Vocational Rehabilitation

Facilities Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 4,316,479

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 734,179

Travel............................................................................................................................! 73,353

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 20,650

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 78,622

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

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 88,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 646,721

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 900,000

Case Services..........................................................................................................$ 186,617

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................! 7,047,621

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................! 82,650

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 4,651,750

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,313,221

Total Positions Budgeted

331

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

19

Vocational Rehabilitation - Facilities Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Program Direction and Support

$ 544,601

! 113,613

15

Georgia Rehabilitation Center

$ 2,214,431

$ 452,531

109

Atlanta Rehabilitation Center

$ 1,116,964

! 281,164

64

Alto Rehabilitation Center

! 523,800

! 104,760

34

Cave Spring Rehabilitation Center

! 209,237

! 58,917

16

Yarbrough Rehabilitation Center

$ 1,043,872

! 264,192

65

Gracewood Rehabilitation Center

! 250,500

! 17,000

19

Gracewood Residence

$ 58,000

! 1,000

4

Epilepsy Program

! 119,444

! 53,272

0

Mentally Retarded Offender Program

$ 64,272

$ 64,272

5

Undistributed

$ 902,500

$ 902,500

0

Total

! 7,047,621

$ 2,313,221

331

16. Georgia Warm Springs Hospital Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,634,093 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,166,350
Travel............................................................................................................................! 15,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 10,500 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,600 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 14,450 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

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Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 266,400

Case Services...............................................................................................................! 16,800

Capital Outlay ....................................................................................................$ 4,600,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,726,893

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 7,726,893

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

344

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

12

17. Georgia Factory for the

Blind Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,111,902

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..........................................................................................! 3,543,102

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 3,281,700

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 261,402

Total Positions Budgeted

24

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

8

Georgia Factory for the Blind Functional Budgets

Operations Supervision Facility Improvement Grant Vocational
Rehabilitation Unit Undistributed Total

Total Funds ! 3,218,100 ! 245,502 ! 30,000
! 49,500 $0 ! 3,543,102

State Funds Pos.

$0

0

! 245,502

19

! 6,000

1

$ 9,900

4

$0

0

! 261,402

24

18. Vocational Rehabilitation

Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 9,668,345

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 828,884

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 395,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 16,500

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

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 503,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 202,000

Case Services....................................................................................................$ 15,577,295

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 27,195,024

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 234,450

Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 20,942,790

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 6,017,784

Total Positions Budgeted

727

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

4

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19. Vocational Rehabilitation -

Disability Adjudication Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,739,690

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 551,833

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 84,000

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

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

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 ..........................................................................................$ 7,978,357

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 7,978,357

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

Total Positions Budgeted

312

20. Public Assistance Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................................$ -0-

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 60,375

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.........................................................................................$ 450,000

AFDC Benefits..............................................................................................$ 106,199,557

Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 106,709,932

Agency Funds ......................:................................................................................$ 70,642,656

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 36,067,276

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Public Assistance Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

AFDC Payments

$ 109,551,330

$ 36,742,276

0

SSI - Supplement Benefits

$ 850,000

$ 850,000

0

Undistributed

$(3,691,398)

$(1,525,000)

0

Total

$ 106,709,932

$ 36,067,276

0

21. Local Services - Community Services and Benefits Payments Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................................$ -0Regular Operating Expenses ...........................................................................................$ -0Travel............,.....................................................................................................................$ -0Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

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Local Services Benefits

Payments Grants..............................................................................................$ 32,717,588

Grants to Counties for

Social Services..............................................................................................$ 25,613,856

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 58,331,444

Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 35,327,404

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 23,004,040

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Local Services - Community Services and Benefits Payments Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Local Services Benefits Payments Grants

$ 32,717,588

$ 15,667,184

0

Grants to Counties for Social Services

$ 25,613,856

$ 7,336,856

0

Undistributed

$0

$0

0

Total

$ 58,331,444

$ 23,004,040

0

22. Family and Children Services

Program Direction and Support

Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 5,433,106

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,114,666

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 338,042

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 8,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 32,774

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 800,000

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 163,889

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 760,074

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,650,551

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 5,140,466

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...........................................................................$ 410,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,100,085

Total Positions Budgeted

364

Family and Children Services - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Director's Office Standards and Procedures Training Management Development Administrative Support Food Stamp District Administration Special Services

Total Funds $ 353,636 $ 350,691 $ 434,098
$ 1,637,485 $ 2,188,418
$ 775,677 $ 1,888,854 $ 1,333,537

State Funds Pos.

$ 116,629

12

$ 123,535

10

$ 156,841

14

$ 797,925

91

$ 725,115-

17

$ 208,813

24

$ 728,167

111

$ 576,948

54

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Eligibility Determination Undistributed Total

$ 488,416 $ (800,261)
! 8,650,551

$ 211,242

31

$ (545,130)

0

$ 3,100,085

364

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 67,383,363 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 11,946,801 Travel.......................................................................................................................$ 2,584,177 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................! 76,150 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 295,150 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 460,387 Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 3,472,749 Real Estate Rentals ...............................................................................................$ 2,494,199 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................$ 37,680,466 Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 5,810,000 Grants for Regional Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs.............................................................................! 150,000 Crippled Children Benefits ..................................................................................$ 3,215,000 Kidney Disease Benefits ..........................................................................................$ 450,000 Cancer Control Benefits........................................................................................$ 1,272,290 Benefits for Medically Indigent High Risk Pregnant Women and Their Infants.......................................................................................................! 2,878,864 Family Planning Benefits ........................................................................................$ 261,530 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 ...................................................................................$ 21,365,061 Benefits for Supportive Living............................................................................! 1,310,000 Community Residential
Services Program...................................................................................................! 498,000 Contracts with Day Care Centers
for the Mentally Retarded..............................................................................! 28,078,197 Grants for Alcoholism Community
Treatment Programs..........................................................................................! 2,585,645 Grants for Child Mental Health..........................................................................! 1,234,164 Grants for Adult Mental Health .........................................................................! 4,735,841 Foster Grandparent Program..................................................................................! 137,000
Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded.............................................................................................! 1,850,248
Work Incentive Benefits..........................................................................................! 900,000
Grants to Fulton County for 24 hour Emergency Social Services.........................................................................! 130,000
Benefits for Child Care.........................................................................................! 7,769,500 Chatham County Homemaker Project..................................................................! 334,895 Fulton County Homemaker Project.......................................................................! 170,760 Areawide and Community Grants.......................................................................! 1,940,961 Nutrition Grants....................................................................................................! 2,980,927 Grants for Nephrology Centers...............................................................................! 185,000 Case Services........................................................................................................! 18,997,197 SSI-Supplement Benefits.........................................................................................! 450,000 AFDC Benefits...................................................................................................! 106,199,557

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Local Services Benefits

Payments Grants..............................................................................................$ 32,717,588

Grants for Drug Abuse

Community Treatment Programs.......................................................................$ 578,097

Grants to Counties for Social

Services ..............................................................................................................$ 25,613,856

Contract for the Purchase of

Clotting Factor for the

Hemophilia Program ............................................................................................$ 100,000

Institutional Repairs

and Maintenance...................................................................................................$ 525,925

Contract with Emory University

for Arthritis Research.............................................................................................$ 70,000

Grant to Middle Flynt

Council on Aging .......................................................................................................$ 5,000

Total Positions Budgeted

4,946

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 $125,000 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 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.
There is hereby appropriated $36,742,276 in State funds for the purpose of making AFDC benefit payments.
Provided that for Fiscal 1978, the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply:

Number in Asst. Group
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Standards of Need
$ 106 161 193 227 260 282 305 324 341 365 390

Maximum Monthly Amount
$ 66 100 120 141 162 175 190 201 212 227 242

Provided further, that the Department of Human Resources is authorized to calculate all monthly benefit payments utilizing a factor of 62% of the above standard of needs.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $20,000 is designated and committed for a Foster Grandparent Program at Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital.

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Provided, that of the above appropriation, $88,000 is designated and committed to operate the Rome Cerebral Palsey Center.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $310,000 is provided to renovate and/or relocate regional laboratory facilities and offices.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $172,000 in total funds and $43,000 in State funds is designated and committed for Project Rescue.
Provided, however, it is the intent of this General Assembly that no additional group homes or community treatment centers be started with Federal funds without prior approval by the General Assembly of Georgia.
Provided, that of the appropriation for Grants for Adult Mental Health, $40,000 is designated and committed for Emanuel County Catchment Area.
Provided that of the above appropriation relative to Operations, $5,000,000 is designated, committed and authorized for payments to the Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority, under a four-year contract between such Authority and the Georgia Department of Human Resources for the training of health personnel in a program of family practice. Provided further that no payments shall be made until the City of Macon issues bonds in an amount of at least seven million dollars in support of such program of family practice.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Institutional Repairs and Maintenance Projects, $525,925 is designated and committed for repairs and maintenance, renovation projects at the Regional Youth Development Centers ($62,675), State Youth Development Centers ($77,250), and the Mental Health institutions ($386,000).
It is the intent of this General Assembly that, to the extent that the Department of Human Resources determines that funds are available in the Fiscal Year 1978 appropriation for AFDC Benefits, the Department is authorized to increase the percent of need to a rate not to exceed the amount authorized in the General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1979.

B. Budget Unit: Mental Health and

Youth Development

Institutions...........................................................................................$ 138,591,353

1. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Augusta Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,047,197

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 919,669

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 6,250

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................$ 3,400

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 600

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 27,385

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 70,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 184,400

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 387,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 6,645,901

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ................,............................................................$ 70,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 5,946,551

Total Positions Budgeted

481

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

14

2. Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 6,315,981 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,253,343 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 12,000 Interstate Compact Travel ..........................................................................................$ 2,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 3,800 Equipment Purchases..............................................................................,..................$ 24,425

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Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 82,000

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................,...................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 101,450

Capital Outlay .............................................................................................................$ 17,500

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 513,000

Total Funds Budgeted .....................................................................,....................$ 8,325,499

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .............................................................................$ 82,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 7,598,123

Total Positions Budgeted

592

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

19

3. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Savannah Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,282,945

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 828,174

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 7,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 12,300

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 12,205

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 69,000

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 4,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 72,000

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 500,000

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 17,500

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................! 6,806,124

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................! 69,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................-! 6,035,932

Total Positions Budgeted

519

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

18

4. West Central Georgia Regional

Hospital Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,025,332

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 902,874

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 9,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 750

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,359

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 65,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................-! 28,842

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 646,500

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 6,682,657

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................! 65,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 6,265,227

Total Positions Budgeted

494

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

23

5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital at Rome Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 6,477,843 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,384,201
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-

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Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 51,050

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

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 853,500

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,890,954

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................? 75,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 7,886,625

Total Positions Budgeted

648

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

29

6. Gracewood State School and Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 16,547,006

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,892,495

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 9,750

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 4,600

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 750

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 97,413

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 71,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 151,983

Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 2,350,000

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 117,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 22,241,997

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...........................................................................$ 171,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 13,392,274

Total Positions Budgeted

1,597

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

89

7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 8,760,907

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,564,738

Travel............................................................................................................................? 12,000

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........................................................................................................$ 500,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................? 11,036,963

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................? 70,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 9,842,781

Total Positions Budgeted

831

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

45

8. Georgia Retardation Center Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................? 10,677,776 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,745,739 Travel............................................................................................................................? 12,607 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 2,100 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 40,582 Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 102,100 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 257,864 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................? -0Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 794,000 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 14,632,768

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Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...........................................................................$ 102,100

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 9,294,887

Total Positions Budgeted

1,020

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

54

9. Georgia Mental Health

Institute Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 6,184,280

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,694,253

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 14,550

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 8,000

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 750

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 10,615

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 60,810

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 456,270

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 450,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,879,528

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 160,810

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 8,184,872

Total Positions Budgeted

514

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

20

10. Central State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 46,975,551

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 8,886,169

Travel............................................................................................................................! 20,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 52,400

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 15,350

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 171,021

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 360,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 160,197

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0-

Authority Lease Rentals......................................................................................-! 1,284,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..................................................................................................$ 760,590

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 58,685,678

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 660,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 46,463,289

Total Positions Budgeted

4,612

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

153

11. State Youth Development

Centers Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 6,626,037

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,545,795

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 6,650

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 10,000

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 425

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 47,700

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 8,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 38,200

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 525,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................! 8,807,807

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 8,525,455

Total Positions Budgeted

627

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

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12. Regional Youth Development

Centers Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,790,603

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 720,567

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 7,560

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 19,500

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 580

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 52,675

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 46,175

Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................! 20,000

Grants to County-Owned Detention

Centers....................................................................................................................! 250,000

Reserve for Griffin RYDC......................................................................................$ 41,100

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,948,760

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,804,525

Total Positions Budgeted

300

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

28

13. Community Assistance Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,392,688

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 83,560

Travel............................................................................................................................! 17,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 9,300

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 18,636

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 62,680

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 4,583,964

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,525,812

Total Positions Budgeted

327

14. Regular Operating Expense

Reserve Budget:

Regular Operating Expenses

Reserve................................................................................................................$ 575,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 575,000

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 575,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

15. Personal Services Reserve Budget:

Personal Services Reserve....................................................................................$ 250,000

Total Funds Budgeted..................................................................,..........................! 250,000

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 250,000

Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services................................................................................................! 131,104,146 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 25,421,577 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 143,492 Interstate Compact Travel ..........................................................................................$ 2,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 149,600 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 27,405 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 577,967

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Computer Charges .................................................................................................I 1,032,910

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................? 4,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .............................................................................$ 1,678,613

Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 3,430,000

Personal Services Reserve........................................................................................$ 250,000

Regular Operating

Expenses Reserve ..................................................................................................$ 575,000

Grants to County-Owned

Detention Centers .................................................................................................$ 250,000

Authority Lease Rentals .......................................................................................$ 5,545,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases......................................................................................................! 760,590

Reserve for Griffin RYDC .........................................................................................$ 41,100

Total Positions Budgeted

12,562

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

585

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $500,000 is designated and committed for the planning and design of a new Southwestern Regional Hospital.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $110,000 is designated and committed for the construction of central storage facilities at Atlanta and Macon Youth Development Centers.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $100,000 is designated and committed for the re-roofing of Augusta Youth Development Center.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $20,000 is designated and committed for the planning and design of a Regional Youth Development Center at Lawrenceville, Georgia, subject to certification of need for such facility by the Department of Human Resources.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $315,000 is designated and committed for Security fencing, lights, and roads at Milledgeville Youth Development Center.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $35,000 is designated and committed for the planning and design to meet Fire Marshal Standards at Atlanta Regional Hospital ($17,500) and Savannah Regional Hospital ($17,500).
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $2,350,000 is designated and committed to supplement existing funding for the renovation and equipping of the Infirmary and Cottages at Gracewood State School and Hospital to meet ICF/MR standards.

Section 27. Department of Industry

and Trade.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Industry

and Trade ...............................................................................................$ 21,759,333

1. Industry Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 367,623

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 12,500

Travel............................................................................................................................$45,500

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

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

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 8,240

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 438,363

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 438,363

Total Positions Budgeted

21

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2. Research Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 232,884

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 53,685

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 2,760

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

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

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

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 13,673

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 309,102

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 309,102

Total Positions Budgeted

16

3. Tourism Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 962,600

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 536,704

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 56,207

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

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 103,063

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 12,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 52,000

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

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 135,000

Historic Chattahoochee

Commission Contract ..........................................................................................$ 35,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,968,204

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,958,204

Total Positions Budgeted

90

4. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 411,014

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 433,410

Travel............................................................................................................................! 14,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 28,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 36,900

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 26,250

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 7,500

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 135,921

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 16,000

Direct Payments for World

Congress Center Operations ................................................................................$ 500,000

Georgia Ports Authority

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

Georgia Ports Authority

General Obligation Bond

Payments................................................................................................................! 500,000

Georgia Ports Authority

Capital Outlay..................................................................................................! 11,148,720

World Congress Center

Capital Outlay ................................................................................................$ 2,350,000

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 18,397,715

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 17,107,715

Total Positions Budgeted

24

5. International Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 170,104

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Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 68,800

Travel............................................................................................................................I 44,700

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,050

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 6,000

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 9,245

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 23,950

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 143,100

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 467,949

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 462,949

Total Positions Budgeted

9

6. Advertising Budget:

Advertising..........................................................................................................$ 1,483,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,483,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,483,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,144,225

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,105,099

Travel.................... ......................................................................................................$ 163,167

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 28,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 43,850

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 145,653

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 42,418

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 159,871

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 215,100

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 135,000

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

Advertising..............................................................................................................! 1,483,000

Georgia Ports Authority

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

Georgia Ports Authority

General Obligation Bond

Payments................................................................................................................! 500,000

Direct Payments for World

Congress Center Operations................................................................................! 500,000

Historic Chattahoochee

Commission Contract.............................................................................................! 35,000

Georgia Ports Authority

Capital Outlay..................................................................................................! 11,148,720

World Congress Center

Capital Outlay....................................................................................................! 2,350,000

Total Positions Budgeted

160

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

10

For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Industry and Trade, including advertising expense and Grants for Area Planning and Development Commissions.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, !100,000 is designated and committed for the construction of a Visitors Center at Plains, Georgia.

B. Budget Unit: Authorities .............................................................................................$ -01. Georgia World Congress Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,566,190 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 728,380

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Travel............................................................................................................................$ 12,600

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 10,500

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 67,000

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 720

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 96,100

Capital Outlay ....................................................................................................$ 2,350,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,831,490

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

106

2. Georgia Ports Authority Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 12,490,000

Regular Operating Expenses

and Computer Charges......................................................................................! 5,260,000

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 244,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases,

Equipment Purchases

and Capital Outlay...........................................................................................! 15,626,053

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 74,000

Repayments for State General

Obligation Bonds and Authority

Lease Rental Obligations ..................................................................................$ 1,290,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 165,000

Other Debt-Service Payments.............................................................................$ 665,578

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 35,814,631

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

721

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 14,056,190

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 728,380

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 256,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 84,500

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 67,000

Computer Charges...........................................................................................................! 720

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 261,100

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................! 2,350,000

Regular Operating Expenses,

Computer Charges..............................................................................................! 5,260,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases, Equipment Purchases

and Capital Outlay...........................................................................................! 15,626,053

Repayments for State General

Obligation Bonds and Authority

Lease Rental Obligations ..................................................................................$ 1,290,000

Other Debt-Service Payments ................................................................................$ 665,578

Total Positions Budgeted

827

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

36

It is the intent of this General Assembly that to the extent that gross income from operations exceeds the amount contemplated in this Appropriations Act, such excess may be applied toward the cost of operations, provided that budget amendments reflecting such proposed applications are provided to the Office of Planning and Budget and the Legislative Budget Office at least two weeks prior to such application of funds.

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It is the intent of this General Assembly that the World Congress Center Authority repay, by direct remittance to the State Treasury during the next twenty years, the full amount of Capital Outlay authorized in this appropriations bill, such repayments to begin
no later than Fiscal 1980. It is the intent of this General Assembly that the Georgia Ports Authority repay, by
direct remittance to the State Treasury during the next twenty years, the full amount of Capital Outlay authorized in this appropriations bill, such repayments to begin no later
than Fiscal 1981.

Section 28. Department of Labor.

A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division.....................................................................$ 520,106

Inspection Division Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 424,363

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 15,643

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 70,000

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................$ 200

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

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 7,600

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 520,106

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 520,106

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 424,363

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 15,643

Travel............................................................................................................................! 70,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,500

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 200

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

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 7,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................! 800

Total Positions Budgeted

28

B. Budget Unit: Basic Employment, Work Incentive, Correctional Services, Comprehensive Employment and Training, and Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund............................................................................................$ 3,524,184

1. Basic Employment Security

and W.I.N. Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 24,684,720

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 4,042,382

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 605,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 21,000

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 115,000

Computer Charges...........................................................................................................! 276

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 577,598

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 3,401,000

W.I.N. Grants.....................................................................................................$ 1,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 34,446,976

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,213,236

Total Positions Budgeted

1,534

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2. Comprehensive Employment

and Training Act (CETA) Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,678,240

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 ........................................................................................$ 52,287,572

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

Total Positions Budgeted

356

3. Correctional Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 815,013

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 26,711

Travel............................................................................................................................! 20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

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

Computer Charges...........................................................................................................! 189

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 7,035

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................? 22,000

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 890,948

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 890,948

Total Positions Budgeted

53

4. Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund Budget: Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund..................................................................................................$ 1,420,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,420,000 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,420,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 30,177,973

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................:............................................$ 6,098,913

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 975,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 36,000

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 155,000

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 465

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......................................................................................................! 1,420,000

CETA Direct Benefits.........................................................................................! 43,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,943

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

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Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund, $420,000 is designated and committed as payments to the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund for prior year obligations.

Section 29. Department of Law.

Budget Unit: Department of Law ....................................................................$ 2,573,076

Attorney General's Office Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,263,336

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 206,511

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 70,100

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 30,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 11,190

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 250

Books for State Library .............................................................................................$ 37,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 37,400

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 70,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,732,787

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,573,076

Total Positions Budgeted

99

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,263,336

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 206,511

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 70,100

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 30,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 11,190

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 250

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 37,400

Books for State Library.............................................................................................! 37,000

Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................! 70,000

Total Positions Budgeted

99

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

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 Government, shall be paid from this fund. No other agency is authorized to expend funds appropriated or otherwise available from any source for the support and maintenance of the respective agency for the purpose for which provision is made in this item, unless payment is for reimbursement to the Department of Law as provided by law.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation relative to regular operating expenses, !38,000 is designated and committed for Court Reporter Fees.

Section 30. Department of
Medical Assistance. Budget Unit: Medicaid Services..................................................................$ 118,213,422 Medicaid Services Budget:
Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,041,798 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 995,080 Travel............................................................................................................................! 50,201 Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases....................................................................................................................! 3,800

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Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 60,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 89,614

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 6,774,800

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 201,385

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 507,417

Medicaid Benefits ..............................................................................................$ 360,220,072

Payments to Counties for

Mental Health....................................................................................................! 1,775,000

Contracts for Hospital Audits.................................................................................$ 160,000

Contracts for Nursing Home

and Dental Audits.................................................................................................$ 600,000

Contract with Georgia

Medical Care Foundation .............................................................................$ 1,250,000

Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 375,729,167

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ........................................................................$ 2,227,287

Agency Funds .....................................................................................................$ 255,288,458

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 118,213,422

Total Positions Budgeted

240

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,041,798

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 995,080

Travel............................................................................................................................! 50,201

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! 3,800

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 60,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 89,614

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 6,774,800

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 201,385

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 507,417

Medicaid Benefits..............................................................................................! 360,220,072

Payments to Counties for

Mental Health....................................................................................................! 1,775,000

Contracts for Hospital Audits.................................................................................! 160,000

Contracts for Nursing Home

and Dental Audits.................................................................................................! 600,000

Contract with Georgia

Medical Care Foundation.................................................................................! 1,250,000

Total Positions Budgeted

240

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

4

Section 31. Merit System of Personnel
Administration. Budget Unit: Merit System of Personnel
Administration Agency Assessments...............................................................................$ 2,942,551 1. Applicant Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 519,657 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 22,120 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 5,545 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 31,824 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,446 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 252,267 Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................................! 850 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 48,500 Postage ......................................................................................................................$ 31,000

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Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 916,209

Agency Assessments .................................................................................................$ 886,609

Total Positions Budgeted

39

2. Classification and Compensation

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 336,089

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 9,385

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,386

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................,...............$ 24,900

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................* 938

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 114,727

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

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

Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 1,950

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 493,375

Agency Assessments .................................................................................................$ 463,375

Total Positions Budgeted

22

3. Employee Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 283,356

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 14,385

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 2,600

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

Publications and Printing.........................................................................................,$ 14,155

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,570

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 60,222

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

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

Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 1,500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 377,788

Agency Assessments .................................................................................................$ 369,873

Total Positions Budgeted

21

4. Employee Training and

Development Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 258,325

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 12,213

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 7,878

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 5,660

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 2,272

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 86,500

Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 2,300

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 376,148

Agency Assessments .................................................................................................$ 295,469

Total Positions Budgeted

17

5. Health Insurance Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 223,700 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 22,626
Travel..............................................................................................................................? 1,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,300
Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 3,580

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Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 9,687

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 4,269

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 34,000

Postage ......................................................................................................................$ 13,900

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 316,562

Employee and Employer

Contributions.........................................................................................................! 316,562

Total Positions Budgeted

17

6. Health Insurance Claims 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................................................................................! 775,100

Postage................................................................................................................................! -0-

Health Insurance Claims................................................................................$ 30,510,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 31,285,100

Health Insurance Receipts ...................................................................................! 3,685,515

Employer and Employee

Contributions....................................................................................................! 27,599,585

Total Positions Budgeted

0

7. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 272,485

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 11,900

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 1,650

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 5,400

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 445

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 333,480

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 2,000

Postage............................................................................................................................! 1,500

Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies .................................................................................$ 187,035

Total Funds Budgeted.........................,...................................................................! 815,895

Agency Assessments ...........................................,.....................................................$ 567,937

Total Positions Budgeted

20

8. Commissioner's Office Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 270,731

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 13,795

Travel............................................................................................................................! 14,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,630

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,180

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

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 117,172

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 32,100

Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 3,200

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 457,408

Agency Assessments................................................,................................................! 359,288

Total Positions Budgeted

15

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,164,343

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 106,424

Travel............................................................................................................................! 39,159

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 88,869

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 15,431

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 771,383

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 122,291

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 978,200

Postage..........................................................................................................................? 55,350

Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies.....................................................................................? 187,035

Health Insurance Claim Payments ...................................................................$ 30,510,000

Total Positions Budgeted

151

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Provided, however, that the State Merit System of Personnel Administration is authorized to increase agency assessments up to $100,000 over the level of expenditure contemplated for this budget unit in this Appropriations Act for the purpose of implementing the recommendations of the Governor's Personnel Administration Policy Review Committee.

Section 32. Department of Natural

Resources.

Budget Unit: Department of Natural

Resources ..............................................................................................$ 34,778,734

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,265,171

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 321,179

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 21,500

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

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 140,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,450

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 94,000

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 20,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 33,820

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,897,320

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,897,320

Total Positions Budgeted

85

2. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 491,392

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 132,500

Travel............................................................................................................................! 14,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 8,400

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 305,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 14,500

Computer Charges...........................................................................................................! 600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 10,100

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................! 976,492

State Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................-! 827,492

Total Positions Budgeted

35

3. Planning and Research Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,100,370 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 106,000 Travel............................................................................................................................! 49,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

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Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 50,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,000

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 22,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 92,400

Land and Water Conservation

Grants ..................................................................................................................$ 4,900,000

Recreation Grants.....................................................................................................$ 369,000

Historic Preservation Grants ....................................................................................? 77,127

Youth Conservation Corps Grants.........................................................................$ 100,000

Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust......................................................................$ 2,940,800

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................? 9,809,297

BOR Grants ............................................................................................................$ 4,900,000

BOR Administration...................................................................................................$ 62,306

BOR Land Acquisition.............................................................................................$ 810,000

Other Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 523,370

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,513,621

Total Positions Budgeted

59

4. Game and Fish Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 6,828,183

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,167,200

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 94,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................$ 483,900

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 27,800

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 602,700

Computer Charges......................................................................................................? 48,123

Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................................? 910

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 72,205

Capital Outlay - Hatchery

Renovation.............................................................................................................? 104,000

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance...................................................................................................? 141,469

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 591,755

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 11,162,345

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 9,135,245

Total Positions Budgeted

459

5. State Parks and Historic Sites Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 4,598,438
Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,508,460 Travel............................................................................................................................? 56,911 Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases................................................................................................................? 157,250 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 42,500 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 174,626 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................? 6,500 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 52,500 Capital Outlay........................................................................................................? 2,286,000 Capital Outlay - Repairs
and Maintenance...................................................................................................? 671,020 Capital Outlay - Shop Stock...................................................................................? 150,000 Cost of Material for Resale.....................................................................................? 579,740 Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 2,533,000 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 13,816,945

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State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 10,476,425

Total Positions Budgeted

345

6. Geologic and Water Resources

Research Budget:

Personal Services.........................:.............................................................................$ 586,055

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 82,722

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 33,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 62,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 22,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 85,000

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

Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................................! 800

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 ..........................................................................................$ 1,428,377

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,158,377

Total Positions Budgeted

36

7. Environmental Protection Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,371,172

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 586,000

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 233,272

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.......................................................................-! 4,300

Publications and Printing............................................,.............................................! 51,250

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 271,674

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 213,000

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 62,880

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 1,352,364

Solid Waste Grants................................................................................................! 1,000,000

Water and Sewer Grants ..................................................................................$ 1,073,000

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 10,218,912

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 6,478,371

Total Positions Budgeted

308

8. Lake Lanier Islands Development

Authority Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 684,088

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 242,567

Travel...,..........................................................................................................................! 3,720

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 73,672

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,295

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 36,530

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 537,834

Advertising................................................................................................................$ 30,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,612,706

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 911,883

Total Positions Budgeted

53

9. Jekyll Island State Park Authority Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,652,039

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Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 932,200

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 10,000

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 40,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 61,665

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 7,500

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 75,000

Mortgage Payments ..................................................................................................$ 150,300

Promotion Expenses................................................................................................$ 65,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,993,704

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 130,000

Total Positions Budgeted

220

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..................................................................................................$ 22,576,908

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 7,078,828

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 516,703

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................! 715,850

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 752,222

Equipment Purchases............................................................................................$ 1,217,910

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 385,223

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 91,290

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................$ 1,731,119

Land and Water Conservation

Grants..................................................................................................................? 4,900,000

Recreation Grants.....................................................................................................$ 369,000

Youth Conservation Corps Grants.........................................................................$ 100,000

Historic Preservation Grants ....................................................................................$ 77,127

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

Capital Outlay - Hatchery

Renovation .............................................................................................................$ 104,000

Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 3,415,589

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance...................................................................................................! 812,489

Capital Outlay - Shop Stock ...................................................................................$ 150,000

Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust..........................................................................$ 2,940,800

Authority Lease Rentals .......................................................................................$ 2,533,000

Cost of Material for Resale .....................................................................................$ 579,740

Mortgage Payments..................................................................................................! 150,300

Promotion Expenses...................................................................................................! 65,000

Grants to Herty Foundation...................................................................................! 250,000

Advertising...................................................................................................................! 30,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,600

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1,062

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Provided, that no land shall be purchased for State park purposes from funds appropriated under this Section or from any other funds without the approval of the State Properties Control Commission, except that land specifically provided for in this Section.
Provided, however, that none of the above 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 maintenance of State Parks and Historic Sites facilities.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $150,000 is designated and committed for a waste treatment facility at the Burton Hatchery.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $25,000 is designated and committed for rest stations at historic sites.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $35,000 is designated and committed for a Ranger's residence at George T. Bagby State Park.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $2,000 is designated and committed for plan-
ning the Pine Mountain Trail. Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Planning and Research Budget, $43,000
is designated and committed to the Georgia Special Olympics Program. Provided, that of the above appropriation to the State Parks and Historic Sites Budget,
$63,000 is designated and committed for camping for the Mentally Retarded. Provided, that of the above appropriation to Capital Outlay, $55,000 is designated and
committed for a group shelter at Providence Canyon State Park.

Section 33. Department of Offender

Rehabilitation.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Offender

Rehabilitation................................................................................,.......^ 61,443,818

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,572,753

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 315,116

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 67,000

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

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

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 12,475

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 266,765

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 199,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 334,201

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,787,910

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,787,910

Total Positions Budgeted

178

2. Georgia Training and Development Center Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 783,802 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 156,752 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,100 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 17,406 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

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Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 18,546

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 977,606

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 977,606

Total Positions Budgeted

64

3. Georgia Industrial Institute

Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,757,479

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 664,820

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 3,114

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 700

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 18,528

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

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................................! 31

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 6,192

Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................$ 5,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 3,455,864

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,450,864

Total Positions Budgeted

227

4. Georgia Diagnostic and

Classification Center Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,011,558

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 724,331

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 1,950

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 .................................................................................$ 8,660

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 3,776,435

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,776,435

Total Positions Budgeted

267

5. Georgia State Prison Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,521,006

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,574,562

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 47,945

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 50,650

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 7,199,763

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 7,179,405

Total Positions Budgeted

476

6. Consolidated Branches Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,919,048 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 986,636 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 9,185 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 76,935 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 21,660

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Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 100,300

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,114,764

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,788,764

Total Positions Budgeted

337

7. Montgomery Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 712,953

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 195,334

Travel..............................................................................................................................? 1,500

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..................................................................................! 12,600

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 45,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 977,887

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 962,887

Total Positions Budgeted

58

8. Walker Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 752,134

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 185,478

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 2,468

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 100

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,250

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 6,900

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 948,330

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 938,330

Total Positions Budgeted

64

9. Georgia Women's Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,208,818

Regular Operating Expenses ..........................,........................................................$ 292,218

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 1,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..............................................................................,................! 200

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,989

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

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 1,320

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

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,507,245

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,507,245

Total Positions Budgeted

110

10. West Georgia Community Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,539,091 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 312,225 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 2,668 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 100 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 5,130

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 14,400

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,873,614

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,873,614

Total Positions Budgeted

138

11. Georgia Earned Release

Correctional Center Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,312,312

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 284,780

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,900

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

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 400

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,050

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

Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................................! 660

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................-! 10,464

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities.........................................................................................$ 144,100

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,760,666

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,760,666

Total Positions Budgeted

213

12. Talmadge Memorial Hospital

Unit Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 213,161

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 10,165

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 .............................................................................................$ 224,326

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 224,326

Total Positions Budgeted

20

13. Food Processing and

Distribution Unit Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,065,058

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,234,000

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 128,614

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

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

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Meals ................................................................................................$ 730,000

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities..............................................................................................$ 6,900

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 4,167,572

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,809,113

Total Positions Budgeted

101

14. Institutional Support Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 420,066

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Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 501,628

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 21,060

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................................................................$ 569,200

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,750

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 44,321

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

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 22,788

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 39,446

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 840,000

Overtime.......................................................................................................................! 30,000

Court Costs................................................................................................................! 200,000

County Subsidy.....................................................................................................! 2,801,010

Inmate Release Fund................................................................................................$ 340,000

Payments to Talmadge

Memorial Hospital................................................................................................$ 530,000

Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 5,205,500

Central Repair Fund ................................................................................................$ 519,479

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Medical Services.............................................................................! 600,000

Outside Health Service Purchases......................................................................$ 308,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 12,994,248

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 12,654,594

Total Positions Budgeted

36

15. Farm Operations Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 293,389

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 2,058,000

Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0-

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 49,860

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 3,600

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 2,404,849

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,394,849

Total Positions Budgeted

24

16. Macon Community Correctional

Center Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 570,100

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 269,276

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,000

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

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

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 1,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 8,750

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 855,326

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 855,326

Total Positions Budgeted

128

17. Probation/Parole Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,115,840 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 272,205 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 213,760

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,800

Equipment Purchases.............................................................,...................................! 16,654

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

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 107,324

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

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,728,583

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 5,728,583

Total Positions Budgeted

389

18. Community Centers Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,796,303

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 701,775

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 32,099

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

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 960

Equipment Purchases....................,..........................................................................$ 224,635

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

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 300,971

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 43,564

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,100,307

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,059,478

Total Positions Budgeted

192

19. Andromeda Center Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 196,171

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 116,869

Travel................................................-..........................................................................? 10,000

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 3,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 2,200

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

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 26,460

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 21,500

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................? 376,200

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 128,472

Total Positions Budgeted

17

20. Restitution Shelters Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 388,998

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 108,248

Travel..............................................................................................................................? 5,460

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

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................? 316

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 2,420

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

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 47,009

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 1,400

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................? 553,851

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 511,851

Total Positions Budgeted

33

21. Federal Grants Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 1,435,085 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 288,600 Travel..........................................................................................................................? 113,729 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 18,712
Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 30,556

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Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 140,095

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 69,051

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 262,887

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,358,715

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ 73,500

Total Positions Budgeted

171

22. Correctional Industries Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 711,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 331,750

Travel............................................................................................................................! 19,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................,..........! 55,000

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

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 283,700

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

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 16,750

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................$ 9,000

Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 322,700

Cost of Sales...........................................................................................................! 2,269,750

Repayment of Prior Years'

Appropriations......................................................................................................$ 40,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,064,150

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

Total Positions Budgeted

50

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 37,296,125

Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 12,584,768

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 521,793

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................:..................................................! 624,200

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 58,238

Equipment Purchases............................................................................................! 1,010,904

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 406,860

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 814,824

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 953,060

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 840,000

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................! 5,578,200

Court Costs................................................................................................................! 200,000

Inmate Release Fund................................................................................................$ 340,000

County Subsidy......................................................................................................! 2,801,010

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Meals ................................................................................................$ 730,000

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities.............................................................................................! 151,000

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Medical Services.............................................................................! 600,000

Outside Health Service Purchases .........................................................................$ 308,000

Payments to Talmadge

Memorial Hospital................................................................................................! 530,000

Cost of Sales ...........................................................................................................$ 2,269,750

Central Repair Fund ................................................................................................$ 519,479

Repayment of Prior Years'

Appropriations.........................................................................................................! 40,000

Overtime.......................................................................................................................! 30,000

Total Positions Budgeted

3,293

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

372

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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 housing 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.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $2,456,000 is designated and committed to construct prototype housing units at Lee Correctional Institution, $410,000 is designated and committed to complete cannery renovations at Georgia State Prison, $225,000 is designated and committed to provide the State match for an E.P.A. grant to improve waste water treatment facilities at various institutions and $45,000 is designated and committed to expand the poultry facility at Montgomery Correctional Institution.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $85,851 is designated and committed for the Mentally Retarded Offender Program.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that, with respect to the Legal Services Program for inmates, lawyers, law students and/or employees be prohibited from soliciting for filing of writs.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that the department not start any new community center programs with Federal funds without the prior approval of the General Assembly of Georgia.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $195,000 is designated and committed for the planning and land acquisition for a new correctional facility in Dodge County, $1,645,000 is designated and committed for planning and land acquisition for two new institutions in the Atlanta area and a new institution and hospital unit in the Augusta area, $73,500 is designated and committed to complete renovations at the Milledgeville food storage warehouse, $31,000 is designated and committed to construct a security fence around the West Georgia Community Correctional Center, $45,000 is designated and committed to construct a vocational training building at the Walker Correctional Institution, $100,000 is designated and committed for kitchen renovations at the Georgia State Prison and $25,000 is designated and committed for heating system renovations at the Colony Farm Correctional Institution.

B. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and

Paroles .......................................................................................................$ 2,466,294

Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,155,235

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 108,747

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 125,390

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,200

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 17,546

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

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 46,676

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 11,500

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,466,294

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,466,294

Total Positions Budgeted

163

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,155,235 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 108,747 Travel........................................................... ...............................................................$ 125,390 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,200 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 17,546 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$46,676

272

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 11,500

Total Positions Budgeted

163

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 34. Department of Public Safety.

Budget Unit: Department of Public

Safety.............................................................,.......................................$ 32,470,958

1. Office of Highway Safety Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 280,123

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 30,524

Travel........... .................................................................................................................$ 14,900

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 9,200

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 3,770

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

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 24,280

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 4,043

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 367,840

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

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Commissioner's Office Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 268,818

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 44,587

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,850

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 15,500

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,500

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

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................,..........................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts......................................................................................-! 700

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................! 336,955

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 336,955

Total Positions Budgeted

13

3. Staff Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,421,355

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,358,057

Travel............................................................................................................................! 37,500

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 73,200

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 15,556

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 22,300

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 2,750

Postage................................................................................................................................! -0-

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 175,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................! 3,105,718

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,105,718

Total Positions Budgeted

103

4. Georgia State Patrol Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 18,218,838 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,550,536 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 121,646

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Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................! 4,498,782

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 670,310

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 292,324

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 1,640,604

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 2,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 18,750

Postage................................................................................................................................! -0-

Conviction Reports...................................................................................................! 164,000

Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................$ 5,000

Total Funds Budgeted ............................................................ ..........................! 28,183,590

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 600,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 27,075,282

Total Positions Budgeted

1,167

5. Georgia Peace Officers Standards

and Training Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 323,941

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 493,365

Travel............................................................................................................................! 19,853

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 28,300

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 25,201

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,528

Computer Charges...........................................................................................................! 500

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 24,300

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 28,987

Postage................................................,.............................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 947,975

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 457,301

Total Positions Budgeted

22

6. Police Academy:

Personal Services.......................................................................................,...............! 301,786

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 125,100

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 4,500

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 12,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 21,000

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 17,000

Postage................................................................................................................................! -0-

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 605,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,090,586

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,006,086

Total Positions Budgeted

14

7. Fire Academy: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 153,798 Regular Operating Expenses....................................................,................................! 33,247 Travel............................................................................................................................! 11,464 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................,....................................! 10,500 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,600 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 8,200 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 12,196 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 85,980 Postage................................................................................................................................! -0Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 147,000

274

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Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 463,985

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 423,485

Total Positions Budgeted

9

8. Georgia Firefighter Standards and

Training Council Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 53,322

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 4,073

Travel..............................................................................................................................? 6,836

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

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 600

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

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ 600

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

Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................................................................$ 66,131

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ 66,131

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 21,021,981

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 4,639,489

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 221,249

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 4,542,082

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 807,611

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 347,578

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 1,664,404

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 63,576

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 158,810

Postage................................................................................................................................! -0-

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 932,000

Conviction Reports...................................................................................................! 164,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,347

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

893

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, !5,000 is designated and committed to fence the Augusta Drivers License Facility.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, $605,000 is designated and committed for renovation and repair of the Georgia Police Academy.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, $123,200 is designated and committed for completion of Phase I construction for the Georgia Fire Academy Training Facility.
It is the intent of the General Assembly that all new vehicles must be assigned to troopers performing patrol duty and the Board of Public Safety adopt stringent regulations mandating adherence to this intent, with clear provisions for disciplinary action against violators thereof, including but not limited to suspension, demotion in rank and termination of employment. Provided, further, that all new vehicles must be marked vehicles.

Section 35. Public School Employees' Retirement System.
Budget Unit: Public School Employees' Retirement System........................................,........................................$ 8,427,180

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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 36. Public Service Commission.

Budget Unit: Public Service

Commission .............................................................................................$ 2,611,317

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 572,961

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 34,500

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 7,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,250

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,600

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 2,200

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 620,011

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 620,011

Total Positions Budgeted

27

2. Transportation Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 639,494

Regular Operating Expenses........................ ...........................................................! 82,559

Travel............................................................................................................................! 28,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 60,800

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 7,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,400

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

Real Estate Rentals...................................................................................................-! 27,384

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 1,500

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 849,637

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 849,637

Total Positions Budgeted

43

3. Utilities Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 940,612

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 67,041

Travel............................................................................................................................! 65,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 28,500

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,800

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,600

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

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 9,116

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 95,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................! 1,211,669

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,141,669

Total Positions Budgeted

57

276

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,153,067

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 184,100

Travel. .........................................................................................................................$ 101,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................,.............$ 89,300

Publications and Printing...........................................................................,..............? 13,050

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 5,600

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

Real Estate Rentals.....................................................................................................? 36,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 98,700

Total Positions Budgeted

127

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

25

Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Utilities Budget, $150,000 is designated and committed for funding two Analyst IPs at pay grade 19, three Analyst Ps at pay grade 17 and one Engineer II at pay grade 19 to conduct a continuing and ongoing audit on any fuel adjustment tariff of an electric utility company or purchase gas adjustment of a gas company under the jurisdiction of the Public Service Commission.

Section 37. Regents, University

System of Georgia.

A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction

and University

System Institutions.............................................................................$ 328,333,900

1. Resident Instruction Budget:

Personal Services................................................................................................$ 277,416,000

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals...................................................................................................$ 91,322,851

Teachers' Retirement ......................,...................................................................$ 22,761,500

Capital Outlay ......................................................................................................$ 19,025,000

Authority Lease Rentals .....................................................................................$ 22,554,362

Payments to Georgia Building

Authority (University) ......................................................................................$ 300,000

Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 433,379,713

Indirect DOAS Services Funding........................................................................$ 3,027,160

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 287,844,553

Total Positions Budgeted

16,047

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.
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of any employer contribution applicable to such salary to the Teachers' Retirement System.
No funds realized by the State Board of Regents of the University System or any college or university, from the State General fund, from the Federal 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 $2,000,000 shall not be available for operations unless prior approval is granted by the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate; provided, further, that revenue from sales and services shall be classified as restricted funds and shall be available for use by the unit of the University System generating such income.
Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Capital Outlay, $19,000,000 is designated and committed for renovations and improvements of physical plant facilities.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $25,000 is designated and committed to build a tennis court at Bainbridge Jr. College.

2. Marine Resources Extension

Center Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 295,788

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 .............................................................................................$ 468,911

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...............................................................................$ 9,800

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 416,111

Total Positions Budgeted

24

3. Skidaway Institute of

Oceanography Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 946,235

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 ..........................................................................................$ 1,843,076

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 613,781

Total Positions Budgeted

32

4. Engineering Experiment Station Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 11,860,071 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases,

278

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals ................................................................................................$ 3,770,754

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 15,630,825

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................? 117,600

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,491,241

Total Positions Budgeted

294

5. Engineering Extension

Division Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 652,785

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 .............................................................................................$ 940,699

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .............................................................................$ 12,200

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 289,860

Total Positions Budgeted

44

6. Agricultural Experiment

Stations Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 11,676,976

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals ................................................................................................$ 5,240,842

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 16,917,818

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................! 95,900

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 10,930,918

Total Positions Budgeted

808

7. Cooperative Extension

Service Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 16,141,624

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals ................................................................................................$ 2,442,012

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 18,583,636

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 126,700

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 10,296,936

Total Positions Budgeted

955

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8. Talmadge Memorial Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 23,520,474

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 ........................................................................................$ 34,403,574

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 193,500

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 14,787,500

Total Positions Budgeted

2,356

9. Veterinary Medicine Experiment

Station Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 452,500

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 210,500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 663,000

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 663,000

Total Positions Budgeted

31

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services................................................................................................$ 342,962,453

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals.................................................................................................! 115,227,937

Teachers' Retirement..........................................................................................! 22,761,500

Capital Outlay......................................................................................................! 19,025,000

Authority Lease Rentals .....................................................................................$ 22,554,362

Payments to Georgia Building

Authority (University)..........................................................................................! 300,000

Total Positions Budgeted

20,591

B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office ........................................................$ 10,509,585 Regents Central Office Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,880,389 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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SREB Payments.....................................................................................................! 2,081,350

Medical Scholarships................................................................................................! 360,000

Regents Scholarships................................................................................................! 200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges.....................................................................................! 5,274,000

Family Practice

Residency Program...............................................................................................! 275,000

Office of Minority

Business Enterprise .............................................................................................$ 43,000

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 10,509,585

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 10,509,585

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,880,389

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.....................................................................................................! 2,081,350

Medical Scholarships................................................................................................! 360,000

Regents Scholarships................................................................................................! 200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges.....................................................................................! 5,274,000

Family Practice

Residency Program...............................................................................................! 275,000

Office of Minority

Business Enterprise................................................................................................! 43,000

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Grants to Junior Colleges, payments are to be based on a rate of !693 per EFT student. Furthermore, 50 quarter credit hours shall be used in the calculation of an equivalent full-time student.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to SREB Payments, !1,000,000 is designated and approved for payment to Morehouse College for a two-year medical training program in which students may transfer to other medical schools. This appropriation shall not become effective prior to the approval by the Federal Government of the application for funding for the training of health personnel.

Section 38. Department of Revenue. Budget Unit: Department of Revenue ..........................................................$ 21,374,978 1. Executive Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 712,935 County Tax Officials/Retirement and FICA................................................................................................................$ 485,000 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 154,861 Travel.................................................................................................................,............! 8,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 190,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 5,000 Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 5,590 Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 8,300 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 18,000 Postage ............................................................................................................................$ 100 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,588,586

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State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,588,586

Total Positions Budgeted

39

2. Central Processing Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,758,426

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 187,571

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,400

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

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 209,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 28,330

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 2,226,211

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

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

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases.................................................................................! 715,000

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases..............................................................................! 260,040

Postage ................................................................................................................$ 1,056,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,441,978

Indirect DOAS Services Funding........................................................................! 1,825,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,616,978

Total Positions Budgeted

280

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to computer charges, the Department is authorized to acquire mini-computers for use in development of a motor vehicle registration computer system.
Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag purchases, !715,000 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.......................................................................................................! 828,607

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 38,300

Travel............................................................................................................................! 53,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 75,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,500

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 500,000

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-

Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 9,500

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,153,503

Repayment of Loans to

Counties/Property Revaluation...........................................................................! 151,596

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 500,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,501,907

Total Positions Budgeted

58

In addition, there is hereby appropriated the amount of such repayment of county tax evaluation loans as may be made by such counties during the fiscal year in such amounts

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and for the same purpose as originally appropriated but not to exceed $151,596 in F.Y. 1978. 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.......................................................................................................$ 873,729

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 44,400

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 2,600

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 82,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 7,200

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 355,473

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

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

Postage ......................................................................................................................$ 63,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,428,402

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...........................................................................$ 355,473

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,072,929

Total Positions Budgeted

77

5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 413,610

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 18,200

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

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

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

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 160,630

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 622,940

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 153,330

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 469,610

Total Positions Budgeted

35

6. Income Taxation Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,503,063

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 118,800

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-

Postage....................................................................................................................$ 146,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 3,302,863

Indirect DOAS Services Funding........................................................................! 1,300,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,002,863

Total Positions Budgeted

115

7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,866,307 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 193,510

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Travel............................................................................................................................$ 37,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................................................................$ 135,000

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

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,950

Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 104,000

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 2,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................? 5,000

Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 2,200

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,368,467

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................? 104,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 2,264,467

Total Positions Budgeted

114

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Personal Services, a one-step increase is authorized for alcohol and tobacco tax enforcement agents.

8. Reciprocities and Research Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 132,000

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................? 24,882

Travel..............................................................................................................................? 2,800

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

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 170,682

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 170,682

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Personal Services, ?9,700 is authorized to provide upgradings of six positions in the Reciprocities and Research Division.

9. Central Audit Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 1,532,016

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................? 26,000

Travel..........................................................................................................................? 305,000

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-

Postage ............................................................................................................................$ 600

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,876,796

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 1,876,796

Total Positions Budgeted

78

10. Field Audit Services Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 3,359,458 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................? 51,214 Travel..........................................................................................................................? 212,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................? -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 11,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 12,375 Computer Charges........................................................................................................? 8,027 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 120,186 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................? 3,300

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ge ......................................................................................................................$ 32,600

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,810,160

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,810,160

Total Positions Budgeted

255

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services......................,...........................................................................$ 13,980,151

County Tax Officials/Retirement

and FICA................................................................................................................$ 485,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 857,738

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 627,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................! 135,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 847,500

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 70,055

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 4,662,511

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 .................................................................................$ 715,000

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases..............................................................................$ 260,040

Intangible Tax Equalization Fund .................................................................................$ -0-

Postage.....................................................................................................................$ 1,310,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,058

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

103

The department is authorized to realign its budget as might be required in order to implement the provisions of H. B. 110 of the 1977 Regular Session.

Section 39. Secretary of State.

A. Budget Unit: Secretary of State ...................................................................$ 8,282,029

1. Occupational Certification Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,389,560

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 630,546

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 105,002

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 94,600

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 69,321

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 19,050

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

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 10,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 227,325

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 2,545,404

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,491,135

Total Positions Budgeted

110

2. Securities Regulation Budget: Personal Services...................,...................................................................................! 274,919 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 27,900 Travel............................................................................................................................! 14,850 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 17,200 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,500 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,500 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................^ 700

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Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 340,569

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 335,569

Total Positions Budgeted

16

3. Corporations Regulation Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 305,338

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 45,700

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,700

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 3,500

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,000

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 241,000

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 36,300

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 636,538

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 636,538

Total Positions Budgeted

26

4. Drugs and Narcotics Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 261,379

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 12,252

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 42,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 48,800

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 300

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,700

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 371,431

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 371,431

Total Positions Budgeted

13

5. Archives and Records Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,096,288

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 160,006

Travel............................................................................................................................! 33,521

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 20,716

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 17,100

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 56,100

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

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

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 970,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 2,353,731

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,294,953

Total Positions Budgeted

84

6. General Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 520,107

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 83,177

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 1,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 132,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,125

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$ 500

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 743,809

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 743,809

Total Positions Budgeted

37

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7. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 456,354

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 73,900

Travel..:...........................................................................................................................? 6,600

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 80,000

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

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 625,154

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 625,154

Total Positions Budgeted

29

8. Bicentennial Commission Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................? 38,155

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...............................................................................................? 51,655

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................? 51,655

Total Positions Budgeted

2

9. State Campaign and Financial

Disclosure Commission Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................? 58,754

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................? 13,600

Travel............................................................................................................................-.? 5,000

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................-? 8,000

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

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

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................? 4,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 11,600

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................? 101,454

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 101,454

Total Positions Budgeted

3

10. Real Estate Commission Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 286,254

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................? 68,247

Travel............................................................................................................................? 18,608

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 9,929

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 6,000

Computer Charges......................................................................................................? 26,000

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 23,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 28,500

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................? 466,538

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 446,049

Total Positions Budgeted

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11. Elections and Campaign

Disclosure Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 143,887

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 25,050

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,600

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 8,500

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 3,245

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 184,282

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 184,282

Total Positions Budgeted

9

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 4,830,995

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,150,078

Travel.....................................................................................................:.....,..............$ 232,581

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................................................................$ 181,316

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 333,150

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 111,020

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 267,000

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 73,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 270,625

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 970,000

Total Positions Budgeted

352

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

48

B. Budget Unit: State Board of

Dental Examiners...........................................................................................$ 68,252

State Board of Dental Examiners Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 26,252

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...............................................................................................! 68,252

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 68,252

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 26,252

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 Positions Budgeted

2

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

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Section 40. State Scholarship Commission.

Budget Unit: State Scholarship

Commission...... ................................................................,....................$ 10,982,165

1. Internal Administration

Activity Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 810,972

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 110,042

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 24,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 4,900

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 4,700

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 8,950

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 93,808

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 62,127

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 54,063

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,173,962

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

Total Positions Budgeted

56

2. Higher Education Assistance

Corporation Budget:

Payment of Interest and Fees.............................................................................$ 329,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 329,000

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 132,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

3. Higher Education Assistance

Authority Budget:

Direct Guaranteed Loans......................................................................................$ 2,145,000

Tuition Equalization Grants ................................................................................$ 7,108,703

State Student Incentive

Scholarships........................................................................................................! 2,558,059

North Georgia College

ROTC Grants .......................................................................................................$ 60,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 11,871,762

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.......................................................................................................$ 810,972 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 110,042 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 24,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 4,900 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,700 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 8,950 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 93,808 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 62,127 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 54,063 Payment of Interest and Fees.................................................................................! 329,000 Direct Guaranteed Loans......................................................................................$ 2,145,000 Tuition Equalization Grants ................................................................................$ 7,108,703 State Student Incentive Scholarships........................................................................................................! 2,558,059

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Law Enforcement Personnel

Dependents Scholarships .......................................................................................$ 40,000

North Georgia College

ROTC Grants...........................................................................................................$ 60,000

Total Positions Budgeted

56

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

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 $1,434,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of providing loans under the guaranteed student loan program to students in paramedical, professional and educational fields of study which shall be repayable in cash with interest at seven percent per annum or by practice in a field and in a community or site of employment approved by the Scholarship Commission as provided for in Ga. Laws 1965, p. 210, as amended.
Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Scholarships $40,000 is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing scholarships to children of law enforcement officers, firemen, and prison guards permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, as provided by law.
Provided, that from the above appropriation $6,537,703 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 Scholarships is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing needs-based scholarships 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 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.
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%.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Direct Guaranteed Loans, $10,000 is designated and committed for students who are to become agricultural teachers.

Section 41. Soil and Water Conservation
Committee. Budget Unit: Soil and Water
Conservation Committee ..........................................................................$ 386,858 Soil and Water Conservation
Central Office Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 191,648 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 33,719 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 28,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 11,043 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,948

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

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................? 5,400

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 113,700

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 386,858

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 386,858

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 191,648

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 ......................................................................................................$ 5,400

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 113,700

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 42. Teachers' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement

System .........................................................................................................$ 781,000

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 925,267

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 95,400

Travel.............................:..............................................................................................$ 16,600

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 22,000

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

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 335,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................,...? 104,000

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems..............................................................................................? 781,000

Employer Contributions .................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 2,289,867

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 781,000

Total Positions Budgeted

60

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 925,267

Regular Operating Expenses..........................................,.................,........................? 95,400

Travel............................................................................................................................? 16,600

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 22,000

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

Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 335,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 104,000

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems..............................................................................................? 781,000

Employer Contributions...................................................................................................? -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

60

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

It is the intent of the General Assembly that from funds available the Teachers' Retirement System is authorized to implement H. B. 15 of the 1975 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly.

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Section 43. Department of Transportation.

Budget Unit: Department of

Transportation............................................................................^ 325,741,718.35

1. Planning and Construction

Budget:

Personal Services.............................................................................................$ 54,485,215.50

Regular Operating Expenses ...........................................................................$ 3,849,195.00

Travel..................................................................................................................$ 1,180,360.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 262,723.00

Equipment Purchases..........................................................................................! 106,200.00

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

Real Estate Rentals .............................................................................................$ 183,558.00

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................! 5,335,200.00

Capital Outlay...............................................................................................! 223,372,865.41

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.................................................................................! 288,775,316.91

State Funds Budgeted..............,...................................................................! 119,530,364.85

Total Positions Budgeted

3,417

2. Maintenance and Betterments

Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 35,659,588

Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 22,036,237

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 201,960

Motor Vehicle Equipment

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 9,160

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

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 907,725

Capital Outlay......................................................................................................! 83,150,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ..................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 141,964,670

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 141,009,670

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

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Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,317,013 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 9,317',013

6. Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 5,770,951.50

Regular Operating Expenses ...........................................................................$ 2,667,579.00

Travel....................................... ..............................................................................$ 100,000.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

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

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 218,121.00

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

Computer Charges ............................................................................................$ 1,218,989.00

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................! 48,000.00

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ......................................................................$ 230,500.00

Total Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................! 10,254,140.50

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 10,225,736.50

Total Positions Budgeted

321

Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing Department of Transportation budgets shall be in conformity with and pursuant to Article III, Section X, Paragraph VII, subsection (b) 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 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.
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 Counties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or balances appropriated and brought forward from previous years as requested by the Department of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.
For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Transportation, including 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, including 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 Transportation.
For lease rental obligations of the Department of Transportation to the Georgia Highway Authority and the Georgia Building Authority in accordance with lease rental contracts now in existence and for 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.

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For grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance to be distributed 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 Transportation.
Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the county, designated by such authority, shall submit to the State Auditor a copy of its regular annual audit not later than six months after the end of the fiscal year for which such audit is made. The State Auditor shall compare the amount of funds distributed to each county in such year under the provisions of Section 92-1404, subsection (F) of the Motor Fuel Tax Law against the amount of funds expended by each county in such year for the purposes authorized by said Section.
Appropriations for the foregoing activities include an appropriation that shall be utilized for the specific purpose and amounts as shown below:
Planning and Construction Geodetic Control.......................................................................................................$ 250,000 Capital Outlay - Appalachian Highway...............................................................................................................$ 6,760,000 Capital Outlay - Paving State Schools and Institutions.......................................................................................$ 500,000 Capital Outlay - Three Laning and Four Laning...............................................................................................$ 10,000,000
Maintenance and Betterments Capital Outlay - Rehabilitation Off-System ........................................................................................................$ 52,000,000 Capital Outlay - Paving at State Parks and Historic Sites............................................................................$ 250,000
This appropriation shall be accounted for separately from all other appropriations to the Department of Transportation, and shall be in addition to appropriations of an amount equivalent to motor fuel tax revenue required under Article III, Section X, Paragraph VII, subsection (b) 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, 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 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..................................................................................................$ 349,393.50 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 287,417.00 Travel.......................................................................................................................$ 14,400.00

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Motor Vehicle Equipment

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 200.00

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................$ 9,000.00

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

Real Estate Rentals ........................................................................................................$ 1.00

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...........................................................................$ 1,500.00

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 661,911.50

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 441,911.50

Total Positions Budgeted

17

9. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities

Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 312,048.50

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 18,004.00

Travel.......................................................................................................................$ 10,200.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

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

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 15,000.00

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

Computer Charges ...................................................................................................$ 8,000.00

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................$ 286,569.00

Capital Outlay ......................................................................................................$ 269,099.00

Mass Transit Grants................................................................,...........................? 355,370.00

Airport Operational

Improvements...........................................................................................$ 1,000,000.00

Total Funds Budgeted .....................................................................................$ 2,274,290.50

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................? 2,125,890.50

Total Positions Budgeted

18

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.............................................................................................? 96,577,197.00

Regular Operating Expenses .........................................................................$ 28,858,432.00

Travel........................................................................................................-......-..? 1,506,920.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..................................................................................-...............-.....? 2,300,000.00

Publications and Printing...................................................................................? 505,204.00

Equipment Purchases..........................................................................................? 801,036.00

Computer Charges............................................................................................? 1,226,989.00

Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................? 231,559.00

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................? 6,761,494.00

Capital Outlay...............................................................................................? 307,178,064.41

Mass Transit Grants............................................................................................? 355,370.00

Grants to Municipalities..................................................................................? 9,317,000.00

Harbor Maintenance Payments.........................................................................? 250,000.00

Grants to Counties...........................................................,................................? 9,317,013.00

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................? 26,607,334.00

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund.................................................................................................? 3,744,862.00

Airport Operational

Improvements................................................................................................? 1,000,000.00

Total Positions Budgeted

7,273

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

2,418

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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 quality
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. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $250,000 is desig-
nated and committed for paving at State Parks and Historic Sites.

Section 44. Department of Veterans Service.

Budget Unit: Department of Veterans

Service......................................................................................................$ 6,681,386

1. Veterans Assistance Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,116,061

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 124,800

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 65,000

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 18,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 12,800

Computer Charges...........................................................................................................! 100

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 26,975

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................? 7,500

Grants to Confederate Widows ................................................................................$ 9,586

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 2,380,822

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 2,095,920

Total Positions Budgeted

173

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

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2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility Milledgeville Budget:
Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 46,500 Operating Expenses/Payments to
Central State Hospital ..................................................................................$ 4,558,440 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 4,604,940 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,272,689

3. Veterans Nursing Home Augusta Budget: Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia...............................................................................$ 1,925,964
Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 57,500

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Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,983,464 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 1,312,777

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,116,061

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................? 124,800

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 65,000

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 18,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 59,300

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 100

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 26,975

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................$ 7,500

Capital Outlay .............................................................................................................$ 57,500

Grants to Confederate Widows...................................................................................$ 9,586

Operating Expense/Payments to

Central State Hospital ......................................................................................$ 4,558,440

Operating Expense/Payments to

Medical College of Georgia...............................................................................? 1,925,964

Total Positions Budgeted

173

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

Section 45. Workmen's Compensation Board.

Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation

Board........................................................................................................$ 2,370,994

1. Workmen's Compensation

Administration Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 1,760,159

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 163,985

Travel............................................................................................................................? 30,450

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 16,631

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 47,480

Computer Charges......................................................................................................? 80,420

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 110,930

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 25,800

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 2,235,855

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 2,233,855

Total Positions Budgeted

109

2. Vocational Rehabilitation Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 120,853

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.............................................................................................? 137,139

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 137,139

Total Positions Budgeted

8

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 1,881,012 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 167,671

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Travel............................................................................................................................$ 40,450

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 18,631

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 48,080

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 80,420

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 110,930

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 25,800

Total Positions Budgeted

117

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Equipment Purchases, !31,800 is designated and committed for lawbooks and bookcases for regional hearing offices.

Section 46. State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.
A. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (Issued) .........................................................................................$ 23,290,052
B. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (New) ............................................................................................$ 12,395,000

Section 47. This Appropriations Act includes the appropriation of $12,250,000 of Public Works Act Title II funds for such items of appropriation in this Act as the Governor shall designate.

Section 48. It is the intent of this General Assembly that to the extent to which Federal funds become available in amounts in excess of those contemplated in this Appropriations Act, such excess Federal funds shall be applied as follows, whenever feasible:
First, to supplant State funds which have been appropriated to supplant Federal funds, which such supplanted State funds shall thereupon be removed from the annual operating budgets; and
Second, to further supplant State funds to the extent necessary to maintain the effective matching ratio experienced in the immediately preceding fiscal year, which such supplanted State funds shall thereupon be removed from the annual operating budgets. It is the further intent of this General Assembly that the Office of Planning and Budget utilize its budgetary and fiscal authority so as to accomplish the above-stated intent to the greatest degree feasible; and that at the end of this fiscal year, said Office of Planning and Budget provide written notice to the members of the Appropriations Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives of the instances of noncompliance with the stated intent of this Section.

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.

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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 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 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 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 recommendations contained in the Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 1977 regular session and the amended Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 1978 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 whatsoever shall be transferred for use in initiating or commencing any new program or activity not currently having an appropriation of State funds, nor which would require operating funds or capital 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, commission, institution or other agency of this State are in violation of this Section or in violation of any amendments properly approved by the Director of the Budget. In those cases in which the aforesaid Budget Report contains no recommendation by the Governor of expenditures as to objects, the Director of the Budget, except as to the Legislative and Judicial Branches of the Government, is authorized to allocate as to object such funds as he deems proper, but he shall not approve any operating budget containing any such allocation until such shall be submitted and 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 session and the amended Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 1978 regular session.

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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.................................................................................................$ 2,259,509,171.35.

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."

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 Speaker resolved the House into a Committee of the Whole House for the purpose of considering HB 1223, 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 1223 back to the House with the report that substantial progress had been made in the deliberations and requested leave to sit again at a later time.

The request was granted.

The hour of convening the Joint Session under the provisions of HR 432 having arrived, the members of the Senate appeared upon the floor of the House and the Joint Session, convened for the purpose of hearing an address from His Excellency, Governor George D. Busbee, 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, Governor Busbee appeared upon the floor of the House and delivered the following address:

BUDGET MESSAGE OF
GOVERNOR GEORGE BUSBEE JANUARY 12, 1978
HOLD FOR RELEASE UNTIL 12:00 NOON, JANUARY 12, 1978
Lieutenant Governor Miller, Speaker Murphy, Ladies and Gentlemen of the General Assembly. At the outset, let me acknowledge to you that I am acutely aware that you have

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heard enough speech-making from me to last you for at least a year, and I intend to be exceedingly brief.
You've seen the two budget documents and, I hope, will find the time to familiarize yourself with every aspect of my recommendations for the current fiscal year and for fiscal year 1979.
In addition, I mailed each of you a copy of my statements in which I outlined my proposals to the members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and the media.
It may sound trite to continue rehashing the extraordinary actions that you and I have had to take over the past three years in order to survive the recession without a tax increase.
But I return to the problems of those lean and hungry years for the purpose of thanking you for helping me meet the challenge.
Because of your assistance and your willingness to bite the bullet and take the necessary actions to avoid a deficit despite some pretty strong lobbying from some important quarters, we met the challenge and we entered a period of recovery.
That recovery has led to state revenue growth beyond our most optimistic estimates over the past 18 months. As a result, the state has on hand one of its largest surpluses in years.
When this surplus is added to revenue expected to be generated by continuing moderate growth over the next 18 months, this General Assembly is in the pleasant posture of appropriating a total of $350.8 million in new funds.
It comes about because of painstaking work on your part and pure and simple nickeland-diming on my part as I drafted the documents before you today.
You stood firm against the demands by special interests that we favor them to the exclusion of others. You were responsible in hard times, and I am confident that you will be just as responsible in improved times when it seems easier to play Santa Claus.
Although we are in the pleasant posture of appropriating a total of $350.8 million in new funds, the plain truth is that we must be just as careful in how we spend this large amount of money as we were in passing austerity budgets at the beginning of my term.
Waste and inefficiency and loose spending occur most frequently when there are large amounts of money to be spent.
It simply is not easy to spend wisely when new funds are plentiful.
There is no better way to reflect our responsibility to the people of Georgia than to approach our budgeting responsibilities at this session with the same seriousness that we displayed when times were hard.
I am confident that you will work with me as you have in the past to avoid mistakes which could have the effect of triggering a tax increase down the road.
In putting together my budget recommendations for your consideration, I have tried to achieve the proper balances between pay-as-you-go projects and programs that will involve recurring expenditures. I have tried to balance between pay raises and providing expanded services to our citizens.
I have tried to achieve a balance between improvements in education and in meeting the administrative needs of state government.
I have tried to strike a balance between the amount of general treasury funds we allocate for highway improvements and what is retained to improve social and health services, parks, law enforcement, prisons and other programs important to the people.

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In addition to seeking a delicate balance, I have proposed for your consideration a very tight spending program. This may seem odd in view of the large amount of money available for appropriation, but many veteran legislators have expressed to me the same thought.
When you deduct the cost of pay raises $92 million.... general treasury spending for highway improvement - $48 million., other one-shot expenditures in 1978 alone - $75.4 million.... increased spending for public schools and the University System, exclusive of pay raises and bond funds - $99 million....the tightness of the budget comes into sharper focus.
It is gratifying to me that you are moving swiftly on the amended budget for fiscal year 1978. The House has already completed work on its version and the Senate should be in a position for a conference committee to resolve differences before your two-week recess begins on January 20.
Although the net effect of the House's version of the amended spending program for this year is to increase spending over my recommendations by some $8 million, I agree with most of the changes because they were based on new information not available when I finalized my recommendations.
I have no quarrel with such items as early funding of the tourism promotion program and the funds for the twin tower project, and the difference is not large enough to jeopardize my basic 1979 proposals.
Although I do have problems with furnishing state automobiles to off-duty state employees and deletion of planning and land purchase funds for a new central criminal justice complex which also would serve the State Crime Laboratory and the Georgia Crime Information Center, I am confident that we can work out the differences.
The amended budget this year is probably the most important spending program you have ever considered. Unlike most years when small amounts of new money are needed to plug gaps or meet unanticipated needs, the amended budget for fiscal year 1978 sets the tempo for avoiding a built-in tax increase.
The amended budget in the form I presented to you included $105.7 million in new money. A total actually greater than this amount would be in capital outlay or one-shot, non-recurring expenditures because of reductions in the existing budget, and these funds are intact in the House version already passed.
If you pass the budget with these one-shot expenditures intact, you will not be building in a tax increase when you start working on the 1979 budget.
I am pleased that the House and the Senate are working so expeditiously on the amended appropriations bill. I pledge to you that I will do my best to get the final version signed into law before the Appropriations Committees meet during the recess so that you can begin your consideration of the 1979 budget on the basis of firm figures.
Although I promised to spare you a long, drawn-out recitation of figures, I would like to comment briefly on two proposals in the amended budget.
My original recommendation for general funds for highway improvements involved spending $48 million for roads and bridges over the next 18 months. This total remains the same, but upon my request, the House version includes most of this money for letting contracts between now and June 30.
As my recommendations now stand, I am proposing that we spend $22 million in fiscal year 1978 for off-system roads and bridges and an additional $10 million for passing lanes and four-lane improvements on the state system. Another $16 million would remain in my 1979 proposal for off-system roads and bridges.
There are several important reasons for this change.

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Not only will we save $2 million by letting the contracts early, but we can take better advantage of the warm summer months and have many of the new road and bridge improvements completed before school buses start rolling again in late summer.
Another change I have requested involves a new, highly professional police academy. The most important way that we can improve local law enforcement throughout Georgia is through our training programs. I am proposing that we start preliminary planning on a new police academy which would be complete with pistol ranges, driver pursuit tracks and dormitories, capable of offering advance training on an in-service basis.
Since formulating my budget proposals, I have learned that $222,000 in LEAA funds are available for this planning. Funds are available in the existing budget to provide a match for these funds.
While the emphasis of my FY 1978 budget amendments has been to spend the surplus funds for one-shot items, the emphasis of my 1979 recommendation to you centers on improvements in education. I know that you have shared my frustration over the past three years in not having the resources necessary to instill the level of quality we must have in education.
We were able to make substantial improvements this year in pay for University System personnel, but our universities and colleges still lag far behind most comparable institutions. This ranking handicaps us in retaining and attracting the best instructors and professors. Therefore, I am recommending a 7.5 per cent increase for University System academic and non-academic personnel in addition to the 2.5 per cent built-in increase we initiated this year.
Teacher pay also lags far behind the national average. Georgia teachers would receive a 7.5 per cent increase, which is in addition to the 2.5 per cent index increase that all teachers receive during their first 15 years in the classroom.
State employees, who have suffered from inflation, would get an across-the-board 4 per cent increase. In addition, I am recommending $8.3 million in raises to implement the recommendations of the Salary Classification Study Commission. This would provide additional raises of at least 5 per cent to 75 per cent of all employees who are under-classified. Most of these are the state's lower-paid employees. Of course, the majority of state employees annually receive merit raises totaling between 4 and 5 per cent.
Improved education has been the number one goal of my administration from the beginning and it continues to hold the top spot. With austerity level budgets in effect for most of my term, we have tried to improve education through more effective use of our existing resources, and I think we have made some significant advances.
However, the time has come to augment these efforts with increased funding.
For our public schools, I am recommending in fiscal year 1979 an increased appropriation over the existing budget that exceeds $123 million, including pay raises.
One of the problems confronting Georgia's educational system is that students who start their school careers with learning difficulties never seem to be able to erase this problem. The result ranges from grade failures and dropouts to a life besieged by crime and welfare dependence. If we can do a better job of helping young students develop their skills and overcome learning difficulties in the early grades, it will solve many of our educational shortcomings.
One important way to achieve these goals is statewide kindergarten. You know the arguments on behalf of kindergarten and you enacted legislation at your 1977 session calling for full implementation of a statewide kindergarten program at the earliest possible date.
For fiscal year 1979, I am recommending that we double the program to serve 50 per cent of eligible five-year-olds. One of the highest priorities recommended by Dr. McDaniel,

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and one in which I hope you will concur is the addition of teacher aides in the first grade. I am therefore recommending funding for 3,274 half-time aides who will assist teachers in the first grade. While teachers work with students having difficulties, these aides will be working with the rest of the class.
Also in public schools, I have recommended 700 new special education teachers....a $35 million construction program through bonds....the beginning of a statewide teachers' health insurance program at a cost of $13.5 million....increases in funds for maintenance and operation, instructional media, sick and personal leave, public library construction and many others, and for the first time in history, we are providing funds to permit teachers to accrue sick and annual leave.
Including pay raise funds, the University System would receive in my recommendations $44.2 million in new funds to operate the state's 32 colleges and universities a 13.8 per cent increase. This includes full funding for the Regents Formula for the second straight year in an effort to upgrade the quality of our higher education.
One of the problems that many of you have mentioned to me as concerns of yours is the quality of health care in our rural areas. It is becoming more and more difficult to get doctors to practice outside the urban centers. I am recommending expansions of two programs within the University System to assist with this problem family practice residents and satellite medical facilities.
For the University System, I am also recommending a $10 million construction program through bonds, $2 million in capital outlay and $1 million in increased health contributions in line with the new teachers' insurance plan and the one already operated for state employees.
Although I promised to spare you a boring recitation of the minute details of my recommendation for each department, it would be too uncharacteristic for me to fail to mention economic development and, specifically, a new program I am recommending for our communities.
Only a small number of our economically disadvantaged cities have the necessary water and sewer system capacities to attract new industry. If Georgia is to achieve balanced growth, we must remove these roadblocks to development.
I am proposing a major expansion in the state water and sewer grant program to help our communities attract new payrolls. However, this program is also going to require a strong commitment on the part of the communities themselves.
The state has been providing $1 million a year for water and sewer grants. I am recommending that an additional $4 million be allocated next year to be matched with local funds on a 50-50 basis to help our communities meet their growth opportunities. The existing $1 million will continue to be used to solve critical or emergency problems.
Although tourism is a multi-billion dollar business in Georgia, there is a way for us to reap an even bigger bonanza by converting our "pass through" travelers into "Georgia visitors." I am recommending that the state's advertising budget be more than doubled to make this a reality. It is our desire to move to a new program of regional promotion in which the state is carved into seven regions to be packaged on the basis of the unique attractions of each area.
I have used these minutes to touch on some of the highlights without boring you with figures with which you are already familiar.
Taking into account the switch in highway improvement funds from fiscal year 1979 to 1978, the amended budget which you will finish and I expect to sign into law before the recess totals $2,251,554,134.35 and for 1979 totals $2,390,953,332.
To fund the 1979 budget, the state anticipates revenue collections next year totaling $2,290,000,000. This represents anticipated revenue growth of only 8.5 per cent a moderate pace compared to the present economy.

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As I have done since becoming Governor, I have selected the most conservative revenue estimate. While Dr. Henry Thomassen, the state's revenue forecaster, assures me that we will easily surpass the estimate, I feel we must still be conservative, especially when we have ample funds for substantial improvements in fiscal year 1979.
In closing, I want to reiterate my firm belief that state government would not be in the sound fiscal position it now enjoys had it not been for the unique partnership that you as lawmakers have forged with the executive branch over the past three years.
Although there have been the inevitable minor disagreements, which merely indicates a healthy streak of independence on the part of each branch, there has been no backbiting, undercutting and ill-considered rhetoric of the kind that makes for irreparable breaches.
I think there is ample justification for this General Assembly to pat itself on the back for meeting the challenge of austerity.
If we work together during the next several weeks as we have in the past, we can pass a budget that addresses some of the problems that have been delayed over the past three years, and we can do it without a tax increase. That is my goal....and I know it is yours.

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.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:

HB 1223. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Murphy of the 18th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1977-78, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 11, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1335), so as to change certain appropriations and language for the fiscal year 1977-78; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The Speaker resolved the House into a Committee of the Whole House for the purpose of considering HB 1223, designating Representative Harris of the 8th as the Chairman thereof.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The Committee of the Whole arose and through its Chairman reported HB 1223 back to the House with the recommendation that the same do pass, by Committee substitute.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
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 Balkcom, R. 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 Carries, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.

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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. 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, 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. 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. 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 Savage, 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 Watkins, L. 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, by substitute, the ayes were 174, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

By unanimous consent, HB 1223 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

The following Resolution of the House was read:

HR 487. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn on the 57th, Knight of the 67th, Lee of the 72nd and Edwards of the 110th: A RESOLUTION amending H. R. No. 3 of the 1977 session, relative to officials, employees and committees in the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

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 Balkcom, R. 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.
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.
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. 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, 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.
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

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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. 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 Savage, 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. 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 Watkins, L. 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 adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 161, nays 0. The Resolution was adopted.

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 13, 1978

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 L. G. Gilstrap, Pastor, Murrayville 1st Assembly of God Church, Murrayville, 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 introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:
HB 1363. By: Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, Collins of the 144th, Randall of the 101st, Home of the 104th, Birdsong of the 103rd, Pinkston of the 100th, Triplett of the 128th, Glover of the 32nd, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to change certain minimum age requirements relating to enrollment in general education and kindergarten programs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.
HB 1364. By: Representatives Home of the 104th, Davis of the 99th, Birdsong of the 103rd, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to provide procedures for the return of mobile homes for taxation so as to provide for the situs of such mobile homes for tax purposes; to provide for the color of annual decals issued by the county tax collector or commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 1365. By: Representatives Home of the 104th, Davis of the 99th, Birdsong of the 103rd, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to change certain provisions relative to showing a credit on county and municipal ad valorem tax bills; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1366. By: Representatives Harrison, Isakson and Nix of the 20th, and Cooper, Kaley and Wilson of the 19th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 32-9, relating to county boards of education, so as to authorize county boards of education to expend educational funds for the purpose of providing uniforms for school maintenance or custodial personnel; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1367. By: Representatives Johnson of the 72nd, and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System so as to change the retirement requirements and benefits for certain State personnel; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1368. By: Representatives Robinson of the 58th, Evans of the 84th, Harrison of the 20th, Home of the 104th, Tucker of the 73rd, Childs of the 51st, Butler and Tolbert of the 56th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 79A-8, the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, so as to prohibit certain transactions in objects intended primarily for use with narcotic drugs or marijuana; to provide under what circumstances objects may be deemed to be intended primarily for such use; to provide penalties; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1369. By: Representatives Mostiler of the 71st, Felton of the 22nd, Williams and Foster of the 6th, Ralston of the 7th, Oldham of the 14th, Coleman of the 118th, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act" so as to change the provisions relative to penalties for violations of said Act; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 1370. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the regulation of the sale of livestock at auction so as to change the definition of the term "special sale"; to change the provisions relating to special livestock sales; to change the provisions relating to permits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 1371. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Thomas County so as to change the salary of the judge of the said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 1372. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Thomas County so as to change the salary of the solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1373. 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 so as to change the number of commissioners required for a quorum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1374. By: Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-23, relating to taxation of certain special franchises, so as to repeal certain provisions relating to deductions from the tax payable to or for the benefit of a county, municipality or school district, exclusion of certain expenses from such deductions, and how sums paid to a county, municipality or school district and qualifying for such deduction are to be considered; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1375. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Harrison, Isakson and Nix of the 20th, Glanton of the 66th, Horton of the 43rd, Daniel of the 88th, Cason of the 96th, McDonald of the 12th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act to the exemption of property from taxation so as to provide that the tax exemption provided by said Act shall apply to certain property of certain nonprofit corporations; to provide conditions for the effectiveness of this Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1376. By: Representative Wall of the 61st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Auburn so as to change the name of the court of the town from the recorder's court to the City Court of the Town of Auburn; to change the provisions relating to the appointment of a judge, his qualifications, compensation and powers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1377. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Money of the 5th, and Williams and Foster of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Coroner of Walker County upon a monthly salary so as to change the salary of the coroner; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1378. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, and Smith of the 42nd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to change the provisions relating to appropriation request and the appropriation of funds by the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1379. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Argo of the 63rd, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act to amend the charter of the Town of Athens so as to authorize the Mayor and Council to establish criteria for the maintenance and appearance of vacant lots; to authorize the city to perform mainte-

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nance on certain vacant lots; to provide for special assessments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1380. By: Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, Logan of the 62nd, Wood of the 9th, Keyton of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd, Robinson of the 58th, Phillips of the 91st, Argo of the 63rd, and others: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia so as to change the provisions relative to mandatory retirement age; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HR 482-1380. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Harrison, Isakson and Nix of the 20th, Glanton of the 66th, Horton of the 43rd, McDonald of the 12th, Cason of the 96th, Daniel of the 88th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to exempt from taxation certain property owned by a nonprofit corporation organized for the primary purpose of encouraging cooperation between parents and teachers to promote the education and welfare of children and youth; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 483-1380. By: Representatives McCollum of the 134th, and Hutchinson of the 133rd: A RESOLUTION compensating Mrs. George Ellis Martin; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 484-1380. By: Representative Galer of the 97th: A RESOLUTION compensating Dr. Charles Mason; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 485-1380. 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 proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to include certain types of cooperative ownership within the term "homestead" as that term is used for purposes of determining certain exemptions from certain taxation in Bibb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1381. By: Representative Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3007, relating to compromise of income tax penalty cases, so as to permit the Commissioner to make refunds under certain circumstances of penalties previously paid; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1382. By: Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Scott of the 123rd, Kemp of the 139th, Rush of the 121st, Battle of the 124th, and Greene of the 138th: A BILL to amend Code Title 45, known as the "Game and Fish Code", so as to change the provisions relative to shrimping and to provide additional requirements in connection therewith; to change the provisions relative to certain licenses; to provide for certain additional licenses; to change provisions relative to certain bonds; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 1383. 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 that the Public Defender of Fulton County may receive credit for prior service as an Assistant Public Defender of Fulton County; to provide for contributions to obtain credit for such services; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1384. 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 on full benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1385. By: Representatives Daniel of the 88th, Mostiler of the 71st, Robinson of the 58th, Carrell of the 75th, McDonald of the 12th, Dean of the 29th, Jackson of the 9th, and Scott of the 123rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act" so as to require the submission of certificate of title applications, for purposes other than for the perfection or cancellation of security interests or liens on vehicles not being transferred, to be made so as to have the State Revenue Commissioner or his duly authorized county tag agents receive same within a specified time; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HR 486-1385. By: Representative Lord of the 105th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located in the Town of Riddleville in Washington County, Georgia, to said Town of Riddleville; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1386. By: Representatives Kemp of the 139th, Davis of the 99th, Johnston and Tolbert of the 56th, Home of the 104th, Burruss of the 21st, Cooper of the 19th, Taggart of the 125th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-407A, relating to uninsured motorist coverage, so as to change the maximum amounts of such coverage which may be obtained from an insurer; to provide for editorial revision; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1387. By: Representatives Pilewicz of the 41st, Murray of the 116th, Karrh of the 106th, Carnes of the 43rd, Rowland of the 119th, Coleman of the 118th, and Veazey of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act relative to relief from civil liability for persons who render emergency care at the scene of an accident without charge and in good faith so as to clarify that certain persons are relieved from liability for rendering emergency service at the scene of an accident without charge; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1388. By: Representatives Collins of the 144th, Long of the 142nd, Hanner of the 130th, Cox of the 141st, and Balkcom of the 140th: A BILL to add one additional judge of the superior courts of the South Georgia Judicial Circuit of

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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 1389. By: Representative Wall of the 61st: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3106 relating to personal exemptions allowed as deductions for purposes of determining Georgia taxable net income for Georgia income taxation so as to provide for periodic adjustment of the amount of such exemptions based upon cost-ofliving factors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1390. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Hatcher of the 131st, Karrh of the 106th, Richardson of the 52nd, Keyton of the 143rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3106, relating to personal exemptions for income tax purposes, so as to authorize multiple support agreements for determining entitlement to certain dependency exemptions; to provide for application; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1391. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act to provide a method of reducing unsatisfied executions for State taxes to judgments of the superior courts approved March 15, 1957, so as to change the number of publications of notice required under certain circumstances; to permit use of a copy of the notice as published rather than use of the entire newspaper in which the notice was published; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1392. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Hatcher of the 131st, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to change the qualifications required of the State Revenue Commissioner; to amend an Act to make comprehensive provisions for an integrated tax administration for Georgia so as to change the number of years of residency in this State required of the State Revenue Commissioner and to delete certain provisions relating to members of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1393. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, and Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Current Income Tax Payment Act of 1960" so as to provide an exception with respect to individuals who are required to make a declaration of estimated tax for the current taxable years; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1394. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, and Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3205, relating to reports of certain income tax information at the source, so as to change the amount of certain payments which are required to be reported; to designate who is required to make reports; to provide for all other matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 1395. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Hatcher of the 131st, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3112, relating to application of the State income tax to nonresidents, so as to remove a provision authorizing the State Revenue Commissioner to accept total Federal gross income as the equivalent of total Georgia gross income for certain purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1396. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Hatcher of the 131st, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to repeal an Act entitled 'An Act to repeal part 3, Cigars and Cigarettes, Chapter 92-22, in General, of the 1933 Code of Georgia' in its entirety", so as to repeal certain provisions relating to amount of unpaid tax as lien, recording, seizure of property, sale, interest and penalties so as to provide for applicability to the tax of general administrative provisions provided by law and relating to such matters; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1397. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend an Act to make comprehensive provision for an integrated tax administration for Georgia so as to change certain provisions relating to filing applications for refund by certain persons, or their counsel, who are in the service of the armed forces; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1398. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Hatcher of the 131st, Karrh of the 106th, Richardson of the 52nd, Keyton of the 143rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act to levy and provide for the collection of taxes for the support of the government and the institutions of the State and for purposes authorized by the Constitution so as to except certain property owned by a trust forming a part of an individual retirement account from intangible personal property taxation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1399. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Hatcher of the 131st, Karrh of the 106th, Richardson of the 52nd, Keyton of the 143rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act to levy and provide for the collection of taxes for the support of the government and the institutions of the State and for purposes authorized by the Constitution so as to except certain property owned by a trust forming a part of a certain self-employed individual's retirement plan from intangible personal property taxation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1400. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-601, relative to the enumeration of duties of justices of the peace, so as to delete the requirement that justices of the peace shall make a list of names of all persons not on the tax digest; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1401. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to impose withholding and estimated taxes to aid in the collection of the income tax imposed by law upon

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individuals so as to remove an exclusion of remuneration paid for active service as a member of the armed forces from the meaning of the word "wages", as used in the Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1402. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3123 relating to income taxation of members of the armed forces so as to provide that certain current exemptions from taxation upon death shall apply only with respect to income received for service as a member of the armed forces; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1403. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to repeal certain authority granted to the State Revenue Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1404. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to repeal an exemption previously granted with respect to certain components and parts installed in military craft, vehicles and missiles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1405. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-109, relating to levy of capitation tax by a county, municipality, or district, so as to remove an exception with respect to street tax; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1406. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend an Act to impose withholding and estimated taxes to aid in the collection of the income tax imposed by law upon individuals so as to repeal a provision authorizing the State Revenue Commissioner to make reciprocal agreements for the relief of certain taxpayers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1407. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 92-6102, relating to notice and demand by the Comptroller General, now State Revenue Commissioner, of certain ad valorem property taxpayers to file returns; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1408. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-62, relating to time, manner, and subject of property tax returns so as to strike certain provisions relating to notice to nonresidents of the receipt of returns of wild lands and amount of tax due; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1409. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to be entitled The Sunday Business Activities Act to prohibit certain

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business activities on Sunday; to provide penalties and other remedies for violations of the same; to limit the time within which an arrest for or warrant charging violation of this Act shall be made or issued; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes."; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1410. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to repeal Code Chapter 111-1, relating to bonded public warehousemen and the procedures connected with bonded public warehousemen; to repeal Code Section 111-9901, relating to criminal penalties invoked for unlawful disposition of goods deposited in bonded public warehouse; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1411. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to repeal Code Chapter 62-5, relating to the "stock law" and local county elections held to determine whether or not livestock shall be restricted by fences; to repeal Code Chapter 62-6, relating to the impounding of animals which are found to be running free and at large in any county adopting the "stock law"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1412. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to repeal Code Chapter 53-3, relating to the registration of individuals as to race; to repeal Code Section 53-106, relating to the prohibition of miscegenation; to repeal Code Section 53-212, relating to who may perform colored marriages; to repeal Code Section 53-9902, relating to the criminal penalties invoked for allowing miscegenation to occur; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1413. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend Code Section 18-206, relating to the requirement that railroad companies provide separate cars or compartments for white and colored passengers; to repeal Code Section 18-207, relating to the duty of conductors to assign passengers to their cars and to provide police powers to conductors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1414. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to repeal Code Chapter 66-2, relating to indentured servants and apprentices, procedures connected with service of indentured servants and apprentices, and Master's duties; to repeal Code Chapter 66-3, relating to injuries of indentured servants and the responsibilities of Master's; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1415. By: Representatives Home of the 104th, Davis of the 99th, and Birdsong of the 103rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act" so as to change the period of presumed abandonment of certain unclaimed property; to require that banking or financial organizations file reports with and deliver abandoned property to the State Revenue Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

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HB 1423. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Ross of the 76th, Robinson of the 58th, Williams of the 54th, and Steinberg of the 46th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68A-805, relating to minimum speed regulation, so as to provide for minimum speeds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HR 488-1423. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Robinson of the 58th, Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, and Tolbert of the 56th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize any municipality of this State by ordinance to exempt improvements to homesteads from all municipal ad valorem taxation, including municipal taxation for educational purposes when the municipality has an independent school system, subject to a limitation on the duration of such exemption and other requirements in connection therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 489-1423. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Robinson of the 58th, Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, and Tolbert of the 56th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize any county of this State by ordinance or resolution to exempt improvements to homesteads from State and county ad valorem taxation and, with the approval of the county board of education, from ad valorem taxation for educational purposes, subject to a limitation on the duration of such exemption and other requirements in connection therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 490-1423. By: Representative Battle of the 124th: A RESOLUTION continuing the State Board of Geologists Examiners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 1424. By: Representatives White of the 132nd, Lucas of the 102nd, Hill of the 127th, Glover of the 32nd, Canty of the 38th, Dean of the 29th, Holmes of the 39th, Deveaux of the 28th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Building Authority Act" so as to require the Authority to insure minority participation in all future projects approved by the Authority; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1425. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act approved August 20, 1927, providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 as disclosed by the United States Census of 1920, or any subsequent Census, shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities and for such 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 1426. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend an Act known as the 'Unemployment Compensation Law', (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.

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By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary:
HB 1427. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Horton of the 43rd, and Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to provide for an arbitration title; to provide for a short title ("Georgia Arbitration Code"); to provide for the effect of agreements to submit to arbitration controversies, existing or thereafter arising; to provide for applications to the court, venue, and service of papers; and for other purposes.

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

HB 1326 HB 1327 HB 1328 HB 1329 HB 1330 HB 1331 HB 1332 HB 1333 HB 1334 HB 1335 HB 1336 HB 1337 HR 466-1337 HR 467-1337 HR 468-1337 HR 469-1337 HR 470-1337 HR 471-1337 HB 1338 HB 1339 HB 1340 HR 474-1340 HR 475-1340 HR 476-1340 HB 1341 HB 1342 HB 1343 HB 1344 HB 1345

HB- 1346 HB 1347 HB 1348 HB 1349 HR 477-1349 HR 478-1349 HR 479-1349 HR 480-1349 HB 1350 HB 1351 HB 1352 HB 1353 HB 1354 HB 1355 HR 481-1355 HB 1356 HB 1357 HB 1358 HB 1359 HB 1360 HB 1361 HB 1362 HB 1416 HB 1417 HB 1418 HB 1419 HB 1420 HB 1421 HB 1422

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:

SR 31 Do Pass HB 1000 Do Pass

HB 1322 Do Pass HB 758 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted,
Snow of the 1st Chairman

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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 1307 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Dent of the 85th 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 1315 Do Pass HB 1316 Do Pass HB 1317 Do Pass

HB 1318 Do Pass HB 1319 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 consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 162-686 Do Pass, by Substitute
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 passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

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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 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.

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

HB 1315. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a system of public schools in the City of Valdosta, Georgia, and providing for the maintenance and support of the same so as to change the provisions relative to the powers and rights of the Board of Education for the City of Valdosta; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1316. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Tax Commissioner of Lowndes County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation provisions relating to 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 103, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1317. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Lowndes County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the judge of the probate 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 103, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1318. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Lowndes County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the sheriff; to change the provisions relating to the number of personnel within the sheriffs office, their manner of compensation and selection; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 103, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1319. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Lowndes County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation provisions relating to 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 103, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Representative Murphy of the 18th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1309. By: Representatives Glanton of the 66th, Scott of the 123rd, Horton of the 43rd, Murphy of the 18th, McDonald of the 12th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Robinson of the 58th, Kilgore of the 65th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Economic Development Council so as to change the provisions relative to the membership of the Council; to provide that the members shall be reimbursed for expenses; to authorize the appropriation of funds; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 96, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1310. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Swann of the 90th, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to authorize the State Building Administrative Board to adopt regulations for the establishment of thermal efficiency standards for new and renovated buildings, and lighting efficiency standards for new and renovated public buildings; to provide for a short title ("Energy Conservation Building Standards Act of 1978"); to provide for definitions; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To authorize the State Building Administrative Board to adopt regulations for the establishment of thermal efficiency standards for new and renovated buildings, and light-

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ing efficiency standards for new and renovated public buildings; to provide for a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the adoption of thermal and lighting efficiency standards; to provide for the amendment of standards; to provide for the enforcement of standards; to provide for appeals; 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. Short Title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Energy Conservation Building Standards Act of 1978."
Section 2. Findings: Declaration of Policy. The General Assembly finds that the increasing scarcity of traditional energy resources, which have been the foundation of Georgia's economic growth and well-being, demands a positive program to encourage energy conservation. Because lighting, heating, and cooling of buildings presently constitute a substantial portion of the State's energy use, the 1977 Session of the General Assembly directed the State Building Administrative Board to develop thermal and lighting efficiency standards to encourage energy conservation in the construction and renovation of buildings. The General Assembly recognizes the diligent efforts of the State Building Administrative Board in developing the Georgia State Code for Energy Conservation in New Building Construction at the direction of the General Assembly (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 769), and declares, therefore, that the State Building Administrative Board shall be authorized to adopt regulations for the implementation of thermal efficiency standards for new and renovated buildings, and lighting efficiency standards for new and renovated public buildings.
Section 3. Definitions. For the purpose of this Act, the following terms shall have the definitions ascribed to them below, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
(1) "Board" means State Building Administrative Board. (2) "Exempted building" means any of the following:
(a) any building whose peak design rate of energy usage for heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting is less than one watt or 3.4 British thermal units (Btus) per hour per square foot of floor area for all purposes;
(b) any building which is neither mechanically heated nor cooled; (c) any mobile home; and (d) any building owned or leased in whole or in part by the United States. (3) "Exterior envelope" means those elements of a building which enclose conditioned spaces through which thermal energy may be transferred to or from the exterior. (4) "New building" means any building on which final design is commenced after the adoption of standards under this Act. (5) "Public building" means any building which is open to the public during normal business hours, and is not an exempted building, including the following: (a) any building which provides facilities or shelter for public assembly, or which is used for educational, office, or institutional purposes; (b) any inn, hotel, motel, sports arena, supermarket, transportation terminal, retail store, restaurant, or other commercial establishment which provides services or retails merchandise; (c) any portion of an industrial plant building used primarily as office space; and (d) any building owned by the State or a political subdivision or instrumentality thereof, including libraries, museums, schools, hospitals, auditoriums, sports arenas, and university buildings. (6) "Renovated building" means either of the following: (a) a building undergoing alteration of the exterior envelope, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, water heating systems or lighting systems, for which the aggregate cost exceeds ten percent of the assessed value of the building immediately prior to such alteration; or (b) a building undergoing alteration in the physical configuration or interior space for which the aggregate cost of alteration exceeds one-fourth of the assessed value of the building, immediately prior to such alteration.

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Section 4. Adoption of Thermal and Lighting Efficiency Standards. The Board shall have the power to adopt regulations which establish minimum thermal efficiency standards in new and renovated buildings, and lighting efficiency standards in new and renovated public buildings. The standards shall not apply to exempted buildings, and the standards for renovated buildings shall apply only to the portions or systems of the building which are directly involved in the renovation. No standards shall become effective without the approval of the Office of Energy Resources. The Board shall consult with the Office of Energy Resources during the development of any standards to be adopted under this Act, and shall submit such standards to the Office of Energy Resources for approval at least ten days prior to the adoption of such standards. The standards shall be adopted no later than three months from the date of enactment of this Act, and in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. Such standards shall:
(1) Be developed in consideration of the Georgia State Code for Energy Conservation in New Building Construction, which was developed by the Board from a model prepared by the National Conference of States on Building Codes and Standards;
(2) Be designed to achieve maximum energy savings, consistent with protecting the public health, safety, and welfare; and commensurate with the cost of complying with such standards',
(3) Be consistent with the latest and most effective technology; (4) Incorporate maximum flexibility by the use of performance standards, where feasible, as well as prescriptive standards; and (5) Exclude exempted buildings.
Section 5. Amendment of Standards. The Board shall review the standards adopted under this Act at least annually, and make any revisions deemed appropriate. Such revisions shall be considered and adopted in accordance with the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, and shall be subject to the provisions of Section 4 of this Act.
Section 6. Enforcement of Standards. The design, erection, construction and alteration of any building for which the standards provided for by this Act shall apply shall be accomplished so that the building, or applicable portions thereof, shall meet or conform to such standards. Enforcement of compliance with the provisions of this Section shall be solely the province of local governing authorities, except in regard to buildings owned by the State. In State-owned buildings, the State agency which owns the building shall provide for the compliance with the standards adopted under this Act. Local governing authorities are authorized to adopt rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of these standards, and to adopt such penalties for violation of the standards as they deem appropriate.
Section 7. Appeals. The Chairman of the Board shall designate from time to time an Appeals Board, which shall consist of not less than three nor more than five members of the Board. The Appeals Board shall have authority to hear appeals relating to the interpretation, enforcement, and administration by local governing authorities of the standards adopted under this Act, or concerning exceptions to this Act. The Appeals Board may, at its option, hear de novo cases, but shall not hear any appeal until it is determined that the appeal procedures available through the affected local government have been exhausted. If the Appeals Board determines that the local governing authority erred in its interpretation of the standards, it shall remand the case to the local government with instructions to take such action as the Appeals Board directs. Decisions of the Appeals Board may be further appealed to the full Board. Further appeals may be made as provided by the Administrative Procedure Act.
Section 8. Severability. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the

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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 9. Effective Date. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 10. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 95, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed by substitute.

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.

By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 3 was postponed until January 16, 1978, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.

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

HR 491. By: Representative Sizemore of the 136th: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Mr. James M. Rouse, Sr.; and for other purposes.

HR 492. By: Representatives Patten of the 149th, Beck of the 148th, Greer of the 43rd, Reaves of the 147th, Murphy of the 18th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. V. E. Branch; and for other purposes.

HR 493. By: Representatives Collins of the 144th, Murphy of the 18th, and Phillips of the 91st: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Honorable Fred B. Hand, Sr.; and for other purposes.

HR 494. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, and Childs of the 51st: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Mrs. Mamie Kennedy Taylor; and for other purposes.

HR 495. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Murphy of the 18th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, and Cox of the 141st: A RESOLUTION expressing appreciation to and commending mayors and municipal officials and employees for service on the occasion of the Nineteenth Annual Georgia Mayor's Day; and for other purposes.

HR 496. By: Representative Lee of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION commending the Babb Junior High School football team of Forest Park, Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 497. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Castleberry of the lllth, Collins of the 144th, Veazey of the 146th, Patten of the 149th, and others: A RESOLU-

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TION recognizing the Georgia farmers' participation in the American Agriculture movement; and for other purposes.

HR 498. By: Representatives Collins of the 144th and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Kenneth J. Nemeth; and for other purposes.

HR 499. By: Representatives Phillips of the 59th, Wall of the 61st, and Harris of the 60th: A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to reduce the flow of illegal aliens into this country; and other purposes.

HR 500. By: Representative Dixon of the 151st: A RESOLUTION commending the Waycross High School "Bulldogs" Football Team; and for other purposes.

HR 501. By: Reprsentative Walker of the 115th: A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Tom Adams; and for other purposes.

HR 502. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Carl Preston Savage, Sr.; and for other purposes.

HR 503. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Jessup of the 117th, Foster of the 152nd, Long of the 142nd, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A RESOLUTION expressing regrets at the passing of Major E. D. Mink; and for other purposes.

HR 504. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Clark of the 55th, Williams of the 54th, Steinberg of the 46th, and others: A RESOLUTION expressing sympathy at the passing of Mrs. Charlotte Moran; and for other purposes.

SR 226. By: Senator Howard of the 42nd: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Mrs. Charlotte Moran; and for other purposes.

SR 235. By: Senators Gillis of the 20th, English of the 21st, Johnson of the 34th, Kidd of the 25th and others: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable W. Herschel Lovett; and for other purposes.

Representative McDonald of the 12th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, Monday morning and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker Pro Tern announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, Monday morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, January 16, 1978

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. Balkcom, R. 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. 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. Diion, H.D.
Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Eliiott, 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, 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. Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Iran, 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)
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.B. 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.
Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Russell, J.
Savage, 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. Tales, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Tmluck, R. Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V.
Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L.
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 Arthur Sims, Pastor, First Bryan Baptist Church, Savannah, 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 introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 1428. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Patten of the 149th, Marcus of the 26th, Townsend of the 24th, and Swann of the 90th: A BILL to amend an Act regulating the practice of speech pathology and audiology so as to change the list of names from which persons may be appointed as Board members; to change certain powers and duties of the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1429. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st, Adams of the 79th, Lee, Johnson, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd, and Jones of the 78th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Griffin Judicial Circuit so as to change the times for holding court in said circuit; to provide a time and procedure for the calling of cases for trial or announcement, or both; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1430. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, and Battle of the 124th: A BILL to amend an Act known as "The Act creating the Public School Employees Retirement System"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1431. By: Representative Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 101-202, relating to the distribution of public documents by the State Librarian to public libraries and to public institutions of learning maintaining libraries in Georgia, so as to provide for the submission on or before December 1 of each year by each department and institution within the executive branch of State government of a report to the State Librarian containing a list by title of all public documents published or issued by such department or institution during the preceding State of Georgia fiscal year and a statement noting the frequency of publication of each public document; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1432. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, McDonald of the 12th, Hanner of the 130th, Veazey of the 146th, and Gammage of the 17th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 38-1, relating to the general principles and rules governing the admission of testimony, so as to create a new Code Section 38-124, relating to presumptions as to the cause and origins of fires; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1433. By: Representatives Sizemore of the 136th, Karrh of the 106th, Foster of the 6th, Triplett of the 128th, Phillips of the 120th, Collins of the 144th, Hamilton of the 31st, and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2801, relating to cruelty to children, so as to provide that it is unlawful for any person to maliciously cause a child cruel or excessive physical or mental pain; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1434. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, and Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend Code Title 68A, The Uniform Rules of the Road, so as to provide for the applicability of certain laws to bicycles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1435. By: Representative Robinson of the 58th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia so as to change the provisions relating to membership; to provide for credit for service while on leave for professional training; to provide for employee and employer contributions and the payment thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1436. By: Representative Phillips of the 91st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in Harris County so as to change the jurisdictional amount of the said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 505-1436. By: Representative Isakson of the 20th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Wilson A. Nantz; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1437. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to the teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County so as to change the requirements for receiving a spouse's pension under said Act; 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 were read the second time:

HB 1363 HB 1364 HB 1365 HB 1366 HB 1367 HB 1368
HR J I3
HB 1372 tUutrinKon 1iiL3QQa--7Ti7d4Q/i
HHBB 11337767 HB 1378 HB 1379 HB 1380 HR 482-1380 HR 483-1380

HR 484-1380 HR 485-1380 HB 1381 HB 1382 HB 1383 HB 1384
HB 1385 HR 486-1385 HB 1386 HU"H*DRB* 1TiaO3oQ8oO7
*"* iOO
HB 1391 HB 1392 HB !393 HB 1394 HB 1395 HB 1396

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HB 1397 HB 1398 HB 1399 HB 1400 HB 1401 HB 1402
SR lift. HR uo5 HB l HB 1407 HB 1408 HB 1409 HB 1410

HB 1411 HB 1412 HB 1413 HB 1414 HB 1415 HB 1423
HR 488-1423 HR 489-1423 HR 490-1423 HB 1424 HB 1425 HB 1426 HB 1427

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 Bill and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 472

Do Not Pass

HR 471-1337 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Dixon of the 151st District, Chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Temperance has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1046 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1250 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1302 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Dixon of the 151st Chairman

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

HR 471-1337. By: Representatives Phillips of the 59th, Harris of the 60th and Wall of the 61st:

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 mem-

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bers of the Gwinnett County Board of Education without the necessity of such local law being approved in a referendum election; 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(b) of the Constitution of Georgia of 1976 is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof, the following:
"The provisions of Paragraph II(b) to the contrary notwithstanding, the General Assembly may by local law provide for the compensation and expenses of the members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County. Such local law need not be conditioned upon approval by a majority of the qualified voters of the county school district voting in a referendum thereon."

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 authorize the General Assembly to provide by local law for the amount of compensation and expenses to be paid to members of the Gwinnett County Board of Education without the necessity of such local law being approved in a referendum election?"

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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

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

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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.
Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Butler, D. Y Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carries, C.
Carrell, B. 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. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Deveaui, C.
Y Diion, H.D. Dover, Bill 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.

Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, 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. 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.
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.
McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y N, K.
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.
Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Rosa, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizeroore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.

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Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. 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.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.

Y Watkins, L. 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 147, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

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

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has appointed a Sixth Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House:

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.

The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Holloway of the 12th, Allgood of the 22nd, and Banks of the 17th.

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

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 selection 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 mechanical or electronic means; and for other purposes.

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

SB 337. By: Senators Foster of the 50th, Allgood of the 22nd, and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 67-20, relating to mechanics and materialmen's liens, so as to provide an additional method for discharging a lien; and for other purposes.

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.

SB 377. By: Senators Fincher of the 54th, Hill of the 29th, McGill of the 24th, and others: A BILL to prohibit certain unfair or deceptive acts or practices and unreason-

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able restraints of trade in the business of motion picture distribution and exhibition; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide definitions; to prohibit blind bidding; to provide for manner of notifying of trade screening; to prohibit certain guarantees and playing time requirements; to require certain advances to be held in trust and that interest thereon be credited; to provide for bidding procedures; to provide that no criminal penalties shall exist for certain violations; and for other purposes.

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

SB 337. By: Senators Foster of the 50th, Allgood of the 22nd, and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 67-20, relating to mechanics and materialmen's liens, so as to provide an additional method for discharging a lien; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 377. By: Senators Pincher of the 54th, Hill of the 29th, McGill of the 24th, and others: A BILL to prohibit certain unfair or deceptive acts or practices and unreasonable restraints of trade in the business of motion picture distribution and exhibition; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide definitions; to prohibit blind bidding; to provide for manner of notifying of trade screening; to prohibit certain guarantees and playing time requirements; to require certain advances to be held in trust and that interest thereon be credited; to provide for bidding procedures; to provide that no criminal penalties shall exist for certain violations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

Under the general order of business, the following Resolution of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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 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; 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 IX, Section IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Paragraph V to read as follows:
"Paragraph V. Redevelopment Programs. The General Assembly is hereby authorized 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. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing and by way of

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illustration and not of limitation, the General Assembly shall be authorized to provide for, or provide procedures for, any one or more of the following:
(1) Criteria for the identification of redevelopment areas.
(2) Tax exemptions on property within redevelopment areas or tax incentives in
connection with a redevelopment program. (3) The acquisition of property within a redevelopment area by counties or munici-
palities and the redevelopment of such property by counties or municipalities or by private persons, firms or corporations or by a combination of redevelopment by coun-
ties or municipalities and private persons, firms or corporations.
(4) The issuance of general obligation or revenue bonds, or both, by counties or municipalities for redevelopment purposes, including the use of the proceeds of such
bonds for the acquisition and redevelopment of property within a redevelopment area. (5) The pledging of increased tax revenues or projected increased tax revenues
resulting from a redevelopment project or a projected redevelopment project for the repayment of all or any portion of any obligations incurred in connection with a
redevelopment project or for the purpose of financing in whole or in part a redevelopment project.
(6) The leasing or sale of redevelopment property owned by counties or municipal-
ities to private persons, firms or corporations. (7) Contracts between counties or municipalities and private persons, firms or cor-
porations for redevelopment purposes. (8) The creation of public corporations to serve as agents of counties or municipal-
ities for redevelopment purposes. (9) The use of State funds for the purpose of making grants to counties or munici-
palities, or both, for redevelopment purposes and for other or additional uses of State funds for redevelopment purposes.
(10) The creation of a State public corporation to serve as an agent of the State for redevelopment purposes and for the establishment of such public corporation as
a State Authority with the same status of State Authorities created and activated prior to November 8, 1960, within the meaning of Article VII, Section III of this Con-
stitution. The authority provided for the General Assembly by this Paragraph is cumulative of
any other power heretofore possessed by the General Assembly. It is the intention of this Paragraph to provide the General Assembly with broad powers to authorize counties or municipalities, or counties and municipalities, to establish programs for the redevel-
opment of blighted, nonproductive or marginally productive areas within the boundaries
of such counties or municipalities and to authorize State participation in redevelopment programs, and this Paragraph shall be liberally construed to carry out such intention."

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 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 municipal-
ities and to provide for other powers in connection with such redevelop-
ment programs?"

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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

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The following Committee substitute was read:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for granting additional powers to counties or municipalities, or both, to allow such political subdivisions to establish and maintain more effective redevelopment programs and to provide for other matters relative thereto; 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 IX, Section IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Paragraph V to read as follows:
"Paragraph V. Additional Redevelopment Powers, (a) It is the purpose of this Paragraph to authorize the General Assembly to grant additional powers to counties or municipalities or both in order for such counties, within the unincorporated areas thereof, or such municipalities within their corporate limits, to maintain and establish more effective redevelopment programs.
(b) Subject to such procedures, requirements and limitations as may be provided by such law, including, but not limited to, defining the terms 'redevelopment,' 'redevelopment program,' and 'redevelopment area,' the General Assembly, by general law, is hereby authorized to grant to counties or municipalities or both any one or more of the following powers:
(1) The power to grant exemptions from State, county or municipal ad valorem taxation on property located within a redevelopment area or to provide tax incentives affecting such taxation, or the rate thereof, on property located within a redevelopment area. Any such tax exemptions or tax incentives may apply to ad valorem taxation for educational purposes but only with the consent of the county board of education, or, in the case of an independent school system, with the consent of the fiscal authority responsible for setting the ad valorem tax rate for educational purposes, whose ad valorem tax for educational purposes would be affected by such tax exemptions or tax incentives.
(2) The power to issue tax allocation bonds as a method of financing, in whole or in part, the costs of a redevelopment project. Tax allocation bonds are bonds issued on the basis of pledging increased ad valorem tax revenues or projected increased ad valorem tax revenues resulting from a redevelopment project or a projected redevelopment project for the repayment of such bonds. Tax allocation bonds shall not constitute debt within the meaning of Article IX, Section VII of this Constitution. The repayment of tax allocation bonds shall not affect ad valorem taxation for educational purposes unless the issuance of such bonds is approved by the county board of education or appropriate fiscal authority of an independent school system as provided in subparagraph (1) hereof relative to tax exemptions or tax incentives.
(3) The power to use, pledge or assign lease contracts or the revenue received from lease contracts on property owned by a county or municipality within a redevelopment area as security to obtain financing for redevelopment projects. In granting the authority provided by this subparagraph to counties or municipalities, the General Assembly may provide that any obligations incurred pursuant to such authority shall not constitute debt within the meaning of Article IX, Section VII of this Constitution.
(4) The power to enter into contracts with private persons, firms or corporations for redevelopment purposes.
(5) The power to create public corporations or to designate existing public corporations to serve as redevelopment agencies on behalf of counties or municipalities. (c) In order to assist counties or municipalities, or both, in providing more effective redevelopment programs, the General Assembly is hereby authorized to create a State public corporation for the purpose of providing financial aid to such political subdivisions or to the public corporations created or designated as redevelopment agencies of such political subdivisions. The General Assembly may authorize any such State public

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corporation to enter into contracts with such political subdivisions or with the public corporations created or designated as redevelopment agencies of such political subdivisions as a method of providing financial assistance for redevelopment purposes. Any such State public corporation may be created to have the same status as a State authority created and activated prior to November 8, 1960, within the meaning of Article VII, Section III of this Constitution.
(d) The authority provided for the General Assembly by this Paragraph is hereby declared to be cumulative of any powers heretofore possessed 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 ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for granting additional powers to counties or municipalities, or both, to allow such political subdivisions to establish and maintain more effective redevelopment programs and to provide for other matters relative thereto?"

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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Lane of the 40th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HR "1b6y2"-6. 86 by adding the word "only", on page 2, line 25 between the comma and the word

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.
On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote' was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin N Andersen, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.

Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. COT, 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. Deveaux, C.

Y Diion, 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. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
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. 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 Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, WJ.(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.
McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G.

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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. Peters, R.G.
N 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.
Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey

Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y 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. Watkins, L. 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, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 137, nays 11.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute, as amended.

Representative Mullinax of the 69th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HR 162-686, 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 report of the Fifth Committee of Conference thereon:

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.

The following report of the Fifth Committee of Conference on HB 262 was read:

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON HOUSE BILL 262

The Conference Committee on House Bill 262 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Conference Committee Substitute to House Bill 262 be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE

FOR THE HOUSE

/s/Thomas F. Allgood Senator, 22nd District

/s/John W. Greer Representative, 43rd District

/s/Al Holloway Senator, 12th District

/s/Wayne Snow, Jr. Representative, 1st District

/s/Howard T. Overby Senator, 49th District

Joe Mack Wilson Representative, 19th District

Representative Snow of the 1st moved that the House reject the report of the Fifth Committee of Conference on HB 262 and that the Speaker appoint a Sixth Committee of Conference to confer with a like Committee on the part of the Senate.

The motion prevailed and the Speaker appointed as a Sixth Committee of Conference on HB 262, the following members:

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Representatives Greer of the 43rd, Snow of the 1st, and Dent of the 85th.

By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on State Institutions and Property:

HB 1450. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend Code Section 91-104a, relating to the State Properties Commission, so as to provide for the compensation of the citizen members of the Commission; 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 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 malicious acts of said minor child or children resulting in damage to the property of another; and for other purposes.

Representative Karrh of the 106th moved that HB 1000 be recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary.

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

Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N 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. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. V Evans, W.D. N Felton, D.
Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, G. N Manner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y 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. N Housley, E.
Hudson, Ted 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. N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. N 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. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Looper, M. Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

On the motion, the ayes were 74, nays 75.

McCollum, H. McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. N 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. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y 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. N Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. N 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. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
N Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J/ N Wood, J.T.
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The motion was lost.

Representative Childs of the 51st moved that HB 1000 be recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary.

The motion prevailed.

HB 1307. By: Representatives Truluck of the 86th, Swann of the 90th, Murray of the 116th, Beckham of the 89th, Johnson of the 66th, Lane of the 81st, and Dent of the 85th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2801, relating to cruelty to children, so as to provide for the crime of cruelty to children causing the death of the child; to provide for a penalty; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Sizemore of the 136th, was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Section 26-2801, relating to cruelty to children, so as to provide that it is unlawful for any person to maliciously cause a child cruel or excessive physical or mental pain or death; to provide penalties; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Section 26-2801, relating to cruelty to children, is hereby amended by striking said Section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 26-2801 to read as follows:
"26-2801. Cruelty to Children, (a) CO A parent, guardian, or other person supervising the welfare of or having immediate charge or custody of a child under the age of 18 commits cruelty to children when he wilfully deprives the child of necessary sustenance
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(2) Any person commits cruelty to children when he maliciously causes the a child under the age of 18 cruel or excessive physical or mental pain.
(3) A person convicted of cruelty to children as provided in this subsection shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years. (b) (1) Any person commits the crime of cruelty to children causing the death o the child when the commission of the crime defined by subsection (a) of this Section causes the death of the child.
(2) A person convicted of cruelty to children causing the death of the child shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five nor more than 20 years."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Taggart of the 125th moves to amend the substitute to HB 1307 by striking from subsection (a) (3) of Section 1, the word "five" and substituting in lieu thereof the word "ten".

Representative Taggart of the 125th moves to amend the substitute to HB 1307 by adding to Section 1: "(c) The provisions of subsections (a) and (b) shall be in addition to any other penalties provided by law.".

The substitute, as amended, was adopted.

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

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderaon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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. 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.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. 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, WJ.(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.
Matthews, D.R.

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. 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.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Savage, 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 Watkins, L. 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, as amended, the ayes were 166, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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 forwarding of records of discharge and exoneration to certain agencies; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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

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before adjudication of guilt, approved March 18, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 324), so as to provide for the forwarding of records of discharge and exoneration to certain agencies; to provide that such discharge is not a conviction of a crime and to provide for the effect of such discharge; to provide for the release of the record of such discharge to certain persons; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. 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, approved March 18, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 324), is hereby amended by striking from Section 2 the following:
"office of the State Probation System and to the Identification Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Georgia Crime Information Center. Without request of the offender, a record of discharge and exoneration, as above provided, shall in every case be forwarded to the Georgia Crime Information Center. In every case in which the record of probation shall have been previously forwarded to the office of the State Probation System, the Georgia Crime Information Center and to the Identification Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and a record of a subsequent discharge and exoneration of such offender has not been forwarded as above provided, upon request of the offender or his attorney or representative such record of the same shall be forwarded by the clerk of court so as to reflect such discharge and exoneration.", so that when so amended, Section 2 shall read as follows:
"Section 2. Upon fulfillment of the terms of probation, or upon release by the court prior to the termination of the period thereof, the defendant shall be discharged without court adjudication of guilt. Such discharge shall completely exonerate the defendant of any criminal purpose, shall not affect any civil right or liberties, and he shall not be considered to have a criminal conviction. Should a person be placed under probation under this Act, a record of the same shall be forwarded to the office ef- the State Probatien System and to the Identification Division ef the Federal Bureau ef Investigation. Georgia Crime Information Center. Without request of the offender, a record of discharge and exoneration, as above provided, shall in every case be forwarded to the Georgia Crime Information Center. In every case m which the record of probation shall have been previously forwarded to the office of the State Probation System, the Georgia Crime Information Center and to the Identification Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and a record of a subsequent discharge and exoneration of such offender has not been forwarded as above provided, upon request of the offender or his attorney or representative such record of the same shall be forwarded by the clerk of court so as to reflect such discharge and exoneration."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding following Section 2 a new Section to be designated Section 2A, to read as follows:
"Section 2A. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, a discharge under the provisions of this Act is not a conviction of a crime under the laws of this State and may not be used to disqualify a person in any application for employment or appointment to office in either the public or private sector."
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 4, the following:
"The record of discharge shall be released solely to the Attorney General, a district attorney, a solicitor of a State court, the office of the State Probation System, the office of a County Probation System, or a state or county probation system of another state or of the United States, an office of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, or an office of the pardons and paroles division of another state or of the United States, or a prosecuting attorney of another state or of the United States upon certification by such probation system or prosecuting attorney that there are pending in a court of competent

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jurisdiction criminal charges against any person discharged under the provisions of this Act.", so that when so amended, Section 4 shall read as follows:
"Section 4. If otherwise allowable by law in any subsequent prosecution of the defendant for any other offense, such prior finding of guilt may be pleaded and proven as if an adjudication of guilt had been entered and relief had not been granted pursuant to this Act. The record of discharge shall be released solely to the Attorney General, a district attorney, a solicitor of a State court, the office of the State Probation System, the office of a County Probation System, or a state or county probation system of another state or of the United States, an office of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, or an office of the pardons and paroles division of another state or of the United States, or a prosecuting attorney of another state or of the United States upon certification by such probation system or prosecuting attorney that there are pending in a court of competent jurisdiction criminal charges against any erson discharged under the provisions of this Act."
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
The report of the Committee which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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 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 Coffins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culppper, 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. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. 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. 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 PhiUips, 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.
Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Savage, 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. 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 Watkins, L. 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 161, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1322. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Karrh of the 106th, Hatcher of the 131st, Butler of the 56th, Childs of the 51st, Irvin of the 23rd,

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Bray of the 70th, and others: A BILL to prohibit the taking of certain property located within repossessed vehicles unless certain procedures are followed; to provide for those procedures; to provide for disposition of unclaimed property; to provide for penalties; and for other purposes.

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 Balkcom, R.
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.B. 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. Y 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. 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.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. 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 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.

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. 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 Savage, J.
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. 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 Watkins, L. 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 162, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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 enforcement officers and prosecuting officials; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section II, Paragraph HI of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:
"The General Assembly shall be authorized to provide for the assessment of additional penalties in any case in which any court in this State shall impose a fine or order the

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forfeiture of any bond in the nature of the penalty for all offenses against the criminal or traffic laws of this State and the political subdivisions thereof. The General Assembly may provide that the proceeds derived from such additional penalty assessments may be allocated for the specific purpose of meeting any and all costs, or any portion thereof, of providing training to law enforcement officers of the State and political subdivisions thereof and to the prosecuting officials of this State and political subdivisions thereof."

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 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 enforcement officers and prosecuting officials?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

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

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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.
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.
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.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C.
N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, 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

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. 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. 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.

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.
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. N 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 N Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y 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. 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. N Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y 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

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On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 143, nays 21.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

Representative Logan of the 62nd stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on SR 31, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 510. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th, and Lee of the 72nd: A RESOULUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing an address by Honorable Thomas B. (Bert) Lance; and for other purposes.

The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Escort the following members:
Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Harris of the 8th, Colwell of the 4th, Collins of the 144th, Patten of the 149th, Carrell of the 75th, and Daugherty of the 33rd.

The Speaker Pro Tem announced the House in recess until 4:00 o'clock, this afternoon.

The Speaker Pro Tem called the House to order.

The following communication was received:

Secretary of State State Capitol Atlanta 30334
January 16, 1978
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 this date, 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 nine pages of photographed matter hereto attached contain the names and addresses

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of those persons (numbered 134 through 272), along with the names of the respective persons, firms, corporations, or associations they represent, who registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearance for the 1978 Session of the Georgia General Assembly as of 4:30 P.M. Friday, January 13, 1978, 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 16th day of January, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy-eight and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and Second.
/s/Ben W. Fortson Jr. Secretary of State. (SEAL)

134. Clifton E. Amos General Telephone Company Post Office Box 809 Moultrie, Georgia 31768
135. Ron Mitchell S.A.V.E. 560 Candler Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30307
136. Wilton Hill Georgia School Bus Drivers Assn. Box 158 Reidsville, Georgia 30453
137. Claude McGuinn CWA-Georgia Political Council 1420 Edinburgh Drive Tucker, Georgia 30084
138. R. M. Steele Retired Federal Employees 1676 Harvard Avenue College Park, Georgia 30337
139. Rupert L. Spruell, Sr. Retired Federal Employees 2594 Amberly Way Snellville, Georgia 30278
140. Jim Gray Registered Agent The Tobacco Institute, Inc. Equitable Life Assurance Society Georgia Manufactured Housing Assn. 610 Equitable Building 100 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia 30309
141. Carol G. Muldawer Federal Land Bank 3904 Randall Ridge Road, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30327

142. Tom Graf Atlanta Assoc. Retarded Citizens Suite 110 1687 Tully Circle, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329
143. Richard F. Hewatt Atlanta Metro Taxicab Group 563 Trabert Avenue, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
144. Ed W. Hiles Georgia League of Savings Assn's 1616 William Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
145. Marge McDonald Georgia Hospitality & Travel 7390 Twin Branch Road Atlanta, Georgia 30328
146. Edward J. Ready Bell & Stanton 229 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia 30303
147. Beth Ruyle Atlanta Regional Commission 230 Peachtree Street Suite 200 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
148. Charles L. Skinner Georgia Motor Trucking Assoc. 500 Piedmont Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30308
149. Judi Rogers Registered Agent Georgia Retail Assn. Legislative Services Georgia Chapter NASW Council for Children 4734 Winthrop Drive College Park, Georgia 30337

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150. B. E. Widener Registered Agent Ga. Utility Contractors Assn. Ga. Water & Pollution Control Assn. Ga. Equipment Distributors Assn. Associated Builders & Contractors Georgia Well Drillers Assn. 5000-G Snapfinger Woods Drive Decatur, Georgia 30035
151. Irvin N. Beavers Ga. Fraternal Order of Police Route 1, Box 2325 Newnan, Georgia 30263
152. John T. Longino Tenneco Oil Company Post Office Box 76045 Atlanta, Georgia 30328
153. Mary Long Georgia Nurses Association 602 Grant Street, S.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30312
154. Aubrey T. Villines, Jr. Georgia Nurses Association 269 Tenth Street Atlanta, Georgia 30309
155. Frank D. Roberts Fraternal Order of Police 1181 Morley Avenue, S.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30312
156. Andy Owen A.I.A. (American Insurance Assn.) 1616 Peachtree Center Cain Tower 229 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
157. Lauren Burke Georgia Girl Scout Councils 4486 Mt. Paran Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30327
158. Susan Tucker Georgia Girl Scout Councils 991 Somerset Drive, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30327
159. Carol B. Emmons Georgia Conservancy 140 Tuxedo Terrace, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30342
160. John L. Erickson Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, MI 233 Peachtree Street, N.E. Suite 2307 Atlanta, Georgia 30303

161. Jirn Kittrell SCL - L & N RR 1800 First National Bank Bldg. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
162. Jerry Busbee First National Bank of Atlanta 2 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia 30302
163. Malcolm Reese Georgia Federal Savings & Loan Association 20 Marietta Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
164. Richard J. Burrell Household Finance Corp. 981 Guys Court Lilburn, Georgia 30247
165. Louis C. Trousdale Owens-Illinois 260 St. George Drive Athens, Georgia 30606
166. J. Robert Watson Fulton Federal Savings & Loan Assn. Post Office Box 1077 Atlanta, Georgia 30301
167. Jerry S. Porter Fulton Federal Savings & Loan Assn. 1522 Mill Acres Drive, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30311
168. Bryce Holcomb Georgia Soft Drink Assn. 2508 Carroll Avenue Suite 203 Chamblee, Georgia 30341
169. Thomas C. Parker Atlanta Chamber of Commerce 1300 North Omni International Atlanta, Georgia 30303
170. Gay P. Denham League of Women Voters of DeKalb County 1757 Angelique Drive Decatur, Georgia 30033
171. Norma Travis League of Women Voters of DeKalb County 2230 Spring Mill Cove Dunwoody, Georgia 30038

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172. Bette Datelle Georgia Nurses Assoc. 645 Oglethorpe Avenue Athens, Georgia 30606
173. Dorothy P. Spence Georgia Association American Institute of Architects Peachtree Center/Cain Tower 229 Peachtree Street Atlanta, Georgia 30303
174. John T. Anderson, Jr. Babcock & Wilcox Company 1712 Greenway Drive Augusta, Georgia 30909
175. Frank T. Bunch Chevron U. S. A., Inc. Post Office Box 1706 Atlanta, Georgia 30301
176. Eric Holmes Petroleum Council of Ga., Div. of American Petroleum Institute 230 Peachtree Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
177. Anne T. Hager League of Women Voters of Georgia Post Office Box 119 Snellville, Georgia 30278
178. Lucy Reynolds League of Women Voters of Georgia 1415 McArthur Griffin, Georgia 30223
179. Joan Cates League of Women Voters of Georgia 2969 Blackwood Road Decatur, Georgia 30033
180. Judi Williams League of Women Voters of Georgia 3445 Hallcrest Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30319
181. Charles E. Crowder Georgia Agribusiness Council 322 Agriculture Building Atlanta, Georgia 30334
182. Evelyn Miles League of Women Voters of Georgia 915 Starlight Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30342
183. D. Boyd Yarley, Jr. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Georgia/Columbus 3711 Armour Avenue Columbus, Georgia 31904

184. Jay Ricketts Association of County Commissioners Suite 1124 Carnegie Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
185. Wayne Stanford Ga. Retail Food Dealers Assn. Post Office Box 10551 Atlanta, Georgia 30310
186. Charles Worsham Georgia Bankers Association 720 William Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
187. Frank P. Lindsey, Jr. Georgia Bankers Association 720 William Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
188. John W. Cox Georgia Assn. of Realtors, Inc. 3200 Presidential Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30340
189. F. Thomas Longerbeam Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Assn. of the U.S., Inc. 5 Dunwoody Park Suite 113 Atlanta, Georgia 30341
190. Ed McGill Registered Agent Ga. Alcohol Dealers Assn. Ga. Day Care Assn. 954 S. Main Street Conyers, Georgia 30207
191. D. Douglas White Georgia Day Care Assn. 954 Main Street Conyers, Georgia 30207
192. Earl Leonard The Coca-Cola Co. - Atlanta 6170 Heard's Creek Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30328
193. Bill Talmadge The Coca-Cola Co. - Atlanta 1501 Clairmont Road, Apt. 422 Decatur, Georgia 30033
194. H. Philip Paradice Georgia League of Savings Assn. 1616 William Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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195. James A. Cody County Officers Assn. of Ga. 5327 Golfcrest Circle Stone Mountain, Georgia 30088
196. Colonel John W. Callaway REGISTERED Agent Retired Officers Assn. Fort McPherson Retired Council 165 Rue Fontaine Decatur, Georgia 30038
197. Carol Ann Dalton Georgia Hospital Association 92 Piedmont Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
198. Ed Killorin Registered Agent State Bar of Ga. Ga. Chamber of Commerce Ga. Forestry Assoc. 4000 First Nat'1 Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
199. James H. Groome Mead Corp. P. O. Box 4417 Atlanta, Georgia 30302
200. M. C. Petersen Gilman Paper Co. Box 878 St. Marys, Georgia 31558
201. Glenn Anthony Georgia Forestry Assoc. 1204 Carnegie Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
202. Pattie J. Johnson Georgia Assoc. of Educators 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, Georgia 30035
203. Charles C. Mathias Common Cause 3491 Fairway Drive College Park, Ga. 30337
204. James Brent Gillespie Independent Dental Laboratory Assoc. 4994 Ivy Log Court Decatur, Georgia
205. L. H. Buice Independent Dental Laboratory Assoc. 1377 Valley Lake Drive Riverdale, Georgia 30274

206. John R. Poole International Paper Co. Georgetown, S. C. 29440
207. Bob Cohn Registered Agent International Paper Corp. Ga. Society of Opthalmology Tobacco Tax Council Suite 1930 100 Colony Square Atlanta, Georgia 30361
208. Mary Lou Keener Georgia Nurses Association 1060 Lanier Boulevard, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30306
209. Roger T. Lane Georgia Pharmaceutical Assn. 2520 Carroll Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30041
210. Conrad J. Sechler, Sr. Registered Agent Ga. Consumer Finance Assn. Tucker Federal Savings & Loan Central Underwriters, Inc. 2355 Main Street Tucker, Georgia 30084
211. James A. White, Jr. Registered Agent Homebuilders Assoc. of Ga. Ga. Industrial Loan Assn. Ga. Chiropractic Assn. Ga. Independent Meat Packers & Processors Route 5 Country Lane Road Fayetteville, Georgia 30214
212. Alvin McCray Atlanta No Fault Insurance Agency, Inc. 6900 Roswell Road, K-3 Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328
213. Mack A. Tucker, Jr. Ga. Concrete & Products Assoc. 11 Lakeland Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30305
214. Samuel J. Meltz The National Center for Handicapped Rights, Inc. 4100 Windsor Oak Drive Doraville, Georgia 30340

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215. James L. Cherry The National Center for Handicapped Rights, Inc. 4100 Windsor Oak Drive Doraville, Georgia 30340
216. Jane B. Culpepper Self 7340 Twin Branch Rd., N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30328
217. Jo Ellen Vereen Georgia 2000 1105 N. Jamestown Road Apartment M Decatur, Georgia 30033
218. Carol J. Tveit League of Women Voters of DeKalb County 976 Hearthstone Drive Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
219. Joe Ragland Columbus Chamber of Commerce Post Office Box 1200 Columbus, Georgia 31902
220. J. Larry Williams Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S. Route 3, Box 207 Cairo, Georgia
221. Steven J. Wolfe DeKalb Co. Board of Commissioners DeKalb County Courthouse Decatur, Georgia 30030
222. Mary Helen Goodloe Self Post Office Box 876 Decatur, Georgia 30031
223. Lee M. Sessions, Jr. Citizens & Southern National Bank 99 Annex Atlanta, Georgia 30399
224. Alan C. Gravitt Professional Assn. of Georgia Educators 979 Rosedale Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30306
225. Paul L. Hanes Ga. Beer Wholesalers Assn. 75 - 26th Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30309

226. John L. Taylor, Jr. Cousins Properties, Inc. 1400 Candler Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
227. Mrs. L. A. Phillips Stop ERA 4095 Ridge Road, S.E. Smyrna, Georgia 30080
228. Douglas Brooks Atlanta Ga. Labor Council (AFL-CIO) 501 Pulliam Street, Suite 233 Atlanta, Georgia 30312
229. Virginia S. Carter Common Cause 338 Kirk Road Decatur, Georgia 30030
230. George L. Harris, Jr. C & S National Bank 99 Annex Atlanta, Georgia 30399
231. Doug Crocker ABATE of Georgia (A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments) 1826 Walker Avenue Apartment 1 College Park, Georgia 30337
232. Mrs. Sam T. Turnipseed Stop E.R.A. 993 Forrest Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30306
233. James D. King, Jr. M A RT A 2274 Leafmore Drive Decatur, Georgia 30033
234. Julia Ann Graham Georgia Lung Association 1026 Timbers Court Lithonia, Georgia 30058
235. William R. Cosper, Jr. Thomas Beverage Company 2235 DeFoor Hills Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30318
236. Paul Massey Associated Builders & Contractors of Georgia 2024 Powers Ferry Road Suite 170 Atlanta, Georgia 30309

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237. Dr. Mel Steely American Association of University Professors Route 10, Box 171 Carrollton, Georgia 30117
238. J. E. Dyer Fraternal Order of Police 3028 Empire Boulevard, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30354
239. Deedy Bartenfeld Self Post Office Box 52819 Atlanta, Georgia 30355
240. Nancy E. Neal University of Georgia Lobbying Committee 290 S. Milledge Avenue Athens, Georgia 30605
241. Sheila Lee Concerned Citizens for Denturism 5911 Cardinal Drive Mableton, Georgia 30059
242. Joe W. Andrews Registered Agent Home Builders Assn. of Ga. Ga. Independent Meat Packers Georgia Chiropractic Assn. Ga. Industrial Loan Assn. Ga. Retail Jewelers Assn. Ga. Assn. of Public Accountants Ga. Dairy Producers Assn. Optics, Inc. Equifax
243. Heywood Gay Georgia Electric Membership Corp. 148 International Boulevard Atlanta, Georgia 30303
244. Fred J. Cramer Georgia Federation of Teachers, (AFL-CIO) 6065 Roswell Road Atlanta, Georgia 30320
245. Marnell Owings University of Georgia Student Government Association 119-4 Ashley Circle Athens, Georgia 30605
246. Mike Honea University of Georgia Student Government Association 435-A Russell Hall Athens, Georgia 30602

247. Christine M. Robinson University of Georgia Student Government Association 315-B Mell Hall Athens, Georgia 30602
248. Shelley Rowan University of Georgia Student Government Association 214 Brumby Hall University of Georgia Athens, Georgia 30602
249. C. Labron Chambers, Jr. University of Georgia Student Government Association Box 755A Russell Hall Athens, Georgia 30602
250. Debbie Walker University of Georgia Student Government Association Box 838 Creswell Hall Athens, Georgia 30602
251. Cathleen L. Carson University of Georgia Student Government Association 620 Creswell Hall Athens, Georgia 30602
252. V. Claire Cornwell University of Georgia Student Government Association 435 Church Street Apartment 6 Athens, Georgia 30601
253. Josephine Powers University of Georgia Student Government Association 844 Creswell Athens, Georgia 30602
254. Charles E. Campbell Registered Agent Ga. Chamber of Commerce Ga. Bar Association 3401 Marietta Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
255. W. E. Cobble Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers 2427 Shenandoah Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30305

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256. Mable Mansfield Common Cause R. F. D. Box 328 Palmetto, Georgia 30268
257. W. F. Jackson Brotherhood of Maintenance of Right of Way Employees Route 4, Box 247 Forsyth, Georgia 31029
258. Patricia M. Smith Georgia Association for Retarded Citizens 2095 Kinridge Court Marietta, Georgia 30062
259. Robert Lee Nagle Georgia Association for Retarded Citizens 851 Cardova Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30324
260. James P. Martin Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants 1504 William-Oliver Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
261. C. D. Ellington Apartment Owners & Managers Assn. 200 Candler Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
262. Barbara L. Moran The Moran Family 103 Panstone Drive Peachtree City, Georgia 30269
263. Norlin A. Jankovsky Clayton County Chamber of Commerce 864 Morrow Road Forest Park, Georgia 30050
264. Alice C. Steinmann DeKalb League of Women Voters 1801 Bedfordshire Drive Decatur, Georgia 30033

265. Mrs. W. W. Jones Newton County ERA Route 5, Box 88 Covington, Georgia 30209
266. Tom Gilliland Georgia Podiatry Association 600 First National Bank Building Decatur, Georgia 30030
267. Michael W. Broadbear Registered Agent Downside Risk, Inc. Cobb County Restaurant Assn. 504 One Piedmont Center 3565 Piedmont Road Atlanta, Georgia 30305
268. Wm. F. Morie Georgia Auto Dealers Assn. 1380 West Paces Ferry Road Suite 230 Atlanta, Georgia 30305
269. Richard W. Brown 3 M Company 1873 Baynham Drive Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
270. Moses Teele, Jr. Fairhurst, Hutson & Fairhurst Real Estate, Insurance, Inc. 2237 Cascade Road Atlanta, Georgia 30311
271. Charlotte Gattis Ga. Manufactured Housing Assn. Suite 110 2810 New Spring Road Atlanta, Georgia 30339
272. S. D. Nimmer Registered Agent 3 M Company Ga. Automobile Dealers Assn. Ga. Farm Equipment Assn. Kunian Enterprises Georgia Marine Assn. Post Office Box 269 Blackshear, Georgia 31516

Representative Matthews of the 145th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs has had under consideration the following 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 1150 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1342 Do Pass

HB 1370 Do Pass HB 537 Do Pass, as Amended
Respectfully submitted, Long of the 142nd Secretary

Representative Lane of the 81st District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Highways has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SB 243 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1421 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Lane of the 81st 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 1234 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1313 Do Pass HB 1361 Do Pass

HB 1237 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1328 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st 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 following recommendations:
HB 1243 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th 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 17, 1978

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. Balkcom, R. 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. 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. 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, 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. Hortcn, G.T. Housley, E. 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. 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. Savage, 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.H. Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watkins, L. 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 Robert Joe Potts, Sr., Pastor, First Baptist Church, Columbus, 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 introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 1438. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to repeal an Act creating and establishing a Small Claims Court in and for Schley County; to provide for the disposition of all suits, cases, papers, processes, books, indexes and all other matters and materials of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1439. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend an Act providing an additional method for the exercise of the power of eminent domain before a special master so as to provide procedures relative to the determination of whether a condemnee is entitled to attorney's fees and reasonable and necessary expenses of litigation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1440. By: Representatives Pilewicz of the 41st, Nichols of the 27th, Greer of the 43rd, Kaley of the 19th, Evans of the 84th, Glover of the 32nd, Murray of the 116th, Johnson of the 66th, and others: A BILL to regulate the collection and dissemination of personal information through computer programs; to provide a short title ("State of Georgia Computer Privacy Act"); to define certain terms; to require record holders to provide certain notice; to provide for record maintenance; to provide for disclosure of information; to provide for access to records; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1441. By: Representatives Bray of the 70th, Hawkins of the 50th, Cooper of the 19th, and Steinberg of the 46th: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-1705, relating to the qualifications and approval of bonds of judges of the probate court, so as to change the office to which bonds are returned; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1442. By: Representatives Bray of the 70th, Ham of the 80th, Hawkins of the 50th, Cooper of the 19th, Steinberg of the 46th, and Tolbert of the 56th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1705, relating to election contest petitions, so as to clarify the requirements for the serving of a copy of an election contest proceeding on the State Election Board; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1443. By: Representatives Davis of the 99th, Cason of the 96th, Ralston of the 7th, Williams of the 6th, Benefield of the 72nd, Sizemore of the 136th, Phillips of the 120th, and Jones of the 78th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to provide for requirements

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for substitute teachers in the event certain teachers are unable to attend school; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1444. By: Representatives Looper and Anderson of the 8th: A BILL to provide that no person shall operate a motor vehicle required to be registered in this State unless such person has in full force and effect certain insurance policies; to repeal the Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1445. By: Representative Parham of the 109th: A BILL to amend Code Title 79A, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy, drugs and narcotics, so as to change the requirements for pharmacy interns; to change the grounds upon which licenses of pharmacists and pharmacies may be revoked or suspended; to change certain requirements relating to pharmacies located in general merchandising establishments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1446. By: Representatives Savage of the 25th, Nichols of the 27th, Hays of the 1st, and Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to provide for the regulation of the sale of competitive foods in the public schools during breakfast and lunch periods; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1447. By: Representatives Savage of the 25th, Lambert of the 112th, Parham of the 109th, Foster of the 152nd, Lane of the 40th, Owens of the 77th, and Hays of the 1st: A BILL to create a State Commission on Physical Fitness; to define certain terms; to provide for composition of the Commission and the filling of vacancies; to provide for organization; to provide purpose; to specify powers and duties; to provide for meetings; to specify a quorum; to authorize the acceptance of gifts and grants; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1448. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th, Wood of the 72nd, Pilewicz of the 41st, Clifton of the 107th, Watson of the 114th, Auten of the 154th, and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to provide that coverage required under the Act shall be excess over, and shall not duplicate, certain workmen's compensation benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HR 506-1448. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Walker of the 115th, Jessup of the 117th, Stone and Greene of the 138th, Tuten of the 153rd, and Auten of the 154th: A RESOLUTION designating certain highways as the "Golden Isles Highway" and the "Golden Isles Connector"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HR 507-1448. By: Representatives Bray of the 70th, Hawkins of the 50th, Cooper of the 19th, Steinberg of the 46th, and Tolbert of the 56th: A RESOLUTION chang-

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ing the scheduled termination date of the Georgia Auctioneers Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 508-1448. By: Representatives Looper and Anderson of the 8th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt the homestead, but not to exceed $25,000 of the value of such homestead, of each disabled resident of each county and independent school district who does not have income exceeding $6,000 per annum from all sources; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 509-1448. By: Representatives Looper and Anderson of the 8th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide that the homestead, but not to exceed $25,000 of the value thereof, of each resident of Georgia who is 62 years of age or over and who does not have an income from all sources, including the income of all members of the family residing within said homestead, exceeding $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 1449. By: Representative Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the State Personnel Board to provide a health insurance plan for public school employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1451. By: Representatives Deveaux of the 28th, Holmes of the 39th, Bolster of the 30th, Marcus of the 26th, Savage of the 25th, Pilewicz of the 41st, Kemp of the 139th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-24, relating to the insurance contract in general, so as to provide definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1452. By: Representatives Deveaux of the 28th, Holmes of the 39th, Bolster of the 30th, Marcus of the 26th, Savage of the 25th, Pilewicz of the 41st, Kemp of the 139th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Secton 56-704, defining unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices, so as to include in the definition of unfair discrimination certain discrimination relating to property insurance; to provide for private causes of action and attorneys' fees; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1453. By: Representatives Cooper, Wilson and Kaley of the 19th, Burruss and Housley of the 21st, and Harrison, Isakson and Nix of the 20th: A BILL to add one additional judge of the superior courts of the Cobb Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the election of such judge and his successors; to prescribe the powers of said judge; to provide for the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of said judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and the counties comprising said circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1454. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000, according to the U. S. Census

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of 1920, or any subsequent such census, shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities so as to repeal certain limitations on the amount of pensions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1455. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing that cities having a population of more than 150,000 shall furnish pensions to officers and employees of such cities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1456. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Murray of the 116th, Gammage of the 17th, Connell of the 87th, Coleman of the 118th, Jessup of the 117th, Wood of the 9th and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to provide that the local option tax authorized for certain counties and municipalities shall not apply with respect to certain sales and uses pursuant to written construction contracts entered into prior to the approval of the tax by a county or municipality; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1457. By: Representatives Swann of the 90th, Truluck of the 86th, Beckham of the 89th, and Daniel of the 88th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain county officers upon an annual salary so as to change the number of deputy sheriffs authorized to be employed in certain counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1458. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Veazey of the 146th, Hanner of the 130th, Ramsey of the 3rd, Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act" so as to authorize the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council to develop, adopt and issue professional certificates; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 511-1458. By: Representative Ware of the 68th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Wesley Duffey; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 512-1458. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Lee of the 72nd, Davis of the 99th, Home of the 104th, and Birdsong of the 103rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the homestead exemption for certain disabled veterans; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

HR 513-1458. By: Representative Pilewicz of the 41st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the people of the State of Georgia shall have the power to propose laws and amendments to the Constitution and to enact or reject them at the polls and shall have the power at their own option to approve or reject at the polls any act or section or part of any act of the General Assembly; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1459. By: Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia so as to provide for the granting of creditable service to certain members for service on active duty in the armed forces of the United States during certain periods; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1460. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to change the provisions relating to minimum retirement benefits for certain members; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1461. By: Representative Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the licensure of applied psychologists so as to provide for continuing education as a condition for license renewal; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1462. By: Representatives Ham of the 80th, Mann of the 13th, and Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the discharge of firearms on Sunday so as to change the provisions regarding application of that Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1463. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Beck of the 148th, Logan of the 62nd, Argo of the 63rd, and Scott of the 123rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority so as to authorize the Authority to establish and administer a program of scholarships, grants or cancellable loans for certain economically disadvantaged graduate and professional students; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

HR 514-1463. By: Representative Harris of the 8th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of an easement of air rights over and across certain real property owned by the State of Georgia in Bartow County; 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 1483. By: Representative Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 13-203.1, relating to bank offices and bank facilities, so as to provide for the establishment of bank offices or bank facilities within airports owned or operated, or both, by counties or municipalities in which parent or branch banks are located; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 1484. By: Representative White of the 132nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the compensation and allowances of certain State officials so as to provide for

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a change in the compensation and allowances of certain State officials; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 1485. By: Representatives Mostiler of the 71st, Adams of the 79th, Daniel of the 88th, Swann of the 90th, Dent of the 85th, Butler of the 56th, Lane of the 40th, Gammage of the 17th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to provide certain conditions upon the authority of a municipality to levy or collect proceeds from the local option sales tax; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1486. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund, known as the "Trial Judges and Solicitors Retirement Fund Act" so as to provide for the withdrawal of funds paid into the Fund by the employee and likewise a withdrawal of funds paid into the Fund by the employer for prior service upon a member ceasing to hold a position or office covered by the Fund; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

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

HB 1428 HB 1429 HB 1430 HB 1431 HB 1432 HB 1433 HB 1434

HB 1435 HB 1436 HR 505-1436 HB 1437 HB 1450 SB 337 SB 377

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 recommendation:
HB 567 Do Not Pass
Respectfully submitted, Ross of the 76th 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 recommendations:

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HB 1359 HB 1377 HB 1376

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HR 485-1380 Do Pass SB 118 Do Pass SB 119 Do Pass, as Amended
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th 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 304 Do Pass HB 1280 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 558 Do Pass HB 1409 Do Pass HB 1410 Do Pass HB 1411 Do Pass

HB 1412 Do Pass HB 1413 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1414 Do Pass SB 235 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Thompson of the 93rd 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 1359. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Perry so as to change the provisions relating to the time at which taxes on property levied by the City of Perry shall be due and payable; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1376. By: Representative Wall of the 61st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Auburn so as to change the name of the court of the

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town from the recorder's court to the City Court of the Town of Auburn; to change the provisions relating to the appointment of a judge, his qualifications, compensation and powers; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1377. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Money of the 5th, and Williams and Foster of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Coroner of Walker County upon a monthly salary so as to change the salary of the coroner; 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.

HR 485-1380. By: Representatives Home of the 104th, Pinkston of the 100th, Birdsong of thelOSrd, Davis of the 99th, Lucas of the 102nd and Randall of the 101st:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to include certain types of cooperative ownership within the term "homestead" as that term is used for purposes of determining certain exemptions from certain taxation in Bibb County; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"Any other provision of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, the term 'homestead', as such term is used for purposes of determining eligibility for homestead exemption from local county, city and school taxes in Bibb County, shall include, but not be limited to, a claimant holding under an occupancy agreement as a stockholder of a nonprofit cooperative ownership housing corporation, which holds property, either as owner or under a ninety-nine year lease."
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 extend homestead exemptions from local property taxes to owner occupants of nonprofit coopera-
( ) NO tive housing corporations in Bibb County?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYeos"".. 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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

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

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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.
Carlisle, J. Y Carries, 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.
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, 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 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.
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.
Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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. 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 Watkins, L. 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 167, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

SB 118. By: Senator Stephens of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled, "An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to the teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, and for other purposes," approved February 2, 1945, so as to provide that no person shall be entitled to claim credit for prior service if such service is claimed for retirement or pension benefits under any other retirement or pension system; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 119. By: Senator Stephens of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled, "An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, and for other purposes," approved February 2, 1945, so as to provide for an adjustment of

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retirement or pension benefits for certain teachers and employees and beneficiaries; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend SB 119 as follows:
On page 3, line 9, after the word "individuals" add ", and in the event the said constitution is so amended, the said subsection A4 of Section 1 shall become effective January 1, 1979."

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.

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 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 Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

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 provide for penalties; and for other purposes.

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 definitions; to provide for administration by the Secretary of State; and for other purposes.

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

HR 498. By: Representatives Collins of the 144th and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Kenneth J. Nemeth; and for other purposes.

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HR 503. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Jessup of the 117th, Foster of the 152nd, Long of the 142nd, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A RESOLUTION expressing regrets at the passing of Major E. D. Mink; and for other purposes.

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

SB 83. By: Senators Wessels of the 2nd and Banks of the 17th: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding, and modernizing pretrial, trial and certain posttrial procedures in civil cases, known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act", approved March 18, 1966; and for other purposes.

SB 84. By: Senators Wessels of the 2nd and Banks of the 17th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 113-24, relating to foreign executors and administrators, so as no longer to require bond or application for sale for certain executors; and for other purposes.

SB 385. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Early County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said court; to prescribe the pleading and practice in said court; to provide for the duties, power and compensation of the judge of said court; to provide for vacancies; to provide for qualifications of officers of said court; 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, oath, bond, removal and compensation; and for other purposes.

SB 386. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Early County, approved March 24, 1933, so as to stagger the terms of office of the members of the Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.

SB 387. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Early County, approved August 9, 1929, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

SB 388. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County, approved February 13, 1935, so as to change the compensation of the chairman and other members of the board; and for other purposes.

SB 389. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the mode of compensating the Sheriff of Randolph County, known as the fee system and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, approved March 30, 1965, so as to change the maximum automobile and travel expenses for the sheriff and deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.

SB 390. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the mode of compensating the sheriff of Randolph County known as the fee system and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, approved March 30, 1965, so as to change the compensation of the deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.

SB 356. By: Senators Scott of the 43rd and Wessels of the 2nd: A BILL to amend Code Title 113, relating to wills, descent and administration of estates, so as to

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authorize a female testator to bequeath her entire estate to strangers; to limit charitable devises by persons leaving a husband; and for other purposes.

SB 395. By: Senators Russell of the 10th, Evans of the 37th, Robinson of the 27th and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-218 relating to veterans licenses and honorary licenses, so as to provide for the issuance of distinctive drivers' licenses at no cost to certain members of the Georgia National Guard; and for other purposes.

Representative Felton of the 22nd arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

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

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

SR 234. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Robinson of the 27th, Dean of the 6th, Paulk of the 13th and Scott of the 43rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to change the methods and procedures for overriding the Governor's veto of bills enacted by the General Assembly; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HR 510. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, Vaughn of the 57th, and Lee of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of hearing an address by Honorable Thomas B. (Bert) Lance; and for other purposes.

The President appointed as a Committee of Escort on the part of the Senate the following:
Senators Foster of the 50th, Langford of the 51st, Doss of the 52nd, Summers of the 53rd, Fincher of the 54th, Dean of the 31st, Barker of the 18th, and Gillis of the 20th.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 83. By: Senators Wessels of the 2nd and Banks of the 17th: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding, and modernizing pretrial, trial and certain posttrial procedures in civil cases, known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act", approved March 18, 1966; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 84. By: Senators Wessels of the 2nd and Banks of the 17th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 113-24, relating to foreign executors and administrators, so as no longer to require bond or application for sale for certain executors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 356. By: Senators Scott of the 43rd and Wessels of the 2nd: A BILL to amend Code Title 113, relating to wills, descent and administration of estates, so as to

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authorize a female testator to bequeath her entire estate to strangers; to limit charitable devises by persons leaving a husband; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 385. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Early County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said court; to prescribe the pleading and practice in said court; to provide for the duties, power and compensation of the judge of said court; to provide for vacancies; to provide for qualifications of officers of said court; to provide for clerks of and for said court and for their duties and compensation; to provide for one or more bailiffs of arid for said court and for their duties, oath, bond, removal and compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 386. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Early County, approved March 24, 1933, so as to stagger the terms of office of the members of the Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 387. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Early County, approved August 9, 1929, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 388. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County, approved February 13, 1935, so as to change the compensation of the chairman and other members of the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 389. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the mode of compensating the Sheriff of Randolph County known as the fee system and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, approved March 30, 1965, so as to change the maximum automobile and travel expenses for the sheriff and deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 390. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the mode of compensating the sheriff of Randolph County known as the fee system and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, approved March 30, 1965, so as to change the compensation of the deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 395. By: Senators Russell of the 10th, Evans of the 37th, Robinson of the 27th and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-218 relating to veterans licenses and honorary licenses, so as to provide for the issuance of distinctive drivers' licenses at no cost to certain members of the Georgia National Guard; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Defense & Veterans Affairs.

SR 234. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Robinson of the 27th, Dean of the 6th, Paulk of the 13th and Scott of the 43rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to change the methods and procedures for overriding the Governor's veto of bills enacted by the General Assembly; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1150. By: Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Plant Food Act of 1970" so as to change the meaning of the term "specialty fertilizer"; to exempt certain specialty fertilizers from certain provisions of the Act; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act known as the "Georgia Plant Food Act of 1970", approved March 23, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 609), so as to change certain definitions; to change the provisions relating to deficiencies of water insoluble nitrogen; to change the provisions relating to minimum plant nutrient content; to provide that certain specialty fertilizers shall not be subject to the provisions relating to minimum plant nutrient content; 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 Plant Food Act of 1970", approved March 23, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 609), is hereby amended by adding at the end of subsection D. of Section 3 of said Act, the following:
'"Specialty fertilizer' also includes any commercial fertilizer distributed in packages containing 16 ounces or less and designed primarily for use on household plants grown for noncommercial purposes.", so that when so amended subsection D. of Section 3, shall read as follows:
"D. A 'specialty fertilizer' is a commercial fertilizer distributed primarily for nonfarm use such as, but not limited to, home gardens, lawns, shrubbery, flowers, golf courses, municipal parks, cemeteries, greenhouses and nurseries. 'Specialty fertilizer' also includes any commercial fertilizer distributed in packages containing 16 ounces or less and designed primarily for use on household plants grown for noncommercial purposes."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking from subsection (B) of Section 8 of said Act, the following:
"of 20 percent or more", and inserting in lieu thereof, the following:
"of more than 20 percent", so that when so amended subsection (B) of Section 8 of said Act, shall read as follows:
"(B) Water insoluble nitrogen: In grades where permitted water insoluble nitrogen shall be claimed and stated in the actual percent as present, the total of the water insoluble nitrogen plus all other forms of nitrogen claimed shall be equal to the total nitrogen claimed. If there is a deficiency ef 20 percent e* more of more than 20 percent of the water insoluble nitrogen, as claimed, a penalty of three times the commercial value of the deficiency of water insoluble nitrogen shall be assessed."

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Section 3. Said Act is further amended by adding at the end of Section 9 of said Act, the following:
"Provided further, however, a specialty fertilizer which is distributed in packages containing 16 ounces or less and designed primarily for use on household plants grown for noncommercial purposes shall not be subject to the provisions of this Section.", so that when so amended Section 9, shall read as follows:
"Section 9. Minimum Plant Nutrient Content. No superphosphate containing less than 18 percent available phosphoric acid (P2 O5 ), nor any mixed fertilizer in which the guarantees for the nitrogen (N), available phosphoric acid (P2 O5) and potash (K2 0) totals less than 20 percent shall be distributed in this State except for basic slag blends which contain not less than 15% plant food or complete fertilizers branded for use on tobacco. Such tobacco fertilizers shall be labeled in accordance with regulations specifically covering tobacco fertilizers. Certain specialty fertilizers for nonagricultural use may be permitted to deviate from the requirements of this paragraph, however, each brand and grade shall be submitted for registration prior to offering for sale, and its acceptance and registration shall be based on the merit of and intended use of the product; such products shall not deviate more than 10 percent from the minimum requirements as set forth above. Provided further, however, a specialty fertilizer which is distributed in packages containing 16 ounces or less and designed primarily for use on household plants grown for noncommercial purposes shall not be subject to the provisions of this Section."
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 122, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The Speaker Pro Tem assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:

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.

The Committee substitute was read and adopted.

By unanimous consent, the 625-page Committee substitute was omitted from the Journal.

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

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.

Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.

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.

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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.
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 Pelton, 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, 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 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.(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. 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. 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 Savage, 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. 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 Watkins, L. 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 165, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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 1243. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Lee, Benefield and Johnson of the 72nd, Whitmire, Jackson and Wood of the 9th, Rainey of the 135th, Buck of the 95th, Mullinax of the 69th, and Harn of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide procedures for the return of mobile homes for taxation so as to specify where mobile homes are to be returned for taxation; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act to provide procedures for the return of mobile homes for taxation, approved April 7, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1529), so as to specify where mobile homes are to be returned for taxation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act to provide procedures for the return of mobile homes for taxation, approved April 7, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1529), is hereby amended by striking Section 8 thereof in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 8 to read as follows:
county ef the owner's domicile unless avtek mobile hesae is primarily used in connection

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is primarily used in connection with some established business enterprise located in a different county, in which case it shall be returned in the county where the business iss located".
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Y Benefieid, 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.
Clark, Betty 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 EUiott, 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, 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.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted
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.
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 Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M.
Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
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. Y Petera, 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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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.
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 Watkins, L. 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 155, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1370. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the regulation of the sale of livestock at auction so as to change the definition of the term "special sale"; to change the provisions relating to special livestock sales; to change the provisions relating to permits; and for other purposes.

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 Balkcom, R.

Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.

Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefieid, J.

Y Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.

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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.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
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. 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. Hamilton, 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. Holmes, Bob Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. 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.
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.
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.
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 Savage, 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.
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 Watkins, L.
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, the ayes were 158, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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 University System Building Authority Act), approved Feb. 25, 1949, as amended, so as to provide for the inspection of certain projects relating to agriculture; and for
other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

The Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs moves to amend HB 537 as follows:
On line 18, change the word "School" to "College", and on line 20 after word thereof, add: two representatives of Agriculture Committees of the Georgia General Assembly, one from the House, appointed by the Committee Chairman, and one from the Senate appointed by the Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman, -

Representative Lane of the 40th moves to amend HB 537 by adding on page 1, line 20, between the comma and the word "shall" the words "shall and".

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

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371

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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.
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. 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. Davis, B.
Y Dean, D.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.
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, 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. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
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.
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. 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.
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 Rons, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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.
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.
Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L.
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 152, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 1302. By: Representatives Davis of the 99th, Home of the 104th, and Randall of the 101st: A BILL to amend an Act providing for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages so as to change certain provisions relating to crimes and penalties for performing certain acts without obtaining a license; to change procedures; and for other purposes.

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

Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
Y Andersen, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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, 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 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

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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.
McKminney, J.E. Y Miillffiord, B.

Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessrnith, 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. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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.
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
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 Watkins, L. 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, the ayes were 155, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed,

HB 1234. By: Representatives Irvin of the 10th, Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th, Lord of the 105th, Ross of the 76th, and Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-2715, relating to the additional duties of the clerks of the superior courts, as amended, so as to prohibit a clerk from recording a deed unless the name and address of the grantee is contained in the deed; and for other pur-
poses.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Section 24-2715, relating to the additional duties of the clerks of the superior courts, as amended, so as to prohibit a clerk from recording a deed unless the name and address of the grantee is contained in the deed; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Section 24-2715, relating to the additional duties of the clerks of the superior courts, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of said Code Section a new paragraph to be designated paragraph 21 to read as follows:
"21. The clerk of the superior court, prior to recordation of any deed that has the effect of transferring title, shall obtain the name and address of the grantee or one of the grantees either in the deed or on the real estate transfer tax declaration form. The failure of the clerk to obtain the name and address as required herein, shall in no way affect the title to the real estate involved, marketability of title, or the notice intent of said recorded deed."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.

Y Balkcom, R. 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 Burrus3, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.

Y Canty, H. Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.

Y Caattebeny, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childere, 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.
Daniel, G. Daugherty, 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. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L.

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Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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 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. 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 McCoIlum, 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.

N 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.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.

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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.
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 Watkins, L. 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 158, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Highways moves to amend SB 243 as follows:
(1) By striking in the title the following:
"September 30, 1978",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"September 30, 1979".
(2) By striking subsection (B) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(B) It is hereby declared that the operation of airports used by the public for general aviation purposes but which are operated without regulation as to minimum and uniform safety requirements endangers the lives and property of persons operating aircraft at these facilities, the passengers of aircraft operated by such persons and the occupants of lands in the vicinity of such facilities. For the purpose of establishing and improving a system of safer airports, and to foster safer operating conditions at these airports, the department is authorized and directed to provide for the licensing of airports. The department may charge a license fee of ten dollars ($10.00) for each original license and each renewal thereof. All licenses shall be renewed biennially. In

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promulgating the rules and regulations establishing minimum standards, the department shall consult with the Georgia Aviation Trades Associations."
On page 2, line 27, after the word "by", insert the word "a" so that it will read:
(d) Any facility served by a scheduled air

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 Balkcom, R. Y Bargeton, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. N 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. 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. N 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
Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, 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. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. 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. N Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. N 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. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Lord, J. Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milted, 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. Y 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.
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 Savage, J.
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.
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 Watkins, L. 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 138, nays 8.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Representative Burruss of the 21st gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to SB 243.

HB 1342. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the licensing and bonding of dealers in agricultural products so as to provide that holders of food sales establishment licenses shall be exempt from such Act; to change the provisions relating to definitions; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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 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. 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, 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 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.
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.
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. 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 Savage, 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.
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.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L.
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 161, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1328. By: Representative Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 46-3, relating to property and persons subject to garnishment, so as to change the amount of exemption allowed for garnishments based on judgments for alimony or for the support of a dependent; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E.
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. 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.

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. 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.
Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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 Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.

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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. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.

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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.
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.
Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y PhiUips, 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 Savage, 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.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. 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.

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 issue refunds or credits for distilled spirits excise tax stamps purchased by manufacturers, distillers, or wholesalers under certain conditions; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act entitled the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors", approved February 3, 1938 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 103), as amended, so as to authorize the State Revenue Commissioner to issue refunds or credits for distilled spirits excise tax stamps purchased by manufacturers, distillers, or wholesalers under certain conditions; to provide for the reimbursement of any wholesaler bearing the cost of stamps for which a refund or credit is subsequently granted; 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 "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors", approved February 3, 1938 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 103), as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of Section 11 of said Act a new subsection (f), to read as follows:
"(f) The State Revenue Commissioner shall be authorized to issue refunds or credits for stamps purchased by a manufacturer, distiller, or wholesaler, under regulations promulgated by the Commissioner, when it can be shown to the Commissioner's satisfaction that any of the following events have occurred:
(1) Distilled spirits, ordered by the wholesaler, have been destroyed in transit prior to entry into the wholesaler's warehouse or storage area,
(2) Distilled spirits have been destroyed while in the possession of a Georgia wholesaler by an act of God, such as fire, flood, lightning, wind or other natural calamity,
(3) Distilled spirits are unfit for consumption while in the possession of a wholesaler and such distilled spirits are returned to the shipper or destroyed prior to any sale by the wholesaler in Georgia, or

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(4) Distilled spirits have been received by the wholesaler through an error in shipment and such distilled spirits are returned to the shipper prior to any sale by the wholesaler in Georgia. It is further provided that any manufacturer, distiller, or wholesaler receiving a refund or credit for stamps purchased as provided herein, in every case where the cost of the stamps have been charged to or paid by a wholesaler, shall refund or credit to such wholesaler an amount equal to the credit or refund allowed by the Commissioner."
Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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. 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.
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 Dison, 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, 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 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.
Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
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 Nil, 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. 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 Savage, 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 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 Watkins, L.
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 164, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1237. By: Representatives Carnes and Greer of the 43rd, Hudson of the 137th, Adams of the 36th, Lane of the 40th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively revising the laws relating to subpoenas and other like processes and providing for the attendance of witnesses and the fees thereof so as to change the witness fees payable to law enforcement officers; and for other purposes.

378

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Judiciary Committee of the House amends House Bill 1237 as follows: On page 1, line 18
and on page 2, line 9 delete the word "$16.00" and substitute in lieu thereof the word "$12.00"

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

V Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andersen, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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 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. Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y EUiott, 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, 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 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. 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. 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 Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Waynejr. 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.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. 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 162, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 1313. By: Representatives Carnes of the 43rd, and Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend Code Section 67-2001, relating to liens for work done and materials furnished, so as to provide for the rental value of certain items under certain
conditions; 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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379

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.
Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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.
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, 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 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.
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.
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. Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. 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, the ayes were 166, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1361. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1812, relating to the punishment for certain crimes of theft, so as to change the penalty provisions relating to the crimes of theft; and for other purposes.

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 Balkcom, R. 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.
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. N Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Diion, 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.
Gignilliat, A.

Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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 Houaley, E. 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

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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. 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.
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 Savage, 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.
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 Watkins, L. 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 165, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1421. By: Representative Lane of the 81st: A BILL to amend Code Title 95A, known as the "Georgia Code of Public Transportation", so as to authorize the Department of Transportation to provide assistance to private businesses in implementing ride snaring projects; 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 Anderson, W.
Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrel), 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. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Diion, 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.
Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. 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.

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. 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 Savage, J.
Scott, A.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 164, 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. 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 Watkins, L. 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

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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, relating 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.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Chapter 92-59, relating 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 certain taxpayers required to be made to the State Revenue Commissioner and related documents shall be made available for public inspection under certain circumstances; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 92-59, relating to time, manner, and subject of returns to be made to the State Revenue Commissioner, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new Section at the end thereof, to be designated Code Section 92-5910, to read as follows:
"92-5910. Returns to be made available for public inspection. Every return made to the State Revenue Commissioner by any person, company or corporation required to make returns of the value of its properties and franchises to the State Revenue Commissioner under the provisions of Sections 92-2301 through 92-2309, 92-5901 or 92-5902, and every document or other matter related thereto within the custody of the commissioner or the Department of Revenue, shall be made available for public inspection, upon the request of any interested person, at a reasonable time and accessible place to be reasonably determined by the commissioner. It is the intent of this Section to make such returns and materials easily and readily available for public inspection and the discretion of the commissioner shall be exercised accordingly."
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 Castleberry of the lllth moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 548 as follows:
By striking everything on lines 22 and 23 on page 1 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"92-5901 or 92-5902, and every document used to arrive at evaluation with the exception of income tax returns, within the custody of the commissioner".
And by striking on line 2 on page 2 the word "materials" and substituting in lieu thereof the word "documents".

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 substitute, was agreed to, as amended.

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:
ayes 167, nays 0.

Due to mechanical failure, the roll call could not be verified.

The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

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, relating to assessments and arbitration to correct returns, as amended, so as to 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.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Chapter 92-60, relating to assessments and arbitration to correct returns, as amended, so as to require the State Revenue Commissioner to make a report to the local board of tax assessors with respect to the return to the State Revenue Commissioner of property located within the county; 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. Code Chapter 92-60, relating to assessments and arbitration to correct returns, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new Section at the end thereof, to be designated Code Section 92-6010, to read as follows:
"92-6010. Report to local board of tax assessors; utility property within county, (a) Not less than once in each year the State Revenue Commissioner shall make a report to the board of tax assessors in each county as to the return of property located within the county for purposes of ad valorem taxation by each person, company and corporation required to make returns of the value of its properties and franchises to the State Revenue Commissoner under the provisions of Sections 92-2301 through 92-2309, 92-5901 or 92-5902. Each such report shall be itemized by public utility and by the parcel or item of property returned and shall specify clearly the value returned by the utility for each such parcel or item of property, together with any change as to such value made by the commissioner, by the State Board of Equalization or, where appropriate, by both.
(b) A copy of each report made under the provisions of this Section shall be reasonably available for public inspection at the office of the local board of tax assessors and at the office of the State Revenue Commissioner or at such other reasonably accessible place within the headquarters building of the Department of Revenue as may be designated by the commissioner."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

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Representative Castleberry of the lllth moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 549 as follows:
By striking everything on lines 25, 26, and 27 on page 1 and on line 1 on page 2 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"shall be itemized by public utility and by the parcel of real property or type of personal property returned and shall specify clearly the value returned by the utility for each such parcel of real property or type of personal property, together with any change as to such".
And by redesignating Section 2 thereof as Section 3 and adding a new Section 2 to read as follows:
"Section 2. This Act shall become effective December 31, 1978.".
And by adding on line 7 on page 1 after the word and symbol "foregoing;", the following:
"to provide an effective date;".

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 113, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Sixth Committee of Conference thereon:

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.

The following report of the Sixth Committee of Conference was read:

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON HOUSE BILL 262

The Conference Committee on House Bill 262 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Conference Committee Substitute to House Bill 262 be adopted.

Respectfully submitted,

FOR THE SENATE

FOR THE HOUSE

/s/Thomas F. Allgood Senator, 22nd District

/s/R. A. Dent Representative, 85th District

Peter L. Banks Senator, 17th District

/s/John W. Greer Representative, 43rd District

/s/Al Holloway Senator, 12th District

/s/Wayne Snow, Jr. Representative, 1st District

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A BILL
To amend an Act providing for the compensation and allowances of certain State officials, approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 701), so as to provide for a change in the compensation and allowances of certain State officials; to provide for 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 providing for the compensation and allowances of certain State officials, approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 701), 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. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the State officials designated in this Act shall not receive from State funds any compensation, salary, contingent expense allowance, longevity pay or allowance of any kind other than that specified or provided for herein. The annual salary for each such official shall be paid in equal monthly or semimonthly installments."
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. The annual salary of each of the State officials listed below shall be as follows:
(1) Governor...................................................................................................................$50,000 An allowance in an amount specified in the Appropriations Act shall also be provided for the operation of the Governor's Mansion. (2) Lieutenant Governor.................................................................................................28,846 (3) Adjutant General The Adjutant General shall continue to receive the pay and allowances under the same procedure as provided by law. (4) Commissioner of Agriculture ...................................................................................38,400 (5) Attorney General.......................................................................................................46,000 (6) State Auditor..............................................................................................................38,400 (7) Comptroller General .................................................................................................38,400 (8) Director of Corrections.............................................................................................38,400 (9) Commissioner of Labor ............................................................................................23,000 The Commissioner of Labor, as administrator of the Georgia Employment Security Law, in addition to the above amount, shall be entitled to and shall receive from and out of funds derived from federal grants to the State for administration of said law, such compensation as may be approved by the appropriate federal agency in an amount determined to be commensurate with the duties imposed by the Employment Security Law together with authorized travel expenses incurred in connection with the performance of official duties from funds appropriated and available for that purpose. (10) Each member of the Board of
Pardons and Paroles......................................................................................................36,000 (11) Each member of the Public Service
Commission.....................................................................................................................38,400 (12) State Revenue Commissioner..................................................................................38,400 (13) State Superintendent of Schools ............................................................................43,200 (14) Secretary of State......................................................................................................38,400 (15) Director of Veterans Service ...................................................................................38,400 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. (16) Commissioner of Department of
Banking and Finance.....................................................................................................38,400 (17) Commissioner of Department of
Administrative Services.................................................................................................38,400 (18) Each Justice of the Supreme Court.......................................................................46,000

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(19) Each Judge of the Court of Appeals......................................................................45,500 (20) Each Superior Court Judge.....................................................................................38,500 Each Superior Court Judge shall also receive any supplement paid to him by the county or counties of his judicial circuit as may be provided for by law. Each Superior Court Judge shall also receive reimbursement of travel expenses as provided by law. (21) Each District Attorney.............................................................................................34,000 Each District Attorney shall also receive any supplement paid to him by the county or counties of his judicial circuit as may be provided for by law. Each District Attorney shall also receive reimbursement of travel expenses as provided by law. (22) Each member of the General
Assembly............................................................................................................................7,200 Each member of the General Assembly shall also receive the allowances provided by law except that in lieu of the $36 per day now provided as an expense allowance each member shall receive the sum of $44 per day and shall receive the same mileage allowance for the use of a personal car when devoted to official business as that received by other State officials and employees. (23) Speaker of the House of
Representatives...............................................................................................................17,800 The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall also receive the salary and allowances authorized as a member of the General Assembly. (24) President Pro Tempore of the
Senate.................................................................................................................................2,800 The President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall also receive the salary and allowances authorized as a member of the General Assembly. (25) Speaker Pro Tempore of the
House of Representatives................................................................................................2,800
The Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives shall also receive the salary and allowances authorized as a member of the General Assembly.
As a cost-of-living adjustment, the annual salary of each State official whose salary is established by this Act, other than members of the General Assembly, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives, may be increased by the General Assembly in the General Appropriations Act by a percentage not to exceed the average percentage of the general increase in salary as may from time to time be granted to employees who are in the classified service of the State Merit System. However, any increase for such officials shall not include within-grade step increases for which classified employees of the State Merit System are eligible. Any increase granted pursuant to this paragraph shall become effective at the same time that funds are made available for the increase for such employees. The Office of Planning and Budget shall calculate the average percentage increase."
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 3 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 3, to read as follows:
"Section 3. Except as hereinafter provided, each State official designated in Section 2 shall be reimbursed from State funds for actual transportation costs while traveling by public carrier, the legal mileage rate for use of a personal automobile, and the actual cost of lodging and meals while away from his office on official State business. The above provisions shall not apply to the Adjutant General, Superior Court Judges, District Attorneys, members of the General Assembly, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives, all of whose expenses and allowances shall be paid as provided for in Section 2. The above provisions shall not apply to the Lieutenant Governor during sessions of the General Assembly. During such sessions, the Lieutenant Governor shall receive the same expense allowance per day as that received by a member of the General Assembly plus reimbursement for actual transportation costs while traveling by public carrier and the legal mileage rate for use of a personal automobile. No official provided for in this Act shall be reimbursed from State funds for any transportation,

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mileage, lodging or meals for which he is reimbursed from funds other than State funds."
Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 4 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 4, to read as follows:
"Section 4. Each member of the boards and commissions listed hereinafter shall receive the same expense allowance per day as that received by a member of the General Assembly for each day such member of a board or commission is in attendance at a meeting of such board or commission, plus reimbursement for actual transportation costs while traveling by public carrier, or the legal mileage rate for the use of a personal automobile in connection with such attendance. The above shall be paid in lieu of any per diem, allowance or other remuneration now received by any such member for such attendance. The existing law relative to any limitation on the number of meeting days and remuneration for service on committees or subcommittees of any such board or commission shall remain in effect. The boards and commissions to which this Section shall be applicable are as follows:
(1) State Board of Education (2) State Medical Education Board (3) Board of Regents of the University
System of Georgia (4) State Personnel Board (5) Board of Offender Rehabilitation (6) Board of Industry and Trade (7) Board of Natural Resources (8) State Transportation Board (9) Dental Education Board (10) State Scholarship Commission (11) Veterans Service Board."
Section 5. This Act shall become effective on February 1, 1978, except that the changes in the salary and allowances for the Lieutenant Governor and the changes in the allowances for members of the General Assembly shall become effective when members of the General Assembly take office on the convening day of the regular session of the General Assembly in 1979.
Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Snow of the 1st moved that the House adopt the report of the Sixth Committee of Conference on HB 262.

On the motion, 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. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. N 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. Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H.

Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. N 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. Y Coleman, T. Y 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.

Y Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. Y Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. N 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. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N 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 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.
Looper, M.
N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.

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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.
Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
N Nil, K. N 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. N 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.

Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. N Savage, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Y Srayre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C.

On the motion, the ayes were 93, nays 85. The motion prevailed.

Y Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y 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. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W.

Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y 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

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 520. By: Representatives Patten of the 146th, Burton of the 47th, Smith of the 42nd, Williamson of the 45th, Lane of the 40th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Jim Wood; and for other purposes.

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

HR 521. By: Representatives Felton of the 22nd, Lane of the 40th, Smith of the 42nd, Irvin of the 23rd, and Pilewicz of the 41st: A RESOLUTION amending the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 4:30 o'clock this afternoon.

The Speaker called the House to order.

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 following recommendations:
HB 1483 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Pinkston of the 100th 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 following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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SB 79 Do Not Pass

Respectfully submitted, Rainey of the 135th 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 1344 Do Pass HB 1448 Do Pass
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 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 1241 Do Pass HB 1337 Do Pass HR 459-1312 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 Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 83-370 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th 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.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1978

389

Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, January 18, 1978

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. Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Htck, 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. Carlisle, J. Carries, C. Carrell, B.
Cason, G. Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty 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, G.
Manner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob

Housley, E. 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. 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. 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. Savage, J. Scott, A. Sizemore, E.

Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Steinberg, C. 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.
Watkins, L.
Wateon, 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 W. H. Durrence, Pastor, Statesboro 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 introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 1464. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Nessmith of the 82nd, Ralston of the 7th, Looper of the 8th, Davis of the 99th, Birdsong of the 103rd, Murray of the 116th, Money of the 5th, 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 provide for the selling of certain types of insurance; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HR 515-1464. By: Representatives Butler, Johnston and Tolbert of the 56th, Clark of the 55th, Robinson of the 58th, Williams of the 54th, Linder of the 44th, Burton of the 47th, 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 DeKalb County shall have jurisdiction; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1465. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Triplett of the 128th, Scott of the 123rd, Chance of the 129th, and others: A BILL to provide for certain matters relative to coastal zone management; to provide for the creation, composition of the Georgia Coastal Management Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 1466. By: Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Richardson of the 52nd, Glover of the 32nd, Marcus of the 26th, Randall of the 101st, Dean of the 29th, Clark of the 55th, and others: A BILL to authorize certain courts to issue protective orders to prevent domestic abuse; to provide a short title ("Georgia Domestic Violence Prevention Act"); and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1467. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Pulaski County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of deputies; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1468. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act to create a Small Claims Court in and for Bleckley County so as to change the jurisdictional amount of the court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1469. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Coleman of the 118th, Murphy of the 18th, Lambert of the 112th, Mann of the 13th, Wilson of the 19th, Phillips of the 91st, Ware of the 68th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the

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Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia so as to remove the limitation from the compensation to be paid the Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1470. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Coleman of the 118th, Murphy of the 18th, Lambert of the 112th, Mann of the 13th, Wilson of the 19th, Phillips of the 91st, Ware of the 68th, and Murray of the 116th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia so as to provide an increase in the retirement benefits for those who become eligible to receive benefits after a certain date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1471. By: Representative Patten of the 149th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Remerton so as to change the provisions relating to the residency of the mayor and councilmen; to change the maximum business license fee that can be charged for doing business in the City of Remerton; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1472. By: Representatives Bargeron of the 83rd, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing supplemental compensation for the Judge of the Probate Court of Burke County so as to provide for personnel of the judge's office; to provide for payment of expenses from county funds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1473. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Iron City in the County of Seminole so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the mayor and alderman; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 516-1473. By: Representative Phillips of the 59th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mrs. Alice Flowers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 517-1473. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Harold Norris; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 518-1473. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of an interest in certain real property located in the City of Bainbridge in Decatur County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1474. By: Representative Bolster of the 30th: A BILL to amend an Act providing that certain cities shall furnish retirement benefits to officers and employees of such

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cities so as to require annual actuarial investigations and reports; to provide for the practices and procedures in connection therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1475. By: Representative Bolster of the 30th: A BILL to amend an Act providing a system of pensions and other benefits for members of paid fire departments of certain cities so as to require annual actuarial investigations and reports; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1476. By: Representative Bolster of the 30th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for pensions for members of police departments in certain cities so as to require annual actuarial investigations and reports; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1477. By: Representative Beck of the 148th: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-820, relating to fees of constables, so as to change the fees for service of summons; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1478. By: Representative Beck of the 148th: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-1601, relating to fees for justices of the peace, so as to change the fees for applications for arrest and search warrants; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1479. By: Representatives Tolbert, Johnston, and Butler of the 56th, and Clark of the 55th: A BILL to require surveyors to have recorded certain maps or plats of surveys; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1480. By: Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-610, relating to the keeping of registration cards and other papers and voter registration places so as to provide that the chief registrar, in addition to the main office, may designate other fixed public places in the county to be used for the purpose of receiving applications for registration and for the registration of electors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1481. By: Representatives Tolbert, Johnston, and Butler of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Linder of the 44th, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act completely and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Personnel Board and the State Merit System of Personnel Administration so as to provide requirements relative to the conduct of examinations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1482. By: Representatives Tolbert, Butler, and Johnston of the 56th, McCollum of the 134th, Dover of the llth, Linder of the 44th, Burton of the 47th, Smith of the 42nd, and Matthews of the 145th: A BILL to declare contracts or agreements

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between public employers and labor unions, trade unions or labor organizations against public policy and illegal, void and unenforceable with certain exceptions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 519-1482. By: Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Irvin of the 23rd, Linder of the 44th, Williamson of the 45th, Smith of the 42nd, Carnes of the 43rd, Dover of the llth, Bolster of the 30th, and Savage of the 25th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Senate shall consist of forty members and to provide that the House of Representatives shall consist of one hundred and twenty members; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment.

HB 1487. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Wood of the 9th, Robinson of the 58th, and Harris of the 60th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia so as to provide for creditable service for certain service while on active duty in the armed forces of the United States; to provide for the payment of contributions for the purchase of such credit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1488. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, and Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating emeritus offices for certain State officials so as to change certain provisions relative to the salary of emeritus officers; to amend Code Section 93-208, relating to salaries of Public Service Commissioners, so as to strike certain limitations on the salary of an emeritus commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1489. By: Representative Gignilliat of the 122nd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to provide for certain creditable service; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1490. By: Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, Evans of the 84th, McCollum of the 134th, Jones of the 78th, Burton of the 47th, Wood and Benefield of the 72nd, Ross of the 76th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to change the composition of the Board of Trustees of the Teachers' Retirement System; to provide for the creation of an investments advisory committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1491. By: Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, Ross of the 76th, Evans of the 84th, Wood of the 72nd, Burton of the 47th, Jones of the 78th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Cox of the 141st, and others: A BILL to create the State Retirement System Overview Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1492. By: Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, Ross of the 76th, Evans of the 84th, Jones of the 78th, Burton of the 47th, Robinson of the 58th, Wood and

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Benefield of the 72nd, and others: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to provide that employees of the Teachers' Retirement System employed after a certain date shall be members of said System; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1493. By: Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, Murphy of the 18th, Harris of the 60th, Carrell of the 75th, Richardson of the 52nd, Russell of the 64th, Argo of the 63rd, Logan of the 62nd, and others: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the State Personnel Board to provide a health insurance plan for public school teachers of the State of Georgia so as to extend coverage to retired teachers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1494. By: Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, Keyton of the 143rd, McCollum of the 134th, Argo of the 63rd, Russell of the 64th, Dent of the 85th, Logan of the 62nd, Robinson of the 58th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Georgia Legislative Retirement System so as to change the provisions relative to retirement allowances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1495. By: Representative Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia so as to provide a method of establishing creditable service for members not otherwise entitled to accumulated sick and annual leave; to change the duties of the Board of Trustees; 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 1496. 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 the composition of the Board of Trustees; to provide effective dates; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1513. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Marcus of the 26th, Hawkins of the 50th, Greer, Carnes and Horton of the 43rd, Holmes of the 39th, Childs of the 51st, Adams of the 36th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to provide requirements relative to teachers employed by independent school systems of municipalities having a population of 300,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1514. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Marcus of the 26th, Hawkins of the 50th, Greer, Carnes and Horton of the 43rd, Holmes of the 39th, Childs of the 51st, Adams of the 36th, McKinney of the 35th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to provide requirements relative to teachers employed by independent school systems of munici-

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palities having a population of 300,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1515. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, and Greer and Horton of the 43rd: A BILL to amend the Act approved August 13, 1924, providing a system of pensions and other benefits for members of paid fire departments in cities having a population of more than 300,000 as disclosed by the United States Census of 1920, or any subsequent census; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1516. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, and Greer and Horton of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act approved February 15, 1933, providing pensions for members of police departments in cities having a population of 300,000 or more according to United States Census of 1920, or any subsequent census thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1517. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, and Greer and Horton of the 43rd: A BILL to amend the Act approved August 20, 1927, providing that cities having a population of more than 300,000 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970, or any such future census, shall furnish pensions to officers and employees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1518. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia so as to provide for credit for out-of-state service; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1525. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Act Creating the Superior Court Judges Retirement System" so as to provide that any member may receive creditable service for service as a judge of any court of record in certain counties of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

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

HB 1438 HB 1439 HB 1440 HB 1441 HB 1442
HHBB }1144144f?45 HB 1446 HB 1447 HB 1448 HR 506-1448 HR 507-1448

HR 508-1448 HR 509-1448 HB 1449 HB 1451 HB 1452
UHHDBB ,1.44.55.43 HB 1455 HB 1456 HB 1457 HB 1458 HR 511-1458

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HR 512-1458 HR 513-1458 HB 1459 HB 1460 HB 1461 HB 1462 HB 1463 HHBR 5141843-1463
HB 1484
HB 1485
HB 1486

SB 83 SB 84 SB 356 SB 385 SB 386 QT> 0017 ll ^ SB 3J88S9
SB 390
SB 395
SR 234

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 1321 Do Pass HB 997 Do Pass

HB 902 Do Pass HB 1051 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Horton of the 43rd Chairman

Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1277 Do Pass HB 1387 Do Pass

HB 132 Do Pass HB 113 Do Pass, as Amended

Respectfully submitted, Thompson of the 93rd 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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1436 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

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Representative Dixon of the 151st District, Chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Temperance has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 761 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1304 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Dixon of the 151st Chairman

Representative Gignilliat of the 122nd District, Chairman of the Committee on University System of Georgia, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on University System of Georgia has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1463 Do Pass, as Amended
Respectfully submitted, Gignilliat of the 122nd Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1436. By: Representative Phillips of the 91st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in Harris County so as to change the jurisdictional amount of the said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 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 Bills of the Senate:

SB 61. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 24A-3101 relating to juvenile traffic offenses, so as to change the age at which a person is considered a juvenile for purposes of the provisions of the Juvenile Court Code relating to juvenile traffic offenses; and for other purposes.

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SB 399. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to enact the Criminal Justice Planning and Coordination Act of 1978; to provide for a short title; to create the State Crime Commission; to provide for the repeal of the Act and termination of Federal funds; to provide that members shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor; to provide for a director and other staff personnel; and for other purposes.

SB 400. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service and regulating the practice of embalming and funeral directing, approved February 13, 1950, so as to change the membership of the board; and for other purposes.

SB 401. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend the Structural Pest Control Act, approved March 7, 1955, so as to change the membership of the Structural Pest Control Commission; to change the quorum of the Commission; and for other purposes.

SB 402. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend the Georgia Electrical Contractors Act, approved April 8, 1971, so as to change the membership of the Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors; and for other purposes.

SB 404. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Board of Dispensing Opticians and regulating the practice of the trade or occupation of dispensing opticians, approved February 17, 1956, so as to change the membership of the board; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 405. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 79A-2, relating to the State Board of Pharmacy, so as to provide for an additional member of the board; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 407. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-1405, relating to the Georgia Real Estate Commission, so as to provide for the appointment of an additional member to the Commission; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 411. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Code of Public Transportation", approved April 18, 1973, so as to delete the provision allowing the driver of an over-weight vehicle to equalize the load on all wheels and axles; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 412. By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th and Stumbaugh of the 55th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68A-804, relating to when local authorities may and shall alter maximum speed limits, so as to change certain provisions relating to the difference between adjacent speed limits; and for other purposes.

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

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SB 61. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 24A-3101 relating to juvenile traffic offenses, so as to change the age at which a person is considered a juvenile for purposes of the provisions of the Juvenile Court Code relating to juvenile traffic offenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 399. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to enact the Criminal Justice Planning and Coordination Act of 1978; to provide for a short title; to create the State Crime Commission; to provide for the repeal of the Act and termination of Federal funds; to provide that members shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor; to provide for a director and other staff personnel; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 400. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Georgia State Board of Funeral Service and regulating the practice of embalming and funeral directing, approved February 13, 1950, so as to change the membership of the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 401. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend the Structural Pest Control Act, approved March 7, 1955, so as to change the membership of the Structural Pest Control Commission; to change the quorum of the Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 402. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend the Georgia Electrical Contractors Act, approved April 8, 1971, so as to change the membership of the Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 404. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Board of Dispensing Opticians and regulating the practice of the trade or occupation of dispensing opticians, approved February 17, 1956, so as to change the membership of the board; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SB 405. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 79A-2, relating to the State Board of Pharmacy, so as to provide for an additional member of the board; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SB 407. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-1405, relating to the Georgia Real Estate Commission, so as to provide for the appointment of an additional member to the Commission; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 411. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Code of Public Transportation", approved April 18, 1973, so as to delete the provision allowing the driver of an over-weight vehicle to equalize the load on all wheels and axles; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

SB 412. By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th and Stumbaugh of the 55th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68A-804, relating to when local authorities may and shall alter maximum speed limits, so as to change certain provisions relating to the difference between adjacent speed limits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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.

By unanimous consent, further consideration of SB 235 was postponed until 1:45 p.m., this day.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:45 p.m., this day.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The House was called to order by the Speaker.
Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the Senate was again taken up for consideration:
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.
The following amendment was read:
Representative Bishop of the 94th moves to amend SB 235 by adding at the end of Section 1 an additional sentence to read as follows:
"Provided, however, that any evidence that tends to support or show a lack of support that a rape in fact occurred shall be deemed relevant and material evidence in a case brought under this Code section."
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 Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N 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. N Carnes, C. N Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N 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. Y Culpepper, B. N 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. N Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. 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 Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
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. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy
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. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R.

N McColium, H. 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. N Nichols, M. N Nix, K.
Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Savage, J.
Y Scott, A.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 40, nays 114. The amendment was lost.

Y 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. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y 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

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Due to mechanical failure, the vote of Representative Hatcher of the 131st was not recorded. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

An amendment, offered by Representative Kaley of the 19th, 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 Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. N 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.
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. Y Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Y Dean, D.C. N 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. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. N 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. N Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. 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.
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. Looper, M. N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. 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. 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.
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.
Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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. 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.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. 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, the ayes were 142, nays 17. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Noble of the 48th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on SB 235, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

Representative Edwards of the 110th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on SB 235, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

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

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted the Sixth Conference Committee Report on the following Bill of the House:

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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.

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 1280. 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 benefits for survivors of members of the 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 ayes were 117, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1414. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to repeal Code Chapter 66-2, relating to indentured servants and apprentices, procedures connected with service of indentured servants and apprentices, and Master's duties; to repeal Code Chapter 66-3, relating to injuries of indentured servants and the responsibilities of Master's; and for other purposes.

The report 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.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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.

The report 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.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1413. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend Code Section 18-206, relating to the requirement that railroad companies provide separate cars or compartments for white and colored passengers; to repeal Code Section 18-207, relating to the duty of conductors to assign passengers to their cars and to provide police powers to conductors; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To change certain obsolete laws relating to railroads or other common carriers; to amend Code Section 18-206, relating to the requirement that railroad companies provide

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separate cars or compartments for white and colored passengers; to amend Code Section 18-207, relating to the duty of conductors to assign passengers to their cars and to provide police powers to conductors, so as to remove provisions relating to segregation of the races; to repeal Code Section 18-209, relating to colored nurses and servants excluded from operation of law; to repeal Code Section 18-210, relating to white and colored passengers on sleeping cars to be separated; to repeal Code Section 18-212, relating to cinder deflectors on railroad trains; to repeal Code Section 18-219, relating to half-fare for Confederate veterans; to repeal Code Section 18-9902, relating to criminal penalties for allowing white and colored passengers to occupy same car or compartment; to repeal Code Section 18-9905, relating to criminal penalties invoked for violation of the provisions of Code Section 18-210; to repeal Code Section 18-9906, relating to criminal penalties invoked for employee failing to assist in ejecting passenger from sleeping car as provided in Code Section 18-210; to repeal Code Section 18-9909, relating to criminal penalties invoked for failure of railroad to install cinder deflectors on passenger coaches; to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to require that all persons traveling in intrastate travel occupy or use only the waiting rooms marked and provided for such persons; to prescribe misdemeanor punishment for a violation of this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.", approved March 9, 1956 (Ga. Laws 1956, p. 673); to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to require that all common carriers of passengers for hire in intrastate travel providing waiting room and reception room facilities, shall provide separate accommodations for white and colored passengers traveling in intrastate travel; to prescribe misdemeanor punishment therefor; to provide for injunction; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.", approved March 9, 1956 (Ga. Laws 1956, p. 685); to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Section 18-206, relating to the requirement that railroad companies provide separate cars or compartments for white and colored passengers, is hereby amended by striking said Section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 18-206, to read as follows:
"18-206. Common carriers doing business in this State shall furnish to their passengers comfortable seats and shall have the railroad car or other vehicle well and sufficiently lighted and ventilated."
Section 2. Code Section 18-207, relating to the duty of conductors to assign passengers to their cars and to provide police powers to conductors, is hereby amended by striking said Code Section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 18-207, to read as follows:
"18-207. Duty to assign passengers to their cars; police powers of conductors. All conductors or other employees in charge of passenger cars shall assign all passengers to their respective cars, or compartments of cars, provided by the said companies under the provisions ef section 18 206 and all conductors of street cars and busses shall assign all passengers to seats on the cars under their charge; se as te separate the white and colored races as much as practicable; and all conductors and other employees of railroads and all conductors of street cars and busses shall have, and are hereby invested with, police powers to carry out said provisions."
Section 3. Code Section 18-209, relating to colored nurses and servants excluded from operation of law, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 4. Code Section 18-210, relating to white and colored passengers on sleeping cars to be separated, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 5. Code Section 18-212, relating to cinder deflectors on railroad trains, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 6. Code Section 18-219, relating to half-fare for Confederate veterans, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 7. Code Section 18-9902, relating to criminal penalties for allowing white and colored passengers to occupy same car or compartment, is hereby repealed in its entirety.

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Section 8. Code Section 18-9905, relating to criminal penalties invoked for violation of the provisions of Code Section 18-210, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 9. Code Section 18-9906, relating to criminal penalties invoked for employee failing to assist in ejecting passenger from sleeping car as provided in Code Section 18-210, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 10. Code Section 18-9909, relating to criminal penalties invoked for failure of railroad to install cinder deflectors on passenger coaches, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 11. An Act entitled "An Act to require that all persons traveling in intrastate travel occupy or use only the waiting rooms marked and provided for such persons; to prescribe misdemeanor punishment for a violation of this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.", approved March 9, 1956 (Ga. Laws 1956, p. 673), is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 12. An Act entitled "An Act to require that all common carriers of passengers for hire in intrastate travel providing waiting room and reception room facilities, shall provide separate accommodations for white and colored passengers traveling in intrastate travel; to prescribe misdemeanor punishment therefor; to provide for injunction; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.", approved March 9, 1956 (Ga. Laws 1956, p. 685), is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 13. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 106, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HR 459-1312. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A RESOLUTION changing the scheduled termination date of the State Building Administrative Board; 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.

HB 1412. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to repeal Code Chapter 53-3, relating to the registration of individuals as to race; to repeal Code Section 53-106, relating to the prohibition of miscegenation; to repeal Code Section 53-212, relating to who may perform colored marriages; to repeal Code Section 53-9902, relating to the criminal penalties invoked for allowing miscegenation to occur; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

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HB 1411. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to repeal Code Chapter 62-5, relating to the "stock law" and local county elections held to determine whether or not livestock shall be restricted by fences; to repeal Code Chapter 62-6, relating to the impounding of animals which are found to be running free and at large in any county adopting the "stock law"; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 92, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1410. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to repeal Code Chapter 111-1, relating to bonded public warehousemen and the procedures connected with bonded public warehousemen; to repeal Code Section 111-9901, relating to criminal penalties invoked for unlawful disposition of goods deposited in bonded public warehouse; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1409. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to be entitled The Sunday Business Activities Act to prohibit certain business activities on Sunday; to provide penalties and other remedies for violations of the same; to limit the time within which an arrest for or warrant charging violation of this Act shall be made or issued; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 ayes were 98, nays 3.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1337. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, Clark, Milford and Mann of the 13th, and Ham of the 80th: A BILL to fix the terms of the superior courts of the Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit in the counties comprising that circuit; to provide for the terms of grand juries; 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 1241. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Joint Advisory Board of Family Practice so as to change the name of the Board; to provide for the organization and meetings of the Board; to provide a per diem for members of the Board; to clarify the powers of the Board; and for other purposes.

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By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 1241 was postponed until tomorrow morning immediately following the period of unanimous consents.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 533. By: Representatives Nix and Isakson of the 20th: A RESOLUTION recognizing Georgia Lupus Week; and for others purposes.

HR 534. By: Representatives Clark of the 55th, Hill of the 127th, White of the 132nd and others: A RESOLUTION honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on the anniversary of his birth; and for other purposes.

HR 535. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th and Rowland of the 119th: A RESOLUTION commending Miss Essie Mae Cobb; and for other purposes.

HR 536. By: Representatives Patten ofthe 146th, Matthews of the 145th, Burruss of the 21st and others: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Honorable Bobby Carroll; and for other purposes.

HR 537. By: Representative Tucker of the 73rd: A RESOLUTION commending the Henry Herald; and for other purposes.

HR 538. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of the Reverend Richard Vance Purser; and for other purposes.

HR 539. By: Representative McKinney of the 35th: A RESOLUTION commending Captain Glen Winters; and for other purposes.

HR 540. By: Representatives Deveaux of the 28th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th and others: A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to appropriate funds to provide for Amtrak railroad service from Chicago to Florida with service through Atlanta and Savannah; and for other purposes.

HR 541. By: Representatives Ralston of the 7th, Murphy of the 18th, Collins of the 144th, Matthews of the 145th, and Jessup of the 117th: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Henry Alvin Mauldin; and for other purposes.

The following communication was received and read:

House of Representatives Atlanta, Georgia
January 18, 1978
Honorable Glenn Ellard Clerk of the House 309 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Dear Glenn:
Effective today, I am appointing Honorable Ray Owens, Representative, District 77, to serve as Secretary of the Defense & Veterans Affairs Committee.

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Please adjust your records accordingly.
Sincerely,
/s/Thomas B. Murphy Speaker
TBM:lj
cc: Honorable Gary Bond, General Assembly Fiscal Officer Honorable Zell Miller, Lieutenant Governor Honorable Ben W. Fortson, Secretary of State Honorable Frank Edwards, Legislative Counsel Honorable Joe T. Wood, Chairman, Defense & Veterans
Affairs Committee Honorable Ray Owens, Representative, District 77

Representative Knight of the 67th 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, January 19, 1978

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 Ralph E. Harris, Pastor of Lincolnton United Methodist Church, Lincolnton, 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 introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees:
HB 1497. By: Representative Kaley of the 19th: A BILL to provide for the submission and approval of annual budgets for the offices of the clerk of the superior court, coroner, tax receiver, tax collector (or tax commissioner in those counties which have consolidated the offices of tax receiver and tax collector), sheriff, treasurer (in those counties where said office has not been abolished by the General Assembly), and probate judge in each county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.
HB 1498. By: Representative Jones of the 78th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-6201, relating to time for making tax returns, so as to specify the time for making tax returns in all counties of the State having a population of not less than 10,450 and not more than 10,650, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 1499. By: Representatives Hanner of the 130th, Sizemore of the 136th, Veazey of the 146th, Long of the 142nd, Rainey of the 135th, Murray of the 116th, Cox of the 141st, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to remove certain limitations on the exemption provided for sales of machinery used in tilling the soil or in animal husbandry; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1500. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th, Carlisle of the 71st, and Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend Code Section 40-1902, relating to the duties, power and authority of the Department of Administrative Services so as to authorize the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate a State agency for surplus property for the purpose of distributing surplus properties made available by the federal government under the provisions of Pub. L. 152, 81st Congress, as amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1501. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th, Carlisle of the 71st, and Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Board of Corrections and to prisons, public works camps and prisoners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1502. By: Representatives Kaley and Cooper of the 19th: A BILL to provide for the payment by each county to certain organizations of fees charged by those organizations for membership therein by certain county officers; to declare that expenditure to be for a public purpose; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1503. By: Representatives Whitmire, Jackson and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-4801, relating to the amount and conditions of bonds that tax collectors and tax commissioners are required to give to the State and county, so as to authorize an increase in the amount of bond required to be given to the county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1504. By: Representatives Whitmire, Jackson and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing superior court clerks in certain counties to invest certain funds deposited in the registry of the court so as to authorize superior court clerks in all counties to deposit certain funds in the registry of the court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1505. By: Representatives Mann, Clark and Milford of the 13th, Cason of the 96th,
Rainey of the 135th, Ross of the 76th, Daniel of the 88th, Carrell of the 75th, Irvin of the 10th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 45-3, relating to hunting, fishing and trapping licenses, so as to change the provisions relating to nonresident big game licenses; to change by whom such licenses may be issued and sold, and the fees received therefor; to require certain specifications on such licenses and restrict the issuance of sale of such licenses according to certain quotas to be established by the Department; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 1506. By: Representatives Home of the 104th, Pinkston of the 100th, Kemp of the 139th, Nix of the 20th, Davis of the 99th, Birdsong of the 103rd, and Randall of the 101st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 67-7, relating to the manner of foreclosures of mortgages on personalty so as to provide for the giving of oaths in certain cases in which the person holding a security interest is not a resident of the county where the debtor resides or where the secured property may be found; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1507. By: Representatives Home of the 104th, Davis of the 99th, Birdsong of the 103rd, Randall of the 101st, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the governing authorities of the several municipalities and counties of this State to establish separate or joint planning commissions so as to change the provisions relating to subdivision regulation and the penalties for transferring lots in unapproved subdivisions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1508. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend Code Section 13-203, relating to branch banks, so as to provide for the establishment of branch banks through merger, consolidation or sale of assets under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 1509. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend Code Title 41A, known as the "Financial Institutions Code of Georgia" so as to authorize certain banks to maintain representative offices in this State; to authorize certain international bank agencies to maintain representative offices in this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 1510. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend Code Title 41A, known as the "Financial Institutions Code of Georgia" so as to provide that any financial institution may close one day each week in addition to Sundays and other legal holidays; to provide that any act authorized, required or permitted to be performed at or by any financial institution on a day when it is closed may be performed on the next succeeding business day; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 1511. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend Code Title 41A, known as the "Financial Institutions Code of Georgia" so as to authorize the Department of Banking and Finance to initiate appropriate action whenever it shall appear to the department that any person or corporation is conducting business as a financial institution without authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 1512. By: Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, Hatcher of the 131st, Keyton of the 143rd, Reaves of the 147th, Glanton of the 66th, Patten of the 146th, Wood and Whitmire of the 9th, and Logan of the 62nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2408, relating to false statements and punishments therefor, so as to

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provide that the prohibitions and punishments provided by said Code Section shall apply to matters within the jurisdiction of departments or agencies of political subdivisions of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1519. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Georgia Educational Improvement Council so as to change the provisions relative to a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Council; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1520. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 32-935, relating to the expenditure of a certain percentage of State revenues for the support and maintenance of the common schools; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HR 522-1520. By: Representatives Home of the 104th, Pinkston of the 100th, Davis of the 99th, Birdsong of the 103rd, and Randall of the 101st: A RESOLUTION to amend a Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution providing for the recall of State, county, and municipal public officials who hold elective office so as to provide for the recall of elected members of county and independent boards of education, including boards of education of school systems created prior to the adoption of the Constitution of 1877; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 523-1520. By: Representative Nichols of the 27th: A RESOLUTION compensating Ms. Esthera Chappell; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 524-1520. By: Representative Greene of the 138th: A RESOLUTION compensating T & N Auto Supply, Inc.; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 525-1520. By: Representative Nichols of the 27th: A RESOLUTION compensating Essie LeGrier and Norma LeGrier; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 526-1520. By: Representatives Galer of the 97th, Noble of the 48th, Burruss of the 21st, Glanton of the 66th, Hawkins of the 50th, Benefield of the 72nd, Canty of the 38th, Bolster of the 30th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize service in the General Assembly by certain persons who are members of the faculty or employees of the University System of Ga. or of an institution of the University System of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

HR 527-1520. By: Representatives Tuten of the 153rd, and Auten of the 154th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of all right, title, and interest of the State

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in certain real property heretofore conveyed pursuant to resolution of the General Assembly to Boys Estate Incorporated; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 528-1520. By: Representative Jones of the 78th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt certain homestead property in Butts County from ad valorem taxes levied for school purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 529-1520. By: Representative Williams of the 54th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to require industrial and commercial enterprises to return their inventory for ad valorem taxation purposes on the basis of the average monthly value of that inventory; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 530-1520. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Birdsong of the 103rd, Davis of the 99th, Lucas of the 102nd, and Home of the 104th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of the City of Macon to grant to each person who is 65 years of age or over an exemption from all ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Macon in an amount not to exceed $2,000 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, from all sources, does not exceed $4,000 for the immediately preceding taxable year for income tax purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1521. By: Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th, Veazey of the 146th, Tolbert and Johnston of the 56th, Hays of the 1st, Money of the 5th, Ramsey of the 3rd, Oldham of the 14th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Children and Youth Act" so as to provide that the State Fire Marshall shall have the responsibility for promulgating and enforcing fire safety standards for day care centers after a certain date; to provide for certain fire safety standards until such date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1522. By: Representatives Mann and Clark of the 13th, and McCollum of the 134th: A BILL to regulate the business of servicing, repairing, recharging, testing, inspecting or installing fire extinguishers or systems; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1523. By: Representatives Patten and Veazey of the 146th: A BILL to establish an Airport Authority for Cook County to be known as "Cook County Airport Authority", which Authority shall be a public corporation, having the right, power and authority separately or jointly, to acquire, establish, construct, expand, own, lease, control, equip, improve, maintain, operate, regulate and police airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft within the limits of said county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 1524. By: Representatives Burruss and Housley of the 21st, Nix, Harrison and Isakson of the 20th, and Kaley, Cooper and Wilson of the 19th: A BILL to amend an Act providing certain homestead exemptions for the purpose of ad valorem taxes levied for educational purposes so as to change the provisions relative to the amount of such homestead exemptions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 531-1524. By: Representatives Burruss and Housley of the 21st, Nix, Harrison and Isakson of the 20th, and Kaley, Cooper and Wilson of the 19th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law that the homestead of each resident of each county and independent school district who is 62 years of age or over and who has a gross income from all sources, including the income of all members of the family residing within said homestead, not exceeding $9,000 per annum, shall be exempt from all ad valorem taxes for educational purposes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1526. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Richardson of the 52nd, Hatcher of the 131st, Steinberg of the 46th, Linder of the 44th, Hill of the 127th, Ross of the 76th, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend Code Title 88, relating to public health, so as to provide for public policy; to provide for the development of evaluation and follow-up procedures for the detection of hearing impairments in certain high-risk infants; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1527. By: Representatives Smyre of the 92nd, Marcus of the 26th, Carlisle of the 71st, Owens of the 77th, Galer of the 97th, Russell of the 64th, Randall of the 101st, and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 84, relative to professions, businesses and trades, so as to provide for the regulation of the dispensing of hearing aids; to provide a short title ("Hearing Aid Act of Georgia"); to provide for a declaration of policy; to provide certain prohibitions; to define certain terms; to require a bill of sale; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1528. By: Representatives Smyre of the 92nd, Connell of the 87th, Thompson of the 93rd, Bolster of the 30th, and Buck of the 95th: A BILL to provide for compensation and aid to certain victims of crime; to provide for a declaration of purpose and legislative intent; to define certain terms; to provide for a Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, the appointment, powers and duties, and compensation of its members; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1529. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Foster of the 152nd, Gammage of the 17th, and Anderson of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Boat Safety Act" so as to provide that inflatable rafts are included in the definition of vessels; to provide that Class 3 vessels includes vessels which are 40 feet or more in length; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HR 532-1529. By: Representatives Smyre of the 92nd, Connell of the 87th, Edwards of the 110th, Bolster of the 30th, Thompson of the 93rd, Gammage of the 17th, Noble

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of the 48th, Bishop of the 94th, 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 crime; 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 specific purpose of compensating innocent victims of crime; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1530. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Clark of the 13th, Phillips of the 91st, Childs of the 51st, Foster of the 6th, Wood of the 9th, Kilgore of the 65th, Scott of the 37th, Dean of the 29th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Georgia State Commission of Indian Affairs so as to strike the provision providing for repeal of the Act; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

HB 1531. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th, Carlisle of the 71st, Noble of the 48th, Irvin of the 10th, and Kilgore of the 65th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the control and operation of clinical laboratories so as to change the provisions relating to the directors of clinical laboratories and licenses; to provide for technical and administrative directors of certain laboratories; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1532. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 45-5, relating to hunting, so as to make it unlawful to have or maintain certain loaded firearms in an automobile or other motor vehicle; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HR 542-1532. By: Representative Peters of the 2nd: A RESOLUTION authorizing the disposal of a tract of State-owned property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 543-1532. By: Representatives Daniel of the 88th, Dent of the 85th, Connell of the 87th, Beckham of the 89th, Swann of the 90th, and Truluck of the 86th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Richmond County to acquire, construct, equip, maintain and operate incinerators, garbage and refuse facilities, to prescribe and revise rates and to collect fees, tolls and charges for the use thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1533. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3216, relating to secrecy required of State income tax officials, so as to provide for the secrecy of federal income tax returns and return information; to provide for the secrecy of certain income tax returns and return information; to specify when certain returns and information may be furnished; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HR 544-1533. By: Representative Kemp of the 139th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in the City of Hinesville, Liberty County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1534. By: Representative Hamilton of the 31st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-31, relative to the imposition, rate and computation of State income taxes and exemptions therefrom, so as to provide for a tax credit for the amount of sales and use tax paid by certain taxpayers based upon the sale or use of food and medicine; to provide for the promulgation of credit tables; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1535. By: Representative Hamilton of the 31st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to repeal the existing local sales and use tax and to enact a completely new tax; to impose a sales and use tax for local purposes; to provide certain conditions for receiving proceeds from such tax; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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 1560. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Gammage of the 17th, Johnson of the 66th, Birdsong of the 103rd, Phillips of the 91st, Isakson of the 20th, and Patten of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act implementing the requirements of the Federal Intergovernmental Corporation Act of 1968 so as to change the provisions relative to the functions and authority of area planning and development commissions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1561. By: Representatives Bishop of the 94th, Swann of the 90th, Beckham of the 89th, Richardson of the 52nd, Smyre of the 92nd, Greer of the 43rd, Dent of the 85th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3106, relating to personal exemptions for Georgia income tax purposes, so as to provide for an additional personal exemption from Georgia income tax for certain retired members of the armed forces of the United States and their spouses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1562. By: Representatives Swann of the 90th, Marcus of the 26th, and Baugh of the 108th: A BILL to amend Section 88-1901 of the Code of Georgia relating to the definition of institutions regulated under the "Georgia Health Code" is hereby amended so as to change the definition of an institution covered by the Act; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

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

HB 1464 HR 515-1464

HB 1465 HB 1466

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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 Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 512-1458 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1347 Do Pass

HB 1348 HB 715

Do Pass Do Not Pass

Respectfully submitted, Owens of the 77th 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 of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1327 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1292 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1308 Do Pass
HB 1239 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1388 Do Pass, by Substitute
HB 899 Do Pass HB 1357 Do Pass, as Amended

Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

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Representative Mullinax of the 69th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industrial Relations, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Industrial Relations has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1426 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Mullinax of the 69th Chairman

Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HR 521 Do Not Pass
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd 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 1371 Do Pass HB 1372 Do Pass HB 1373 Do Pass HB 1438 Do Pass SB 385 Do Pass

SB 386 SB 387 SB 388 SB 389 SB 390

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

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

HB 1371. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Thomas County so as to change the salary of the judge of the said court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1372. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Thomas County so as to change the salary 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1373. 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 so as to change the number of commissioners required for a quorum; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1438. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to repeal an Act creating and establishing a Small Claims Court in and for Schley County; to provide for the disposition of all suits, cases, papers, processes, books, indexes and all other matters and materials 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.

SB 385. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Early County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said court; to prescribe the pleading and practice in said court; to provide for the duties, power and compensation of the judge of said court; to provide for vacancies; to provide for qualifications of officers of said court; 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, oath, bond, removal and compensation; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 386. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Early County, approved March 24, 1933, so as to stagger the

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terms of office 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 387. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Early County, approved August 9, 1929, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 388. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County, approved February 13, 1935, so as to change the compensation of the chairman and 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 389. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the mode of compensating the Sheriff of Randolph County, known as the fee system, and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, approved March 30, 1965, so as to change the maximum automobile and travel expenses for the sheriff and 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 390. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the mode of compensating the sheriff of Randolph County known as the fee system and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, approved March 30, 1965, so as to change the compensation of the deputy sheriff; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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

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

HB 1223. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Murphy of the 18th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1977-78, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 11, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1335), so as to change certain appropriations and language for the fiscal year 1977-78; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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

HR 497. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Castleberry of the lllth, Collins of the 144th, Veazey of the 146th, Patten of the 149th, and others: A RESOLUTION recognizing the Georgia farmers' participation in the American Agriculture movement; and for other purposes.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

HB 1223. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Murphy of the 18th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1977-78, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 11, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1335), so as to change certain appropriations and language for the fiscal year 1977-78; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1977-78, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 11, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1335), so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1977-78; 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 1977-78, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 11, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1335), is hereby amended by striking the revenue estimate figure of $2,065,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 in the first paragraph following the enacting clause and substituting in lieu thereof a new revenue estimate of $2,111,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, and by striking the following:
"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH", and Sections 1 through 61, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch ......................................................................$ 9,655,000

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1. Operations......................................................................................................$ 9,355,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,355,000 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 9,355,000
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...............................................................................................................$ 9,355,000 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 Representatives; for membership in the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; for membership in the Council of State Governments, the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators and other legislative organizations, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for membership in the Marine Fisheries Compact and other Compacts, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for the maintenance, repair, construction, reconstruction, furnishing and refurbishing of space and other facilities for the Legislative Branch; for the Legislative Services Committee, the Office of Legislative Counsel and the Office of Legislative Budget Analyst; for the operation of the Georgia Educational Improvement Council; for compiling, publishing and distributing the Acts of the General Assembly and the Journals of the Senate and the House of Representatives; for the annual report of the State Auditor to the General Assembly; for equipment, supplies, furnishings, repairs, printing, services and other expenses of the Legislative Branch of Government; for costs of the Georgia Official and Statistical Register; and for payments to Presidential Electors. The provisions of any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, such payments to Presidential Electors 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.
The Legislative Services Committee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government. The Committee is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations relative to the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch which may include that no such funds may be expended without prior approval of the Committee. The Committee shall also make a detailed study of all items and programs which are paid for from funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government with a view towards determining which are legitimate legislative expenses and which should be paid for from other appropriations.

Section 2. Department of Audits. Budget Unit: Department of Audits ................................................................$ 3,076,900 1. Operations......................................................................................................$ 2,726,900 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,726,900 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,726,900
2. Tax Ratio Study...............................................................................................$ 350,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 350,000 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 350,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Operations ...............................................................................................................$ 2,726,900

Tax Ratio Study........................................................................................................$ 350,000

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

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Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court............................................................................$ 1,308,435
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...........................................................................$ 9,414,997
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 and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law.
Provided, however, that none of the above appropriation shall be expended for the payment of travel, tuition and expenses to attend the National College of State Trial Judges.
For payment of salaries, the payment of mileage and other expenses as may be authorized by law for the District Attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys, and District Attorneys Emeritus.
For the cost of operating the Judge Sentence Review Panel as created by 1974 Georgia Laws, p. 358.
Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $21,666 per annum for each additional Judge Emeritus position established during the fiscal year, and by the amount of $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, $254,700 is designated and committed for the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council for operations and $39,211 is designated and committed for the Sentence Review Panel.

Section 5. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals.........................................................................$ 1,427,041
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 ................................................................................................$ 240,412
Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,260,024 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 240,412
For the cost of operating the Administrative Offices of the Court.

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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 ...................................................................................................$ 30,000
For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commission.

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:.................................................................................................................$ 58,866
For the cost of operating the Council of Juvenile Court Judges.

PART III. EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Section 11. Department of Administrative

Services.

A. Budget Unit: Department of

Administrative Services ........................................................................$ 47,091,744

1. Georgia Building Authority Budget:

Direct Payments to Georgia

Building Authority for

Operations...........................................................................................................? 4,114,585

Direct Payments to Georgia

Building Authority for

Capital Outlay ....................................................................................................? 4,855,000

Direct Payments to Georgia

Building Authority for

Authority Lease Rentals ...............................................................................$ 1,050,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 10,019,585

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 10,019,585

Total Positions Budgeted

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2. Departmental Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 626,203

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 65,000

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

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 3,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 7,395

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 708,598

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 708,598

Total Positions Budgeted

35

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3. Fiscal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 432,463

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 ..........................................................................................$ 4,250,963

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 4,250,963

Total Positions Budgeted

23

4. Self-Insurance Administration

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 307,948

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 16,497

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 20,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 12,900

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,825

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,805

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 500

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Public Safety Officers

Indemnity Fund.............................................................................................................$ -0-

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

Workmen's Compensation ....................................................................................$ 2,035,000

State Liability Self-Insurance

Reserve ............................................................................................................$ 5,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,398,875

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 7,348,340

Total Positions Budgeted

20

5. Procurement Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 824,294

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 91,000

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 18,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,000

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 186,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,128,094

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................,............! 1,128,094

Total Positions Budgeted

53

6. General Services Administration Budget: Personal Services......................................................................................................-! 152,312 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 81,000
Travel.................................................................................................................................! 750 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 100 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,571 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals...................................................................-..................................-..! -0-

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Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$ 134

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 237,867

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 114,658

Total Positions Budgeted

14

7. Property Management

Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 240,393

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 28,256

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,200

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

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 680

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,260

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 21,954

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................* 20,900

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 1,450

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 320,093

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 318,437

Total Positions Budgeted

16

8. Data Processing Services Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 10,582,883

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,324,123

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 30,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 5,000

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

Equipment Purchases............................................................................................$ 7,857,735

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 165,000

Rents and Maintenance Expense ......................................................................$ 10,619,182

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 422,703

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.........................................................................$ 1,932,475

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 32,959,101

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 18,012,925

Total Positions Budgeted

721

9. Motor Pool Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 345,566

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........................................................................................................? 2,250

Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................................? 720

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

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,110,824

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

Total Positions Budgeted

29

10. Communication Services Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 1,555,161 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 308,870 Travel............................................................................................................................? 13,464 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................? -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 48,401 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 31,337 Computer Charges......................................................................................................? 73,260 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 36,696 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 14,700

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Telephone Billings ..........................................................................................$ 14,182,000

Total Funds Budgeted ................................................................,.......................$ 16,263,889

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 5,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

107

11. Printing Services Budget:

Personal Services...................,...................................................................................! 975,325

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,082,869

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 3,450

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

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

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 76,900

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 5,250

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 65,375

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$ 600

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,210,769

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

Total Positions Budgeted

77

12. Central Supply Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 139,970

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,577,454

Travel.................................................................................................................................! 500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,800

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,000

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

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 51,900

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

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,776,624

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

12

13. State Properties Commission

Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 77,586

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 .............................................................................................! 136,394

State Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................-! 136,394

Total Positions Budgeted

9

14. Volunteer Services Budget: Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 49,400 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 7,000 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,200 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 5,750 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 3,800 Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................................................................! 69,150

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State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................? 53,750

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 16,309,504

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 5,267,225

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 99,189

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................? 149,400

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 114,606

Equipment Purchases............................................................................................$ 7,998,468

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 4,229,214

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 598,294

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 1,969,159

Rents and Maintenance Expense......................................................................! 10,619,182

Workmen's Compensation....................................................................................$ 2,035,000

Direct Payments to Georgia

Building Authority for

Operations...........................................................................................................! 4,114,585

Direct Payments to Georgia

Building Authority for

Capital Outlay....................................................................................................! 4,855,000

Direct Payments to Georgia

Building Authority for

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................! 1,050,000

State Liability Self-Insurance

Reserve.................................................................................................................! 5,000,000

Telephone Billings...............................................................................................! 14,182,000

Public Safety Officers

Indemnity Fund.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

1,119

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

334

B. Budget Unit: Georgia Building

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

1. Georgia Building Authority Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,517,996

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,655,385

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,050

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 27,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 15,650

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 49,000

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 3,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 40,000

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................! 4,920,000

Authority Lease Rentals.......................................................................................! 1,358,147

Utilities....................................................................................................................? 2,420,100

Facilities Renovations & Repairs..................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 16,009,328

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

403

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 5,517,996 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,655,385 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,050 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 27,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 15,650

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

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 3,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................,? 40,000

Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 4,920,000

Authority Lease Rentals .........................................,.............................................$ 1,358,147

Utilities....................................................................................................................$ 2,420,100

Facilities Renovations and Repairs................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

403

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

39

The Authority is authorized to increase the amount budgeted for Facilities Renovations and Repairs by such amounts as are approved for other Agencies or Authorities of the State by the Office of Planning and Budget, and by such amounts as are received from other sources for renovations or repairs.

Section 12. Department of Agriculture.

A. Budget Unit: Department of

Agriculture..............................................................................................$ 16,446,964

1. Plant Industry Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,266,821

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 205,291

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 121,580

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 28,800

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 13,300

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 68,934

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

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 1,980

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 30,600

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,737,306

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,617,306

Total Positions Budgeted

185

2. Animal Industry Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 678,348

Regular Operating Expenses............^.....................................................................$ 119,494

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..................................................................................................................! 242,658

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..................................................................................................................! 437,220

Poultry Improvement Contract ..............................................................................$ 642,000

Veterinary Fees.........................................................................................................! 525,000

Research Contract with Georgia

Institute of Technology........................................................................................! 280,000

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Avian Disease.........................................................................! 250,000

Indemnities.................... .........................................................................................$ 150,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,398,620

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................-! 3,178,620

Total Positions Budgeted

50

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3. Marketing Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,095,810

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 301,834

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 32,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 8,400

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

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 3,580

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 22,500

Capital Outlay .............................................................................................................$ 76,000

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 295,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,842,824

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,677,374

Total Positions Budgeted

87

4. General Agricultural Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,420,992

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.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 3,000

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

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,713,306

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,713,306

Total Positions Budgeted

127

5. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 795,506

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 115,530

Travel............................................................................................................................! 30,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 9,200

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 12,200

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 5,900

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 86,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 10,750

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

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,100,086

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,080,086

Total Positions Budgeted

55

6. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 125,823

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 349,915

Travel................................................................................................................................!! 990

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 256,554

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,245

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 736,527

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 736,527

Total Positions Budgeted

11

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7. Fuel and Measures Standards

Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................----...----------------$ 784,327

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 123,000

Travel.........................................................................................----....----..--------$ 61,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................--.......--...----.......----.------$ 144,100

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

Equipment Purchases..--......................--...--.................................--.------.--------$ 31,175

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................$ -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,150,102

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................------$ 1,148,602

Total Positions Budgeted

66

8. Consumer Protection Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 575,397

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 .............................................................................................$ 683,078

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 683,078

Total Positions Budgeted

38

9. Consumer Protection Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,668,283

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 .....____.............................................................,..........$ 1,892,283

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,585,247

Total Positions Budgeted

121

10. Meat Inspection Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,951,735

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 52,070

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 165,140

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................I 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 ..........................................................................................$ 2,266,785

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 925,593

Total Positions Budgeted

150

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11. Fire Ant Eradication Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 156,425

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

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 49,200

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,600

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

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

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

Purchase of Bait

and Airplane Contracts ....................................................................................$ 851,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,060,225

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 895,225

Total Positions Budgeted

0

12. Georgia Agrirama Development

Authority Budget:

Direct Payments to Georgia

Agrirama Development

Authority for Operations .....................................................................................$ 170,000

Direct Payments to Georgia

Agrirama Development

Authority for Capital Outlay..............................................................................$ 36,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 206,000

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 206,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 11,519,467 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,490,914 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 776,310 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................$ 312,100 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 326,304 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 133,689 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 86,000 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 12,480 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 140,000 Capital Outlay .............................................................................................................$ 76,000 Purchase of Bait
and Airplane Contracts ........................................................................................$ 851,000 Athens Veterinary Laboratory
Contract..................................................................................................................$ 242,658 Tifton Veterinary Laboratory
Contract..................................................................................................................! 437,220 Poultry Improvement Contract ..............................................................................$ 642,000 Veterinary Fees .........................................................................................................$ 525,000 Research Contract with Georgia
Institute of Technology ........................................................................................$ 280,000 Contract with University of
Georgia to Study Avian Disease.........................................................................! 250,000 Indemnities ................................................................................................................$ 150,000 Advertising Contract ..................................................................................................$ 35,000 Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 295,000 Direct Payments to Georgia
Agrirama Development Authority for Operations........................................................................................................! 170,000

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Direct Payments to Georgia

Agrirama Development Authority

for Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 36,000

Total Positions Budgeted

895

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

197

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.

Provided, that of the above appropriation, up to $50,000 may be used (unmatched) for

a study of alternate methods of fire ant eradication, with emphasis on genetic research.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Research Contract with Georgia

Institute of Technology, $50,000 is designated and committed to match $50,000 from the

National Aeronautics and Space Administration for a joint project to apply N.A.S.A. tech

nology to the poultry industry.

B. Budget Unit: Georgia Agrirama

Development Authority...................................................................................$ -0-

1. Georgia Agrirama Development

Authority Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................,....................................$ 357,386

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 73,650

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,200

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

Publications and Printing......................................................................,...................$ 10,000

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

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Pees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 12,750

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 36,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 494,986

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

Total Positions Budgeted

48

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 357,386

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 73,650

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,200

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 10,000

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

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 12,750

Capital Outlay .............................................................................................................$ 36,000

Total Positions Budgeted

48

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

4

Section 13. Department of Banking and Finance.
Budget Unit: Department of Banking and Finance.............................................................................................$ 2,012,028
1. Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 442,874 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 48,112 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 7,000
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

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Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 3,055

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 6,000

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 37,150

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 559,191

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 559,191

Total Positions Budgeted

24

2. Examination Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,151,907

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 15,670

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 279,560

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

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

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 5,700

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,452,837

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,452,837

Total Positions Budgeted

67

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,594,781

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 63,782

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 286,560

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 8,755

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 6,000

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 37,150

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

Total Positions Budgeted

91

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

Section 14. Department of Community

Affairs.

A. Budget Unit: Department of

Community Affairs ..................................................................................$ 2,548,764

1. Executive Office and Administrative

Support:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 339,573

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 38,144

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 18,300

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,600

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,125

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

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 4,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 12,632

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 416,874

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 320,192

Total Positions Budgeted

19

2. Area Development: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 521,793 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 14,483

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Travel............................................................................................................................$ 11,400

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 4,900

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

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 12,430

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions...............................................................................$ 1,170,000

HUD 701 Planning Grants ..................................................................................$ 879,416

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,614,722

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,359,054

Total Positions Budgeted

42

3. Local Development:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 354,072

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 18,376

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 22,200

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..................................................................................! 11,000

Intermodal Contract................................................................................................$ 10,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 424,398

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 148,686

Total Positions Budgeted

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4. State Crime Commission Planning

and Grant Administration:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 813,623

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 69,120

Travel............................................................................................................................! 35,015

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 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..........................................................................................! 1,031,252

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 118,274

Total Positions Budgeted

46

5. LEAA Grants Budget:

LEAA Discretionary Grants....................................................................................! 383,407

LEAA Juvenile Justice..........................................................................................! 1,524,000

LEAA Action Local...............................................................................................! 4,599,000

LEAA Action State................................................................................................! 3,600,000

LEAA State Buy-In..................................................................................................! 602,558

LEAA Planning.........................................................................................................! 525,600

LEAA Action Carry Forward...............................................................................! 7,931,434

LEAA State Buy-In Carry Forward...................................................................$ 747,285

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................! 19,913,284

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 602,558

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,029,061

436

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 140,123

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 86,915

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 33,300

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 4,675

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 17,959

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 47,535

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 68,262

Intermodal Contract...................................................................................................$ 10,000

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions...............................................................................$ 1,170,000

HUD 701 Planning Grants ......................................................................................$ 879,416

LEAA Discretionary Grants ....................................................................................$ 383,407

LEAA Action Local ...............................................................................................$ 4,599,000

LEAA Action State................................................................................................$ 3,600,000

LEAA State Buy-In..................................................................................................$ 602,558

LEAA Planning .........................................................................................................$ 525,600

LEAA Juvenile Justice..........................................................................................$ 1,524,000

LEAA Action Carry Forward ...............................................................................$ 7,931,434

LEAA State Buy-In Carry Forward.......................................................................$ 747,285

Total Positions Budgeted

126

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

5

For general administrative cost of operating the State Crime Commission Office, includ ing the State "buy-in" for Law Enforcement Assistance Agency grants to local govern mental units.

B. Budget Unit: State Building

Administrative Board ....................................................................................$ 84,561

State Building Administrative

Board Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 89,725

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 5,654

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

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 8,000

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

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 113,379

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ 84,561

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 89,725

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 5,654

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

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 8,000

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

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

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

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

C. Budget Unit: Indian Affairs Commission ..............................................................................................................$ -0-

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Indian Affairs Commission Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................,.........................$ 70,138

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 3,433

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

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

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

Equipment Purchases........................................,..........................................................$ 3,545

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

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 4,266

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

Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................................................................$ 87,382

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

Total Positions Budgeted

4

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 70,138

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 3,433

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

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

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

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 3,545

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

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 4,266

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

Total Positions Budgeted

4

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 15. Office of Comptroller

General.

Budget Unit: Office of Comptroller

General.....................................................................................................$ 3,508,514

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 308,606

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-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 9,200

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 409,870

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................,..................$ 409,870

Total Positions Budgeted

19

2. Insurance Regulation Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 575,881

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 .............................................................................................$ 748,081

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 748,081

Total Positions Budgeted

43

438

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3. Industrial Loans Regulation

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 249,910

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 22,534

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 11,500

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,400

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

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

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

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 286,344

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 286,344

Total Positions Budgeted

15

4. Information and Enforcement

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 533,149

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.............................................................................................! 585,999

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 585,999

Total Positions Budgeted

41

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home

Regulation Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,426,980

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..........................................................................................! 1,638,220

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,478,220

Total Positions Budgeted

104

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,094,526

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

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

57

Section 16. Department of Defense. Budget Unit: Department of Defense..............................................................$ 3,126,879

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1. Administration and Support of

State Militia Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 560,351

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 93,272

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 18,000

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

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 7,501

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

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

National Guard Units Grants .........................................................................................$ -0-

Georgia Military Institute Grant..............................................................................$ 16,000

Civil Air Patrol Contract...........................................................................................? 12,500

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

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 745,124

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 745,124

Total Positions Budgeted

33

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to the Civil Air Patrol Con tract, $12,500 is authorized to reimburse pilots for gas and oil.

2. Civil Defense Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 544,601

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 78,000

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 11,000

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

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

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 5,462

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 15,000

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 91,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 750,863

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 406,684

Total Positions Budgeted

33

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $91,000 is desig nated and committed to replace obsolete emergency radio equipment at six State Warning/Communications Centers.

3. Construction and Facilities

Maintenance Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 108,002

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 132,978

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,400

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

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

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 22,590

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Grants to National Guard Units ............................................................................$ 255,000

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

Capital Outlay ....................................................................................................$ 1,391,395

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,914,365

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 1,739,620

Total Positions Budgeted

8

440

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Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $1,158,400 is desig nated and committed to replace defective roofs and various repairs on armories.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $31,890 is desig nated and committed for expansion to the Armory at Waycross, Georgia.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $201,105 is desig nated and committed for construction at the Springfield Armory.

4. Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 222,142

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 11,350

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 21,560

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 12,100

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 3,250

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

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 3,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 12,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 286,002

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

Total Positions Budgeted

13

5. Service Contracts Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,415,564

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 618,498

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 ..........................................................................................$ 2,038,562

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 235,451

Total Positions Budgeted

118

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,850,660

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 934,098

Travel............;...............................................................................................................$ 46,960

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 18,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 42,900

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 38,803

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

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 3,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 34,000

National Guard Units Grants .................................................................................$ 255,000

Georgia Military Institute Grant..............................................................................$ 16,000

Civil Air Patrol Contract ...........................................................................................$ 12,500

Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 1,482,395

Total Positions Budgeted

205

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

20

Section 17. Economic Development Council of Georgia.
Budget Unit: Economic Development Council of Georgia
Departmental Operations Budget:
Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 12,000

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

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

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

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

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,200

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

Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................................! 800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 1,700

Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................................................................$ 17,700

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 17,700

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 12,000

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 2,000

Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0-

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,200

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

Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................................! 800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 1,700

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 18. State Board of Education -

Department of Education.

A. Budget Unit: Department of

Education.............................................................................................$ 780,945,721

1. Instructional Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 172,939

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 21,146

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 8,050

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 7,760

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,510

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

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 44,200

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 256,605

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 234,616

Total Positions Budgeted

8

2. Pre-School and Special Education

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 596,459

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 32,875

Travel............................................................................................................................! 44,466

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 6,000

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 500

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

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 19,801

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 2,700

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 702,801

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 445,895

Total Positions Budgeted

32

442

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3. Governor's Honors Program Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 216,235

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 ............................................................................$ 252,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 536,758

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 406,758

Total Positions Budgeted

2

4. General Education Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 638,263

Regular Operating Expenses ..........................................................,..........................$ 62,543

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 46,252

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

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 62,105

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

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

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 21,412

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 140,670

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 972,720

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 540,465

Total Positions Budgeted

33

5. Vocational and Adult

Education Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 1,871,204

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 237,465

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 171,729

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.........................................................................$ 1,273,150

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 3,610,187

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 1,169,278

Total Positions Budgeted

110

6. Compensatory Education Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 308,198

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................? 25,449

Travel............................................................................................................................? 21,000

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 6,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 1,320

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

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 10,881

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

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................? 372,848

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

Total Positions Budgeted

20

7. Student Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 287,020

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Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 14,918

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 ............................................................................$ 402,170

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 734,718

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 659,137

Total Positions Budgeted

15

8. Media Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,479,840

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,801,626

Travel............................................................................................................................? 62,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 4,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 110,697

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 507,568

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

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 5,897

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 207,133

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,179,161

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 4,420,637

Total Positions Budgeted

181

9. Public Library Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 617,981

Regular Operating Expenses ..........................................,........................................$ 328,919

Travel. ...........................................................................................................................$ 18,011

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 8,600

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 16,825

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

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 67,827

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 48,857

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,107,020

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 685,789

Total Positions Budgeted

51

10. Program and Staff Development

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 813,229

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 69,308

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 46,339

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

Publications and Printing..................................................................................,.......? 23,250

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 5,750

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

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................? 2,394

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 414,156

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,374,426

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 946,372

Total Positions Budgeted

57

11. State Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 721,141 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 102,451 Travel............................................................................................................................? 29,750

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! _Q-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 23,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 17,600

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

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 10,166

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 229,600

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................,,! 1,133,708

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 80e'o76

Total Positions Budgeted

38

12. Administrative Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,687,075

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 482,470

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 192,947

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 11,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 121,625

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 25,810

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 670,088

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 62,794

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 169,350

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 5,423,159

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 220,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,895,604

Total Positions Budgeted

248

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...............................................................................................! 17,885,993 Authority Lease Rentals..........................................................................................! 333,204
APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2))..............................................................................................! 356,470,643 Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5).........................................................................................! 44,961,238 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a))................................................................................! 15,680,170 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21).........................................................................................................! 44,863,835
Pre-School Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (1))...................................................................................! 43,262
Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2))..............................................................................! 1,370,603
Instructional Media (Sec.13)..........................................................................! 14,002,860 Instructional Equipment
(Sec. 14)..............................................................................................................! 654,672 Maintenance and Operation
(Sec. 15) .........................................................................................................$ 60,822,420 Sick and Personal Leave
(Stsc. 16)...........................................................................................................! 3,000,613 Travel (Sec. 17).....................................................................................................! 606,899

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Pupil Transportation Regular (Sec. 25) ..........................................................------$ 35,730,344
Pupil Transportation Special (Sec. 25) .............................................................................................$ 2,985,110
Isolated Schools.....................................................................................................! 140,028 Selective Pre-School
Development .................................................................................................$ 10,865,532 Mid-Term Adjustment .................................................................................................$ -0Non-APEG Grants: Education of Children of
Low-Income Families...................................................................................$ 67,277,321 Driver Education...................................................................................................$ 300,000 Teacher Retirement.........................................................................................$ 46,454,833 Instructional Services for
the Handicapped ............................................................................................$ 3,109,824 Preparation of Professional
Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children.................................................................................$ 106,454 Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded .................................................................................$ 30,000 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 ....................................................................................................$ 96,812,483 Supplementary Education Centers and Services......................................................................................$ 3,012,708 Staff Development ................................................................................................$ 890,000 Supervision and Assessment of Students and Beginning Teachers..............................................................................................................$ 545,000 Cooperative Educational Service Agencies .............................................................................................$ 2,412,000 Superintendents' Salaries .................................................................................$ 3,245,720 High School Program ......................................................................................$ 15,197,996 Area Vocational-Technical Schools ...........................................................................................................$ 31,850,612 Research and Development Utilization...........................................................................................................$ 128,000 Junior College Vocational Program ..............................................................................................................$ 719,120 Quick Start Program .........................................................................................$ 1,136,235 Comprehensive Employment and Training ...................................................................................................$ 3,225,000 Vocational Research and Curriculum.........................................................................................................! 162,000 Adult Education.................................................................................................! 3,173,931 Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians............................................................................................! 2,814,078
Public Library Materials...................................................................................! 1,891,147
Talking Book Centers...........................................................................................! 256,000
Public Library Maintenance
and Operation.................................................................................................! 1,189,072

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Public Library Construction.............................................................................! 1,016,000

Comprehensive Planning......................................................................................* 500^000

Competency-Based High School

Graduation Requirements...............................................................-.--.......$ 225,000

Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 947,547,651

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 767,735,094

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 12,409,584 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 3,236,493 Travel..........................................................................................................................* 662,397 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................$ 15,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 403,597 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 592,858 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 670,088 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 230,108 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................? 3,183,986 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2)) ..............................................................................................$ 356,470,643 Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5).........................................................................................$ 44,961,238 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a)) ................................................................................$ 15,680,170 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21) .........................................................................................................$ 44,863,835 Pre-School Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (1))...................................................................................$ 43,262 Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2))..............................................................................$ 1,370,603 Instructional Media (Sec. 13).........................................................................$ 14,002,860 Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14)..............................................................................................................$ 654,672 Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15).........................................................................................................$ 60,822,420 Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16)...........................................................................................................$ 3,000,613 Travel (Sec. 17) .....................................................................................................$ 606,899 Pupil Transportation Regular (Sec. 25) ..........................................................................................$ 35,730,344 Pupil Transportation Special (Sec. 25) .............................................................................................$ 2,985,110 Isolated Schools.....................................................................................................? 140,028 Selective Pre-School Development.................................................................................................? 10,865,532 Mid-Term Adjustment .................................................................................................$ -0Non-APEG Grants: Education of Children of Low-Income Families...................................................................................$ 67,277,321 Driver Education...................................................................................................? 300,000 Teacher Retirement.........................................................................................? 46,454,833 Instructional Services for the Handicapped............................................................................................? 3,109,824

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Preparation of Professional

Personnel in Education

of Handicapped Children.................................................................................! 106,454

Educational Training Services

for the Mentally Retarded.................................................................................$ 30,000

Tuition for the Multi

handicapped .......................................................................................................$ 622,000

Severely Emotionally Disturbed ......................................................................$ 5,727,467

Compensatory Education................................................................................$ 12,746,747

High School Program ......................................................................................$ 15,197,996

Vocational Research

and Curriculum..................................................................................................! 162,000

Adult Education.................................................................................................! 3,173,931

Area Vocational Technical

Schools...........................................................................................................! 31,850,612

Research and Development

Utilization...........................................................................................................! 128,000

Junior College Vocational

Program..............................................................................................................! 719,120

Quick Start Program .........................................................................................! 1,136,235

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............................................................................................! 2,814,078

Public Library Materials...................................................................................! 1,891,147

Talking Book Centers...........................................................................................! 256,000

Public Library Maintenance

and Operation.................................................................................................! 1,189,072

Public Library Construction.............................................................................! 1,016,000

School Lunch....................................................................................................! 96,812,483

Supplementary Education

Centers and Services......................................................................................! 3,012,708

Staff Development................................................................................................! 890,000

Supervision and Assessment

of Students and Beginning

Teachers..............................................................................................................! 545,000

Cooperative Educational

Service Agencies.............................................................................................! 2,412,000

Superintendents' Salaries.................................................................................! 3,245,720

Comprehensive Planning......................................................................................! 500,000

Competency-Based High School

Graduation Requirements................................................................................! 225,000

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...............................................................................................! 17,885,993

Authority Lease Rentals..........................................................................................! 333,204

Total Positions Budgeted

795

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

17

B. Budget Unit: Institutions...............................................................................$ 9,739,198

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1. Georgia Academy for the Blind

Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,514,066

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 273,385

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................,.$ 6,500

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,800

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 18,870

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

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 18,225

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

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,837,946

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,584,802

Total Positions Budgeted

153

2. Georgia School for the Deaf

Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,898,915

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 646,750

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 6,275

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..................................................................................$ 16,276

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

Authority Lease Rentals .........................................................................................$ 23,400

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,680,364

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,205,772

Total Positions Budgeted

278

3. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,045,018

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 221,184

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 3,436

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

Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 2,212

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

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 52,075

Capital Outlay..................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,328,925

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,187,957

Total Positions Budgeted

83

4. Alto Education and Evaluation Center Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 852,503 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 82,674 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,250 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,500 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 24,966 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

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Per Diem, Tees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 965,893

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 710,703

Total Positions Budgeted

54

5. North Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,588,514

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 599,797

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 16,030

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 16,500

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,825

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 93,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 45,750

Authority Lease Rentals.........................................................................................$ 54,750

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................! 2,419,666

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,617,676

Total Positions Budgeted

103

6. South Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,342,822

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 406,801

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 ..........................................................................................$ 1,944,658

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,322,090

Total Positions Budgeted

97

7. State Schools Administration

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 120,595

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 4,013

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 6,900

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 .............................................................................................$ 132,458

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 110,198

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 9,362,433 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,234,604 Travel............................................................................................................................! 53,991 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 37,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 14,347
Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 344,384

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Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 135,686

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 127,465

Total Positions Budgeted

774

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

62

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 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.
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 September 1 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 tests 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 allot ted 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 emotionally 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 continuation of existing programs; additional allotments shall be based upon the proportion of the local system's first grade ADA to the total State first grade ADA, with unused allotments 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 reimbursement for salary, retirement, and school lunch cost and $8,024 for operational cost incurred by continued units and $9,521 for operational cost incurred by new units in pre-school devel opment programs. Operational cost shall include maintenance and operation, sick and per sonal leave, instructional media, instructional equipment, testing, transportation, and additional instructional personnel when such additions will have the effect of serving addi tional 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.

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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 pay ment 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 75 cents per child in average daily attendance.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Public Library Construction Grants, $1,000,000 is designated and committed for public library construction and renovation.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to High School Program Grants, $85,000 is designated and committed to equip the vocational education facilities at Newton County High School.
Provided, that all new teaching positions authorized under Section 5 not allotted to SED centers and institutions, as well as those which were not filled at any time during the pre ceding fiscal year, shall be distributed proportionally among local systems on the basis of the number of teachers still needed to serve exceptional children, and that all positions that are not filled by September 1 shall be reallocated by the State Board of Education to systems which had filled all positions allocated earlier.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to High School Program Grants, $70,000 is designated and committed to equip the comprehensive high school in Rockmart.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to High School Program Grants, $25,000 is designated and committed to furnish and equip a Young Farmers Vocational Education Building at Cairo High School in Grady County.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Travel (Section 32-617a of APEG), such funds shall be allocated to local systems based on 70 cents per student in average daily attendance.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that the allocation of General Obligation Bonds proceeds, authorized in Section 45 of this Act, for the purpose of renovating public school buildings and facilities 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 fore seeable future.
4. No project shall be eligible unless it comprehensively addresses all needed improve ments to house the functions and educational programs within the facility.
5. A higher priority ranking shall be given to those projects which require a lesser per centage of construction cost for items which would otherwise be financed from mainte nance and operation funds.
6. A local system shall be required to provide local funds in an amount to be determined by the State Board of Education's policies which reflect the local system's financial ability to participate.

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It is the intent of this General Assembly that the allocation of General Obligation Bonds proceeds, authorized in Section 45 of this Act, for the purpose of financing a school con struction program throughout the State of Georgia 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, renovations, outstand ing 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 of the above appropriation relative to the Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded Grant, $25,000 is designated and committed to fund a demon stration project at the Bostwick Center in Bostwick, Georgia.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Direct Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay purposes, $1,472,850 is designated and committed for a school construc tion program throughout the State of Georgia which shall consist of the construction, equipping, and acquisition of school buildings and facilities, including vocational education comprehensive high schools, and $10,000,000 for school renovations. Provided, further, $5,610,000 is designated and committed for area vocational-technical school construction and equipping for Waycross-Ware, Savannah and Troup County Area VocationalTechnical Schools. Also, $110,000 is designated and committed for the purchase of land at Coosa Valley Area Vocational-Technical School and $8,400 is designated and committed for the construction of a prefabricated building for a Home Economics demonstration project in Polk County.
Provided, that of the above appropriated funds for Public Library Maintenance and Operation, $40,000 is designated and committed for the purchase of a bookmobile for the Tri-County Regional Library.

Section 19. Employees' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement

System....................................................................................................................$ -0-

1. Employees' Retirement System Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 463,473

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 50,878

Travel..............................................................................................................................$6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 24,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 3,275

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 175,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 293,283

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,015,909

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

32

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services......................................................................................................^ 463,473

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 50,878

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 24,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,275

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 175,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 293,283

Total Positions Budgeted

32

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

It is the intent of this General Assembly that the Employees' Retirement System adjust the employer contribution rate as of January 1, 1978, upward by .25% for the purpose of maintaining the actuarial soundness of the System, as necessitated by H. B. 85 of the 1977 Regular Session.

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Section 20. Forest Research Council.

Budget Unit: Forest Research Council................................................................$ 629,200

Forest Research Council Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 109,622

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 25,550

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 3,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 21,150

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................$ -0-

Contractual Research............................................................................................$ 476,490

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 638,312

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 629,200

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 109,622

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 25,550

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 3,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 21,150

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................................................$ -0-

Contractual Research ...............................................................................................$ 476,490

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

3

Section 21. Forestry Commission.

Budget Unit: Forestry Commission ...............................................................$ 11,411,249

1. Reforestation Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 496,982

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 .............................................................................................$ 855,870

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 274,166

Total Positions Budgeted

30

2. Field Services Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 9,889,049 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,787,084 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 65,403 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .................................................................$ 1,157,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 28,552 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 125,775 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 19,760 Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 3,397 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 78,890 Ware County Grant....................................................................................................$ 60,000

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Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 178,900

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 13,393,810

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 10,627,457

Total Positions Budgeted

809

3. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 396,291

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 .............................................................................................$ 568,891

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 509,626

Total Positions Budgeted

22

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 10,782,322

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 2,140,584

Travel...........................................................................................................................-! 80,203

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 1,172,600

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 39,266

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 139,650

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 94,859

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 3,397

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 126,790

Ware County Grant....................................................................................................! 60,000

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 178,900

Total Positions Budgeted

861

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

358

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 Man agement, Insect and Disease, Forest Incentive and Public Service Employment Programs in the Field Services Activity of this Act, the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized and directed to use the first !350,000 of such excess funds to supplant State Funds appro priated 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. This
provision shall not apply to project grants. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, !178,900 is desig
nated and committed for construction or replacement of an airplane hangar, county offi
ces, shops and truck sheds.

Section 22. Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of Investigation.........................................................................................-^ 9,660,859
1. General Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 394,145 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 46,700 Travel.........................................................................................................-..................-.! 6,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 5,000 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,860 Equipment Purchases..............................................................................-....................! 1,100 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

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Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 25,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 483,405

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 458,305

Total Positions Budgeted

26

2. Investigative Division Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,316,171

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 520,792

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 273,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................................................................$ 171,200

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 30,578

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 23,500

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 4,226

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 69,772

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 36,860

Evidence Purchased..................................................................................................! 218,208

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 910,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,574,307

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,905,571

Total Positions Budgeted

176

3. Crime Laboratory Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,343,700

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 310,200

Travel............................................................................................................................! 19,250

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 5,000

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,300

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 107,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 141,672

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................,....................! 4,400

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 10,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................! 1,944,522

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,821,722

Total Positions Budgeted

78

4. Georgia Crime Information

Center Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,325,426

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 397,000

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 9,735

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 10,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 83,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 14,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 919,000

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 3,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 5,300

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 2,766,461

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,475,261

Total Positions Budgeted

103

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 6,379,442 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,274,692 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 307,985 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................! 191,200 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 121,738 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 145,600

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Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 1,064,898

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 98,372

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 46,560

Evidence Purchased..................................................................................................! 218,208

Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 920,000

Total Positions Budgeted

383

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

217

Provided that to the extent that Federal Funds are realized in excess of the amounts 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. This provision shall not apply to project grants.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $130,000 is pro vided to expand the number of regional offices from ten to thirteen.

Section 23. Georgia Franchise

Practices Commission.

Budget Unit: Georgia Franchise

Practices Commission..................................................................................$ 48,302

Georgia Franchise Practices

Commission Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 30,692

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 ...............................................................................................$ 48,302

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ 48,302

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 30,692

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

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 24. 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 ...................................................................................$ 105,200

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Travel............................................................................................................................$ 14,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 11,600

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 35,800

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 49,808

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 231,000

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 ...................................................................................$ 105,200

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 14,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 11,600

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 35,800

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 49,808

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 231,000

Total Positions Budgeted

40

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 25. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office ....................................................................$ 3,141,924
1. Governor's Office Budget: Cost of Operations....................................................................................................! 990,964 Mansion Allowance .....................................................................................................$ 40,000 Governor's Emergency Fund............................................................................$ 2,000,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,030,964 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,030,964

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. Expendi tures from this fund shall be made in accordance with other provisions of State law and the Constitution.
Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount 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.........................................................................................................$ 59,710

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 ........................................................................................................$ 40,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................;....$ 110,960

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 110,960

Total Positions Budgeted

4

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Cost of Operations....................................................................................................! 990,964

Mansion Allowance.....................................................................................................$ 40,000

Governor's Emergency Fund................................................................................$ 2,000,000

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 59,710

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............................................................................................................! 40,000

Total Positions Budgeted

4

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1

B. Budget Unit: Office of Planning

and Budget................................................................................................$ 3,417,212

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 285,396

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 30,495

Travel............................................................................................................................! 10,560

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 19,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,607

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 40,500

Payments to Regional Commissions...................................................................$ 127,500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................! 515,058

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 511,258

Total Positions Budgeted

15

2. Council of the Arts Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 96,483

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 9,251

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,100

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,288

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 13,005

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 7,000

Art Grants ..............................................................................................................$ 931,705

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................! 1,065,332

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 510,069

Total Positions Budgeted

5

3. Educational Development Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 190,119 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 8,263 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,900 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

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Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 203,282

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 163,282

Total Positions Budgeted

9

4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 152,585

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 10,856

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 10,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 2,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 177,941

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 177,941

Total Positions Budgeted

8

5. Management Review Budget:

Personal Services..............................................................................,........................$ 405,667

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 17,285

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 6,640

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 4,930

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 23,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 457,522

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 374,243

Total Positions Budgeted

22

6. Human Development Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 217,491

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 10,620

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 234,211

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 189,211

Total Positions Budgeted

10

7. Office of Consumer Affairs: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 704,980 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 140,900 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 15,139 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 23,800 Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................$ 775 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 13,857 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 48,366 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 8,500 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................,...............$ 956,317

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State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 602,389

Total Positions Budgeted

50

8. State Energy Office Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 206,531

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 36,189

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 24,945

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 34,400

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 9,530

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals..................!.....................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 400,045

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 711,640

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 174,052

Total Positions Budgeted

12

9. Georgia Post-Secondary Education

Commission Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................? 84,125

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 ......................................................................................................$ 6,032

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 14,032

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 124,527

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ 48,746

Total Positions Budgeted

4

10. Facilities Management Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 57,893

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 ...............................................................................................$ 65,893

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ 65,893

Total Positions Budgeted

3

11. Physical and Economic

Development Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 628,120

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 22,234

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 50,957

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 15,919

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 7,372

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 10,166

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 424,265

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,159,033

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 310,604

Total Positions Budgeted

34

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12. General Government and Protection

of Persons and Property Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 252,090

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 10,834

Travel....................................................................................................................,.........$ 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................,........................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 272,424

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 222,424

Total Positions Budgeted

12

13. Consumer's Utility Counsel Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 125,170

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 25,636

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,833

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................? 800

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 14,855

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................? 7,478

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 13,333

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 192,105

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................? 67,100

Total Positions Budgeted

13

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 3,406,650

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 335,026

Travel..........................................................................................................................? 151,074

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 107,449

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 39,302

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 52,023

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 74,881

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 909,675

Art Grants..................................................................................................................? 931,705

Payments to Regional Commissions......................................................................? 127,500

Total Positions Budgeted

197

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 26. 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

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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 27. Department of Human

Resources.

A. Budget Unit: Departmental

Operations............................................................................................$ 155,661,291

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 8,932,942

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,111,333

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 277,065

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 36,688

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 29,034

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 1,150,000

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................$ 416,460

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 769,800

Institutional Repairs

and Maintenance...................................................................................................$ 525,925

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 310,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 13,559,247

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ........................................................................$ 1,310,000

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 5,831,618

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 6,417,629

Total Positions Budgeted

634

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

7

General Administration and Support Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Commissioner's Office

$ 395,303

$ 395,303

19

Volunteer Services

$ 320,542

$ 320,542

15

Comprehensive Health Planning

$ 608,418

$ 232,021

23

Planning and Budget

$ 594,148

$ 594,148

33

Evaluation and Research

$ 1,691,411

$ 1,666,411

80

Director's Office State and Local Affairs

$ 188,451

$ 188,451

9

Affirmative Action

$ 67,135

$ 67,135

4

Child Support Recovery Contracts

$ 227,500

$ 107,500

0

Child Support Recovery

$ 883,573

$ 222,096

65

District Coordination

$ 998,988

$ 971,988

44

Grants Management

$ 71,008

$ 71,008

5

Public Relations and Information

$ 210,769

$ 210,769

13

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Regional Building Maintenance

$ 350,900

$ 350,900

Special Administrative Services

$ 480,394

$ 480,394

29

Staff Development and Training

$ 375,438

$ 375,438

19

Administrative Policy, Coordination and Direction

$ 291,002

$ 283,002

10

Financial Accounting and Control

$ 1,529,647

! 1,504,647

118

Personnel

$ 866,134

$ 827,534

59

Administrative Support Services

$ 1,523,674

! 1,337,674

63

Systems Planning,

Development and Training

$ 231,367

12

Electronic Data Processing, Planning and Coordination

$ 1,250,000

$ 37,500

0

Facilities Management Indirect Cost

$ 95,185 $ --0--

$ 95,185

5

P (4,354,000)

0

Undistributed

$ 308,260

$ 200,616

9

Total

$ 13,559,247

$ 6,417,629

634

2. Special Programs:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,894,309

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................$ 114,806

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 158,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 19,400

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 10,200

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 8,209

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 152,960

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 380,526

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,738,510

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0-

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 2,202,494

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,536,016

Total Positions Budgeted

194

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

4

Special Programs Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Office of Regulatory Management

$ 2,570,700

$ 1,132,655

146

Office of Regulatory Management - Federal Projects

144,210

$ --0--

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State Economic Opportunity Office
State Economic Opportunity Office Federal Projects
Council on Family Planning
Developmental Disabilities
Council on Maternal and Infant Health
Appalachian Health and Child Development
Appalachian Federal Projects
Undistributed
Total

$ 365,461
$ 11,826 $ 86,494 $ 61,314
$ 99,007 $ 248,965
$ 28,905 > 121,628 i 3,738,510

$ 109,852

17

$ --0--

0

$ 8,780

4

$ --0--

4

$ 99,007

4

$ 39,950

8

$ --0--

3

145,772

0

1,536,016

194

3. Physical Health - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,510,957

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 282,125

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 63,223

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 65,577

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 42,821

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 11,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 24,360

Total Funds Budgeted ...........................................,..............................................$ 2,000,263

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................$ 120,000

Agency Funds ............................................................................................................$ 329,932

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,550,331

Total Positions Budgeted

107

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Physical Health - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Director's Office

$ 390,607

$ 270,607

7

Employee's Health

$ 211,618

$ 129,918

10

Office of Professional Services

$ 380,269

$ 210,118

18

Health Program Management

$ 165,904

$ 156,151

9

Vital Records

$ 582,872

$ 582,872

48

Health Services Research

$ 177,515

$ 109,187

12

Undistributed

$ 91,478

$ 91,478

3

Total

$ 2,000,263

1,550,331

107

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4. Physical Health - Family

Health Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,218,451

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,114,625

Travel.........................................................................................-................................! 108,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 44,200

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 71,600

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 140,000

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 250,855

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................$ 5,278,361

Regional Grants for Prenatal and

Postnatal Care Programs .....................................................................................$ 150,000

Crippled Children Benefits ..................................................................................$ 3,215,000

Kidney Disease Benefits ..........................................................................................$ 450,000

Cancer Control Benefits........................................................................................! 1,272,290

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

Contract with Emory University

for Arthritis Research.............................................................................................! 70,000

Family Planning Benefits ....................................................................................$ 226,530

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 15,910,712

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................! 25,000

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 9,190,407

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 6,695,305

Total Positions Budgeted

225

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8

Physical Health - Family Health Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Family Health Management

$ 4,179,262

$ (606,377)

10

Crippled Children Unit

$ 5,402,859

$ 2,919,359

118

Maternal Health

$ 350,096

$ 276,111

7

Infant and Child Health

$ 668,941

$ 576,821

17

Chronic Disease

$ 2,379,269

$ 1,990,292

41

Malnutrition

$ 491,540

$ --0--

6

Family Planning

$ 903,288

$ 89,667

17

Dental Health

$ 276,218

$ 190,193

9

Undistributed

$ 1,259,239

$ 1,259,239

0

Total

! 15,910,712

$ 6,695,305

225

5. Physical Health - Community Health Budget:
Personal Services......................................................................................,,............$ 3,904,412

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Regular Operating Expenses.......----...............................----..............................I 1,108,676

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 110,990

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................$ 10,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 39,062

Equipment Purchases.........................................................--..................................$ 266,136

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 18,540

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 41,259

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 463,004

Facilities Construction Grants.........................................................................$ 8,975,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 14,937,079

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .............................................----................................$ -0-

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 4,703,985

State Funds Budgeted......-.-...........................................-..........................-.! 10,233,094

Total Positions Budgeted

261

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6

Physical Health - Community Health Functional Budgets

Community Health Management

Total Funds ! 120,764

State Funds Pos.

$ 120,764

4

Environmental Health Director's Office
General Sanitation Institutional Health Radiological Health Occupational Health Land Use Epidemiology Immunization Venereal Disease Tuberculosis Control Laboratory Services Plans and Construction Emergency Health Undistributed Total

! 171,289 ! 146,717 ! 112,405 ! 286,634
$ 93,792 $ 149,296 $ 588,351 $ 57,850 ! 156,325 ! 786,168 ! 2,188,477 ! 9,074,395 ! 783,810 $ 220,806 ! 14,937,079

$ 171,289

7

$ 146,717

7

$ 112,405

6

$ 286,634

13

$ 93,792

6

! 149,296

8

! 588,351

6

! --0--

3

! 156,325

7

! 609,168

29

! 2,022,937

141

! 5,116,844

8

! 437,766

16

$ 220,806

0

! 10,233,094

261

6. Physical Health - Local Services Budget: Personal Services.............................----.......--.....--.............--..--....--------------! 7,821,963 Regular Operating Expenses...........................................................................--..--! 555,995 Travel...................................-..-------------......-..----............--------.----! 454,068 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...............................................................--.------! -0Publications and Printing--................--...--..........................................................--...$ 4,500 Equipment Purchases......................--..--....................................................--..----.--! 75,325 Computer Charges......................................--.----................................................--.--...--! -0Real Estate Rentals..............................................-.-....-....------.-.----..---! 76,492

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467

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................$ 3,137,046

Family Planning Benefits ..........................................................................................$ 35,000

Benefits for Medically Indigent

High Risk Pregnant Women

and Their Infants...............................................................................................$ 2,853,864

Grant for DeKalb County Mental

Retardation Project ..............................................................................................$ 106,646

Grant for Chatham County

Mental Retardation Project.................................................................................$ 102,464

Grant-In-Aid to Counties...............................................................................$ 21,315,061

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 36,538,424

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .............................................................................$ 58,200

Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 18,016,755

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 18,463,469

Total Positions Budgeted

553

Physical Health - Local Services Functional Budgets

Minimum Foundation
Grant-In-Aid to Counties
Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention
Family Planning
Sickle Cell, Vision and Hearing
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
Malnutrition
Undistributed
Total

Total Funds $ 5,145,983
$ 11,769,897
$ 513,893 $ 4,128,211
$ 245,759
$ 363,857
$ 3,030,527 $ 190,944 $ 554,954
$ 228,500 $ 209,110 $ 9,815,932 $ 340,857 $ 36,538,424

State Funds Pos.

$ 4,926,318

244

$ 8,850,897

0

$ 323,386

26

$ 336,863

186

$ 245,759

16

$ 30,700

15

$ 3,002,465

19

$ 190,944

13

$ 550,280

18

$ --0--

9

$ --0--

0

$ --0--

7

$ 5,857

0

$ 18,463,469

553

7. Mental Health - Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,482,712 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 99,289 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 60,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-
Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 10,450 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,850 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 631,000

468

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 30,835

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 429,211

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,746,747

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................$ 323,000

Agency Funds ............................................................................................................$ 491,510

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,932,237

Total Positions Budgeted

108

Mental Health - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Administration and Support

$ 2,376,561

$ 1,976,237

107

Developmental Disabilities Services

$ 414,186

$ --0--

1

Undistributed

$ (44,000)

$ (44,000)

0

Total

$ 2,746,747

$ 1,932,237

108

8. Drug and Alcohol Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,327,567

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 153,838

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 30,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 3,300

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 114,340

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.........................................................................$ 2,618,716

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,247,861

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0-

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 3,105,024

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,142,837

Total Positions Budgeted

99

Drug and Alcohol Services Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Alcohol and Drug Administration

$ 186,438

$ 111,438

11

Treatment Support

$ 626,973

$ 300,973

26

Pharmacy

$ 97,886

$ 42,886

5

Federal Travel

$ 12,000

$ --0--

0

Central Intake

$ 182,489

$ 65,171

10

Synthesis West Treatment Center

$ 220,295

$ 62,753

15

Tenth Street Treatment Center

$ 212,372

$ 61,760

13

Odyssey

$ 63,000

$ --0--

4

Little Five Points Treatment Center

$ 220,762

$ 65,556

15

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469

Statewide Services Contract Title XX Contracts Undistributed Total

$ 1,703,835 $ 741,811
$ (20,000) $ 4,247,861

$ 446,439

0

$ 130,861

0

$ (145,000)

0

$ 1,142,837

99

9. Mental Health - Local

Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 704,112

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 12,400

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 22,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 300

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 182,022

Benefits for Supportive Living ............................................................................$ 1,310,000

Community Residential

Services Program...................................................................................................$ 498,000

Contracts with Day Care Centers

for the Mentally Retarded..............................................................................$ 28,470,197

Grants for Alcoholism Community

Treatment Programs..........................................................................................$ 2,585,645

Grants for Drug Abuse

Community Treatment Programs.......................................................................$ 578,097

Grants for Child Mental Health..................:.......................................................$ 1,234,164

Grants for Adult Mental Health .........................................................................$ 4,771,841

Foster Grandparent Program..................................................................................$ 137,000

Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded.........................................................................................$ 1,850,248

Total Funds Budgeted ..................,.....................................................................$ 42,356,026

Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 16,894,590

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 25,461,436

Total Positions Budgeted

67

Mental Health - Local Services Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Supportive Living

$ 1,569,972

$ 1,384,872

21

Community Residential Services

$ 1,107,940

$ 1,107,940

46

Adult Mental Health Grants

$ 4,735,841

$ 4,473,841

0

Child Mental Health Grants
Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded

$ 1,234,164 $ 1,850,248

$ 1,234,164

0

$ 1,850,248

0

Foster Grandparent

$ 137,000

$ 137,000

0

Alcoholism Community Treatment Grants

$ 2,585,645

$ 1,535,645

0

Day Care Centers for The Mentally Retarded

$ 27,658,197

$ 12,639,707

0

470

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Community Drug Abuse Grants Project Rescue Undistributed Total

$ 578,097 $ 181,922 $ 717,000 $ 42,356,026

$ 328,097

0

$ 52,922

0

$ 717,000

0

$ 25,461,436

67

10. Title XX Administration:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,996,919

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 184,303

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 112,365

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 55,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 4,500

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 450,000

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 120,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ......................................................................$ 22,100,147

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 25,024,034

Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 23,253,279

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...........................................................................$ 200,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,570,755

Total Positions Budgeted

131

Title XX Administration Functional Budgets

Administration Contract Management Day Care Foster Care for Children Chore/Homemaker Adult Day Care Home Delivered and
Congregate Meals Home Management Outreach Transportation Information and Referral Health Related Undistributed Total

Total Funds $ 1,419,731 $ 1,577,870 $ 16,875,522 $ 219,228 $ 951,928 $ 847,074
$ 486,575 $ 1,049,351
$ 359,524 $ 218,941 $ 324,238 $ 606,052 $ 88,000 $ 25,024,034

State Funds Pos.

$ 43,755

48

$ --0--

83

$ 1,454,468

0

$ --0--

0

$ --0--

0

$ --0--

0

$ --0--

0

$ --0--

0

$ 50,532

0

$ --0--

0

$ --0--

0

$ --0--

0

$ 22,000

0

$ 1,570,755

131

11. Purchase of Social Services: Personal Services.........................,.....................................................................................? -0Regular Operating Expenses .............................:.............................................................$ -0Travel..................................................................................................................................$ -0Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0-

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471

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 290,000

W.I.N. Benefits..........................................................................................................$ 900,000

Grants to Fulton County for 24

hour Emergency Social Services .........................................................................$ 130,000

Benefits for Child Care.........................................................................................$ 7,759,500

Chatham County Homemaker Project ..................................................................$ 334,895

Fulton County Homemaker Project...................................................................$ 170,760

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,585,155

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 5,760,065

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,825,090

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Purchase of Social Services Functional Budgets

Chatham County Homemaker Project
Fulton County Homemaker Project
Work Incentive Benefits
Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services
Legal Services
AFDC - Family Foster Care
AFDC - Institutional Foster Care
Specialized Institutional Foster Care
Specialized Foster Care
Child Welfare Family Foster Care
Adoption Supplement
Liability Insurance
Emergency Shelter Care
Day Care
Psychiatric, Psychological and Speech Therapy
Maternity Care
Return of Runaways - County
Undistributed
Total

Total Funds
$ 170,760
$ 334,895 $ 900,000
$ 130,000 $ 290,000 $ 2,782,500
$ 681,000
$ 190,000 $ 120,000
$ 2,700,000 $ 60,000 $ 16,000 $ 120,000 $ 415,000
$ 145,000 $ 200,000
$ 5,000 $ 325,000 $ 9,585,155

State Funds Pos.

$ -_Q--

0

$ --0--

0

$ 90,000

0

$ 130,000 $ 72,500 $ 1,245,500

$ 427,500

$ 190,000

0

$ 97,500

0

$1,250,000

0

$ 30,000

0

$ 16,000

0

$ 30,000

0

$ 229,000

0

$ 36,250

0

$ 200,000

0

$ 1,250

0

(220,410)

0

$ 3,825,090

0

472

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

12. Community Youth Services:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 4,587,698

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 436,636

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 238,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 10,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 226,900

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................................................$ -0-

Benefits for Child Care...........................................................................................$ 10,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,511,734

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .............................................................................$ 82,600

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 2,107,370

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,321,764

Total Positions Budgeted

400

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

21

Community Youth Services Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Court Services Community Treatment Centers

$ 2,874,649 $ 937,799

$ 1,364,697

218

$ 677,612

73

Youth Services Administration

$ 466,323

$ 319,108

23

Day Centers Group Homes

$ 371,990 $ 584,209

$ 192,744

28

$ 584,209

46

Attention Homes Runaway Apprehension Unit

$ 95,550 $ 138,714

$ 95,550

2

$ 45,344

10

Undistributed

$ 42,500

$ 42,500

0

Total

$ 5,511,734

$ 3,321,764

400

13. Services to the Aged Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 407,640

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 24,003

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 13,900

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

Grant to Middle Flynt

Council on Aging.......................................................................................................$ 5,000

Areawide and Community Grants.......................................................................$ 1,940,961

Nutrition Grants................................................................................................$ 2,980,927

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,509,990

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................? 11,240

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 5,012,666

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 486,084

Total Positions Budgeted

26

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473

Services to the Aged Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Administration and Planning

$ 583,102

$ 217,084

26

Nutrition Grants

$ 2,980,927

? 264,000

0

Areawide Grants

$ 1,940,961

$ --0--

0

Undistributed

$ 5,000

$ 5,000

0

Total

$ 5,509,990

$ 486,084

26

14. Vocational Rehabilitation

Program Direction and

Support Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 668,038

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 77,200

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 27,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 14,352

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 275,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 79,500

Case Services ...............................................................................................................$ 61,000

Grants for Nephrology Centers...........................................................................$ 185,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,393,990

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...........................................................................$ 150,000

Agency Funds ............................................................................................................$ 993,804

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 250,186

Total Positions Budgeted

42

Vocational Rehabilitation - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Program Direction and Support

$ 1,186,490

$ 65,186

41

Federal Funds Coordinator

$ 22,500

$ --0--

1

Nephrology

$ 185,000

$ 185,000

0

Undistributed

$ --0--

$ --0--

0

Total

1,393,990

$ 250,186

42

15. Vocational Rehabilitation Facilities Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 4,316,479 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 734,179
Travel............................................................................................................................$ 73,353 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 20,650 Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 3,000 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 118,622 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 88,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 660,551 Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................? 900,000

474

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Case Services..........................................................................................................$ 186,617

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,101,451

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................$ 82,650

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 4,651,750

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,367,051

Total Positions Budgeted

331

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

19

Vocational Rehabilitation - Facilities Functional Budgets

Program Direction and Support
Georgia Rehabilitation Center
Atlanta Rehabilitation Center
Alto Rehabilitation Center
Cave Spring Rehabilitation Center
Yarbrough Rehabilitation Center
Gracewood Rehabilitation Center
Gracewood Residence
Epilepsy Program
Mentally Retarded Offender Program

Total Funds $ 544,601
$ 2,214,431 $ 1,116,964
$ 523,800
$ 209,237
$ 1,043,872
$ 250,500 $ 58,000 $ 119,444
$ 64,272

State Funds Pos.

$ 113,613

15

$ 452,531

109

$ 281,164

64

$ 104,760

34

$ 58,917

16

$ 264,192

65

$ 17,000

19

$ 1,000

4

$ 53,272

0

$ 64,272

5

Undistributed Total

$ 956,330 $ 7,101,451

$ 956,330

0

$ 2,367,051

331

16. Georgia Warm Springs

Hospital Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,634,093

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,166,350

Travel.... ........................................................................................................................$ 15,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 10,500

Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 2,600

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 14,450

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 266,400

Case Services...............................................................................................................? 16,800

Capital Outlay ....................................................................................................$ 4,600,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,726,893

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................? 7,726,893

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 2,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

344

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

12

17. Georgia Factory for the Blind Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 1,111,902

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475

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 ..........................................................................................$ 3,543,102

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 3,281,700

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 261,402

Total Positions Budgeted

24

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

8

Georgia Factory for the Blind Functional Budgets

Operations Supervision Facility Improvement Grant Vocational
Rehabilitation Unit Undistributed Total

Total Funds $ 3,218,100 $ 245,502 $ 30,000
$ 49,500 $ --0-- $ 3,543,102

State Funds Pos.

$ --0--

0

$ 245,502

19

$ 6,000

1

$ 9,900

4

$ --0--

0

$ 261,402

24

18. Vocational Rehabilitation

Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 9,668,345

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 828,884

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 395,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 4,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 16,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 503,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 202,000

Case Services....................................................................................................$ 15,577,295

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 27,195,024

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...........................................................................$ 234,450

Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 20,942,790

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 6,017,784

Total Positions Budgeted

727

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

4

19. Vocational Rehabilitation Disability Adjudication Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,739,690 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 551,833 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 84,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,050 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 52,500 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 262,549
Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 131,250

476

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Case Services ......................................................................................................$ 3,155,485

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,978,357

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 7,978,357

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

312

20. Public Assistance Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................................$ -0-

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 60,375

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.........................................................................................$ 450,000

AFDC Benefits..............................................................................................$ 106,199,557

Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 106,709,932

Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 70,642,656

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 36,067,276

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Public Assistance Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

AFDC Payments

$ 109,551,330

$ 36,742,276

0

SSI - Supplement Benefits

$ 850,000

$ 850,000

0

Undistributed

$ (3,691,398)

$ (1,525,000)

0

Total

$ 106,709,932

$ 36,067,276

0

21. 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..............................................................................................$ 32,717,588

Grants to Counties for

Social Services..............................................................................................$ 25,613,856

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................I 58,331,444

Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 35,327,404

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 23,004,040

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Local Services - Community Services and Benefits Payments Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Local Services Benefits Payments Grants

$ 32,717,588

$ 15,667,184

0

Grants to Counties for Social Services
Undistributed
Total

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1978

477

$ 25,613,856 $ --0--
$ 58,331,444

$ 7,336,856

0

$ --0--

0

$ 23,004,040

0

22. Family and Children Services

Program Direction and Support

Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 5,408,793

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,125,299

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 341,342

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 8,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 36,774

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 624,000

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 163,889

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 791,874

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,499,971

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 5,032,466

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................$ 410,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,057,505

Total Positions Budgeted

369

Family and Children Services - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Director's Office Standards and Procedures Training Management Development Administrative Support Food Stamp District Administration Special Services Eligibility Determination Undistributed Total

Total Funds $ 353,636 $ 350,691 $ 434,098
$ 1,637,485 $ 2,188,418
$ 775,677 $ 1,888,854 $ 1,333,537
$ 488,416 $ (950,841)
$ 8,499,971

State Funds Pos.

$ 116,629

12

$ 123,535

10

$ 156,841

14

$ 797,925

91

$ 725,115

17

$ 208,813

24

$ 728,167

111

$ 576,948

54

$ 211,242

31

$ (587,710)

5

$ 3,057,505 369

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 67,337,022 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 11,998,249 Travel.......................................................................................................................$2,599,406
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................? 86,150
Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 309,627
Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 823,664 Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 3,296,749

478

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Real Estate Rentals ...............................................................................................$ 2,494,199 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................$ 37,962,667 Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 5,810,000 Grants for Regional Prenatal
and Postnatal Care Programs.............................................................................! 150,000 Crippled Children Benefits ..................................................................................$ 3,215,000 Kidney Disease Benefits ..........................................................................................$ 450,000 Cancer Control Benefits........................................................................................$ 1,272,290 Benefits for Medically Indigent
High Risk Pregnant Women and Their Infants.......................................................................................................$ 2,878,864 Family Planning Benefits ........................................................................................$ 261,530 Benefits for Midwifery Program.............................................................................$ 175,000 Facilities Construction Grants .............................................................................$ 8,975,000 Grants for DeKalb County Mental Retardation Project.................................................................................$ 106,646 Grants for Chatham County Mental Retardation Project.................................................................................$ 102,464 Grant-In-Aid to Counties ...................................................................................$ 21,315,061 Benefits for Supportive Living ............................................................................$ 1,310,000 Community Residential Services Program...................................................................................................$ 498,000 Contracts with Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded..............................................................................$ 28,470,197 Grants for Alcoholism Community Treatment Programs..........................................................................................$ 2,585,645 Grants for Child Mental Health..........................................................................$ 1,234,164 Grants for Adult Mental Health .........................................................................$ 4,771,841 Foster Grandparent Program..................................................................................$ 137,000 Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded .............................................................................................$ 1,850,248 Work Incentive Benefits ..........................................................................................$ 900,000 Grants to Fulton County for 24 hour Emergency Social Services .........................................................................$ 130,000 Benefits for Child Care.........................................................................................$ 7,769,500 Chatham County Homemaker Project ..................................................................$ 334,895 Fulton County Homemaker Project.......................................................................$ 170,760 Areawide and Community Grants.......................................................................$ 1,940,961 Nutrition Grants ....................................................................................................$ 2,980,927 Grants for Nephrology Centers...............................................................................$ 185,000 Case Services ........................................................................................................$ 18,997,197 SSI-Supplement Benefits.........................................................................................$ 450,000 AFDC Benefits...................................................................................................! 106,199,557 Local Services Benefits Payments Grants..............................................................................................$ 32,717,588 Grants for Drug Abuse Community Treatment Programs.......................................................................! 578,097 Grants to Counties for Social Services..............................................................................................................! 25,613,856 Contract for the Purchase of
Clotting Factor for the
Hemophilia Program ............................................................................................! 100,000
Institutional Repairs
and Maintenance...................................................................................................! 525,925
Contract with Emory University
for Arthritis Research.............................................................................................! 70,000

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479

Grant to Middle Flynt

Council on Aging.......................................................................................................$ 5,000

Total Positions Budgeted

4,954

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 $125,000 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 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 Fed eral funds for programs other than advertising.
There is hereby appropriated $36,742,276 in State funds for the purpose of making AFDC benefit payments.
Provided that for Fiscal 1978, the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply:

Number in Asst. Group

Standards of Need

Maximum Monthly Amount

1

$ 106

$ 66

2

161

100

3

193

120

4

227

141

5

260

162

6

282

175

7

305

190

8

324

201

9

341

212

10

365

227

11

390

242

Provided further, that the Department of Human Resources is authorized to calculate all monthly benefit payments utilizing a factor of 62% of the above standard of needs.
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, $88,000 is designated and committed to oper ate the Rome Cerebral Palsey Center.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $310,000 is pro vided to renovate and/or relocate regional laboratory facilities and offices.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $172,000 in total funds and $43,000 in State funds is designated and committed for Project Rescue.
Provided, however, it is the intent of this General Assembly that no additional group homes or community treatment centers be started with Federal funds without prior approval by the General Assembly of Georgia.
Provided, that of the appropriation for Grants for Adult Mental Health, $40,000 is designated and committed for Emanuel County Catchment Area.
Provided that of the above appropriation relative to Operations, $5,000,000 is desig nated, committed and authorized for payments to the Macon-Bibb County Hospital

480

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Authority, under a four-year contract between such Authority and the Georgia Department of Human Resources for the training of health personnel in a program of family practice. Provided further that no payments shall be made until the City of Macon issues bonds in an amount of at least seven million dollars in support of such program of family prac tice.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Institutional Repairs and Mainte nance Projects, $525,925 is designated and committed for repairs and maintenance, renovation projects at the Regional Youth Development Centers ($62,675), State Youth Development Centers ($77,250), and the Mental Health institutions ($386,000).
It is the intent of this General Assembly that, to the extent that the Department of Human Resources determines that funds are available in the Fiscal Year 1978 appropria tion for AFDC Benefits, the Department is authorized to increase the percent of need to a rate not to exceed the amount authorized in the General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1979.
Provided, however, it is the intent of this General Assembly that the rate paid to Den tist for services rendered in the District Dental Clinics shall not exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per hour.
Provided, of the above appropriation $36,000 is designated and committed for equip ment, moving expenses and telephone installation at the Griffin Comprehensive Mental Health Center.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Family Health Activity Physical Health, $102,000 is designated and committed to the Medical Genetics Screening Program.

B. Budget Unit: Mental Health and

Youth Development

Institutions...........................................................................................$ 139,022,953

1. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Augusta Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 5,047,197

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 919,669

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 6,250

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 3,400

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 600

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 27,385

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 70,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 184,400

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 387,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 6,645,901

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .............................................................................$ 70,000

State Funds Budgeted............................................................,..............................! 5,946,551

Total Positions Budgeted

481

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

14

2. Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 6,315,981 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,253,343
Travel............................................................................................................................$ 12,000 Interstate Compact Travel ..........................................................................................$ 2,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 3,800 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 24,425 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 82,000 Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 101,450 Capital Outlay .............................................................................................................$ 17,500

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481

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 513,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,325,499

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................! 82,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 7,598,123

Total Positions Budgeted

592

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

19

3. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Savannah Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 5,282,945

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 828,174

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 7,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 12,300

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 12,205

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 69,000

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 4,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 72,000

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 500,000

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 17,500

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 6,806,124

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................! 69,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 6,035,932

Total Positions Budgeted

519

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

18

4. West Central Georgia Regional

Hospital Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 5,025,332

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 902,874

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 9,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 750

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 4,359

Computer Charges......................................................................................................? 65,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 28,842

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 646,500

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 6,682,657

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .............................................................................$ 65,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 6,265,227

Total Positions Budgeted

494

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

23

5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital at Rome Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 6,477,843 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,384,201
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..........................................................................................................! -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 51,050 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 853,500 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 8,890,954

482

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .............................................................................$ 75,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 7,886,625

Total Positions Budgeted

648

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

29

6. Gracewood State School and Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 16,547,006

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,892,495

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 9,750

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 4,600

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 750

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 97,413

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 71,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 151,983

Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 2,350,000

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 117,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 22,241,997

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...........................................................................$ 171,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 13,392,274

Total Positions Budgeted

1,597

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

89

7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 8,760,907

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,564,738

Travel............................................................................................................................! 12,000

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........................................................................................................$ 500,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 11,036,963

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .............................................................................$ 70,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 9,842,781

Total Positions Budgeted

831

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

45

8. Georgia Retardation Center Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 10,677,776

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,745,739

Travel............................................................................................................................! 12,607

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,100

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 40,582

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 102,100

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 257,864

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0-

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 794,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................! 14,632,768

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 102,100

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................-! 9,294,887

Total Positions Budgeted

1,020

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

54

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1978

483

9. Georgia Mental Health

Institute Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 6,184,280

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,694,253

Travel............................................................................................................................? 14,550

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 8,000

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 750

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 10,615

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 60,810

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 456,270

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 450,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,879,528

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 160,810

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 8,184,872

Total Positions Budgeted

514

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

20

10. Central State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 47,165,551

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 9,141,169

Travel............................................................................................................................? 20,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................? 52,400

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 15,350

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................-........? 171,021

Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 360,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 160,197

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................? -0-

Authority Lease Rentals.......................................................................................? 1,284,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..................................................................................................$ 760,590

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 59,130,678

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................? 660,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 46,908,289

Total Positions Budgeted

4,612

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

153

11. State Youth Development

Centers Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 6,626,037

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................? 1,545,795

Travel..............................................................................................................................? 6,650

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................? 10,000

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................? 425

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 47,700

Computer Charges........................................................................................................? 8,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 38,200

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 456,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................? 8,738,807

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 8,456,455

Total Positions Budgeted

627

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

93

12. Regional Youth Development Centers Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 2,790,603

484

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 720,567

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 7,560

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 19,500

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 580

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 92,275

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 46,175

Capital Outlay .............................................................................................................$ 36,000

Grants to County-Owned Detention

Centers....................................................................................................................! 250,000

Reserve for Griffin RYDC......................................................................................$ 41,100

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,004,360

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,860,125

Total Positions Budgeted

300

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

28

13. Community Assistance Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,392,688

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 83,560

Travel............................................................................................................................? 17,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 9,300

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 18,636

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 62,680

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 4,583,964

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,525,812

Total Positions Budgeted

327

14. Regular Operating Expense

Reserve Budget:

Regular Operating Expenses

Reserve................................................................................................................$ 575,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 575,000

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 575,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

15. Personal Services Reserve Budget:

Personal Services Reserve....................................................................................$ 250,000

Total Funds Budgeted............................................................................................-! 250,000

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 250,000

Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services................................................................................................! 131,294,146 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 25,676,577 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 143,492 Interstate Compact Travel ..........................................................................................$ 2,000
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 149,600
Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 27,405 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 617,567 Computer Charges................................................................................................-! 1,032,910 Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................-.......! 4,200 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................-! 1,678,613 Capital Outlay........................................................................................................! 3,377,000 Personal Services Reserve........................................................................................! 250,000

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Regular Operating

Expenses Reserve ..................................................................................................$ 575,000

Grants to County-Owned

Detention Centers.................................................................................................! 250,000

Authority Lease Rentals .......................................................................................$ 5,545,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases......................................................................................................$ 760,590

Reserve for Griffin RYDC.........................................................................................$ 41,100

Total Positions Budgeted

12,562

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

585

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $500,000 is desig nated and committed for the planning and design of a new Southwestern Regional Hospi tal.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $110,000 is desig nated and committed for the construction of central storage facilities at Atlanta and Macon Youth Development Centers.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $100,000 is desig nated and committed for the re-roofing of Augusta Youth Development Center.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $36,000 is desig nated and committed for the planning and design of a Regional Youth Development Cen ter at Lawrenceville, Georgia, subject to certification of need for such facility by the Department of Human Resources.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $246,000 is desig nated and committed for Security fencing, lights, and roads at Milledgeville Youth Devel opment Center.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $35,000 is desig nated and committed for the planning and design to meet Fire Marshal Standards at Atlanta Regional Hospital ($17,500) and Savannah Regional Hospital ($17,500).
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $2,350,000 is desig nated and committed to supplement existing funding for the renovation and equipping of the Infirmary and Cottages at Gracewood State School and Hospital to meet ICF/MR standards.

Section 28. Department of Industry

and Trade.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Industry

and Trade ...............................................................................................$ 21,789,333

1. Industry Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 367,623

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 12,500

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 45,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 8,240

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................* -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 2,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 438,363

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 438,363

Total Positions Budgeted

21

2. Research Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 232,884 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 53,685 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 2,760 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,000

486

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,100

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 13,673

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 2,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 309,102

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 309,102

Total Positions Budgeted

16

3. Tourism Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 962,600

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 536,704

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 56,207

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 400

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 103,063

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 12,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 52,000

Local Welcome Center Contracts.............................................................................! 75,230

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 135,000

Historic Chattahoochee

Commission Contract ..........................................................................................$ 35,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,968,204

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,958,204

Total Positions Budgeted

90

4. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 411,014

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 433,410

Travel............................................................................................................................! 14,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 28,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 36,900

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 26,250

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 7,500

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 135,921

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 16,000

Direct Payments for World

Congress Center Operations................................................................................! 500,000

Georgia Ports Authority

Authority Lease Rentals ...................................................................................! 2,790,000

Georgia Ports Authority

General Obligation Bond

Payments................................................................................................................! 500,000

Georgia Ports Authority

Capital Outlay..................................................................................................! 11,148,720

World Congress Center

Capital Outlay ................................................................................................$ 2,350,000

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 18,397,715

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 17,107,715

Total Positions Budgeted

24

5. International Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 170,104 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 68,800 Travel............................................................................................................................! 44,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,050 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,000

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487

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 9,245

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 23,950

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 143,100

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 467,949

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 462,949

Total Positions Budgeted

9

6. Advertising Budget:

Advertising..........................................................................................................$ 1,513,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,513,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,513,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,144,225

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,105,099

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 163,167

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................? 28,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 43,850

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 145,653

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 42,418

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 159,871

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 215,100

Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 135,000

Local Welcome Center Contracts .............................................................................$ 75,230

Advertising..............................................................................................................$ 1,513,000

Georgia Ports Authority

Authority Lease Rentals ...................................................................................$ 2,790,000

Georgia Ports Authority

General Obligation Bond

Payments ................................................................................................................$ 500,000

Direct Payments for World

Congress Center Operations ................................................................................$ 500,000

Historic Chattahoochee

Commission Contract .............................................................................................$ 35,000

Georgia Ports Authority

Capital Outlay ..................................................................................................$ 11,148,720

World Congress Center

Capital Outlay ....................................................................................................$ 2,350,000

Total Positions Budgeted

160

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

10

For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Industry and Trade, including advertising expense and Grants for Area Planning and Development Commis sions.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, $100,000 is designated and commit ted for the construction of a Visitors Center at Plains, Georgia.

B. Budget Unit: Authorities .............................................................................................$ -01. Georgia World Congress Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,566,190 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 728,380 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 12,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 10,500 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 67,000 Computer Charges...........................................................................................................! 720 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

488

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 96,100

Capital Outlay ....................................................................................................$ 2,350,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,831,490

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................? -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

106

2. Georgia Ports Authority Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 12,490,000

Regular Operating Expenses

and Computer Charges......................................................................................$ 5,260,000

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 244,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases,

Equipment Purchases

and Capital Outlay...........................................................................................$ 15,626,053

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 74,000

Repayments for State General

Obligation Bonds and Authority

Lease Rental Obligations ..................................................................................$ 1,290,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 165,000

Other Debt-Service Payments.............................................................................$ 665,578

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 35,814,631

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

721

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 14,056,190

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 728,380

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 256,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 84,500

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 67,000

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 720

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 261,100

Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 2,350,000

Regular Operating Expenses,

Computer Charges..............................................................................................$ 5,260,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases, Equipment Purchases

and Capital Outlay...........................................................................................$ 15,626,053

Repayments for State General

Obligation Bonds and Authority

Lease Rental Obligations ..................................................................................$ 1,290,000

Other Debt-Service Payments ................................................................................$ 665,578

Total Positions Budgeted

827

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

36

It is the intent of this General Assembly that to the extent that gross income from oper ations exceeds the amount contemplated in this Appropriations Act, such excess may be applied toward the cost of operations, provided that budget amendments reflecting such proposed applications are provided to the Office of Planning and Budget and the Legis lative Budget Office at least two weeks prior to such application of funds.

Section 29. Department of Labor. A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division.....................................................................$ 520,106
Inspection Division Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 424,363
Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 15,643

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Travel............................................................................................................................$ 70,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................$ 200

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................$ 7,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$ 800

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 520,106

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 520,106

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 424,363

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 15,643

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 70,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......--..............------.------...------.........------..! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,500

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 200

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 7,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................! 800

Total Positions Budgeted

28

B. Budget Unit: Basic Employment, Work Incentive, Correctional Services, Comprehensive Employment and Training, and Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund............................................................................................$ 3,524,184

1. Basic Employment Security

and W.I.N. Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 24,684,720

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 4,042,382

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 605,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 21,000

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................-! 115,000

Computer Charges...........................................................................................................! 276

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 577,598

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 3,401,000

W.I.N. Grants.....................................................................................................$ 1,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 34,446,976

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,213,236

Total Positions Budgeted

1,534

2. Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,678,240 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,029,820
Travel.................................................................................................-.......................! 350,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 15,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 40,000 Computer Charges....................................................................................-................--.--! -0Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................$ 144,512
Per Diem, Fees and Contracts (CETA)....................................................................................----.$ 2,030,000
CETA Direct Benefits............................................................................... .....$ 43,000,000

490

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 52,287,572

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

356

3. Correctional Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 815,013

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 26,711

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 189

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 7,035

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 22,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 890,948

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 890,948

Total Positions Budgeted

53

4. Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund Budget: Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund..................................................................................................$ 1,420,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,420,000 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,420,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 30,177,973

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 6,098,913

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 975,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 36,000

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 155,000

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 465

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......................................................................................................$ 1,420,000

CETA Direct Benefits.........................................................................................$ 43,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,943

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund, $420,000 is designated and committed as payments to the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund for prior year obligations.

Section 30. Department of Law. Budget Unit: Department of Law ....................................................................$ 2,573,076
Attorney General's Office Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,263,336 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 206,511 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 70,100 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 7,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 30,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 11,190 Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 250

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Books for State Library .............................................................................................$ 37,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 37,400

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 70,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,732,787

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,573,076

Total Positions Budgeted

99

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,263,336

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 206,511

Travel............................................................................................................................? 70,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 7,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 30,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 11,190

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 250

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 37,400

Books for State Library .............................................................................................$ 37,000

Capital Outlay .............................................................................................................$ 70,000

Total Positions Budgeted

99

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

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, steno graphic help, necessary to carry on the legal duties of the State, required of the Depart ment of Law, or any agency of the State in the Executive Branch of State Government, shall be paid from this fund. No other agency is authorized to expend funds appropriated or otherwise available from any source for the support and maintenance of the respective agency for the purpose for which provision is made in this item, unless payment is for reimbursement to the Department of Law as provided by law.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation relative to regular operating expenses, $38,000 is designated and committed for Court Reporter Fees.

Section 31. Department of
Medical Assistance. Budget Unit: Medicaid Services ..................................................................$ 118,717,577
Medicaid Services Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,041,798 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 995,080 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 50,201 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................$ 3,800 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 60,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 89,614 Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 6,774,800 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 201,385 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 507,417 Medicaid Benefits..............................................................................................$ 360,220,072 Payments to Counties for Mental Health ....................................................................................................$ 3,250,000 Contracts for Hospital Audits.................................................................................$ 160,000 Contracts for Nursing Home and Dental Audits.................................................................................................$ 600,000 Contract with Georgia Medical Care Foundation .............................................................................$ 1,250,000 Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 377,204,167
Indirect DOAS Services Funding........................................................................! 2,227,287

492

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Agency Funds .....................................................................................................$ 256,259,303

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 118,717,577

Total Positions Budgeted

240

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,041,798

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 995,080

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 50,201

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ 3,800

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 60,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 89,614

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 6,774,800

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................$ 201,385

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 507,417

Medicaid Benefits ..............................................................................................$ 360,220,072

Payments to Counties for

Mental Health ....................................................................................................$ 3,250,000

Contracts for Hospital Audits.................................................................................$ 160,000

Contracts for Nursing Home

and Dental Audits.................................................................................................$ 600,000

Contract with Georgia

Medical Care Foundation .................................................................................$ 1,250,000

Total Positions Budgeted

240

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

4

It is the intent of this General Assembly that the Department of Medical Assistance is authorized to expend unmatched State funds, where Federal matching funds are no longer available, from established audit reserves for legitimate Medicaid claims with dates-ofservice falling between July 1, 1974, and August 1976.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that with respect to Fiscal Year 1977 appropri ations currently existing in reserves entitled "Reserve for Payments to Counties for Adult Mental Health", "Reserve for Payments to Counties for Child Mental Health", and "Reserve for Payments to Counties for Alcoholism", the Department of Medical Assistance is authorized to expend funds and treat these reserves for accounting and other purposes as one Reserve for Payments to Counties for Mental Health.

Section 32. Merit System of Personnel

Administration.

Budget Unit: Merit System of Personnel

Administration

Agency Assessments...............................................................................$ 2,942,551

1. Applicant Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 519,657

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 22,120

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,545

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 31,824

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,446

Computer Charges....--..................--....--................--.................--.............--..........$ 252,267

Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................................! 850

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................?.........! 48,500

Postage ......................................................................................................................$ 31,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................! 916,209

Agency Assessments ............................--...........--................------------.........$ 886,609

Total Positions Budgeted

39

2. Classification and Compensation Budget:
Personal Services..........................................................................--.--..--------$ 336,089

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Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 9,385

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,386

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 24,900

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................$ 938

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 114,727

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................................................$ -0-

Postage .........................................................................................................................$ 1,950

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 493,375

Agency Assessments .................................................................................................$ 463,375

Total Positions Budgeted

22

3. Employee Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 283,356

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 14,385

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 2,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 14,155

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,570

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 60,222

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................................................$ -0-

Postage......................... ................................................................................................$ 1,500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 377,788

Agency Assessments .................................................................................................$ 369,873

Total Positions Budgeted

21

4. Employee Training and

Development Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 258,325

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 12,213

Travel....................................................................................................................-.........$ 7,878

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 5,660

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,272

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 1,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 86,500

Postage .........................................................................................................................$ 2,300

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 376,148

Agency Assessments .................................................................................................$ 295,469

Total Positions Budgeted

17

5. Health Insurance Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 223,700 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 22,626 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 3,300 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 3,580 Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 9,687 Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 4,269 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 34,000 Postage ......................................................................................................................$ 13,900

494

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 316,562

Employee and Employer

Contributions .........................................................................................................$ 316,562

Total Positions Budgeted

17

6. Health Insurance Claims 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................................................................................$ 775,100

Postage................................................................................................................................$ -0-

Health Insurance Claims................................................................................$ 30,510,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 31,285,100

Health Insurance Receipts ...................................................................................$ 3,685,515

Employer and Employee

Contributions....................................................................................................! 27,599,585

Total Positions Budgeted

0

7. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 272,485

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 11,900

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,650

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 5,400

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................$ 445

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 333,480

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 2,000

Postage............................................................................................................................! 1,500

Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies.................................................................................$ 187,035

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 815,895

Agency Assessments .................................................................................................$ 567,937

Total Positions Budgeted

20

8. Commissioner's Office Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 270,731

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 13,795

Travel............................................................................................................................! 14,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,630

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,180

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 117,172

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 32,100

Postage .........................................................................................................................$ 3,200

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................! 457,408

Agency Assessments.................................................................................................! 359,288

Total Positions Budgeted

15

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,164,343 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 106,424 Travel............................................................................................................................! 39,159

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 88,869

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 15,431

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 771,383

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 122,291

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 978,200

Postage..........................................................................................................................$ 55,350

Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies.....................................................................................$ 187,035

Health Insurance Claim Payments ...................................................................$ 30,510,000

Total Positions Budgeted

151

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

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 Committee.

Section 33. Department of Natural

Resources.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Natural

Resources ................................................................................................$ 34,573,734

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,265,171

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 321,179

Travel.................................................................................,..........................................$ 21,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 140,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,450

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 94,000

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 20,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 33,820

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,897,320

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,897,320

Total Positions Budgeted

85

2. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 491,392

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 132,500

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 14,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................$ 8,400

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 305,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 14,500

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 10,100

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 976,492

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 827,492

Total Positions Budgeted

35

3. Planning and Research Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,100,370 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 106,000 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 49,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 50,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,000 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 22,000 Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

496

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Per Diem, Pees and Contracts...........--.....................------------............................$ 92,400

Land and Water Conservation

Grants ..................................................................................................................$ 4,900,000

Recreation Grants.....................................................................................................$ 325,000

Historic Preservation Grants ....................................................................................$ 77,127

Youth Conservation Corps Grants .........................................................................$ 100,000

Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust......................................................................$ 2,940,800

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,765,297

BOR Grants ............................................................................................................$ 4,900,000

BOR Administration...................................................................................................$ 62,306

BOR Land Acquisition.............................................................................................$ 810,000

Other Agency Funds.................................................................................................$ 523,370

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,469,621

Total Positions Budgeted

59

4. Game and Fish Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 6,828,183

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,167,200

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 94,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................! 483,900

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 27,800

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 602,700

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 48,123

Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................................! 910

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 72,205

Capital Outlay - Hatchery

Renovation.............................................................................................................! 104,000

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance...................................................................................................! 141,469

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 591,755

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 11,162,345

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 9,135,245

Total Positions Budgeted

459

5. State Parks and Historic

Sites Operations Budget:

Personal Services...................................................................................................-! 4,598,438

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 2,508,460

Travel...................................................................................-..................................-..-! 56,911

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases...................................................................................................----..! 157,250

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 42,500

Equipment Purchases......................----.............................................................----! 174,626

Computer Charges.......----....................--...--.....------.......................................----........! -0-

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................----------------------------! 6,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....-....-.--------------..............----..----..-.--.! 52,500

Capital Outlay.................................................................................................-.....-$ 2,155,000

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance............................................--....-.........--.--.................------..--! 671,020

Capital Outlay - Shop Stock............................................................----.----.----! 150,000

Cost of Material for Resale .....................................................................----..----$ 579,740

Authority Lease Rentals...........................................................................----.$ 2,533,000

Total Funds Budgeted...........................................................................----...-! 13,685,945

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 10,345,425

Total Positions Budgeted

345

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6. Geologic and Water Resources

Research Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 586,055

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 82,722

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 33,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................$ 62,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 22,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 85,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................................$ 800

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 ..........................................................................................$ 1,428,377

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,158,377

Total Positions Budgeted

36

7. Environmental Protection Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 5,371,172

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 586,000

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 233,272

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ 4,300

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 51,250

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 271,674

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 213,000

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 62,880

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................$ 1,352,364

Solid Waste Grants................................................................................................$ 1,000,000

Water and Sewer Grants ..................................................................................$ 1,073,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 10,218,912

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 6,478,371

Total Positions Budgeted

308

8. Lake Lanier Islands Development

Authority Budget:

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Operations..............................................................................................................$ 548,950

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Capital Outlay....................................................................................................$ 332,933

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 881,883

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 881,883

Total Positions Budgeted

0

9. Jekyll Island State Park

Authority Budget:

Payments to Jekyll Island State

Park Authority for Operations........................................................................$ 130,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 130,000

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 130,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

10. Herty Foundation Budget: Grants to Herty Foundation................................................................................$ 250,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 250,000

498

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 250,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 20,240,781

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 5,904,061

Travel..........................................................................................................................? 502,983

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................$ 715,850

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 638,550

Equipment Purchases............................................................................................$ 1,151,950

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 377,723

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 91,290

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................? 1,619,589

Land and Water Conservation

Grants..................................................................................................................? 4,900,000

Recreation Grants.....................................................................................................? 325,000

Youth Conservation Corps Grants,........................................................................? 100,000

Historic Preservation Grants ....................................................................................? 77,127

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

Capital Outlay - Hatchery

Renovation.............................................................................................................? 104,000

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................? 2,746,755

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance...................................................................................................? 812,489

Capital Outlay - Shop Stock...................................................................................? 150,000

Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust..........................................................................? 2,940,800

Authority Lease Rentals.......................................................................................? 2,533,000

Cost of Material for Resale.....................................................................................? 579,740

Payments to Lake Lanier

Islands Development Authority

for Operations........................................................................................................? 548,950

Payments to Lake Lanier

Islands Development Authority

for Capital Outlay.................................................................................................? 332,933

Payments to Jekyll Island State

Park Authority for Operations............................................................................? 130,000

Grants to Herty Foundation ...................................................................................$ 250,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,327

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

975

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

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Resources is authorized and directed to use the excess receipts for repairs and mainte nance of State Parks and Historic Sites facilities.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $150,000 is desig nated and committed for a waste treatment facility at the Burton Hatchery.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $25,000 is desig nated and committed for rest stations at historic sites.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $35,000 is desig nated and committed for a Ranger's residence at George T. Bagby State Park.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $2,000 is designated and committed for plan ning the Pine Mountain Trail.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Planning and Research Budget, $43,000 is designated and committed to the Georgia Special Olympics Program.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to the State Parks and Historic Sites Budget, $63,000 is designated and committed for camping for the Mentally Retarded.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to Capital Outlay, $55,000 is designated and committed for a group shelter at Providence Canyon State Park.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $18,500 is designated and committed to re-open Gordonia-Altamaha State Park.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to Recreation Grants, $125,000 is designated and committed for 50% funding of a bathhouse, restrooms, first aid and lifeguard station at Savannah Beach.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to Capital Outlay, $56,755 is designated and committed for a new equipment barn in Towns County.

B. Budget Unit: Authorities .............................................................................................$ -0-

1. Lake Lanier Islands Development

Authority Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 684,088

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 242,567

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 3,720

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 73,672

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 4,295

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 36,530

Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 537,834

Promotion Expenses........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,582,706

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

53

2. Jekyll Island State Park

Authority Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,652,039

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 932,200

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 10,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 40,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 61,665

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 7,500

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 75,000

Mortgage Payments..................................................................................................! 150,300

Promotion Expenses................................................................................................$ 65,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,993,704

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

220

500

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,336,127

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,174,767

Travel...................... ......................................................................................................$ 13,720

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 113,672

Equipment....................................................................................................................$ 65,960

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 7,500

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 111,530

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 537,834

Promotion Expense.....................................................................................................! 65,000

Mortgage Payments..................................................................................................! 150,300

Total Positions Budgeted

273

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

91

Section 34. Department of Offender

Rehabilitation.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Offender

Rehabilitation........................................................................................^ 61,705,618

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,572,753

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 315,116

Travel............................................................................................................................! 67,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 20,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 12,475

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 266,765

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 199,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 334,201

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 3,787,910

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,787,910

Total Positions Budgeted

178

2. Georgia Training and Development

Center Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 783,802

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 156,752

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 1,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 17,406

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 18,546

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 977,606

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 977,606

Total Positions Budgeted

64

3. Georgia Industrial Institute Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,757,479 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 664,820 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,114 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 700 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 18,528

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Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................................! 31

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................$ 6,192

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 88,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................! 3,538,864

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,533,864

Total Positions Budgeted

227

4. Georgia Diagnostic and

Classification Center Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,011,558

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 724,331

Travel..............................................................................................................................$1,950

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 .................................................................................$ 8,660

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 3,776,435

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,776,435

Total Positions Budgeted

267

5. Georgia State Prison Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,521,006

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,574,562

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 47,945

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 50,650

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,199,763

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 7,179,405

Total Positions Budgeted

476

6. Consolidated Branches Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,919,048

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 986,636

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 9,185

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 76,935

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 21,660

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 100,300

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 5,114,764

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,788,764

Total Positions Budgeted

337

7. Montgomery Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 712,953 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 195,334
Travel..............................................................................................................................! 1,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 200
Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 10,300

502

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 12,600

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 45,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 977,887

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 962,887

Total Positions Budgeted

58

8. Walker Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 752,134

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 185,478

Travel...................................................................................................................-.........! 2,468

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 100

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,250

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 6,900

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 948,330

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 938,330

Total Positions Budgeted

64

9. Georgia Women's Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,208,818

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 292,218

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 1,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 200

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,989

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 1,320

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................! 1,507,245

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,507,245

Total Positions Budgeted

110

10. West Georgia Community

Correctional Institution Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,539,091

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 312,225

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 2,668

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 100

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 5,130

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 14,400

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,873,614

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,873,614

Total Positions Budgeted

138

11. Georgia Earned Release Correctional Center Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,312,312 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 284,780 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 1,900 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

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Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 6,050

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals .........................................................................................................$ 660

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 10,464

Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................$ 84,500

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities.........................................................................................$ 144,100

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,845,166

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,845,166

Total Positions Budgeted

213

12. Talmadge Memorial Hospital

Unit Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 213,161

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 10,165

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 .............................................................................................$ 224,326

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 224,326

Total Positions Budgeted

20

13. Food Processing and

Distribution Unit Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,065,058

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,234,000

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 128,614

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................................................$ -0-

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Meals ................................................................................................$ 730,000

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities..............................................................................................$ 6,900

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,167,572

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,809,113

Total Positions Budgeted

101

14. Institutional Support Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 420,066 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 401,528 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 21,060 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................$ 569,200 Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,750 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 44,321 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 22,788 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 39,446 Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 840,000

504

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Overtime.......................................................................................................................$ 30,000

Court Costs ................................................................................................................$ 200,000

County Subsidy ......................................................................................................$ 3,113,010

Inmate Release Fund................................................................................................$ 340,000

Payments to Talmadge

Memorial Hospital................................................................................................! 530,000

Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 5,040,500

Central Repair Fund ................................................................................................$ 519,479

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Medical Services .............................................................................$ 600,000

Outside Health Service Purchases......................................................................$ 308,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 13,041,148

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 12,701,494

Total Positions Budgeted

36

15. Farm Operations Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 293,389

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,058,000

Travel..................................................................................................................................$ -0-

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 49,860

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 3,600

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,404,849

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,394,849

Total Positions Budgeted

24

16. Macon Community Correctional

Center Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 570,100

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 269,276

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,000

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 1,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 8,750

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 855,326

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 855,326

Total Positions Budgeted

128

17. Probation/Parole Operations Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,115,840

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 272,205

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 213,760

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,800

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 16,654

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 107,324

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 5,728,583

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,728,583

Total Positions Budgeted

389

18. Community Centers Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,796,303

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Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 701,775

Travel............................................................................................................................$32,099

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 960

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 224,635

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 300,971

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 43,564

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,100,307

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,059,478

Total Positions Budgeted

192

19. Andromeda Center Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 196,171

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................$ 116,869

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 10,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,200

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 26,460

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 21,500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 376,200

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 128,472

Total Positions Budgeted

17

20. Restitution Shelters Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 388,998

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 108,248

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 5,460

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 316

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,420

Computer Charges............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 47,009

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 1,400

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 553,851

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 511,851

Total Positions Budgeted

33

21. Federal Grants Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,540,085

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 301,000

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 113,729

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 18,712

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 30,556

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 140,095

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 69,051

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 262,887

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................! 2,476,115

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 120,900

Total Positions Budgeted

171

22. Correctional Industries Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 711,000 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 331,750 Travel............................................................................................................................! 19,500

506

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 55,000

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 5,000

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 283,700

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 16,750

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ....................................................................................$ 9,000

Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 322,700

Cost of Sales ...........................................................................................................$ 2,269,750

Repayment of Prior Years'

Appropriations.....................................................................................................^ 40,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,064,150

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

50

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 37,401,125

Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 12,497,068

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 521,793

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................$ 624,200

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 58,238

Equipment Purchases............................................................................................$ 1,010,904

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 406,860

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 814,824

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 953,060

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 840,000

Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 5,580,700

Court Costs ................................................................................................................$ 200,000

Inmate Release Fund................................................................................................$ 340,000

County Subsidy ......................................................................................................$ 3,113,010

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Meals ................................................................................................$ 730,000

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities.............................................................................................$ 151,000

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Medical Services .............................................................................$ 600,000

Outside Health Service Purchases .........................................................................$ 308,000

Payments to Talmadge

Memorial Hospital................................................................................................$ 530,000

Cost of Sales ...........................................................................................................$ 2,269,750

Central Repair Fund ................................................................................................$ 519,479

Repayment of Prior Years'

Appropriations...............................................................,.........................................$ 40,000

Overtime.......................................................................................................................$ 30,000

Total Positions Budgeted

3,293

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

373

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 housing 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.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $2,456,000 is desig nated and committed to construct prototype housing units at Lee Correctional Institution, $410,000 is designated and committed to complete cannery renovations at Georgia State Prison, $225,000 is designated and committed to provide the State match for an E.P.A. grant to improve waste water treatment facilities at various institutions and $45,000 is

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designated and committed to expand the poultry facility at Montgomery Correctional
Institution. Provided, that of the above appropriation, $85,851 is designated and committed for the
Mentally Retarded Offender Program. It is the intent of this General Assembly that, with respect to the Legal Services Pro
gram for inmates, lawyers, law students and/or employees be prohibited from soliciting for
filing of writs. It is the intent of this General Assembly that the department not start any new com
munity center programs with Federal funds without the prior approval of the General
Assembly of Georgia. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $30,000 is desig
nated and committed for the planning and land acquisition for a new correctional facility in Dodge County, $1,645,000 is designated and committed for planning and land acquisi tion for two new institutions in the Atlanta area and a new institution and hospital unit in the Augusta area, $73,500 is designated and committed to complete renovations at the Milledgeville food storage warehouse, $31,000 is designated and committed to construct a security fence around the West Georgia Community Correctional Center, $45,000 is desig nated and committed to construct a vocational training building at the Walker Correc tional Institution, $100,000 is designated and committed for kitchen renovations at the Georgia State Prison, $25,000 is designated and committed for heating system renovations at the Colony Farm Correctional Institution, $84,500 is designated and committed for vari ous paving projects around the Georgia Earned Release Correctional Center and $83,000 is designated and committed to construct and equip new breeding and gestation barns at
the Georgia Industrial Institute.

B. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and

Paroles .......................................................................................................$ 2,501,294

Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,173,956

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 111,747

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 128,517

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 1,335

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 25,946

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 48,293

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 11,500

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,501,294

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 2,501,294

Total Positions Budgeted

176

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,173,956

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 111,747

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 128,517

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............,............................................................................$ 1,335

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 25,946

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 48,293

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 11,500

Total Positions Budgeted

176

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 35. Department of Public Safety. Budget Unit: Department of Public Safety.....................................................................................................$ 29,927,211

508

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

1. Office of Highway Safety Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 280,123

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 30,524

Travel.................................................. ..........................................................................$ 14,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................I -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 9,200

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 3,770

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 1,000

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 24,280

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 4,043

Postage ..............................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 367,840

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Commissioner's Office Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 268,818

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 44,587

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,850

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 15,500

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................! 700

Postage ..............................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 336,955

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 336,955

Total Positions Budgeted

13

3. Staff Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,421,355

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,358,057

Travel............................................................................................................................! 37,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................,......................................................................! 73,200

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 15,556

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 22,300

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 2,750

Postage................................................................................................................................! -0-

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 175,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,105,718

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,105,718

Total Positions Budgeted

103

4. Georgia State Patrol Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 18,210,294 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 2,539,463 Travel.........................................................................................................................-! 121,646 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................! 1,954,112 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 670,310 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 239,664 Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 1,634,304 Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 2,800 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................-! 18,750 Postage................................................................................................................................! -0Conviction Reports...................................................................................................! 164,000

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Capital Outlay ....................,.....................................................................................$ 72,500

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 25,627,843

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...........................................................................$ 600,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 24,519,535

Total Positions Budgeted

1,164

5. Georgia Peace Officers Standards

and Training Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 333,341

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 493,365

Travel............................................................................................................................! 19,853

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 28,300

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 25,201

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................-...$ 3,528

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 500

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 24,300

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 31,587

Postage ........................................................................-.....................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 959,975

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 469,301

Total Positions Budgeted

24

6. Police Academy:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 301,786

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 125,100

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 4,500

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 12,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 21,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 17,000

Postage................................................................................................................................! -0-

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 605,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,090,586

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,006,086

Total Positions Budgeted

14

7. Fire Academy:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 153,798

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 33,247

Travel............................................................................................................................! 11,464

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 10,500

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,600

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 8,200

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 12,196

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 85,980

Postage.......................................................................................................................-.......! -0-

Capital Outlay.........................................................-..............................................* 147,000

Total Funds Budgeted .....................................................................,,......................! 463,985

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 423,485

Total Positions Budgeted

9

8. Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council Budget: Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 53,322 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 4,073 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 6,836

510

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 600

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 700

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .......................................................................................$ 600

Postage ..............................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................................................................$ 66,131

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 66,131

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 21,022,837

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 4,628,416

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 221,249

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................! 1,997,412

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 807,611

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 294,918

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 1,658,104

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 63,576

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 161,410

Postage................................................................................................................................! -0-

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 999,500

Conviction Reports ...................................................................................................$ 164,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,346

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

658

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 Inter national 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, !5,000 is designated and committed to fence the Augusta Drivers License Facility.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, !605,000 is designated and commit ted for renovation and repair of the Georgia Police Academy.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, !123,200 is designated and commit ted for completion of Phase I construction for the Georgia Fire Academy Training Facility.
It is the intent of the General Assembly that all new vehicles must be assigned to troopers performing patrol duty and the Board of Public Safety adopt stringent regula tions mandating adherence to this intent, with clear provisions for disciplinary action against violators thereof, including but not limited to suspension, demotion in rank and termination of employment. Provided, further, that all new vehicles must be marked vehi cles.

Section 36. 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

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Budget Unit Object Classes: Payments to Employees' Retirement System ...............................................................................................$ 149,000 Employer Contributions........................................................................................$ 8,278,180

Section 37. Public Service Commission.

Budget Unit: Public Service

Commission.............................................................................................$ 2,611,317

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 572,961

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 34,500

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 7,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,250

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,600

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 2,200

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 620,011

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 620,011

Total Positions Budgeted

27

2. Transportation Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 639,494

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 82,559

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 28,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................$ 60,800

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 7,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,400

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 27,384

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 1,500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 849,637

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 849,637

Total Positions Budgeted

43

3. Utilities Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 940,612

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 67,041

Travel............................................................................................................................! 65,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 28,500

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,800

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,600

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 9,116

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 95,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................! 1,211,669

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,141,669

Total Positions Budgeted

57

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,153,067 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 184,100 Travel.....................................................................:....................................................! 101,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..........,...........................................................! 89,300 Publications and Printing...................................,......................................................! 13,050 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 5,600 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

512

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 36,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 98,700

Total Positions Budgeted

127

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

25

Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Utilities Budget, an amount not to exceed $150,000 is designated and committed for funding two Analyst IPs at pay grade 19, three Analyst Ps at pay grade 17 and one Engineer II at pay grade 19 to conduct a con tinuing and ongoing audit on any fuel adjustment tariff of an electric utility company or purchase gas adjustment of a gas company and to perform other duties at the discretion of the Public Service Commission.

Section 38. Regents, University

System of Georgia.

A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction

and University

System Institutions.............................................................................$ 328,833,900

1. Resident Instruction Budget:

Personal Services................................................................................................$ 277,416,000

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals...................................................................................................$ 91,322,851

Teachers' Retirement ..........................................................................................$ 22,761,500

Capital Outlay ......................................................................................................$ 19,025,000

Authority Lease Rentals .....................................................................................$ 22,554,362

Payments to Georgia Building

Authority (University) ......................................................................................$ 500,000

Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 433,579,713

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ........................................................................$ 3,027,160

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 288,044,553

Total Positions Budgeted

16,047

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' Retirement System.
No funds realized by the State Board of Regents of the University System or any college or university, from the State General fund, from the Federal Government, or from any other source, shall be available for use or expenditure for educational and general or plant purposes until made available by written approval of the Office of Planning and Budget, in accordance with the provisions of the Budget Act, as amended.

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Provided, further, that unanticipated revenue from contract and grant overhead shall be available for use by the University System providing the amount so used does not exceed $2,000,000 more than the original budget estimate, 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 $2,000,000 shall not be available for operations unless prior approval is granted by the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate; provided, further, that revenue from sales and services shall be classified as restricted funds and shall be available for use by the unit of the University System generating such income.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $25,000 is desig nated and committed to build tennis courts at Bainbridge Jr. College.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for Capital Outlay, $10,500,000 is specifically appropriated for the purposes of financing a new construction and major reha bilitation, 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. Major rehabilitation, remodeling or renovation is deemed to mean projects costing in excess of $300,000 each.
Provided, further, that of the above appropriated amount for Capital Outlay, $8,500,000 is designated and committed for renovations and improvements of physical plant facilities.
Provided, that of the above appropriation for Payments to Georgia Building Authority (University), $500,000 is designated and committed for architectural planning and design of facilities in Athens, Milledgeville and Valdosta.

2. Marine Resources Extension

Center Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................-................----.......--------$ 295,788

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 .............................................................................................$ 468,911

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...............................................................................$ 9,800

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 416,111

Total Positions Budgeted

24

3. Skidaway Institute of

Oceanography Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 946,235

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 ..........................................................................................$ 1,843,076

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 613,781

Total Positions Budgeted

32

4. Engineering Experiment Station Budget: Personal Services......................................................................................,...........$ 11,860,071

514

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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 ........................................................................................$ 15,630,825

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...........................................................................$ 117,600

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,491,241

Total Positions Budgeted

294

5. Engineering Extension

Division Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 652,785

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 .............................................................................................$ 940,699

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................! 12,200

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 289,860

Total Positions Budgeted

44

6. Agricultural Experiment

Stations Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 11,676,976

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals................................................................................................$ 5,540,842

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 17,217,818

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................! 95,900

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 11,230,918

Total Positions Budgeted

808

7. Cooperative Extension Service Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 16,141,624
Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, Per Diem and Contracts, and Real Estate Rentals ................................................................................................$ 2,442,012
Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 18,583,636

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Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 126,700

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 10,296,936

Total Positions Budgeted

955

8. Talmadge Memorial Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 23,520,474

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 ........................................................................................$ 34,403,574

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 193,500

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 14,787,500

Total Positions Budgeted

2,356

9. Veterinary Medicine Experiment

Station Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 452,500

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 210,500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 663,000

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 663,000

Total Positions Budgeted

31

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services................................................................................................! 342,962,453

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals.................................................................................................! 115,527,937

Teachers' Retirement ..........................................................................................$ 22,761,500

Capital Outlay......................................................................................................! 19,025,000

Authority Lease Rentals .....................................................................................$ 22,554,362

Payments to Georgia Building

Authority (University)..........................................................................................! 500,000

Total Positions Budgeted

20,591

B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office ........................................................$ 10,190,585 Regents Central Office Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,880,389 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing,

516

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals........................................................................................................$ 395,846

SREB Payments.....................................................................................................$ 2,081,350

Medical Scholarships................................................................................................$ 360,000

Regents Scholarships................................................................................................$ 200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges.....................................................................................$ 4,955,000

Family Practice

Residency Program ...............................................................................................$ 275,000

Office of Minority

Business Enterprise .............................................................................................$ 43,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 10,190,585

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 10,190,585

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,880,389

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.....................................................................................................$ 2,081,350

Medical Scholarships................................................................................................$ 360,000

Regents Scholarships................................................................................................$ 200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges.....................................................................................$ 4,955,000

Family Practice

Residency Program ...............................................................................................$ 275,000

Office of Minority

Business Enterprise ................................................................................................$ 43,000

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Grants to Junior Colleges, pay ments are to be based on a rate of $652 per EFT student. Furthermore, 50 quarter credit hours shall be used in the calculation of an equivalent full-time student.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to SREB Payments, $1,000,000 is designated and approved for payment to Morehouse College for a two-year medical train ing program in which students may transfer to other medical schools. This appropriation shall not become effective prior to the approval by the Federal Government of the applica tion for funding for the training of health personnel.

Section 39. Department of Revenue. Budget Unit: Department of Revenue ..........................................................$ 21,374,978 1. Executive Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 712,935 County Tax Officials/Retirement and FICA................................................................................................................$ 485,000 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 154,861 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 8,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 190,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 5,000 Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 5,590

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Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 8,300

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 18,000

Postage ............................................................................................................................$ 100

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,588,586

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,588,586

Total Positions Budgeted

39

2. Central Processing Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,758,426

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 187,571

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 209,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 28,330

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 2,226,211

Real Estate Rentals...............................,..........................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases.................................................................................! 715,000

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases..............................................................................! 260,040

Postage ................................................................................................................$ 1,056,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................! 7,441,978

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ........................................................................! 1,825,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,616,978

Total Positions Budgeted

280

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to computer charges, the Department is authorized to acquire mini-computers for use in development of a motor vehicle registration computer system.
Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag pur chases, !715,000 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.......................................................................................................! 828,607 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 38,300 Travel............................................................................................................................! 53,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..................................................................,.........! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 75,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,500 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 500,000 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0Per 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..............................................................................,..........................! -0Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 9,500 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 3,153,503 Repayment of Loans to Counties/Property Revaluation...........................................................................! 151,596 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 500,000

518

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,501,907

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. 1978. 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.......................................................................................................$ 873,729

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 44,400

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 2,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 82,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 7,200

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 355,473

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................................................$ -0-

Postage ......................................................................................................................$ 63,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,428,402

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...........................................................................$ 355,473

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,072,929

Total Positions Budgeted

77

5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 413,610

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 18,200

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 28,000

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 160,630

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Postage ..............................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 622,940

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 153,330

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 469,610

Total Positions Budgeted

35

6. Income Taxation Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,503,063

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 118,800

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-

Postage....................................................................................................................$ 146,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 3,302,863

Indirect DOAS Services Funding........................................................................! 1,300,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,002,863

Total Positions Budgeted

115

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7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation

Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,866,307

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 193,510

Travel............................................................................................................................! 37,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................! 135,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 20,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,950

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 104,000

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 2,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 5,000

Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 2,200

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................! 2,368,467

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 104,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,264,467

Total Positions Budgeted

114

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Personal Services, a one-step increase is authorized for alcohol and tobacco tax enforcement agents.

8. Reciprocities and Research Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 132,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 24,882

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 2,800

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........................................................................................! -0-

Postage..............................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................! 170,682

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 170,682

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Personal Services, !9,700 is author ized to provide upgradings of six positions in the Reciprocities and Research Division.

9. Central Audit Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,532,016

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 26,000

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 305,000

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-

Postage ............................................................................................................................$ 600

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,876,796

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,876,796

Total Positions Budgeted

78

10. Field Audit Services Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,359,458 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 51,214 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 212,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 11,000

520

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 12,375

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 8,027

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 120,186

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ....................................................................................$ 3,300

Postage ......................................................................................................................$ 32,600

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,810,160

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,810,160

Total Positions Budgeted

255

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 13,980,151

County Tax Officials/Retirement

and FICA................................................................................................................$ 485,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 857,738

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 627,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................$ 135,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 847,500

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 70,055

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 4,662,511

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.................................................................................$ 715,000

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases..............................................................................? 260,040

Intangible Tax Equalization Fund.................................................................................? -0-

Postage.....................................................................................................................? 1,310,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,058

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

103

Section 40. Secretary of State.

A. Budget Unit: Secretary of State ...................................................................$ 8,282,029

1. Occupational Certification Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 1,389,560

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 630,546

Travel..........................................................................................................................? 105,002

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................? 94,600

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 69,321

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 19,050

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 10,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 227,325

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,545,404

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 2,491,135

Total Positions Budgeted

110

2. Securities Regulation Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 274,919 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 27,900 Travel............................................................................................................................? 14,850 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................? 17,200 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................,.? 2,500 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 2,500 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

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Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$ 700

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 340,569

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 335,569

Total Positions Budgeted

16

3. Corporations Regulation Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 305,338

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 45,700

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 3,500

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 241,000

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 36,300

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 636,538

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 636,538

Total Positions Budgeted

26

4. Drugs and Narcotics Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 261,379

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 12,252

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 42,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 48,800

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 300

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 6,700

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 371,431

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 371,431

Total Positions Budgeted

13

5. Archives and Records Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,096,288

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................! 160,006

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 33,521

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................$ 20,716

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 17,100

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 56,100

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 970,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,353,731

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,294,953

Total Positions Budgeted

84

6. General Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 520,107 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 83,177 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 1,900 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing.... ...................................................................................! 132,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,125 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$ 500 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................! 743,809

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State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 743,809

Total Positions Budgeted

37

7. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 456,354

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 73,900

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 6,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 80,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 8,300

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 625,154

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 625,154

Total Positions Budgeted

29

8. Bicentennial Commission Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 38,155

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 ...............................................................................................$ 51,655

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ 51,655

Total Positions Budgeted

2

9. State Campaign and Financial

Disclosure Commission Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 58,754

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 13,600

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 8,000

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................? 4,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 11,600

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................? 101,454

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 101,454

Total Positions Budgeted

3

10. Real Estate Commission Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 286,254

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................? 68,247

Travel............................................................................................................................? 18,608

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 9,929

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 6,000

Computer Charges......................................................................................................? 26,000

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 23,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 28,500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 466,538

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 446,049

Total Positions Budgeted

23

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11. Elections and Campaign

Disclosure Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 143,887

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 25,050

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 8,500

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,245

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 2,000

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 184,282

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 184,282

Total Positions Budgeted

9

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,830,995

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,150,078

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 232,581

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................! 181,316

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 333,150

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 111,020

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 267,000

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 73,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 270,625

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 970,000

Total Positions Budgeted

352

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

48

B. Budget Unit: State Board of

Dental Examiners...........................................................................................$ 68,252

State Board of Dental Examiners Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 26,252

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 ...............................................................................................$ 68,252

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 68,252

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 26,252

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 Positions Budgeted

2

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

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Section 41. State Scholarship Commission.

Budget Unit: State Scholarship

Commission...........................................................................................$ 10,982,165

1. Internal Administration

Activity Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 810,972

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 110,042

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 24,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 4,900

Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 4,700

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 8,950

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 93,808

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 62,127

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 54,063

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,173,962

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

56

2. Higher Education Assistance

Corporation Budget:

Payment of Interest and Fees.............................................................................$ 329,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 329,000

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 132,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

3. Higher Education Assistance

Authority Budget:

Direct Guaranteed Loans......................................................................................$ 2,145,000

Tuition Equalization Grants ................................................................................$ 7,108,703

State Student Incentive

Scholarships ........................................................................................................$ 2,558,059

North Georgia College

ROTC Grants .............................................................................................-.........$ 60,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 11,871,762

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.......................................................................................................$ 810,972

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 110,042

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 24,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 4,900

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 4,700

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 8,950

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 93,808

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 62,127

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 54,063

Payment of Interest and Fees.................................................................................? 329,000

Direct Guaranteed Loans......................................................................................? 2,145,000

Tuition Equalization Grants ................................................................................$ 7,108,703

State Student Incentive

Scholarships........................................................................................................? 2,558,059

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Law Enforcement Personnel

Dependents Scholarships.........................................................................,.............! 40,000

North Georgia College

ROTC Grants...........................................................................................................$ 60,000

Total Positions Budgeted

56

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

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 $1,434,000 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 Personnel Dependents Scholarships $40,000 is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing scholarships to children of law enforcement officers, firemen, and prison guards permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, as provided by law.
Provided, that from the above appropriation $6,537,703 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 stu dents otherwise eligible and qualifying to receive a Student Incentive Scholarship shall have priority and be eligible to receive a scholarship without regard to their undergraduate academic level or classification but such priority for veterans shall only apply to $230,000 of the funds appropriated for Student Incentive Scholarships. Provided, further, that until the Student Incentive Scholarship Program is adequately funded to assist eligible students at all undergraduate levels of study, scholarships shall not be awarded to students for summer term study in institutions of higher education, nor to students for summer period study in other 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%.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Direct Guaranteed Loans, $10,000 is designated and committed for students who are to become agricultural teachers.

Section 42. Soil and Water Conservation Committee.
Budget Unit: Soil and Water Conservation Committee ..........................................................................$ 436,858
Soil and Water Conservation Central Office Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 191,648 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 83,719 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 28,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 11,043
Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,948

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Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 5,400

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 113,700

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 436,858

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 436,858

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services......................................................................................................-! 191,648

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 83,719

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 28,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 11,043

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,948

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 5,400

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 113,700

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 43. Teachers' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement

System.........................................................................................................$ 781,000

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 925,267

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 95,400

Travel............................................................................................................................! 16,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 22,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 10,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 335,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 104,000

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems..............................................................................................! 781,000

Employer Contributions .................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 2,289,867

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 781,000

Total Positions Budgeted

60

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 925,267

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 95,400

Travel............................................................................................................................! 16,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 22,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 10,000

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 335,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 104,000

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems..............................................................................................! 781,000

Employer Contributions...................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

60

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

It is the intent of the General Assembly that from funds available the Teachers' Retire ment System is authorized to implement H. B. 15 of the 1975 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly.

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Section 44. Department of Transportation.

Budget Unit: Department of

Transportation............................................................................^ 326,241,718.35

1. Planning and Construction

Budget:

Personal Services.............................................................................................$ 54,485,215.50

Regular Operating Expenses ...........................................................................$ 3,849,195.00

Travel..................................................................................................................$ 1,180,360.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases........................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 262,723.00

Equipment Purchases..........................................................................................$ 106,200.00

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals .............................................................................................$ 183,558.00

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................$ 5,335,200.00

Capital Outlay ...............................................................................................$ 223,372,865.41

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .................................................................................$ 288,775,316.91

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................$ 119,530,364.85

Total Positions Budgeted

3,417

2. Maintenance and Betterments

Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 35,659,588

Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 22,036,237

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 201,960

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.......................................................................................................................-! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 9,160

Equipment Purchases..................................................... .................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 907,725

Capital Outlay......................................................................................................! 83,650,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ..................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 142,464,670

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 141,509,670

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

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Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,317,013 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 9,317,013

6. Administration Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................$ 5,770,951.50

Regular Operating Expenses ...........................................................................$ 2,667,579.00

Travel. ....................................................................................................................$ 100,000.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases........................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 218,121.00

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges ............................................................................................$ 1,218,989.00

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................! 48,000.00

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts......................................................................$ 230,500.00

Total Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 10,254,140.50

State Funds Budgeted............................,.......................................................$ 10,225,736.50

Total Positions Budgeted

321

Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing Department of Transportation budgets shall be in conformity with and pursuant to Article III, Section X, Paragraph VII, subsec tion (b) 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 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.
Provided, however, that objects for Activities financed by Motor Fuel Tax including Planning and Construction, Maintenance and Betterments, Authority Lease Rentals, Gen eral Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Payments, Administration, and Grants to Counties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or balances appropriated and brought forward from previous years as requested by the Department of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.
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, including 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 Fed eral 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 Transportation.
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.

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For grants to counties for aid in county road construction and maintenance to be dis tributed and disbursed to various counties of the State by the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services in the same proportional basis to each county as the proportion of each county's total public road mileage is to the total public road mile age in the State, as such mileage information is furnished by the Department of Trans portation.
Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the county, designated by such authority, shall submit to the State Auditor a copy of its regular annual audit not later than six months after the end of the fiscal year for which such audit is made. The State Auditor shall compare the amount of funds distributed to each county in such year under the provisions of Section 92-1404, subsection (F) of the Motor Fuel Tax Law against the amount of funds expended by each county in such year for the purposes authorized by said Section.
Appropriations for the foregoing activities include an appropriation that shall be utilized for the specific purpose and amounts as shown below:
Planning and Construction Geodetic Control.......................................................................................................$ 250,000 Capital Outlay - Appalachian Highway...............................................................................................................$ 6,760,000 Capital Outlay - Paving State Schools and Institutions.......................................................................................$ 500,000 Capital Outlay - Three Laning and Four Laning..................................,............................................................$ 10,000,000
Maintenance and Betterments Capital Outlay - Rehabilitation Off-System ........................................................................................................$ 52,000,000 Capital Outlay - Paving at State Parks and Historic Sites and other State-owned facilities...................................................................................................................$ 750,000
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 III, Section X, Paragraph VII, subsection (b) 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..................................................................................................$ 349,393.50

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Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 287,417.00

Travel.......................................................................................................................$ 14,400.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 200.00

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................$ 9,000.00

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals........................................................................................................! 1.00

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...........................................................................$ 1,500.00

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 661,911.50

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 441,911.50

Total Positions Budgeted

17

9. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities

Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 312,048.50

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................! 18,004.00

Travel.......................................................................................................................! 10,200.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 15,000.00

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges ...................................................................................................$ 8,000.00

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................! 286,569.00

Capital Outlay......................................................................................................! 269,099.00

Mass Transit Grants............................................................................................! 355,370.00

Airport Operational

Improvements...........................................................................................$ 1,000,000.00

Total Funds Budgeted .....................................................................................! 2,274,290.50

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................! 2,125,890.50

Total Positions Budgeted

18

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.............................................................................................! 96,577,197.00 Regular Operating Expenses .........................................................................$ 28,858,432.00 Travel..................................................................................................................! 1,506,920.00 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................! 2,300,000.00 Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 505,204.00 Equipment Purchases..........................................................................................! 801,036.00 Computer Charges...........................................................................................! 1,226,989.00 Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................! 231,559.00 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................! 6,761,494.00 Capital Outlay...............................................................................................! 307,678,064.41 Mass Transit Grants............................................................................................! 355,370.00 Grants to Municipalities..................................................................................! 9,317,000.00 Harbor Maintenance Payments.........................................................................! 250,000.00 Grants to Counties............................................................................................! 9,317,013.00 Authority Lease Rentals ................................................................................$ 26,607,334.00 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.................................................................................................! 3,744,862.00

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Airport Operational

Improvements ................................................................................................$ 1,000,000.00

Total Positions Budgeted

7,273

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

2,418

For the general administrative expenses of airport development, mass transit planning and development, the promotion of aviation safety, the provision of air transportation ser vices, 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 quality 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.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $750,000 is desig nated and committed for paving at State Parks and Historic Sites.

Section 45. Department of Veterans Service.

Budget Unit: Department of Veterans

Service......................................................................................................$ 6,771,396

1. Veterans Assistance Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 2,116,061

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 124,800

Travel............................................................................................................................? 65,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 18,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 12,800

Computer Charges.......................................................................................................... J 100

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 26,975

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ....................................................................................$ 7,500

Grants to Confederate Widows ................................................................................$ 9,586

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,380,822

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,095,920

Total Positions Budgeted

173

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility Milledgeville Budget: Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 46,500 Operating Expenses/Payments to Central State Hospital ..................................................................................$ 4,603,450 Total Funds Budgeted ...................................................,......................................$ 4,649,950
State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,317,699

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3. Veterans Nursing Home Augusta Budget: Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia...............................................................................! 1,970,964 Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 57,500 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................! 2,028,464 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,357,777

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,116,061

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 124,800

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 65,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 18,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 59,300

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................! 100

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 26,975

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 7,500

Capital Outlay......................................................................................................-......! 57,500

Grants to Confederate Widows...................................................................................$ 9,586

Operating Expense/Payments to

Central State Hospital ......................................................................................$ 4,603,450

Operating Expense/Payments to

Medical College of Georgia...............................................................................! 1,970,964

Total Positions Budgeted

173

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

Section 46. Workmen's Compensation Board.

Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation

Board........................................................................................................$ 2,339,194

1. Workmen's Compensation

Administration Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,760,159

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 163,985

Travel............................................................................................................................! 30,450

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 16,631

Equipment Purchases...................................................................,.............................! 15,680

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 80,420

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 110,930

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 25,800

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................! 2,204,055

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,202,055

Total Positions Budgeted

109

2. Vocational Rehabilitation Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 120,853

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 .............................................................................................! 137,139

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 137,139

Total Positions Budgeted

8

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,881,012

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 167,671

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 40,450

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 18,631

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 16,280

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 80,420

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 110,930

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..............,...................................................................$ 25,800

Total Positions Budgeted

117

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 47. State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.
A. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (Issued).........................................................................................$23,290,052
B. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (New) ............................................................................................$ 12,395,000

Section 48. This Appropriations Act includes the appropriation of $12,250,000 of Public Works Act Title II funds for such items of appropriation in this Act as the Gover nor shall designate.

Section 49. It is the intent of this General Assembly that to the extent to which Fed eral funds become available in amounts in excess of those contemplated in this Appropria tions Act, such excess Federal funds shall be applied as follows, whenever feasible:
First, to supplant State funds which have been appropriated to supplant Federal funds, which such supplanted State funds shall thereupon be removed from the annual operating budgets; and
Second, to further supplant State funds to the extent necessary to maintain the effec tive matching ratio experienced in the immediately preceding fiscal year, which such supplanted State funds shall thereupon be removed from the annual operating budgets. It is the further intent of this General Assembly that the Office of Planning and Budget utilize its budgetary and fiscal authority so as to accomplish the above-stated intent to the greatest degree feasible; and that at the end of this fiscal year, said Office of Planning and Budget provide written notice to the members of the Appropriations Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives of the instances of noncompliance with the stated intent of this Section.

Section 50. 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 51. 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 52. No State appropriations authorized under this Act shall be used to con tinue programs currently funded by 100% Federal funds.

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Section 53. 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 54. 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 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 55. 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 and the amended Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 1978 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 allo cation until such shall be submitted and approved in the same manner and under the same conditions provided hereinbefore for transfers.

Section 56. 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 session and the amended Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 1978 regular session.

Section 57. It is the intent of the General Assembly that for the purposes of this Act,

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(1) Passenger-carrying motor vehicles are defined as sedans, pick-up trucks, vans, station wagons and other such vehicles for street and highway use, a substantial portion of which is for the primary purpose of transporting one or more people, and
(2) The number of passenger-carrying motor vehicles indicated for each budget unit shall include leased vehicles and State-owned vehicles.

Section 58. 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 59. 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 60. TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1978.................................................................................................$ 2,259,509,171.35.

Section 61. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 62. 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 House disagree to the Senate sub stitute to HB 1223.

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 1321. By: Representatives Johnson, Lee, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-14, relating to real estate brokers and salesmen, so as to provide for the inactive status of the license of the Real Estate Commissioner and all other employees of the Commission; to provide for additional grounds for revocation of real estate licenses; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the 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 Balkcom, R. 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. 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
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

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Y 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. 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 Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, 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. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. 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 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. Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. 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. 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.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. N 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.
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. Ware, J.C.
Y Watkins, L. 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 147, nays 3. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 547. By: Representatives Argo of the 63rd, Logan of the 62nd and Russell of the 64th: A RESOLUTION commending the Clarke Central High School Football team for being Champions in Class AAA; 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 1304. 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; to provide license fees equal to those required of public licensed places of business; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend HB 1304 by striking the word "pro hibited" on line 10 of page 1, and inserting in lieu thereof the word "allowed".
By adding after the word "Act" on line 24 of page 1, the following: "After the approval of such authority by an election as provided in Section 6 hereof.
By striking the words and figures "thirty-five" "35" on line 1 of page 4, and inserting in lieu thereof the word and figures "twenty" "20".
By striking the word "prohibited" on line 15 of page 4, and inserting in lieu thereof the word "allowed".

Representative Mullinax of the 69th moves to amend HB 1304 by adding on page 3, line 18, after the word "jurisdiction" a new sentence to read:

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"An excise tax of not more than 3% may be imposed by municipalities or counties on the sale of mixed drinks where authorization results from approval of this Act."
Representative Castleberry of the lllth moves to amend HB 1304 by adding the following on line 23:
"The local governmental authority must approve any license within its jurisdiction before issue of such license."

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 Adama, Marvin N Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Balkcom, R.
Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beekham, 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. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, 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.
Davis, B. Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y 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.
N Ham, B. N Hamilton, G.
N 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

N Home, F. Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E.
N 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. N Johnson, W.Rud. Y 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. N Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. N 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.

Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K.
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. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H. Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y 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. N 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. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C.
Y Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
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 81.
The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Stone of the 138th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1304, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "nay" thereon.

Representative Taggart of the 125th 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 1304, as amended.

The hour of convening the Joint Session, pursuant to HR 510, having arrived, the Senate appeared upon the floor of the House and the Joint Session convened for the pur-

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pose of hearing an address from the Honorable Thomas B. (Bert) Lance, 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 and Honorable Thomas B. (Bert) Lance, appeared upon the floor of the House.

Honorable Thomas B. (Bert) Lance addressed the Joint Session.

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.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on Special Judiciary and referred to the Committee on Game and Fish:

HB 1462. By: Representatives Ham of the 80th, Mann of the 13th, and Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the discharge of firearms on Sunday so as to change the provisions regarding application of that Act; and for other purposes.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:45 o'clock, this afternoon.

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The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:
HR 548. By: Representatives Collins of the 144th, Reaves of the 147th, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A RESOLUTION relating to the eradication of hog cholera; and for other purposes.
By unanimous consent, HR 548 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1483. By: Representative Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 13-203.1, relating to bank offices and bank facilities, so as to provide for the establishment of bank offices or bank facilities within airports owned or oper ated, or both, by counties or municipalities in which parent or branch banks are located; and for other purposes.
The report 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. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
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.
The report 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.
Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:
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:

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Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Argo, B. Auten, D. Balkcom, R. 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. N Burton, J.
N Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childa, P. Clark, Betty 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.
Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. 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
Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, 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 Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J.
Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J. Jones, B. 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
Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lenderman, M. Linder, J. Lagan, 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.

McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
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. N Parham, B.E.
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.
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 Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

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
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. Y Watkins, L. 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, the ayes were 128, nays 8. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1387. By: Representatives Pilewicz of the 41st, Murray of the 116th, Karrh of the 106th, Carnes of the 43rd, Rowland of the 119th, Coleman of the 118th, and Veazey of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act relative to relief from civil liabil ity for persons who render emergency care at the scene of an accident without charge and in good faith so as to clarify that certain persons are relieved from liability for rendering emergency service at the scene of an accident without charge; and for other purposes.

The report 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 3.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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.

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 106, nays 3. 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 insists on its substitute to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1223. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Murphy of the 18th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1977-78, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 11, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1335), so as to change certain appropriations and language for the fiscal year 1977-78; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 1223. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Murphy of the 18th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1977-78, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 11, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1335), so as to change certain appropriations and language for the fiscal year 1977-78; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 1223 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 Vaughn of the 57th, Harris of the 8th, 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 1223. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Murphy of the 18th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1977-78, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 11, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1335), so as to change certain appropriations and language for the fiscal year 1977-78; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following Senators: Senators Broun of the 46th, Riley of the 1st, and Holloway of the 12th.

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 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 constructed after a certain date; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act creating the State Building Administrative Board, approved April 21, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 546), 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 constructed after a cer tain date; to require lessors and sellers of such dwellings to take certain actions to assure proper operation of smoke detectors; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act creating the State Building Administrative Board, approved April 21, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 546), as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of paragraph 2. of subsection A. of Section 5 the following:
"The Georgia State Housing Code shall also contain the following provision: 'Every residence constructed after January 1, 1979, and every dwelling unit within
an apartment house, condominium and townhouse constructed after said date shall be equipped with a smoke detector or smoke detectors which offer protection to bedroom areas. Each smoke detector installed shall be either the ionization chamber or photoelectric wall-mounted or ceiling type and shall be approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., or Factory Mutual Laboratories, Inc., and installed in accordance with their procedures. The smoke detectors installed shall be guaranteed by the manufacturer for a period of one year against defects in material or operation. The contractor shall furnish the user with operating instructions for all equipment installed, together with a diagram of the final installation.
Prior to the beginning of any initial lease term for a rented apartment or townhouse or prior to final settlement in the sale of a residence or a condominium, the lessor or seller shall assure that the smoke detector serving that dwelling is operating and pro vides an audible alarm in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. At the same time, the lessor or seller shall provide to the lessee or purchaser written instruc tions on how to properly maintain the smoke detector. Thereafter, it shall be the sole responsibility of the lessee or purchaser to maintain the smoke detector through the entire initial lease term and all successive uninterrupted lease terms or during the entire term of uninterrupted ownership.'", so that when so amended, paragraph 2. shall read as follows: "2. Contents of the Code. The Board shall include in the Georgia State Housing Code provisions establishing standards and procedures affecting the habitability and sanitary

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conditions of private premises and structures. The Georgia State Housing Code shall also contain the following provision:
'Every residence constructed after January 1^ 1979, and every dwelling unit within an apartment house, condominium and townhouse constructed after said date shall be equipped with a smoke detector or smoke detectors which offer protection to bedroom areas. Each smoke detector installed shall be either the ionization chamber or photoelectric wall-mounted or ceiling type and shall be approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., or Factory Mutual Laboratories, Inc., and installed in accordance with their procedures. The smoke detectors installed shall be guaranteed by the manufacturer for a period of one year against defects in material or operation. The contractor shall furnish the user with operating instructions for all equipment installed, together with a diagram of the final installation.
Prior to the beginning of any initial lease term for a rented apartment or townhouse or prior to final settlement in the sale of a residence or a condominium, the lessor or seller shall assure that the smoke detector serving that dwelling is operating and pro vides an audible alarm in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. At the same time, the lessor or seller shall provide to the lessee or purchaser written instruc tions on how to properly maintain the smoke detector. Thereafter, it shall be the sole responsibility of the lessee or purchaser to maintain the smoke detector through the entire initial lease term and all successive uninterrupted lease terms or during the entire term of uninterrupted ownership."'
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

An amendment, offered by Representative Lane of the 40th, was read and lost.

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 ayes were 90, nays 7.
The Chair voted "aye".
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 91, nays 7.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

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 excep tions; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

An amendment, offered by Representative Bolster of the 30th, 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 ayes were 99, nays 13.
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 Bill of the Senate:

SB 350. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-5702, relating to the meaning of the phrase "fair market value", so as to redefine the meaning of "fair market value" and to prescribe the means, methods and guidelines to be used in determining the fair market value of property for taxation purposes; and for other purposes.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

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 provide for penalties; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Chapter 92-14 relative to the taxation of motor fuels and kerosene, as amended, particularly by an Act known as the "Motor Fuel Tax Law", approved March 18, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 167), as amended, and as otherwise amended, so as to comprehensively and exhaustively revise, supersede and consolidate laws relating to the collection and administration of motor fuel taxes; to provide for penalties; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal specific laws; 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. Code Chapter 92-14 relative to the taxation of motor fuels and kerosene, as amended, particularly by an Act known as the "Motor Fuel Tax Law", approved March 18, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 167), as amended, and as otherwise amended, is hereby amended by striking said Chapter in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Chapter 92-14 to read as follows:
"Chapter 92-14 Motor Fuel Tax 92-1401. Short title. This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Motor Fuel Tax Law. 92-1402. Definitions. As used in this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the term: (a) 'Aviation gasoline' means gasoline of such quality that is designed and sold for use solely for aviation purposes in aircraft engines. (b) 'Aviation gasoline dealer' means any person who sells or consumes aviation gaso line for aviation purposes only. (c) 'Commissioner' means the State Revenue Commissioner who shall administer this Chapter and promulgate rules and regulations for the enforcement of this Chapter. (d) 'Consumer distributor' means any person who has both highway and nonhighway use of motor fuel, of a type other than gasoline, who elects to become licensed as a dis tributor to obtain the exemption allowed by this Chapter. (e) 'Distributor' means and includes every person, political entity or authority, except the United States of America or any of its agencies:

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(1) Producing, refining, preparing, distilling, manufacturing, blending or com pounding motor fuel in this State;
(2) Making the first sale in this State of any motor fuel imported into this State, after the same shall have been received in this State;
(3) Consuming or using in this State any motor fuel imported into this State, before it shall have been received by any other person in this State;
(4) Purchasing motor fuel for export from this State; (5) Consuming or using motor fuel of a type other than gasoline for both highway and nonhighway use who elects to become licensed as a distributor to obtain the exemption allowed by this Chapter; (6) Selling motor fuel of a type other than gasoline to consumers who have no highway use of such fuel who elects to become licensed as a distributor to obtain the exemptions allowed by this Chapter. (f) 'Highway use' means: (1) The consumption or use of motor fuel other than gasoline in or upon a motor vehicle which is operated on the public highway; (2) The placing of motor fuel other than gasoline in the running tank or power cells of a motor vehicle that is designed for use and used on the public highway; (3) Motor fuel other than gasoline that is used for construction, reconstruction, maintenance or repair of public highways. (g) 'Motor fuel' means and includes any source of energy that can be used for pro pulsion of motor vehicles on the public highways, including (1) 'Gasoline' means and includes all products commonly or commercially known or sold as gasoline. (2) 'Fuel oils' means and includes all other liquid petroleum products including kerosene but shall not include gasoline, compressed petroleum gas or special fuel. (3) 'Compressed petroleum gas' means and includes all liquid petroleum products com posed of Propane, Propylene, Butanes, Butylenes and any mixture as determined by test method ASTMD-2163-70, Natural Gas Processors Association Liquefied Petro leum Specifications, 1970, Revision. (4) 'Special fuel' means all other sources of energy but shall not include gasoline, fuel oils or compressed petroleum gas. (h) 'Motor vehicle' means: (1) every self-propelled vehicle designed for operation or required to be licensed for operation upon the public highway, and (2) any other machine or mechanical contrivance using motor fuel, to the extent it is operated upon the public highway. (i) 'Person' means any individual, firm, partnership, cooperative, nonprofit member ship corporation, joint venture, association, company, corporation, agency, syndicate, estate, trust, business trust, receiver, fiduciary, or other group or combination acting as a unit, body politic or political subdivision, whether public or private, or quasi-public. (j) 'Public highway' means every way or place of whatever nature generally open to the use of the public, as a matter of right, for the purpose of vehicular travel although same may have never been open or may be temporarily closed for the purpose of con struction, reconstruction, maintenance or repair. (k) 'Purchase' means any acquisition of ownership. (1) 'Received', in addition to its ordinary meaning, means: (1) Motor fuel produced, refined, prepared, distilled, manufactured, blended or com pounded within this State; (2) Motor fuel imported into the territorial boundaries of this State which is held for sale, or use or is stored in any receptacle which has withdrawal facilities for sale or use in this State. (m) 'Sale' means any exchange, gift, consignment, bailment or any other accounted for or unaccounted for disposition. (n) 'Transport tank truck' means and includes ahy tank truck used to transport motor fuel in bulk quantities. 92-1403. Levy of tax; exemptions and credits, (a) Levy of tax. (1) An excise tax is imposed on all distributors of motor fuel, on the sale or use of motor fuel by them within this State at the rate of seven and one-half cents per

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gallon. It is the intention of the General Assembly that the legal incidence of the tax be and is hereby imposed upon the distributor.
(2) In the event any motor fuels which are not commonly sold or measured by the gallon shall be used in any motor vehicles on the public highways of this State, the Commissioner is authorized and empowered, under such regulations as he may promulgate, to assess, levy and collect a tax upon such fuels in accordance with and measured by the nearest power potential equivalent to that of one gallon of regular grade gasoline, and the determination by the Commissioner of the power potential equivalent of such motor fuels shall be prima facie correct. Upon each such quantity of such fuels used upon the public highways of this State, a tax in the same amount and at the same rate or use per gallon of motor fuel shall be assessed and collected.
(3) The tax imposed by this Chapter shall be paid to the State only once in respect to the sale or use of motor fuel.
(4) No county, municipality or other political subdivision of this State shall levy any fee, license or other excise tax on a gallonage basis upon the sale, purchase, stor age, receipt, distribution, use, consumption or other disposition of motor fuel. Nothing in this Chapter shall prevent counties, municipalities or other political subdivisions of this State from levying license fees or taxes upon the business of selling motor fuel. (b) Exemptions. No tax is hereby imposed upon or with respect to the following sales by duly licensed distributors:
(1) Bulk sales to a duly licensed distributor. (2) Sales of motor fuel for export from this State when exempted by any provi sions of the Constitutions of the United States of America or of the State of Georgia. (3) Sales of motor fuel to a licensed distributor for export from this State. (4) Sales of motor fuel to the United States of America for the exclusive use of the United States of America when such motor fuel is purchased and paid for by the United States of America. (5) Sales of aviation gasoline to a duly licensed aviation gasoline dealer, except for one cent per gallon of the tax imposed by this Chapter. (6) Bulk sales of fuel oils, compressed petroleum gas or special fuel to a duly licensed consumer distributor. (7) (A) Sales of fuel oils, compressed petroleum gas or special fuel to a consumer who has no highway use of such fuel at the time of the sale and does not resell such fuel. Consumers of such fuel who have both highway and nonhighway use, or resellers of such fuel must be licensed as a distributor in order for sales of such fuel to be tax exempt. Each type of motor fuel is to be considered separately under this exemption.
(B) In instances where a sale of fuel oils, compressed petroleum gas or special fuel has been made to an ultimate consumer who has both highway and nonhighway use of that type of motor fuel and no tax has been paid by the distributor on such sale, the consumer shall become licensed as a consumer distributor of that type of motor fuel. Thereafter, if demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Commissioner that such motor fuel purchased prior to his becoming licensed as a consumer distributor was used for nonhighway purposes, such sales shall be exempt from the tax imposed by this Chapter. Provided, however, if at the present time such consumer does not have highway and nonhighway use of such fuel but it can be demonstrated by the distributor to the satisfaction of the Commissioner that such motor fuel was used for nonhighway purposes, such sales shall be exempt from the tax imposed by this Chapter. (8) Sales of fuel oils, compressed petroleum gas or special fuel directly to an ulti mate consumer to be used for heating purposes only. The delivery of such motor fuel shall be made directly into the storage receptacle of the heating unit of the consumer by the licensed distributor. To qualify for this exemption, such sales must be delivered into storage receptacles that are not equipped with any secondary withdrawal outlets for such motor fuel. (c) Use by a licensed distributor. Fuel oils, compressed petroleum gas or special fuel used by a duly licensed distributor for nonhighway purposes are exempt from the taxes imposed by this Chapter.

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92-1404. Disposition of funds collected, (a) The funds made available by appropria

tions of the General Assembly to be distributed to the several counties to be used exclu

sively for the construction and maintenance of the public roads shall be distributed by

the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services before the 10th day

of each month to each county treasurer, or other county official or officials authorized

to receive county funds in counties not having a county treasurer, the amount distribut

able each month being one-twelfth of the amounts provided for each county in the

following table, to wit:

County

Amount

Appling..........................................................................................................................$38,074.69 Atkinson..........................................................................................................................27,609.69 Bacon*...........................................................................................................................*21,562.95 Baker...............................................................................................................................22,251.20 Baldwin...........................................................................................................................18,840.71 Banks* ..........................................................................................................................*20,573.60 Barrow.............................................................................................................................24,217.62 Bartow*.........................................................................................................................*36,861.04 Ben Hill..........................................................................................................................25,016.48 Berrien............................................................................................................................39,448.11 Bibb.................................................................................................................................23,108.44 Bleckley*....................................................................................................................... *17,998.86 Brantley..........................................................................................................................28,135.09 Brooks*.........................................................................................................................*38,865.35 Bryan...............................................................................................................................28,423.90 Bulloch*........................................................................................................................*64,465.57 Burke*...........................................................................................................................*75,000.00 Butts................................................................................................................................18,462.78 Calhoun...........................................................................................................................21,406.25 Camden...........................................................................................................................26,030.40 Candler*........................................................................................................................*24,844.41 Carroll.............................................................................................................................50,097.45 Catoosa............................................................................................................................l6,941.89 Charlton..........................................................................................................................32,113.99 Chatham.........................................................................................................................27,001.32 Chattahoochee...............................................................................................................11,783.12 Chattooga*....................................................................................................................*22,453.99 Cherokee*.....................................................................................................................*40,216.23 Clarke ..............................................................................................................................13,500.66 Clay.................................................................................................................................13,973.83 Clayton............................................................................................................................19,101.87 Clinch..............................................................................................................................44,766.64 Cobb* ............................................................................................................................*35,917.78 Coffee..............................................................................................................................39,841.39 Colquitt*.......................................................................................................................*43,774.21 Columbia*.....................................................................................................................*24,709.22 Cook* ............................................................................................................................*18,720.87 Coweta*.........................................................................................................................*37,690.62 Crawford.........................................................................................................................24,574.03 Crisp*............................................................................................................................*33,241.61 Dade................................................................................................................................18,690.15 Dawson............................................................................................................................27,833.97 Decatur* .......................................................................................................................*43,918.62 DeKalb*........................................................................................................................*44,573.07 Dodge..............................................................................................................................42,198.01 Dooly*...........................................................................................................................*42,342.42 Dougherty.......................................................................................................................23,102.29 Douglas* .......................................................................................................................*21,612.13

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Early................................................................................................................................31,656.19 Echols..............................................................................................................................26,310.00 Effingham*...................................................................................................................*51,077.60 Elbert* ..........................................................................................................................*33,014.24 Emanuel*......................................................................................................................*60,964.97 Evans...............................................................................................................................18,094.08 Fannin*.........................................................................................................................*19,885.36 Fayette............................................................................................................................23,805.90 Floyd* ...........................................................................................................................*34,243.25 Forsyth*........................................................................................................................*23,615.40 Franklin..........................................................................................................................30,900.35 Fulton*..........................................................................................................................*75,000.00 Gilmer* .........................................................................................................................*27,572.82 Glascock..........................................................................................................................l3,257.93 Glynn...............................................................................................................................24,798.32 Gordon* ........................................................................................................................*26,509.72 Grady...............................................................................................................................45,755.99 Greene*.........................................................................................................................*29,895.63 Gwinnett*.....................................................................................................................*46,250.67 Habersham.....................................................................................................................28,125.86 Hall..................................................................................................................................37,592.30 Hancock*......................................................................................................................*31,047.83 Haralson*......................................................................................................................*29,520.79 Harris..............................................................................................................................37,254.32 Hart*.............................................................................................................................*28,669.70 Heard* ..........................................................................................................................*26,617.25 Henry* ..........................................................................................................................*32,246.12 Houston..........................................................................................................................26,949.09 Irwin*............................................................................................................................*22,583.03 Jackson............................................................................................................................29,102.93 Jasper..............................................................................................................................37,595.37 Jeff Davis*....................................................................................................................*25,071.77 Jefferson*.....................................................................................................................*57,867.87 Jenkins*........................................................................................................................*22,524.65 Johnson...........................................................................................................................23,197.54 Jones................................................................................................................................27,327.01 Lamar*..........................................................................................................................*17,190.76 Lanier..............................................................................................................................31,063.20 Laurens*.......................................................................................................................*64,652.00 Lee*...............................................................................................................................*26,869.20 Liberty............................................................................................................................36,990.10 Lincoln............................................................................................................................21,609.04 Long.................................................................................................................................19,292.36 Lowndes..........................................................................................................................46,859.02 Lumpkin.........................................................................................................................22,868.78 McDuffie*.....................................................................................................................*23,947.23 Mclntosh.........................................................................................................................17,857.49 Macon..............................................................................................................................48,727.38 Madison* ......................................................................................................................*29,914.07 Marion*.........................................................................................................................*23,332.74 Meriwether.....................................................................................................................43,393.22 Miller*...........................................................................................................................*17,267.58
Mitchell...........................................................................................................................48,825.44
Monroe............................................................................................................................39,758.43
Montgomery*...............................................................................................................*23,179.10
Morgan*........................................................................................................................*30,387.24
Murray*........................................................................................................................*20,075.85

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Muscogee........................................................................................................................27,078.13 Newton............................................................................................................................35,290.98 Oconee.............................................................................................................................17,820.62 Oglethorpe*..................................................................................................................*28,556.04 Paulding*......................................................................................................................*32,301.42 Peach...............................................................................................................................15,049.21 Pickens............................................................................................................................28,205.75 Pierce ..............................................................................................................................23,108.43 Pike* .............................................................................................................................*18,398.25 Polk.................................................................................................................................22,318.80 Pulaski............................................................................................................................19,621.12 Putnam* .......................................................................................................................*26,248.55 Quitman..........................................................................................................................10,741.53 Rabun..............................................................................................................................20,321.66 Randolph* ....................................................................................................................*21,738.09 Richmond* ...................................................................................................................*38,043.96 Rockdale.........................................................................................................................18,213.91 Schley..............................................................................................................................16,932.66 Screven*........................................................................................................................*60,547.13 Seminole* .....................................................................................................................*19,393.75 Spalding*......................................................................................................................*21,950.09 Stephens*.....................................................................................................................*20,109.65 Stewart............................................................................................................................20,051.27 Sumter* ........................................................................................................................*38,590.89 Talbot..............................................................................................................................31,284.41 Taliaferro........................................................................................................................15,122.95 Tattnall*.......................................................................................................................*37,315.77 Taylor..............................................................................................................................32,104.78 Telfair.............................................................................................................................45,104.61 Terrell.............................................................................................................................22,899.50 Thomas...........................................................................................................................54,850.65 Tift* ..............................................................................................................................*25,382.10 Toombs*.......................................................................................................................*34,163.37 Towns..............................................................................................................................16,170.68 Treutlen..........................................................................................................................23,154.52 Troup..............................................................................................................................32,952.79 Turner*.........................................................................................................................*24,466.49 Twiggs*.........................................................................................................................*28,918.57 Union...............................................................................................................................19,396.83 Upson*..........................................................................................................................*22,893.36 Walker.............................................................................................................................35,764.15 Walton*.........................................................................................................................*30,774.37 Ware................................................................................................................................42,609.73 Warren............................................................................................................................28,371.66 Washington*................................................................................................................*60,362.76 Wayne* .........................................................................................................................*32,949.72 Webster...........................................................................................................................15,325.74 Wheeler...........................................................................................................................26,162.52 White...............................................................................................................................17,537.95 Whitfield*.....................................................................................................................*23,028.55 Wilcox.............................................................................................................................32,157.02 Wilkes* .........................................................................................................................*25,809.18 Wilkinson*....................................................................................................................*27,443.76 Worth*..........................................................................................................................*42,265.60
TOTAL....................................................................................................................$4,810,846.70
'Counties with this symbol have increased amounts to figures shown in order to bring them to the average of 14.13 percent.

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(b) The governing authority of each county shall submit to the State Auditor a copy of its regular annual audit not later than six months after the end of the year for which such audit was made. The State Auditor shall compare the amount of funds distributed to each county in such year under the provisions of this Section against the amount of funds expended by each county in such year for the purposes authorized by this Section. In the event the State Auditor determines that the amount so expended is less than the amount distributed, he shall certify such amount to the Fiscal Division of the Depart ment of Administrative Services who shall deduct and withhold the certified amount from the next funds to be distributed to such offending county under this Section: Pro vided, however, that in the event a county expending less than the amount distributed to it shall certify at the time of the submission of its audit or within a reasonable time subsequent thereto, that it is accumulating such funds for a specified allowable purpose and submit proof of the deposit or investment of such funds, then such county will be deemed to have complied with the requirements of this subsection (b) except that the amount of such funds shall be added to the amount of funds distributed to such county in the next succeeding year or years for the purpose of making the comparison and determination provided for herein. Upon certification by the State Auditor to the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services that the audit required by this subsection from any county has not been received, the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services shall not distribute any further funds under this Section to such offending county until the State Auditor shall again certify to the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services that the delinquent audit has been filed. It shall be the duty of the State Auditor to make such certification when no audit is received or when a delinquent audit is received. In the event any county is not now hav ing a regular annual audit made of its funds, the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services shall not distribute any further funds under this Section to such county until an audit has been made and submitted to the State Auditor. Upon the request of the Governor or the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, the State Auditor is authorized to audit the books and records of each county to verify the accuracy of the report so filed with him and to insure that the expenditure of such funds has been made for the purposes intended.
The above procedure shall apply to any grants to counties under any provision of law from motor fuel tax funds.
The Secretary of State is hereby directed to mail a copy of this subsection to the chairman and the clerk of the governing authority of each county in this State.
(c) The Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services shall pay to each county the amount herein provided for in 12 equal monthly installments and the amount necessary to make said monthly payment to the proper officials of the various counties is hereby appropriated for the purpose and made a special and continuing appropriation.
(d) If the Office of Planning and Budget should fail to make available for any quar ter of a fiscal year a sum sufficient to pay such appropriation in full, the distribution of funds to the counties hereunder for such quarter of a fiscal year shall be on the basis existing prior to the adoption of this Section: Provided, however, that no county shall receive less than $17,500.00.
92-1405. Applications, bonds and licensing of distributors, (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to act as a distributor unless such person holds an uncancelled distributor's license issued by the Commissioner. Any license issued under this Chapter shall indicate the type of motor fuel the distributor is licensed to distribute. The license issued by the Commissioner under this Chapter is not assignable and is valid only for the person to which issued. The license shall remain in force until cancelled by the Commissioner. Any distributor who holds a valid license when this Chapter becomes effective shall not be required to obtain a new license under this Chapter.
(b) To obtain a license every distributor shall file with the Commissioner an applica tion under oath and in such form as required by the Commissioner, including but not limited to the following information: the name of the legal entity, the trade name, the location(s) with street address of principal office or business locations within and with-

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out this State and the name and address of the owner(s) or principal officers of a corpo ration, trust or association. Upon filing of the application, a filing fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be paid to the Commissioner.
(c) (1) Concurrent with the filing of an application for a license, a surety bond shall be filed with the Commissioner:
(A) In an amount of three times the average monthly motor fuel taxes due during the next preceding twelve months, not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) nor more than seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000.00);
(B) With a surety company approved by the Commissioner; (C) Upon which such distributor shall be the principal obligor and the State shall be the obligee; (D) Conditioned upon the timely filing of true reports and payments by the dis tributor to the Commissioner of all motor fuel taxes together with all penalties and interest imposed by this Chapter and upon faithful compliance with all provisions of this Chapter. (2) Every bond shall be continuous, and each year shall constitute a separate obli gation in the amount of taxes, penalty and interest imposed or levied by this State
while the bond is in force. (3) Any surety may be released and discharged from all liability to the State
occurring on such bond after the expiration of sixty days from the date upon which surety shall have lodged with the Commissioner written request to be released and discharged. The request shall not relieve, release or discharge such surety from any tax, penalty or interest accrued before the expiration of the sixty-day period.
(4) The Commissioner shall promptly notify in writing any distributor of the surety request for release from the bond and unless such distributor files a new bond with an approved surety within the sixty-day period, the Commissioner shall cancel the license of such distributor.
(5) In the event that the surety for the distributor has become unacceptable in the opinion of the Commissioner, the Commissioner may require the distributor to file a new bond with an acceptable surety in the same amount and for the same period of time. Upon failure by the distributor to comply within thirty days, the Commissioner shall cancel the license of the distributor. If acceptable surety is furnished, the Com missioner shall cancel the bond that was unacceptable and substitute the new bond.
(6) In lieu of a bond executed by a surety, any distributor may furnish his bond not so executed provided that the distributor concurrently deposits and pledges with the Commissioner direct obligations of the United States or bonds guaranteed by it, or bonds of the State of Georgia or bonds of any public authority created by the Gen eral Assembly or bonds issued under the provisions of the 'Revenue Bond Law', as amended, of three times the full amount of the bond(s) required by this Chapter.
92-1406. Licensing of resellers and consumers of fuel oils, compressed petroleum gas or special fuel who elect to become licensed distributors of motor fuel other than gaso line, (a) Any person who has both highway and nonhighway use of fuel oils, compressed petroleum gas or special fuel may elect to become licensed as a distributor of that type of motor fuel. Such distributor shall only then be qualified to purchase motor fuel of that type exempt from the taxes imposed by this Chapter. Such distributor shall be subject to all the provisions of this Chapter.
(b) Any person who resells fuel oils, compressed petroleum gas or special fuel may elect to become licensed as a distributor of that type of motor fuel. Such distributor shall qualify to purchase motor fuel of that type exempt from the taxes imposed by this Chapter. Such distributor shall be subject to all of the provisions of this Chapter.
92-1407. Licensing of aviation gasoline dealers. Sellers or consumers of aviation gaso line shall be eligible to become licensed as aviation gasoline dealers. To obtain an avia tion gasoline dealer license, such person shall pay a ten dollar ($10.00) fee and file with the Commissioner an application as prescribed by the Commissioner, including, but not limited to the following information:
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(c) Location with street address of principal office or business locations within or without this State,
(d) Name and address of the owner(s) or principal officers of a corporation, trust or association. The license issued by the Commissioner under this Chapter is not assignable and is valid only for the person to whom said license is issued. The license shall remain in force until cancelled by the Commissioner. Any aviation gasoline dealer who holds a valid license when this Chapter becomes effective shall not be required to obtain a new license under this Chapter.
92-1408. Discontinuance or transfer of business. When any distributor ceases his operations or has a change in legal entity, the distributor shall notify the Commissioner in writing at least ten days prior to the discontinuance of the operations or the sale or transfer takes effect. Such notice shall give the date of discontinuance, sale or transfer and shall give the name of the entity acquiring the operations. All taxes, penalties and interest due and payable under the provisions of this Chapter shall be paid concurrently with the discontinuance, sale or transfer of the operations. Failure to give such notice as provided shall make the purchaser or transferee liable to the State for all taxes, pen alties and interest due, but only to the extent of the value of the assets that were acquired from the distributor.
92-1409. Tax reports; computation of tax due; distributor's allowance for losses; pay ment of tax due; record-keeping requirements, (a) For the purpose of determining the amount of tax imposed by this Chapter, each distributor shall file with the Commis sioner by the 20th day of each calendar month a report for the preceding calendar month's activities, on forms prescribed by the Commissioner. Such report shall establish total accountability for the motor fuel, as well as any other information required by the Commissioner.
(b) At the time of rendering such report, the distributor shall pay to the Commis sioner the tax imposed by this Chapter on all gasoline, fuel oils, compressed petroleum gas, special fuel and aviation gasoline sold or used in this State during the next pre ceding calendar month, less an allowance of one percent of the first five and one-half cents per gallon of the State tax paid to cover losses and expenses incurred in reporting the tax to the State, provided this allowance shall not be deductible unless the payment of tax is made on or before the 20th day of the month as required by this Chapter.
(c) (1) Every distributor or aviation gasoline dealer licensed by the Commissioner shall keep such records as the Commissioner shall require for the effective administra tion of this Chapter and for the reporting and justification of the amount of tax liabil ity. The records must include but are not limited to all motor fuel received, sold, delivered or used, within this State and all motor fuel exported from this State for a period of three years. Invoices, bills of lading, and other papers must be maintained in an auditable manner to support the reports filed with the Commissioner. When an exemption from the taxes imposed by this Chapter has been taken by the distributor, the records and papers of the distributor must account for the motor fuel and the exemption from the taxes imposed.
(2) All other persons receiving motor fuel in bulk quantities for sale, distribution, use or consumption and not specifically covered by this Chapter shall maintain and keep records of motor fuel received and all invoices, bills of lading and other records required by the Commissioner for a period of three years.
(3) Every person who sells motor fuel at retail must make such sales through pumps equipped with meters or totalizers. Every person making such sales must main tain for a period of three years records of gallons received and sold to account for all motor fuel.
(4) The Commissioner or his authorized agents shall have the right during regular business hours to inspect the books and records of any distributor, aviation gasoline dealer or any other person that receives, sells, uses or consumes motor fuel. The Com missioner or his agents may inspect the books and records of any person that the Commissioner may believe has information that could be related to the enforcement of any revenue laws of this State. 92-1410. Transportation and delivery of motor fuel; reports from persons not licensed as motor fuel distributors; licensing persons to transport motor fuel, (a) Every railroad

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company, every street, suburban or interurban railroad company, every pipeline com pany, every water transportation company and every common or contract carrier trans porting motor fuel either in interstate or in intrastate commerce, to points within this State, and every person transporting motor fuel by whatever manner to a point in this State from any point outside of this State, and every such person transporting motor fuel from a point in this State to a point outside of this State shall report under oath to the Commissioner on forms prescribed by the Commissioner, all deliveries of motor fuel so made. Reports shall be filed by the 20th of each calendar month to cover the preceding calendar month's activities.
(b) The Commissioner shall assign a tank registration number to each person trans porting motor fuel over the public highways or navigable waters of this State and fur nish a separate tank identification card for each transport tank truck or vessel operated within this State.
(1) The registration number shall be displayed continuously and conspicuously on the truck, tank or vessel operated by persons transporting motor fuel. The identifi cation card issued for each such truck or vessel shall be available for inspection by the Commissioner's agents and remain with such truck or vessel when transporting motor fuel on the public highways or navigable waters of this State.
(2) Tank registration numbers are not transferable and are valid only for the
person so issued. (3) Tank identification cards are not transferable and are valid only for the trans
port tank truck or vessel for which issued.
(c) No person shall transport motor fuel in this State except in a transport tank truck or vessel which is visibly marked on each side and on the rear of the transport tank truck or vessel the words 'Motor Fuel', 'Flammable' or other indication of the type of product being transported suitable to the Commissioner or other regulatory agencies, together with the name and address of the owner of such transport tank truck or vessel and the tank registration number. These provisions shall not apply to vehicles or vessels transporting motor fuel contained in their running tanks used solely for their propulsion nor to vehicles or vessels transporting motor fuel of not more than five gallons for emer gency purposes.
(d) Every person transporting motor fuel over the public highways or navigable waters of this State shall have in their possession an invoice, bill of sale, or other document which will identify the true name and address of the person from whom such motor fuel was received, the number of gallons originally received, the true name and address of every person who has received any part of such fuel, and the number of gallons deliv ered to such persons. Failure to produce such invoice, bill of sale, or other document when demanded, or if when produced said document fails to meet the requirements of this Section, shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this Chapter.
(e) Delivery of motor fuel from a transport tank truck or vessel directly into the fuel tank of any motor vehicle in this State is prohibited except in cases of emergency.
(f) No motor fuel shall be unloaded from a transport tank truck, or other vehicle, or conveyed by any other manner into storage tanks, or other equipment located at any motor fuel service station or any other place of business at which motor fuel is offered for sale at retail to the public, between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of any day.
(g) Every other person purchasing or otherwise acquiring motor fuel in bulk quan tities for sale, use or other disposition in this State, not required to be licensed as a dis tributor by this Chapter, may be required to file by the 20th day of each calendar month a report on forms prescribed by the Commissioner to account for all such motor fuel acquired during the next preceding calendar month.
92-1411. Refundsof motor fuel taxes. Retail dealers, persons using gasoline for agri cultural purposes and foreign governments are entitled to a refund as provided by this Section. The right to receive any refund shall not be assignable and any assignment shall be void and of no effect. No payment shall be made by the Commissioner to any person other than the original person entitled to the refund. To enable the Commis sioner to make the refunds as authorized by this Section, the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services, from warrants drawn by the Governor, shall

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remit to the Commissioner from funds appropriated by law an amount equivalent to the refunds. Before the Governor issues a warrant for the funds, he shall require that the Commissioner certify the name of each applicant and the amount to which each appli cant is entitled.
In order for any person to be eligible for the refund provided by this Section, such person must obtain a refund permit issued by the Commissioner. The permit application shall state such information as required by the Commissioner to establish the right of the person to obtain a refund. In order to receive such refunds the applicant must file with the Commissioner a claim as prescribed by the Commissioner and attach invoices to show proof of purchase, payment of tax, and total accountability of the motor fuel handled, consumed or sold. Invoices submitted for proof of purchase shall contain no alterations or corrections to the name or dates originally shown on the invoice and no invoice will be acceptable to support the refund claim that bears a date falling within a period of time covered by a previously paid refund claim.
(a) Agricultural refunds. Every person who purchases gasoline in quantities of 25 gal lons or more and the gasoline is used in operating farm tractors and other equipment used for the production of agricultural crops on land owned or leased by the applicant shall be entitled to a refund of all of the State motor fuel taxes imposed on gasoline except one cent per gallon subject to the rules and regulations adopted by the Commis sioner. All applications for refunds must be filed with the Commissioner within eighteen months from the date of purchase of the gasoline on which refund is claimed.
(b) Retail dealers. Every person who purchases motor fuel in bulk quantities and sells such motor fuel at retail shall be entitled to a refund of two percent of the first five and one-half cents per gallon of the motor fuel taxes paid to cover losses for evapo ration, shrinkage and spillage. A licensed distributor of a type of motor fuel is not entitled to this refund on fuel for which the distributor holds a license. All applications for refunds must be filed with the Commissioner within six months from the date of purchase of such motor fuel on which refund is claimed. Separate claims shall be made to reflect the operations of each retail location at which motor fuel is sold at retail if more than one retail location is operated by the applicant.
(c) Refunds to foreign government officials. Every person who is an employee of a foreign government which has established a consulate in this State shall be entitled to a refund of all of the State motor fuel taxes paid on motor fuel for official use. The person entitled to the refund shall not be otherwise engaged in any private occupation for gain in this State. Refunds paid are subject to the rules and regulations adopted by the Commissioner. All applications for refunds must be filed with the Commissioner within twelve months from the date of purchase of such motor fuel on which refund is claimed.
92-1412. Taxes erroneously or illegally collected. In the event that it shall appear to the Commissioner that any taxes, penalties or interest imposed by this Chapter have been erroneously or illegally collected from any distributor, the Commissioner shall refund such amounts. No refunds shall be issued under this provision unless a written claim on forms prescribed by the Commissioner is filed stating the circumstances or reason that the applicant is claiming the refund. The claim for refund of taxes errone ously or illegally collected must be filed with the Commissioner within three years from the date of payment of the taxes erroneously or illegally collected. Provisions for such refunds shall be in accordance with an Act approved January 3, 1938 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Extra. Sess., p. 77), as amended.
92-1413. Powers of the Commissioner. In addition to his other duties and responsibil ities to administer this Chapter, the Commissioner is empowered and given the authority but is not limited to the following:
(a) Denial or cancellation of distributor and aviation gasoline dealer license. (1) Deny or cancel any distributor's or aviation gasoline dealer's license if the
Commissioner shall be of the opinion that the license application is not filed in good faith or is filed by some person as a subterfuge for any other person.
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(3) The Commissioner shall notify the distributor or aviation gasoline dealer in writing of such cancellation of the license by certified mail to the last known address of the distributor or aviation gasoline dealer appearing on the files of the Commis sioner.
(4) Upon receipt of a written request from any distributor or aviation gasoline dealer licensed under this Chapter to cancel the license issued to such distributor or aviation gasoline dealer, the Commissioner shall have the power to cancel such license. The distributor or aviation gasoline dealer shall surrender to the Commissioner the license certificate issued.
(5) If, upon investigation or information obtained from the distributor's monthly report, the Commissioner shall ascertain that any distributor to whom a license has been issued is no longer engaged in the receipt, use or sale of motor fuel, and has not been so engaged for a period of six months, or no longer qualifies as a distributor under this Chapter, the Commissioner may cancel the license of such distributor. Written notice of such cancellation shall be mailed to the last known address of the distributor in which event the license certificate previously issued to such distributor shall be surrendered to the Commissioner.
(6) Reinstate a cancelled license when information is provided at a hearing or otherwise within thirty days of cancellation which satisfies the Commissioner that the license should be reinstated.
(7) In the event that the license of any distributor shall be cancelled by the Com missioner under the authority of this Chapter, the Commissioner shall hold the bonds of the distributor for a period of three years against any liabilities of the distributor. In no event shall any bonds surrendered release any liability. (b) Denial of refunds.
(1) If, in the opinion of the Commissioner, any refund application filed by an applicant shall contain a false statement or if the applicant is indebted to the State, the Commissioner shall decline to approve the refund payment until the applicant has complied with the laws of this State. Payment of the refund will be made subject to the provisions of this Chapter if the Commissioner finds that the applicant is justly entitled to the refund.
(2) If the Commissioner concludes that any retail dealer, person using gasoline for agricultural purposes, or any foreign government official has willfully violated the provisions of this Chapter or willfully failed to comply with the rules and regulations adopted by the Commissioner for the administration of this Chapter, the Commis sioner may suspend the right of the refund privilege of such person for a term of not more than twelve months. (c) The Commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations that will achieve the most efficient and economical administration of this Chapter. Such rules and regulations shall establish administrative procedures that are consistent with the laws of this State.
(d) The Commissioner may waive the bond and the report required of a licensed dis tributor of fuel oils, compressed petroleum gas or special fuel. Such distributor shall have no taxable sales of such fuel, and receipts must not exceed 12,000 gallons per year.
(e) The Commissioner may enter into agreements with appropriate authorities of other jurisdictions having statutes similar to this Chapter for cooperative audit of any taxpayer's reports and refunds. In performing such audits or parts thereof, the officers and employees of other jurisdictions shall be deemed authorized agents of the Commis sioner for such agreed upon purpose.
(f) The Commissioner may enter into agreements with appropriate authorities of other states who enforce the motor fuel tax laws of other states to exchange information rela tive to the manufacture, receipt, sale, use or transportation of motor fuel.
(g) The Commissioner shall make the motor fuel tax records available for inspection by the public at reasonable times. The Commissioner may charge a fee for special requests of prepared information based on the cost to prepare such information.
(h) The Commissioner shall have the authority to appoint revenue agents for the enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter. The appointed agents shall have all powers of a police officer of this State when engaged in the enforcement of this Chapter.

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(i) When any distributor neglects, or refuses to file the required reports or fails to main tain auditable records that account for tax exemptions taken on motor fuel as required by the provisions of this Chapter, or shall file an incorrect or fraudulent report, the Commissioner or his authorized agents shall determine from the best information avail able the number of gallons of motor fuel that is to be taxed. The Commissioner shall impose the tax, penalty and interest due. Estimates by the Commissioner or his author ized agents shall be prima facie evidence of the claim of the State and the burden of proof to establish the accountability of motor fuel shall be on the distributor to show the assessment is incorrect and contrary to law.
(j) The Commissioner or his delegates may, before the expiration of time provided by this Chapter, enter into an agreement with the taxpayer in writing to extend the expira tion of the time prescribed for assessments and refunds of taxes imposed by this Chapter. The period so agreed upon may be extended by subsequent agreements made in writing before the expiration of the period previously agreed upon. (k) The Commissioner shall prepare and furnish to each known selling licensed dis tributor a list showing the name and address of each licensed distributor of motor fuels as of the beginning of each fiscal year, and shall thereafter, during each year, supple ment such list monthly. 92-1414. Assessments and collection of deficiencies, (a) When any distributor is in default in the payment of any taxes due under this Chapter, the Commissioner shall assess the taxes due as provided by an Act approved January 3, 1938 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 77), as amended. Any assessment for taxes due under this Chapter shall be made within the time limits provided as follows: (1) Where the distributor has filed a timely report under this Chapter, any addi tional assessment shall be made by the Commissioner within three years from the last date upon which the report could be timely filed by the distributor. (2) Where the distributor has filed a report under this Chapter which contains fraudulent statements or omissions of material facts, the effect of which makes the taxpayer's report a fraudulent representation, the Commissioner may reopen the tax period and make any additional assessment of taxes due at any time within seven years from the time the report could have been filed by the taxpayer under the law without delinquency. (3) Where the distributor has filed no return, the taxes may be assessed at any time.
(b) Any interest, penalty, fine, or tax imposed by this Chapter that is due and unpaid, shall be a lien in favor of the State upon all franchises, property and rights to property, whether real or personal of the person liable for the amount due from the date said amount is due. Such lien shall have priority over any lien or incumbrance except the lien of other State taxes having priority by law and except that such lien shall not have priority as against any bona fide mortgagee, deeds to secure debt, pledgee, judgment creditor or purchaser whose rights shall have attached prior to the time when the Com missioner shall have filed notice of the lien with the superior court of the county in which the principal place of business and property of such person is located (for which filing no fee shall be required). The Commissioner may proceed to collect any amount due and unpaid under this Chapter by levy, garnishment, attachment or suit or any other method provided by law for the collection of delinquent State taxes. (c) Any sheriff, receiver, assignee, master or other officer, at the time of advertising for sale the property or franchise of any person who is a distributor, is directed to file with the Commissioner a statement containing the following information:
(1) Name or names of the plaintiff or party at whose instance or upon whose account the sale is made;
(2) Name of the person whose property or franchise is to be sold;
(3) The time and place of sale;
(4) The nature of the property and the location of the same.
92-1415. Penalties and interest, (a) When any distributor or other person required to file a report as provided by this Chapter fails to file such report within the time pre scribed, he shall be subject to a penalty of $50.00 for each failure to file.

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(b) When any distributor fails to pay the tax or any part of the tax due as provided by this Chapter, such person shall be subject to a penalty of 10% of the amount of unpaid taxes due.
(c) In the case of a false or fraudulent return or the failure to file a return, a specific penalty of fifty percent (50%) of the tax due shall be assessed.
(d) When any distributor fails to pay the tax or any part of the tax due as provided by this Chapter, such person shall pay interest on the unpaid tax at the rate of one per cent per month from the time the tax became due until paid. Interest shall be computed on the basis of one percent for any portion of a month that is delinquent.
(e) All penalties and interest imposed by this Chapter shall be payable and collected by the Commissioner in the same manner as if they were a part of the taxes imposed by this Chapter.
92-1416. Aide in enforcement. The Director of the Department of Public Safety, any sheriff, or any peace officer is authorized and directed to assist in enforcing the provi sions of this Chapter. They shall have the powers, including the power of making arrests, serving process and appearing in court, for the enforcement and administration of this Chapter.
92-1417. Taxes to be paid into general fu~d of the State. All taxes, penalties, interest and fees collected by the provisions of this Chapter shall be paid to the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services to the credit of the general fund of this State.
92-1418. Criminal provisions and procedures, (a) Any person who shall: (1) refuse or neglect to make any statement, report or return required by the provisions of this Chapter, (2) knowingly make or aid or assist any other person in making a false state ment in a return or report to the Commissioner, (3) knowingly collect or attempt to col lect or cause to be paid to him or to any other person either directly or indirectly any refund of such tax without being entitled to the refund, (4) fail to remit the tax to the State, (5) engage in business in this State as a distributor without being licensed as pro vided by this Chapter, or (6) sell, import or use any motor fuel purchased by such person from any person other than a duly licensed distributor upon which the tax imposed and not exempted by this Chapter has not been paid, shall be guilty of a mis demeanor and shall upon conviction thereof be punished by a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00 or imprisonment for a term of not less than thirty days and not more than twelve months or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day or part thereof during which any person shall engage in business as a distributor without being the holder of an uncancelled license shall constitute a separate offense within the provisions of this Chapter.
(b) Any person who purchases tax-exempt motor fuel from a licensed distributor for nonhighway use who uses or permits such motor fuel to be used for highway purposes shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof such person shall be pun ished by a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $10,000.00 or imprisonment of not less than thirty days nor more than twelve months or both such fine and imprison
ment. (c) When any person not required by the provisions of this Chapter to be licensed
as a distributor of motor fuel who is required to file reports as provided by this Chapter shall willfully fail to file such report by the 20th day of the succeeding month for its activities or when such person shall willfully fail to remit in such monthly reports the data required by the Commissioner for proper administration of this Chapter, such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction be punished by a fine of not less than $100.00 for the first offense and not less than $1,000.00 for each subse
quent offense. (d) Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter including record keep
ing or who shall fail to do any other act required by this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction thereof be punished by a fine of not less than $1,000.00 or imprisonment for not more than twelve months or both such fine and
imprisonment. 92-1419. Existing forms and filings. Every form of license or tax document or other
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Chapter may continue to be so used or be effective until the Commissioner otherwise prescribes in accordance with this Chapter; except that for one year after the effective date of this Chapter, neither this Chapter nor the Commissioner shall prohibit the use of any such license or tax document or filing because of any power, prohibition or requirement contained in this Chapter which did not exist under laws in force immedi ately prior to the effective date of this Chapter."
Section 2. (a) Effective on the same date as the effective date of this Act, the following laws are hereby repealed in their entirety:
(1) Code Section 92-9905, relating to failure of motor fuel distributor to register, file statement, etc.
(2) Code Section 92-9906, relating to motor fuel distributors, violation of other provisions of Motor Fuel Tax Law.
(3) An Act amending Code Section 92-1410, relative to the distribution of the money derived from the gasoline tax to counties, so as to provide that said money shall be paid to counties on a monthly basis, approved December 24, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 258).
(4) An Act entitled "An Act to amend an Act entitled an Act to amend an Act known as the Motor Fuel Law (Ga. Laws 1937, pp. 167-207), as amended, Code Section 92-1403 of the 1933 Code of Georgia, by striking the word 'six' and the figures '(0.06)' and '12' in subsections a, e, h(6), and substituting in lieu thereof the word 'seven' and the figures '(0.07)' and '14'; by providing the period for which this law shall remain in force; to repeal subsections A, B, C, D and E of Section 92-1404 of the Code, as amended, relating to the disposition of road funds; and for other pur poses.", approved July 30, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, Ex. Sess., p. 19).
(5) An Act entitled "An Act to authorize the ordinaries or commissioners of roads and revenues of certain counties in this State to use funds prorated to such counties from the allocation of gasoline taxes in retiring road bonds issued by such counties; and for other purposes.", approved August 27, 1931 (Ga. Laws 1931, Ex. Sess., p. 183).
(6) An Act entitled "An Act to authorize certain counties having a population of not less than 21,325 and not more than 21,335, according to the census of 1930 and any future census, to expend and employ the funds paid to it under the Motor Fuel Tax Act, for the purpose of paying interest on and providing a sinking fund to retire bonds issued by such county for funds to build State-aid Roads,", approved March 23, 1933 (Ga. Laws 1933, p. 199).
(7) An Act entitled "An Act to authorize the Ordinary or Commissioners of Roads and Revenues of certain counties in this State to use funds prorated to such counties from the allocation of gasoline taxes in retiring road bonds; and for other purposes.", approved March 24, 1933 (Ga. Laws 1933, p. 200).
(8) An Act amending the Motor Fuel Tax Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 167), as amended, so as to change provisions relative to the issuance of certain permits, approved February 15, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 581).
(9) An Act amending the Motor Fuel Tax Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 167), as amended, so as to change the provisions relative to the tax upon motor fuels, approved February 21, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 446).
(10) An Act amending the Motor Fuel Tax Law (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 167), as amended, so as to repeal a provision relative to the refund of tax paid on gasoline used on navigable waters and providing there shall be no such refund, approved March 15, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 138).
(11) An Act defining the terms "agricultural products", "agricultural commodities" and "farm products" and providing that such definitions shall apply to the "Motor Fuel Tax Law", approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 296). (b) The repeal of any Act or law enumerated in subsection (a) of this Section shall not revive any Act or law, or part thereof, heretofore repealed or superseded.
Section 3. Existing actions and violations. Repeal of Chapter 92-14 by this Act and the repeal of any other law by this Act shall not affect or abate any right accrued, action or proceeding commenced, or any unlawful act committed under such laws and punish-

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merit or deprivation of license or authority as a consequence thereof as provided by such laws, but all proceedings hereafter taken with respect thereto shall conform to the applica ble provisions of this Act insofar as possible. All such laws shall be deemed to continue in force to the extent made necessary by this provision.
Section 4. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 5. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1979.
Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Buck of the 95th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 578.

On the motion, the ayes were 107, nays 0. The motion prevailed.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:

HB 1241. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Joint Advisory Board of Family Practice so as to change the name of the Board; to provide for the organization and meetings of the Board; to provide a per diem for members of the Board; to clarify the powers of the Board; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Canty of the 38th moves to amend HB 1241 by adding on line 23 after "physician,", the following:
"a family physician member of the Board of Directors of the Georgia State Medical Association or duly appointed representative who is a family physician,".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 109, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was read the first time and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means:

SB 350. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-5702, relating to the meaning of the phrase "fair market value", so as to redefine the meaning of "fair market value" and to prescribe the means, methods and guidelines to

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be used in determining the fair market value of property for taxation purposes; 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 Friday, January 20, 1978

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 Father Martin Dewey Gable, Rector of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal 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 1536. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, White of the 132nd, Scott of the 123rd, Hill of the 127th, Randall of the 101st, Dean of the 29th, Holmes of the 39th, Lucas of the 102nd, and others: A BILL to provide for the right of collective bargaining by public employees and others; to provide for a statement of policy; to provide for definitions; to provide for the right of self-organization; to pro vide for the right to form, join or assist any labor organizations; to provide for collective bargaining; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.
HB 1537. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, White of the 132nd, Scott of the 123rd, Hill of the 127th, Randall of the 101st, Dean of the 29th, Wilson of the 19th, Holmes of the 39th, and others: 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; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1538. By: Representatives Birdsong of the 103rd, Harris of the 60th, Home of the 104th, Pinkston of the 100th, Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th, Wall of the 61st, Bray of the 70th, and Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-6903, relating to county boards of tax assessors, so as to provide that certain persons having a specified degree of kinship to a member of the county governing authority may not be appointed to the county board of tax assessors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1539. By: Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68A-1003, relating to stopping, standing or parking in certain prohibited areas, so as to prohibit persons from soliciting rides in motor vehicles on and along highways within the State Highway System; to provide a penalty; to define a certain term; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 1540. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Butler of the 56th, Culpepper of the 98th, Childs of the 51st, Evans of the 84th, Tucker of the 73rd, and Games of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Chapter 26-30 of the Criminal Code of Georgia so as to provide that private conversations shall generally not be overheard, transmitted, or recorded; to authorize law enforcement officers to overhear, intercept, transmit, or record private conversations when the officer is a party to the conversation or one of the parties consents to the interception, etc. of the conversation by the officer; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1541. By: Representatives Johnson of the 66th, Knight of the 67th, Bolster of the 30th, Nichols of the 27th, Isakson of the 20th, Steinberg of the 46th, Russell of the 64th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 61-3, relating to pro ceedings against tenants' holding over so as to prohibit certain conduct relating to wrongful process of eviction by landlords; to provide certain rights and reme dies to the tenant upon wrongful eviction by the landlord; to provide for dam ages and attorneys' fees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1542. By: Representatives Johnson of the 66th, Knight of the 67th, Bolster of the 30th, Nichols of the 27th, Isakson of the 20th, Steinberg of the 46th, Russell of the 64th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 61-3, relating to pro ceedings against tenants' holding over so as to prohibit certain conduct con stituting retaliatory eviction by landlords; to provide certain rights, remedies and defenses to the tenant upon retaliatory eviction by the landlord; to provide for presumptions; to provide for exceptions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1543. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, and Peters of the 2nd: A BILL to amend an Act enacting the Game and Fish Code so as to provide for changes in certain definitions; to provide authority for rules and regulations relating to times, places, numbers, species and sizes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

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HB 1544. By: Representatives Cason of the 96th, Ham of the 80th, Irvin of the 23rd, Phillips of the 91st, Logan of the 62nd, Williamson of the 45th, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-1611, relating to the admission of persons under 18 years of age in billiard rooms, so as to provide that the provisions of said Code Section shall only apply to billiard rooms in which beer, wine or alcoholic beverages are offered for sale; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1545. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL TO create the Georgia Air Quality Act of 1978; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HR 545-1545. By: Representative Dover of the llth: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that residents of the City of Clarkesville who are 65 years of age or older shall be granted an exemption of not more than $10,000 as fixed by the mayor and council from time to time on their homestead from all ad valorem taxation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 546-1545. By: Representative Patten of the 149th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the civil jurisdiction of justices of the peace in Lanier County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1546. By: Representative Lenderman of the 53rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-21, relating to distribution of obscene materials, so as to provide certain procedures and limitations to afford due process of law; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1547. By: Representatives Lenderman of the 53rd, Johnston of the 56th, Williams of the 54th, Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, and Clark of the 55th: A BILL to amend Code Section 79A-9917, relating to conditional discharge for possession of certain drugs as a first offense so as to provide that certain offenses of possession of one ounce or less of marijuana may be tried in certain courts of counties; to provide for disposition of fines; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1548. By: Representatives Lenderman of the 53rd, Johnston of the 56th, Williams of the 54th, Childs of the 51st, Hawkins of the 50th, Robinson of the 58th, and Clark of the 55th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the judge of any court having jurisdiction over any person charged with committing an offense against the criminal laws of this State to release said person upon his own recognizance so as to provide additional procedures for persons charged with the commission of misdemeanors to be released upon their own recognizance; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1549. By: Representative Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Criminal Extradition Act" so as to provide that the District of

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Columbia shall be included in the jurisdiction of said Act; to provide an effec tive date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1550. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, and Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend an Act providing that the State Board of Education or a committee thereof may hold meetings anywhere within or without the State so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation and expenses of the mem bers of said Board of Education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1551. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Chance of the 129th, Taggart of the 125th, Triplett of the 128th, Scott of the 123rd, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-5702, relating to the meaning of "fair market value", so as to provide for additional requirements relative to the meaning of fair market value; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1552. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, and McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-14, relating to real estate brokers and salesmen, so as to change the provisions relating to the licensing of associate brokers; to change the provisions relating to qualifications of associate brokers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1553. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Ramsey of the 3rd, and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to change the provisions relative to the exemption for the rental of motion picture film; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1554. By: Representatives Crosby of the 150th, Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd, McKinney of the 35th, Noble of the 48th, Rainey of the 135th, Adams of the 36th, Hays of the 1st, Owens of the 77th, and others: 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 beehives and notice to the Department of Natural Resources; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 1555. By: Representatives Steinberg of the 46th, Bray of the 70th, Hawkins of the 50th, Rowland of the 119th, Galer of the 97th, Marcus of the 26th, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34-13, relating to the preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, so as to further define certain pro hibited campaign practices; to provide for additional regulations and restrictions which shall be observed at the polling places; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1556. By: Representatives Steinberg of the 46th, Bray of the 70th, Hawkins of the 50th, Rowland of the 119th, Tolbert of the 56th, Robinson of the 58th, Galer

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of the 97th, and Childs of the 51st: A BILL to amend Code Section 34A-1209, relating to poll watchers in municipal primaries and elections, so as to provide that no person shall be appointed or eligible to serve as a poll watcher in any primary or election in which such person is a candidate; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1557. By: Representatives Steinberg of the 46th, Bray of the 70th, Hawkins of the 50th, Rowland of the 119th, Tolbert of the 56th, Robinson of the 58th, Galer of the 97th, and Childs of the 51st: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1310, relating to poll watchers in primaries and elections, so as to provide that no person shall be appointed or eligible to serve as a poll watcher in any primary or election in which such person is a candidate; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1558. By: Representatives Steinberg of the 46th, Bray of the 70th, Hawkins of the 50th, Rowland of the 119th, Galer of the 97th, Marcus of the 26th, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34A-12, relating to the preparation for and conduct of municipal primaries and elections, so as to further provide for prohibited campaign activities within 250 feet of the polling place; to pro vide for additional regulations which shall be in force at the polling place; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1559. By: Representatives Veazey of the 146th, Coleman of the 118th, Long of the 142nd, Hanner of the 130th, and Milford of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways" so as to change the provisions relative to marking of official vehicles; to provide for marking of motorcycles; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 1563. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Karrh of the 106th, and Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend Code Title 24A, the Juvenile Court Code so as to change the provisions regarding concurrent jurisdiction of superior court; to provide for transfer of certain cases; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1564. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Karrh of the 106th, and Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act creating within the Department of Family and Children Services an autonomous division for children and youth, and a State Board for Children and Youth, so as to change the provisions regarding sentencing of a child who commits certain acts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1565. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, Home of the 104th, Davis of the 99th, Randall of the 101st, Birdsong of the 103rd, Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, and Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend Code Section 27-2511.1, relating to the review of sentences in felony cases, so as to provide that the Sentence Review Panel shall have no authority to reduce a sentence when the defendant is convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment; to pro vide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1566. By: Representatives Nichols of the 27th, Deveaux of the 28th, Horton and Greer of the 43rd, and Bolster of the 30th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 32-1, relating to the Board of Regents and the University System, so as to authorize the board to permit the sale, consumption, and possession of certain malt bev erages and wines upon certain property owned by or subject to the jurisdiction of the board and lying within any county of the State having a population of 600,000 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 University System of Georgia.

HB 1567. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Karrh of the 106th, Kemp of the 139th, Tuten of the 153rd, Culpepper of the 98th, Davis of the 99th, Linder of the 44th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-25, relating to life insurance, so as to require that insurers pay interest at a specified rate on the proceeds of policies of life insurance; to provide limitations; to require speedy payment of such proceeds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1568. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Money of the 5th, and Foster of the 6th: A BILL to add one additional judge of the superior courts of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit of Georgia; 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 1497 HB 1498 HB 1499 HB 1500 HB 1501 HB 1502 HB 1503 HB 1504 HB 1505 HB 1506 HB 1507 HB 1508 HB 1509 HB 1510 HB 1511 HB 1512 HB 1519 HB 1520 HR 522-1520 HR 523-1520 HR 524-1520 HR 525-1520 HR 526-1520 HR 527-1520 HR 528-1520

HR 529-1520 HR 530-1520 HB 1521 HB 1522 HB 1523 HB 1524 HR 531-1524 HB 1526 HB 1527 HB 1528 HB 1529 HR 532-1529 HB 1530 HB 1531 HB 1532 HR 542-1532 HR 543-1532 HB 1533 HR 544-1533 HB 1534 HB 1535 HB 1560 HB 1561 HB 1562 SB 350

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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 1462 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1271 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:

HB 1240 Do Pass HB 1229 Do Pass HB 1257 Do Pass HB 1290 Do Pass

HB 1231 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1012 Do Pass HB 1296 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1258 Do Pass

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 and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1305 Do Pass HR 39-178 Do Pass HR 438-1274 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Dent of the 85th Chairman

Representative Walker of the 115th District, Vice-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 recommendation:

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HB 1048 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Walker of the 115th Vice-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 has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:

HB 1232 Do Pass HB 1266 Do Pass

HB 1345 Do Pass HB 1434 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 and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 490-1423 Do Pass

HB 936

Do Not Pass

Respectfully submitted, Reaves of the 147th 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 has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 247 HB 1450 HB 1500 HB 1501

Do Pass Do Pass, as Amended Do Pass Do Pass

HR 237-898 Do Pass HR 464-1314 Do Pass HR 518-1473 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Colwell of the 4th Chairman

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 1457 Do Pass HB 1467 Do Pass HB 1468 Do Pass

HB 1471 Do Pass HB 1472 Do Pass HB 1473 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 consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1429 Do Pass HB 368 Do Pass, as Amended
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Bray of the 70th District, Acting-Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State of Republic has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 445-1274 Do Pass HB 1336 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1339 Do Pass HB 1419 Do Pass

HB 1300 HB 1340

Without Recommendation Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Bray of the 70th Acting-Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consider ation and read the third time:

HB 1457. By: Representatives Swann of the 90th, Truluck of the 86th, Beckham of the 89th, and Daniel of the 88th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain county officers upon an annual salary so as to change the number of deputy sheriffs authorized to be employed in certain counties; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1467. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Pulaski County upon an annual salary so as to change the compen sation of deputies; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1468. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act to create a Small Claims Court in and for Bleckley County so as to change the jurisdictional amount 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1471. By: Representative Patten of the 149th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Remerton so as to change the provisions relating to the residency of the mayor and councilmen; to change the maximum business license fee that can be charged for doing business in the City of Remerton; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1472. By: Representatives Bargeron of the 83rd, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing supplemental compensation for the Judge of the Probate Court of Burke County so as to provide for personnel of the judge's office; to provide for payment of expenses from county funds; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1473. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Iron City in the County of Seminole so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the mayor and alderman; 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.

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:

SB 418. 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, approved February 28, 1956, so as to change the qualifications and compensation provisions relating to the Assistant District Attorney to conform to State standards; and for other purposes.

HB 1228. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Lee and Wood of the 72nd: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to create and incorporate the City of Mountain View, in the County of Clayton, Georgia, and grant a charter to that municipal ity under that name and style; to prescribe and define the corporate limits thereof; to provide a municipal government for said city, and to declare rights, powers, privileges and liabilities of said corporation; and for other purposes.

HB 1263. By: Representative Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 23-2304, relating to burial of paupers, as amended, so as to increase the maximum allow able burial expenses for paupers in certain counties; to provide for the reduc tion of the amount for burial expenses by an amount equal to any funds payable from other sources for the interment of the pauper; and for other pur poses.

HB 1295. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, and Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain designated officers of Gwinnett County on a salary basis of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Gwinnett County; and for other purposes.

HB 1315. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a system of public schools in the City of Valdosta, Georgia, and providing for the maintenance and support of the same so as to change the provisions relative to the powers and rights of the Board of Education for the City of Valdosta; and for other purposes.

HB 1316. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Tax Commissioner of Lowndes County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the tax commissioner; to pro vide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1317. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of

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Lowndes County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compen sation so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the judge of the probate court; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1318. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Lowndes County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the sheriff; to change the provisions relating to the number of personnel within the sheriffs office, their manner of compen sation and selection; and for other purposes.

HB 1319. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Lowndes County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compen sation so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the clerk of the superior court; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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 administra tion of certain provisions of the Georgia Insurance Code, so as to clarify excep tions to the prohibited disclosure of such information; and for other purposes.

SB 447. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Russell of the 10th, Timmons of the llth, and others: A BILL to amend an Act regulating the sale, inspection, importation and distribution of fluid milk and milk products for human consumption, approved April 5, 1961, so as to change the provisions relating to the cost of inspections; and for other purposes.

SB 448. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Turner of the 8th, Russell of the 10th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the regulation of the sale of live stock at auction, approved March 7, 1956, so as to provide for the manner of making payment and depositing payment for livestock purchased at auction; and for other purposes.

SB 326. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Section 9-401.2 of the Code of Georgia, known as the Law School Public Prosecutor Act of 1970, so as to provide that the term "district attorney" shall also mean a Solicitor or an Assis tant Solicitor of a State Court; and for other purposes.

SB 396. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th and Greene of the 26th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide that no person, firm or corporation (or employee of any munici pality) shall transport, pursuant to a contract (oral or otherwise), garbage, trash, waste or refuse across State or county boundaries for the purpose of dumping same, whether or not it is to be dumped at a publicly or privately owned dump, unless permission is first obtained from the governing authority of the county in which the dump is located; and for other purposes.

SB 416. By: Senator Doss of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3701, relating to the purposes for which counties may levy taxes, approved Mar. 23, 1977, so as to provide that county taxes may be levied and collected to provide financial assistance to joint county and municipal development authorities and for the purpose of developing trade, commerce, industry and employment opportuni ties; and for other purposes.

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SB 417. By: Senator Doss of the 52nd: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing municipal corporations to levy and collect taxes to provide financial assistance to their respective development authorities for the purpose of developing trade, com merce, industry and employment opportunities, approved March 30, 1977, so as to authorize every municipal corporation to levy and collect municipal taxes to provide financial assistance to a joint county and municipal development authority; and for other purposes.

SB 436. By: Senator Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the sale of certain abandoned motor vehicles, approved March 23, 1972, so as to provide that certain notices may be sent by certified mail; and for other purposes.

SB 439. By: Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the establishment of the Georgia Crime Information Center, approved April 19, 1973, so as to authorize the dissemination of certain information to certain per sons and agencies; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tion of the Senate:

SR 76. By: Senators Wessels of the 2nd, Riley of the 1st, Pearce of the 16th, and Lester of the 23rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly to exempt a specified percentage, not to exceed 20% of the value of certain real property having historical significance from ad valorem taxation; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 221. By: Senator Traylor of the 3rd: A BILL to amend "The Small Business Assistance Act of 1975", approved April 28, 1975, so as to encourage State purchases from minority businesses; to define a certain term; to change the provisions relating to the Advisory Council; 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 326. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Section 9-401.2 of the Code of Georgia, known as the Law School Public Prosecutor Act of 1970, so as to provide that the term "district attorney" shall also mean a Solicitor or an Assis tant Solicitor of a State Court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 396. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th and Greene of the 26th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide that no person, firm or corporation (or employee of any munici pality) shall transport, pursuant to a contract (oral or otherwise), garbage, trash, waste or refuse across State or county boundaries for the purpose of dumping same, whether or not it is to be dumped at a publicly or privately owned dump, unless permission is first obtained from the governing authority of the county in which the dump is located; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SB 416. By: Senator Doss of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3701, relating to the purposes for which counties may levy taxes, approved Mar. 23, 1977, so

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as to provide that county taxes may be levied and collected to provide financial assistance to joint county and municipal development authorities and for the purpose of developing trade, commerce, industry and employment opportuni ties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

SB 417. By: Senator Doss of the 52nd: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing municipal corporations to levy and collect taxes to provide financial assistance to their respective development authorities for the purpose of developing trade, com merce, industry and employment opportunities, approved March 30, 1977, so as to authorize every municipal corporation to levy and collect municipal taxes to provide financial assistance to a joint county and municipal development authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

SB 418. 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, approved February 28, 1956, so as to change the qualifications and compensation provisions relating to the Assistant District Attorney to conform to State standards; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 436. By: Senator Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the sale of certain abandoned motor vehicles, approved March 23, 1972, so as to provide that certain notices may be sent by certified mail; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 439. By: Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the establishment of the Georgia Crime Information Center, approved April 19, 1973, so as to authorize the dissemination of certain information to certain per sons and agencies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 447. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Russell of the 10th, Timmons of the llth, and others: A BILL to amend an Act regulating the sale, inspection, importation and distribution of fluid milk and milk products for human consumption, approved April 5, 1961, so as to change the provisions relating to the cost of inspections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

SB 448. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Turner of the 8th, Russell of the 10th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the regulation of the sale of live stock at auction, approved March 7, 1956, so as to provide for the manner of making payment and depositing payment for livestock purchased at auction; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

SR 76. By: Senators Wessels of the 2nd, Riley of the 1st, Pearce of the 16th, and Lester of the 23rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly to exempt a specified percentage, not to

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exceed 20% of the value of certain real property having historical significance from ad valorem taxation; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.
SB 221. By: Senator Traylor of the 3rd: A BILL to amend "The Small Business Assistance Act of 1975", approved April 28, 1975, so as to encourage State purchases from minority businesses; to define a certain term; to change the provisions relating to the Advisory Council; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.
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 1304. 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; to provide license fees equal to those required of public licensed places of business; and for other purposes.

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 Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Benefield, J.
Y Birdsong, K. Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P. Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. N Butler, D. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Y Carrell, B.
Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childa, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
N 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. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, B.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. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
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. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. 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.
Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Keznp, R. N Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y 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.
Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
N 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. N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Sizemore, E.
N 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.
Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L.
Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williams, R.
Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.
Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 105, nays 31. The motion prevailed.

Representative Murray of the 116th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on the motion to reconsider the failure of the House to pass HB 1304, but had he been present would have voted "nay" thereon.

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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 1277. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 24-27, relating to clerks of superior courts, so as to revise the fees of the clerks of superior courts; to provide for additional fees; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 109, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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.

The report 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 1308. By: Representatives Hill of the 127th, Taggart of the 125th, Karrh of the 106th, Scott of the 123rd, Davis of the 99th, Deveaux of the 28th, Snow of the 1st, and White of the 132nd: A BILL to require the clerk of the superior court to refer to the defendant in criminal cases as the "accused" instead of the "pris oner"; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1357. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend an Act providing the State of Georgia a limited right to appeal in certain criminal cases so as to provide that the State may appeal any order, decision or judgment not author ized by law or beyond the authority of the judge so making said order or judg ment; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 1357 as follows:
By deleting on lines 4, 5 and 6 of page 1 the following language:
"order, decision or judgment not authorized by law or beyond the authority of the judge so making said order or judgment;"
and substituting in lieu thereof the following:

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"sentence imposed contrary to law or beyond the authority of the judge imposing such sentence;"
And by deleting on lines 14, 15 and 16 all of (e) and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"(e) From any sentence imposed contrary to law or beyond the authority of the judge imposing such sentence."
And by deleting all of (e) on page 2 and substituting in lieu thereof the foregoing lan guage.

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 94, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon:
HB 1223. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Murphy of the 18th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1977-78, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 11, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1335), so as to change certain appropriations and language for the fiscal year 1977-78; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

The following report of the Committee of Conference was read:

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON H. B. 1223

The Conference Committee on H. B. 1223 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Conference Committee Substitute to H. B. 1223 be adopted.

FOR THE SENATE: /s/Paul C. Broun Senator, 46th District /s/Al Holloway Senator, 12th District

Respectfully submitted,
FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /.s/,J,oe _Frank, ,,Ham.s ,,Representative, 8th District

/s/John R. Riley Senator, 1st District

/s/Marcus Collins Representative, 144th District

/s/Clarence R. Vaughn, Jr. Representative, 57th District

A BILL

To amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1977-78, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 11, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1335), so as to change certain appropriations for the fiscal year 1977-78; 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 1977-78, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 11, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1335), is hereby

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amended by striking the revenue estimate figure of $2,065,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 in the first paragraph following the enacting clause and substituting in lieu thereof a new revenue estimate of $2,111,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, and by striking the following:
"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH", and Sections 1 through 61, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch......................................................................$ 9,655,000 1. Operations......................................................................................................$ 9,355,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,355,000 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 9,355,000
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 ...............................................................................................................$ 9,355,000 Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses .................................................................................................$ 300,000
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 Representatives; for membership in the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; for membership in the Council of State Governments, the National Conference of State Legis latures and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators and other legislative orga nizations, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for membership in the Marine Fisheries Compact and other Compacts, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for the maintenance, repair, construction, reconstruction, furnishing and refurbishing of space and other facilities for the Legislative Branch; for the Legislative Services Committee, the Office of Legislative Counsel and the Office of Legislative Budget Analyst; for the operation of the Georgia Educational Improvement Council; for compiling, publishing and distributing the Acts of the General Assembly and the Journals of the Senate and the House of Representatives; for Code Revision; for the annual report of the State Auditor to the General Assembly; for equipment, supplies, furnishings, repairs, print ing, services and other expenses of the Legislative Branch of Government; for costs of the Georgia Official and Statistical Register; and for payments to Presidential Electors. The provisions of any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, such payments to Presidential Electors 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.
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 ................................................................$ 3,076,900 1. Operations......................................................................................................$ 2,726,900

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Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,726,900 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,726,900

2. Tax Ratio Study...............................................................................................$ 350,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 350,000 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 350,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Operations...............................................................................................................! 2,726,900

Tax Ratio Study........................................................................................................$ 350,000

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

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PART II. JUDICIAL BRANCH
Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court............................................................................$ 1,308,435
For the cost of operating the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, including salaries of Justices and the employees of the Court, their retirement contributions and for the Emeritus Judges of the Court. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000 per annum for each additional Emeritus position established during the fiscal year. Provided, however, that the sum of $7,500 shall be allo cated for the payment of attorneys' fees and legal 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...........................................................................$ 9,414,997
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 mile age authorized by law and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law.
Provided, however, that none of the above appropriation shall be expended for the pay ment of travel, tuition and expenses to attend the National College of State Trial Judges.
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 Gen eral Assembly.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Superior Courts, $254,700 is desig nated and committed for the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council for operations and $39,211 is designated and committed for the Sentence Review Panel.

Section 5. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals.........................................................................$ 1,427,041
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

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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 ................................................................................................$ 240,412
Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,260,024 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 240,412
For the cost of operating the Administrative Offices of the Court. Provided, however, of the above appropriation, $15,000 is designated and committed for initial funding for a Judicial College. Provided, further, it is the intent of this General Assembly that such Judicial College shall not reach a level of expenditure in the current fiscal year which would require a total State appropriation of more than $30,000 to con tinue operation in Fiscal 1979.

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 ...................................................................................................$ 30,000
For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commission.

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:.................................................................................................................$ 58,866
For the cost of operating the Council of Juvenile Court Judges.

PART III. EXECUTIVE BRANCH
Section 11. Department of Administrative Services.
A. Budget Unit: Department of Administrative Services........................................................................$ 49,006,744
1. Georgia Building Authority Budget: Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Operations ...........................................................................................................$ 4,114,585 Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Capital Outlay ....................................................................................................$ 5,645,000 Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for

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Authority Lease Rentals ...............................................................................$ 1,050,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 10,809,585

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 10,809,585

Total Positions Budgeted

0

2. Departmental Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 626,203

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 65,000

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 7,395

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 708,598

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 708,598

Total Positions Budgeted

35

3. Fiscal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 432,463

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 ..........................................................................................$ 4,250,963

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,250,963

Total Positions Budgeted

23

4. Self-Insurance Administration

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 307,948

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 16,497

Travel............................................................................................................................! 20,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 12,900

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,825

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,805

Computer Charges...................................,.......................................................................! 500

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Public Safety Officers

Indemnity Fund .................................................................................................$ 1,200,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Workmen's Compensation....................................................................................! 1,960,000

State Liability Self-Insurance

Reserve ............................................................................................................$ 5,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 8,523,875

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................,................! 8,473,340

Total Positions Budgeted

20

5. Procurement Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 824,294 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 91,000 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 18,000

582

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 4,000

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 186,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,128,094

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,128,094

Total Positions Budgeted

53

6. General Services Administration

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 152,312

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 81,000

Travel.................................................................................................................................$ 750

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 100

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 3,571

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$ 134

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 237,867

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 114,658

Total Positions Budgeted

14

7. Property Management

Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 240,393

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 28,256

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................? 680

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 1,260

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 21,954

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 20,900

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 1,450

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 320,093

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 318,437

Total Positions Budgeted

16

8. Data Processing Services Budget:

Personal-Services..................................................................................................$ 10,582,883

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................? 1,324,123

Travel............................................................................................................................? 30,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................? 5,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 20,000

Equipment Purchases............................................................................................? 7,857,735

Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 165,000

Rents and Maintenance Expense......................................................................? 10,619,182

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 422,703

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.........................................................................$ 1,932,475

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 32,959,101

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 18,012,925

Total Positions Budgeted

721

9. Motor Pool Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 345,566 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 627,348 Travel..............................................................................................................................? 1,925 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................? 125,000 Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 1,550

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

583

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 6,465

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 2,250

Real Estate Rentals .........................................................................................................$ 720

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,110,824

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

29

10. Communication Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,555,161

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 308,870

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 13,464

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 48,401

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 31,337

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 73,260

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 36,696

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 14,700

Telephone Billings ..........................................................................................$ 14,182,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 16,263,889

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 5,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

107

11. Printing Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 975,325

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,082,869

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 3,450

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................,,...........................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 76,900

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 5,250

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 65,375

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$ 600

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,210,769

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

77

12. Central Supply Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 139,970

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,577,454

Travel.................................................................................................................................$ 500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,800

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 51,900

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 1,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,776,624

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

12

13. State Properties Commission Budget: Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 77,586 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 26,308 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 5,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 6,500 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,000

584

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 15,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 136,394

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 136,394

Total Positions Budgeted

9

14. Volunteer Services Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 49,400

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 ...............................................................................................$ 69,150

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 53,750

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 16,309,504

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 5,267,225

Travel............................................................................................................................! 99,189

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................! 149,400

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 114,606

Equipment Purchases............................................................................................! 7,998,468

Computer Charges ...............................................................................................,,! 4,229,214

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 598,294

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 1,969,159

Rents and Maintenance Expense......................................................................! 10,619,182

Workmen's Compensation....................................................................................! 1,960,000

Direct Payments to Georgia

Building Authority for

Operations...........................................................................................................! 4,114,585

Direct Payments to Georgia

Building Authority for

Capital Outlay....................................................................................................! 5,645,000

Direct Payments to Georgia

Building Authority for

Authority Lease Rentals ...................................................................................! 1,050,000

State Liability Self-Insurance

Reserve.................................................................................................................$ 5,000,000

Telephone Billings...............................................................................................! 14,182,000

Public Safety Officers

Indemnity Fund .................................................................................................$ 1,200,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,119

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

334

B. Budget Unit: Georgia Building Authority ...........................................................................................................$ -0-
1. Georgia Building Authority Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,482,627 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,655,385 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,050 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 27,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 15,650

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

585

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 49,000

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 3,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 75,369

Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 5,710,000

Authority Lease Rentals .......................................................................................$ 1,358,147

Utilities....................................................................................................................$ 2,420,100

Facilities Renovations & Repairs ..................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 16,799,328

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

403

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 5,482,627

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,655,385

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,050

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 27,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 15,650

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 49,000

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 3,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 75,369

Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 5,710,000

Authority Lease Rentals .......................................................................................$ 1,358,147

Utilities....................................................................................................................! 2,420,100

Facilities Renovations and Repairs................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

403

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

39

The Authority is authorized to increase the amount budgeted for Facilities Renovations and Repairs by such amounts as are approved for other Agencies or Authorities of the State by the Office of Planning and Budget, and by such amounts as are received from other sources for renovations or repairs.

Section 12. Department of Agriculture.

A. Budget Unit: Department of

Agriculture..............................................................................................* 16,446,964

1. Plant Industry Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,266,821

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 205,291

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 121,580

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 28,800

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 13,300

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 68,934

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 1,980

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................* 30,600

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,737,306

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,617,306

Total Positions Budgeted

185

2. Animal Industry Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 678,348 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 119,494 Travel.........................................,..................................................................................! 30,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................,........! 29,400 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 8,800 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 5,000

586

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................................................$ -0-

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..................................................................................................................? 242,658

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..................................................................................................................$ 437,220

Poultry Improvement Contract ..............................................................................$ 642,000

Veterinary Fees .........................................................................................................$ 525,000

Research Contract with Georgia

Institute of Technology ........................................................................................$ 280,000

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Avian Disease .........................................................................$ 250,000

Indemnities.............................................................................................................$ 150,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,398,620

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,178,620

Total Positions Budgeted

50

3. Marketing Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 1,095,810

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 301,834

Travel............................................................................................................................? 32,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................? 8,400

Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 7,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 3,580

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 22,500

Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................? 76,000

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 295,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 1,842,824

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 1,677,374

Total Positions Budgeted

87

4. General Agricultural Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 1,420,992

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.............................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................? 3,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 1,713,306

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 1,713,306

Total Positions Budgeted

127

5. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 795,506 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 115,530 Travel............................................................................................................................? 30,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................? 9,200 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 12,200 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 5,900 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 86,000 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

587

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 10,750

Advertising Contract ...............................................................................................$ 35,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,100,086

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,080,086

Total Positions Budgeted

55

6. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 125,823

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 349,915

Travel.................................................................................................................................$ 990

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 256,554

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,245

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 736,527

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 736,527

Total Positions Budgeted

11

7. Fuel and Measures Standards

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 784,327

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 123,000

Travel............................................................................................................................! 61,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................! 144,100

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 6,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 31,175

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,150,102

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,148,602

Total Positions Budgeted

66

8. Consumer Protection Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 575,397

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 .............................................................................................$ 683,078

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 683,078

Total Positions Budgeted

38

9. Consumer Protection Field Forces Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,668,283 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.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 7,500

588

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,892,283

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,585,247

Total Positions Budgeted

121

10. Meat Inspection Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,951,735

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 52,070

Travel.......................................................................................-..................................$ 165,140

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 ..........................................................................................$ 2,266,785

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 925,593

Total Positions Budgeted

150

11. Fire Ant Eradication Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 156,425

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 2,000

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 49,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,600

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Purchase of Bait

and Airplane Contracts ....................................................................................$ 851,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,060,225

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 895,225

Total Positions Budgeted

0

12. Georgia Agrirama Development

Authority Budget:

Direct Payments to Georgia

Agrirama Development

Authority for Operations .....................................................................................$ 170,000

Direct Payments to Georgia

Agrirama Development

Authority for Capital Outlay..............................................................................$ 36,000

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 206,000

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 206,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 11,519,467 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,490,914 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 776,310 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................! 312,100 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 326,304 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 133,689 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 86,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 12,480 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 140,000 Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................! 76,000

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

589

Purchase of Bait and Airplane Contracts ........................................................................................$ 851,000

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..................................................................................................................$ 242,658

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..................................................................................................................$ 437,220

Poultry Improvement Contract ..............................................................................$ 642,000

Veterinary Pees .........................................................................................................$ 525,000

Research Contract with Georgia

Institute of Technology........................................................................................$ 280,000

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Avian Disease .........................................................................$ 250,000

Indemnities ................................................................................................................$ 150,000

Advertising Contract ..................................................................................................$ 35,000

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 295,000

Direct Payments to Georgia

Agrirama Development Authority

for Operations........................................................................................................? 170,000

Direct Payments to Georgia

Agrirama Development Authority

for Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 36,000

Total Positions Budgeted

890

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

197

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.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, up to $50,000 may be used (unmatched) for a study of alternate methods of fire ant eradication, with emphasis on genetic research.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Research Contract with Georgia Institute of Technology, $50,000 is designated and committed to match $50,000 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for a joint project to apply N.A.S.A. tech nology to the poultry industry.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, up to $100,000 may be used to match Federal funds for a joint project to develop a pesticide for fire ant control.

B. Budget Unit: Georgia Agrirama

Development Authority...................................................................................$ -0-

1. Georgia Agrirama Development

Authority Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 357,386

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 73,650

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 10,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 12,750

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 36,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 494,986

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

48

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 357,386

590

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 73,650

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 10,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 12,750

Capital Outlay .............................................................................................................$ 36,000

Total Positions Budgeted

48

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

4

Section 13. Department of Banking

and Finance.

Budget Unit: Department of Banking

and Finance.............................................................................................$ 2,012,028

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 442,874

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 48,112

Travel..............................................................................................................................$7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 3,055

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 6,000

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 37,150

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 3,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 559,191

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 559,191

Total Positions Budgeted

24

2. Examination Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,151,907

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 15,670

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 279,560

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 5,700

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,452,837

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,452,837

Total Positions Budgeted

67

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,594,781

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 63,782

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 286,560

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 8,755

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 6,000

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 37,150

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 3,000

Total Positions Budgeted

91

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

591

Section 14. Department of Community

Affairs.

A. Budget Unit: Department of

Community Affairs ..................................................................................$ 2,548,764

1. Executive Office and Administrative

Support:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 339,573

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 38,144

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 18,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,600

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,125

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 4,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.. ................................................................................^ 12,632

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 416,874

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 320,192

Total Positions Budgeted

19

2. Area Development:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 521,793

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 14,483

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 11,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 4,900

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................$ 300

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 12,430

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions ...............................................................................$ 1,170,000

HUD 701 Planning Grants ..................................................................................$ 879,416

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,614,722

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,359,054

Total Positions Budgeted

42

3. Local Development:

Personal Services..................................................................,....................................$ 354,072

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 18,376

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 22,200

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..................................................................................! 11,000

IntermodalContract................................................................................................$ 10,000

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 424,398

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 148,686

Total Positions Budgeted

19

4. State Crime Commission Planning and Grant Administration: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 813,623 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 69,120 Travel............................................................................................................................! 35,015 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing.........................................................................................-! 19,800
Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,000

592

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 16,459

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 43,035

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 32,200

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,031,252

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 118,274

Total Positions Budgeted

46

5. LEAA Grants Budget:

LEAA Discretionary Grants....................................................................................$ 383,407

LEAA Juvenile Justice................................................,.........................................! 1,524,000

LEAA Action Local ...............................................................................................$ 4,599,000

LEAA Action State................................................................................................! 3,600,000

LEAA State Buy-In..................................................................................................$ 602,558

LEAA Planning.........................................................................................................! 525,600

LEAA Action Carry Forward...............................................................................! 7,931,434

LEAA State Buy-In Carry Forward...................................................................$ 747,285

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 19,913,284

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 602,558

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,029,061

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 140,123

Travel............................................................................................................................! 86,915

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 33,300

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,675

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 17,959

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 47,535

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 68,262

Intermodal Contract...................................................................................................! 10,000

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions...............................................................................! 1,170,000

HUD 701 Planning Grants......................................................................................! 879,416

LEAA Discretionary Grants....................................................................................! 383,407

LEAA Action Local ...............................................................................................$ 4,599,000

LEAA Action State................................................................................................! 3,600,000

LEAA State Buy-In..................................................................................................! 602,558

LEAA Planning.........................................................................................................! 525,600

LEAA Juvenile Justice..........................................................................................! 1,524,000

LEAA Action Carry Forward...............................................................................! 7,931,434

LEAA State Buy-In Carry Forward.......................................................................! 747,285

Total Positions Budgeted

126

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

5

For general administrative cost of operating the State Crime Commission Office, includ ing the State "buy-in" for Law Enforcement Assistance Agency grants to local govern mental units.

B. Budget Unit: State Building Administrative Board ....................................................................................$ 84,561
State Building Administrative Board Budget: Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 89,725 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 5,654 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 7,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..........................................................................,.! -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 8,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

593

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 3,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 113,379

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ 84,561

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 89,725

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 5,654

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 8,000

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 3,000

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

C. Budget Unit: Indian Affairs

Commission ..............................................................................................................$ -0-

Indian Affairs Commission Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 70,138

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 3,433

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................,...............................! -0-

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 3,545

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 4,266

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................................................................! 87,382

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

4

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 70,138

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 3,433

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,545

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 4,266

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

4

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 15. Office of Comptroller
General. Budget Unit: Office of Comptroller
General.....................................................................................................$ 3,508,514
1. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 308,606 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 76,204 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 9,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

594

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 6,860

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 9,200

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 409,870

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 409,870

Total Positions Budgeted

19

2. Insurance Regulation Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 575,881

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 .............................................................................................$ 748,081

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 748,081

Total Positions Budgeted

43

3. Industrial Loans Regulation

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 249,910

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 22,534

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 11,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,400

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 286,344

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 286,344

Total Positions Budgeted

15

4. Information and Enforcement

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 533,149

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 .............................................................................................$ 585,999

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 585,999

Total Positions Budgeted

41

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home Regulation Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,426,980 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 76,840 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 126,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

595

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 8,400

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,638,220

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,478,220

Total Positions Budgeted

104

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,094,526

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

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

57

Section 16. Department of Defense.

Budget Unit: Department of Defense..............................................................$ 3,126,879

1. Administration and Support of

State Militia Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 560,351

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 93,272

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 18,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 25,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 7,501

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................$ 7,000

National Guard Units Grants .........................................................................................$ -0-

Georgia Military Institute Grant..............................................................................$ 16,000

Civil Air Patrol Contract...........................................................................................$ 12,500

Capital Outlay ..................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 745,124

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 745,124

Total Positions Budgeted

33

Provided, however, it is the intent of this General Assembly that the funds appropriated herein for Grants to Civil Air Patrol be utilized for repairs, insurance and maintenance of aircraft owned by the Civil Air Patrol, and for no other purpose.

2. Civil Defense Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 544,601 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 78,000 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 11,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 5,800 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 5,462 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 15,000 Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 91,000

596

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 750,863

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 406,684

Total Positions Budgeted

33

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $91,000 is desig nated and committed to replace obsolete emergency radio equipment at six State Warning/Communications Centers.

3. Construction and Facilities

Maintenance Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 108,002

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 132,978

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 22,590

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals.........................................................--...............................----......! -0-

Grants to National Guard Units ............................................................................$ 255,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Capital Outlay ....................................................................................................$ 1,391,395

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,914,365

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,739,620

Total Positions Budgeted

8

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $1,158,400 is desig nated and committed to replace defective roofs and various repairs on armories.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, !31,890 is desig nated and committed for expansion to the Armory at Waycross, Georgia.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, !201,105 is desig nated and committed for construction at the Springfield Armory.

4. Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 222,142

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 11,350

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 21,560

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 12,100

Equipment Purchases...................................................----.-------------------$ 3,250

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals............................................................................................----...! 3,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..........................----.-....----..----..-.------.$ 12,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 286,002

State Funds Budgeted.............-....-..........-..-.............-...-.....................--------..----! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

13

5. Service Contracts Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,387,219 Regular Operating Expenses.....................----.................--.............--------.------$ 618,498 Travel..........................................................................................--....-.....----------...! 4,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................------------------.----$ -0Publications and Printing..............................................----------------------.--.--.! -0Equipment Purchases.......................................-....----------------......----................ $ -0Computer Charges..............................................................................-..------------! -0Real Estate Rentals.................................................................-.-...------.--------.........$ -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............--................................----.----......---.--..--...--$ -0Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................................--------------$ 2,010,217

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

597

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 235,451

Total Positions Budgeted

118

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,822,315

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 934,098

Travel......................................................................................................-..-......-...........! 46,960

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................$ 18,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 42,900

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 38,803

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 3,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 34,000

National Guard Units Grants.................................................................................! 255,000

Georgia Military Institute Grant..............................................................................! 16,000

Civil Air Patrol Contract...........................................................................................! 12,500

Capital Outlay..........................................................................................-.............! 1,482,395

Total Positions Budgeted

205

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

20

Section 17. Economic Development Council

of Georgia.

Budget Unit: Economic Development

Council of Georgia..................................................................................$ 17,700

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 12,000

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 2,000

Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0-

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,200

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals,........................................................................................................! 800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 1,700

Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................................................................$ 17,700

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 17,700

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 12,000

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 2,000

Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0-

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,200

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................................! 800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 1,700

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 18. State Board of Education -
Department of Education. A. Budget Unit: Department of
Education .............................................................................................$ 780,545,840 1. Instructional Services Budget:
Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 172,939 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 21,146

598

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 8,050

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 7,760

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,510

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 44,200

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 256,605

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 234,616

Total Positions Budgeted

8

2. Pre-School and Special Education

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 596,459

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 32,875

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 44,466

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 19,801

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 2,700

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 702,801

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 445,895

Total Positions Budgeted

32

3. Governor's Honors Program Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 216,235

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 ............................................................................$ 252,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................! 536,758

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 406,758

Total Positions Budgeted

2

4. General Education Budget:

Personal Services..............................................................................................,........! 638,263

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 62,543

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 46,252

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 62,105

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,475

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 21,412

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 140,670

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 972,720

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 540,465

Total Positions Budgeted

33

5. Vocational and Adult Education Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,871,204 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 237,465 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 171,729

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

599

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.........................................................................$ 1,273,150

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,610,187

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,169,278

Total Positions Budgeted

110

6. Compensatory Education Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 308,198

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 25,449

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 21,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 6,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,320

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 10,881

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 372,848

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................? -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

20

7. Student Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 287,020

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 14,918

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 ............................................................................$ 402,170

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................? 734,718

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 659,137

Total Positions Budgeted

15

8. Media Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 2,479,840

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................? 1,801,626

Travel............................................................................................................................? 62,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................? 4,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 110,697

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 507,568

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................? 5,897

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 207,133

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................? 5,179,161

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 4,420,637

Total Positions Budgeted

181

9. Public Library Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 617,981 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 328,919 Travel............................................................................................................................? 18,011 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 8,600
Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 16,825

600

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 67,827

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 48,857

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,107,020

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 685,789

Total Positions Budgeted

51

10. Program and Staff Development

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 813,229

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 69,308

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 46,339

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 23,250

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 5,750

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 2,394

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 414,156

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,374,426

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 946,372

Total Positions Budgeted

57

11. State Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 721,141

Regular Operating Expenses .................................................................................,,! 102,451

Travel............................................................................................................................! 29,750

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 23,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 17,600

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 10,166

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 217,600

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,121,708

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 794,076

Total Positions Budgeted

38

12. Administrative Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,687,075

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 482,470

Travel.........................................................................................................................-! 192,947

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 11,000

Publications and Printing.............................................,..........................................! 121,625

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 25,810

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 742,088

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 62,794

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 169,350

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,495,159

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 220,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,967,604

Total Positions Budgeted

248

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...............................................................................................! 17,942,965

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

601

Authority Lease Rentals ...,.......,......................................,...............,.......................$ 333,204 APEG Grants:
Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2)) ........................................................,.....................................$ 356,178,405
Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5)...................................,..............................,......................$ 44,957,565
Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a)) ................................................................................$ 15,678,888
Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21).......................,.................................................................,...............$ 44,818,948
Pre-School Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (1))...................................................................................$ 43,258
Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2)).................................................................,............$ 1,370,491
Instructional Media (Sec.13) ..........................................................................$ 13,990,901
Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14)..............................................................................................................$ 654,619
Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15).........................................................................................................$60,770,486
Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16)...........................................................................................................$2,998,050
Travel (Sec. 17) .....................................................................................................$ 606,850 Pupil Transportation
Regular (Sec. 25) ....,.........................................................,.......................,...$ 35,727,426 Pupil Transportation
Special (Sec. 25) .............................................................................................$ 2,984,866 Isolated Schools.....................................................................................................$ 140,017 Selective Pre-School
Development .................................................................................................$ 10,864,644 Mid-Term Adjustment .......................................................................,.........................$ -0Non-APEG Grants: Education of Children of
Low-Income Families.................,.................................................................$ 67,277,321 Driver Education..........................,........................................................................! 300,000 Teacher Retirement.........................................................................................! 46,422,795 Instructional Services for
the Handicapped ............................................................................................$ 3,109,824 Preparation of Professional
Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children .................................................................................$ 106,454
Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded .................................................................................$ 30,000
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 ....................................................................................................$ 96,812,483
Supplementary Education Centers and Services..........................................,..........................................-! 3,012,708
Staff Development ................................................................,...............................$ 890,000

602

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Supervision and Assessment of Students and Beginning

Teachers..............................................................................................................$ 545,000 Cooperative Educational

Service Agencies .............................................................................................$ 2,412,000 Superintendents' Salaries .................................................................................$ 3,245,720 High School Program ......................................................................................$ 15,125,996 Area Vocational-Technical

Schools ...........................................................................................................$ 31,850,612 Research and Development

Utilization...........................................................................................................$ 128,000 Junior College Vocational

Program ..............................................................................................................$ 719,120

Quick Start Program .........................................................................................$ 1,136,235

Comprehensive Employment

and Training ...................................................................................................$ 3,225,000

Vocational Research and

Curriculum .........................................................................................................$ 162,000

Adult Education .................................................................................................$ 3,173,931 Salaries and Travel of

Public Librarians............................................................................................$ 2,814,078

Public Library Materials...................................................................................$ 1,891,147

Talking Book Centers...........................................................................................$ 256,000 Public Library Maintenance

and Operation .................................................................................................$ 1,189,072 Public Library Construction.............................................................................$ 1,016,000

Comprehensive Planning......................................................................................! 500,000 Competency-Based High School

Graduation Requirements ............................................................................$ 225,000 Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 947,087,770

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 767,275,213

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 12,409,584

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 3,236,493

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 662,397

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..................................................................................................................$ 15,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 403,597

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 592,858

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 742,088

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 230,108 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .............................................................................$ 3,171,986

APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional

Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2)) ..............................................................................................$ 356,178,405

Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5).........................................................................................$ 44,957,565

Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a)) ................................................................................$ 15,678,888

Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21).........................................................................................................$ 44,818,948
Pre-School Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (1))...................................................................................$ 43,258
Special Education Leadership

Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2))..............................................................................$ 1,370,491

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

603

Instructional Media (Sec. 13).........................................................................$ 13,990,901
Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14)..............................................................................................................$ 654,619
Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15) .........................................................................................................$ 60,770,486
Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16)...........................................................................................................$ 2,998,050
Travel (Sec. 17) .....................................................................................................$ 606,850
Pupil Transportation Regular (Sec. 25) ..........................................................................................$ 35,727,426
Pupil Transportation Special (Sec. 25) .............................................................................................$ 2,984,866
Isolated Schools.....................................................................................................$ 140,017
Selective Pre-School Development .................................................................................................$ 10,864,644
Mid-Term Adjustment .................................................................................................$ -0-
Non-APEG Grants: Education of Children of Low-Income Families...................................................................................$ 67,277,321 Driver Education...................................................................................................! 300,000 Teacher Retirement.........................................................................................$ 46,422,795 Instructional Services for the Handicapped ............................................................................................$ 3,109,824 Preparation of Professional Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children.................................................................................$ 106,454 Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded.................................................................................? 30,000 Tuition for the Multi handicapped .......................................................................................................$ 622,000 Severely Emotionally Disturbed ......................................................................$ 5,727,467 Compensatory Education................................................................................$ 12,746,747 High School Program ......................................................................................$ 15,125,996 Vocational Research and Curriculum..................................................................................................$ 162,000 Adult Education .................................................................................................$ 3,173,931 Area Vocational Technical Schools ...........................................................................................................$ 31,850,612 Research and Development Utilization...........................................................................................................! 128,000
Junior College Vocational Program ..............................................................................................................$ 719,120
Quick Start Program .........................................................................................$ 1,136,235 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............................................................................................! 2,814,078
Public Library Materials...................................................................................! 1,891,147
Talking Book Centers...........................................................................................! 256,000
Public Library Maintenance and Operation.................................................................................................! 1,189,072
Public Library Construction.............................................................................! 1,016,000
School Lunch ....................................................................................................$ 96,812,483

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Supplementary Education

Centers and Services..........................,...........................................................! 3,012,708

Staff Development................................................................................................! 890,000

Supervision and Assessment

of Students and Beginning

Teachers..............................................................................................................$ 545,000

Cooperative Educational

Service Agencies.............................................................................................! 2,412,000

Superintendents' Salaries .................................................................................$ 3,245,720

Comprehensive Planning......................................................................................! 500,000

Competency-Based High School

Graduation Requirements................................................................................! 225,000

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...............................................................................................! 17,942,965

Authority Lease Rentals..........................................................................................! 333,204

Total Positions Budgeted

795

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

17

B. Budget Unit: Institutions...............................................................................$ 9,739,198

1. Georgia Academy for the Blind

Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,514,066

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 273,385

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 5,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.......................................................................-! 6,500

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,800

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 18,870

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 18,225

Capital Outlay ..................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................................................,..........$ 1,837,946

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,584,802

Total Positions Budgeted

153

2. Georgia School for the Deaf

Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,898,915

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 641,140

Travel............................................................................................................................! 10,275

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..................................................................................! 16,276

Capital Outlay...............................................................................................................! 1,610

Authority Lease Rentals.........................................................................................$ 23,400

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,680,364

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,205,772

Total Positions Budgeted

278

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3. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,045,018

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 222,184

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 3,436

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,212

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 5,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 51,075

Capital Outlay..................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,328,925

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,187,957

Total Positions Budgeted

83

4. Alto Education and Evaluation

Center Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 852,503

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 82,674

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,250

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................,...! 1,500

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 24,966

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 965,893

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 710,703

Total Positions Budgeted

54

5. North Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,588,514

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 599,797

Travel............................................................................................................................! 16,030

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 16,500

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,825

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 93,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 45,750

Authority Lease Rentals.........................................................................................$ 54,750

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,419,666

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,617,676

Total Positions Budgeted

103

6. South Georgia Vocational-Technical School Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,342,822 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 406,801
Travel............................................................................................................................! 12,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,360 Equipment Purchases...........................................................,...................................! 127,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 3,360 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0-

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Authority Lease Rentals ....................................,....................................................$ 49,315

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,944,658

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,322,090

Total Positions Budgeted

97

7. State Schools Administration

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 120,595

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 4,013

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 6,900

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 .............................................................................................$ 132,458

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 110,198

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 9,362,433

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,229,994

Travel............................................................................................................................! 57,991

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 37,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 14,347

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 344,384

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 134,686

Capital Outlay...............................................................................................................! 1,610

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 127,465

Total Positions Budgeted

774

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

62

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 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.
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 September 1 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 tests 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 allot-

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ted 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 emotionally 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 continuation of existing programs; additional allotments shall be based upon the proportion of the local system's first grade ADA to the total State first grade ADA, with unused allotments 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 reimbursement for salary, retirement, and school lunch cost and $8,024 for operational cost incurred by continued units and $9,521 for operational cost incurred by new units in pre-school devel opment programs. Operational cost shall include maintenance and operation, sick and per sonal leave, instructional media, instructional equipment, testing, transportation, and additional instructional personnel when such additions will have the effect of serving addi tional 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 pay ment 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 75 cents per child in average daily attendance.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Public Library Construction Grants, $1,000,000 is designated and committed for public library construction and renovation.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to High School Program Grants, $85,000 is designated and committed to equip the vocational education facilities at Newton County High School.
Provided, that all new teaching positions authorized under Section 5 not allotted to SED centers and institutions, as well as those which were not filled at any time during the pre ceding fiscal year, shall be distributed proportionally among local systems on the basis of the number of teachers still needed to serve exceptional children, and that all positions that are not filled by September 1 shall be reallocated by the State Board of Education to systems which had filled all positions allocated earlier.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to High School Program Grants, $70,000 is designated and committed to equip the comprehensive high school in Rockmart.

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Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to High School Program Grants, $25,000 is designated and committed to furnish and equip a Young Farmers Vocational Education Building at Cairo High School in Grady County.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Travel (Section 32-617a of APEG), such funds shall be allocated to local systems based on 70 cents per student in average daily attendance.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, funds allocated for the purpose of renovating public school buildings and facilities 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 fore seeable future.
4. No project shall be eligible unless it comprehensively addresses all needed improve ments to house the functions and educational programs within the facility.
5. A higher priority ranking shall be given to those projects which require a lesser per centage of construction cost for items which would otherwise be financed from mainte nance and operation funds.
6. A local system shall be required to provide local funds in an amount to be determined by the State Board of Education's policies which reflect the local system's financial ability to participate.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that the allocation of General Obligation Bonds proceeds, authorized in Section 45 of this Act, for the purpose of financing a school con struction program throughout the State of Georgia 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, renovations, outstand ing 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 of the above appropriation relative to the Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded Grant, $25,000 is designated and committed to fund a demon stration project at the Bostwick Center in Bostwick, Georgia.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Direct Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay purposes, $1,472,850 is designated and committed for a school construc tion program throughout the State of Georgia which shall consist of the construction, equipping, and acquisition of school buildings and facilities, including vocational education comprehensive high schools, and $10,000,000 for school renovations. Provided, further, $5,610,000 is designated and committed for area vocational-technical school construction and equipping for Waycross-Ware, Savannah and Troup County Area VocationalTechnical Schools. Also, $110,000 is designated and committed for the purchase of land at Coosa Valley Area Vocational-Technical School and $8,400 is designated and committed for the construction of a prefabricated building for a Home Economics demonstration project in Polk County.
Provided, that of the above appropriated funds for Public Library Maintenance and Operation, $40,000 is designated and committed for the purchase of a bookmobile for the Tri-County Regional Library.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Direct Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes, $56,972 is designated and committed to construct two steel sheds at the Thomas Area Vocational-Technical School.

Section 19. Employees' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement System.............................................................,.........................,............................$ -01. Employees' Retirement System Budget: Personal Services..................................................,...........,........................................$ 463,473

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Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 50,878

Travel........................................................................................-................................-....! 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing.........................................................................................-! 24,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,275

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 175,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 293,283

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,015,909

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

32

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 463,473

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 50,878

Travel...........................................................................................................................-..$ 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 24,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,275

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 175,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 293,283

Total Positions Budgeted

32

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

It is the intent of this General Assembly that the Employees' Retirement System adjust the employer contribution rate for the period January 1, 1978, through June 30, 1978, upward by .20%, and thereafter reduce such rate by .10%, for the purpose of maintaining the actuarial soundness of the System, as necessitated by H. B. 85 of the 1977 Regular Session.

Section 20. Forest Research Council.

Budget Unit: Forest Research Council................................................................$ 629,200

Forest Research Council Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 109,622

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 25,550

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 21,150

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................................-! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................--........................................,,...............--......! -0-

Contractual Research............................................................................................$ 476,490

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 638,312

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 629,200

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 109,622

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 25,550

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 21,150

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Contractual Research...............................................................................................! 476,490

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

3

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Section 21. Forestry Commission.

Budget Unit: Forestry Commission...............................................................$ 11,411,249

1. Reforestation Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 496,982

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 .............................................................................................$ 855,870

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 274,166

Total Positions Budgeted

30

2. Field Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 9,889,049

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,787,084

Travel............................................................................................................................$65,403

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .................................................................$ 1,157,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 28,552

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 125,775

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 19,760

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 3,397

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 78,890

Ware County Grant....................................................................................................$ 60,000

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 178,900

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 13,393,810

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 10,627,457

Total Positions Budgeted

809

3. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 396,291

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 .............................................................................................$ 568,891

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 509,626

Total Positions Budgeted

22

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................? 10,782,322 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................? 2,140,584 Travel............................................................................................................................? 80,203 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................? 1,172,600 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 39,266 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 139,650 Computer Charges......................................................................................................? 94,859 Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................? 3,397

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Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 126,790

Ware County Grant.....................................................................................................$ 60,000

Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 178,900

Total Positions Budgeted

861

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

358

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 Man agement, Insect and Disease, Forest Incentive and Public Service Employment Programs in the Field Services Activity of this Act, the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized and directed to use the first $350,000 of such excess funds to supplant State Funds appro priated 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. This provision shall not apply to project grants.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $178,900 is desig nated and committed for construction or replacement of an airplane hangar, county offi ces, shops and truck sheds.

Section 22. Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of

Investigation............................................................................................$ 8,880,859

1. General Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 394,145

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 46,700

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 5,000

Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 4,860

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,100

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 25,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 483,405

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 458,305

Total Positions Budgeted

26

2. Investigative Division Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 3,316,171

Regular Operating Expenses ..................,................................................................$ 520,792

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 273,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ....................................................................$ 171,200

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 30,578

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 23,500

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 4,226

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 69,772

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 36,860

Evidence Purchased..................................................................................................$ 218,208

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 130,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,794,307

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 4,125,571

Total Positions Budgeted

176

3. Crime Laboratory Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 1,343,700 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 310,200 Travel............................................................................................................................? 19,250 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 5,000 Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 3,300 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 107,000

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Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 141,672

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................,.....................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................$ 4,400

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 10,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,944,522

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,821,722

Total Positions Budgeted

78

4. Georgia Crime Information

Center Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,325,426

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 397,000

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 9,735

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 10,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 83,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 14,000

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 919,000

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 3,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 5,300

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 2,766,461

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,475,261

Total Positions Budgeted

103

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 6,379,442

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,274,692

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 307,985

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................! 191,200

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 121,738

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 145,600

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 1,064,898

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 98,372

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 46,560

Evidence Purchased..................................................................................................! 218,208

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 140,000

Total Positions Budgeted

383

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

217

Provided that to the extent that Federal Funds are realized in excess of the amounts 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. This provision shall not apply to project grants.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, !130,000 is pro vided to expand the number of regional offices from ten to thirteen.

Section 23. Georgia Franchise
Practices Commission. Budget Unit: Georgia Franchise
Practices Commission..................................................................................$ 48,302 Georgia Franchise Practices
Commission Budget: Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 30,692 Regular Operating Expenses.................................................................................,.....! 6,790 Travel.................................................................................................................................! 500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

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613

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 ...............................................................................................$ 48,302

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ 48,302

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 30,692

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

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 24. 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 ...................................................................................$ 105,200

Travel............................................................................................................................! 14,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 12,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 11,600

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 35,800

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 49,808

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 231,000

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 ...................................................................................$ 105,200

Travel............................................................................................................................! 14,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 12,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 11,600

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 35,800

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 49,808

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 231,000

Total Positions Budgeted

40

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 25. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office ....................................................................$ 3,141,924
1. Governor's Office Budget: Cost of Operations....................................................................................................! 990,964

614

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Mansion Allowance.....................................................................................................$ 40,000 Governor's Emergency Fund............................................................................$ 2,000,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,030,964 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,030,964

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. Expendi tures from this fund shall be made in accordance with other provisions of State law and the Constitution.
Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount 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.........................................................................................................? 59,710

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 ........................................................................................................$ 40,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 110,960

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 110,960

Total Positions Budgeted

4

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Cost of Operations....................................................................................................! 990,964

Mansion Allowance.....................................................................................................! 40,000

Governor's Emergency Fund................................................................................! 2,000,000

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 59,710

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............................................................................................................! 40,000

Total Positions Budgeted

4

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

B. Budget Unit: Office of Planning and Budget................................................................................................$ 3,432,212
1. General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 285,396 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 30,495 Travel............................................................................................................................? 10,560 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 19,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,607
Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

615

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...... .......................................................................'.....$ 40,500

Payments to Regional Commissions...................................................................$ 127,500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 515,058

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 511,258

Total Positions Budgeted

15

2. Council of the Arts Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 96,483

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 9,251

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 3,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 3,100

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,288

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 13,005

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 7,000

Art Grants ..............................................................................................................$ 931,705

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,065,332

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 510,069

Total Positions Budgeted

5

3. Educational Development Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 190,119

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 8,263

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,900

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.............................................................................................! 203,282

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 163,282

Total Positions Budgeted

9

4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 152,585

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 10,856

Travel............................................................................................................................! 10,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,500

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ........................................................................................................,,! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 2,000

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 177,941

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 177,941

Total Positions Budgeted

8

5. Management Review Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 405,667 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 17,285 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 6,640 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,930 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 23,000 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

616

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 457,522

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 374,243

Total Positions Budgeted

22

6. Human Development Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 217,491

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 10,620

Travel..............,,..............................................................................................................$ 5,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 234,211

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 189,211

Total Positions Budgeted

10

7. Office of Consumer Affairs:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 744,980

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 140,900

Travel............................................................................................................................! 15,139

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 23,800

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 775

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 13,857

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 48,366

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 8,500

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 996,317

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 617,389

Total Positions Budgeted

50

8. State Energy Office Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 206,531

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 36,189

Travel............................................................................................................................! 24,945

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 34,400

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 9,530

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 400,045

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................! 711,640

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 174,052

Total Positions Budgeted

12

9. Georgia Post-Secondary Education Commission Budget: Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 84,125 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 8,463 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,000
Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 875 Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 5,000 Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 6,032 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 14,032 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 124,527

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

617

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ 48,746

Total Positions Budgeted

4

10. Facilities Management Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 57,893

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 ...............................................................................................$ 65,893

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ 65,893

Total Positions Budgeted

3

11. Physical and Economic

Development Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 628,120

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 22,234

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 50,957

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 15,919

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 7,372

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 10,166

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 424,265

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,159,033

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 310,604

Total Positions Budgeted

34

12. General Government and Protection

of Persons and Property Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 252,090

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 10,834

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 272,424

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 222,424

Total Positions Budgeted

12

13. Consumer's Utility Counsel Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 125,170

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 25,636

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,833

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 800

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 14,855

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 7,478

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 13,333

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 192,105

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 67,100

Total Positions Budgeted

13

618

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,446,650

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 335,026

Travel........................................................................... ...............................................$ 151,074

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 107,449

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 39,302

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 52,023

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 74,881

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 909,675

Art Grants..................................................................................................................! 931,705

Payments to Regional Commissions ......................................................................$ 127,500

Total Positions Budgeted

197

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 26. 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 27. Department of Human

Resources.

A. Budget Unit: Departmental

Operations............................................................................................$ 156,019,671

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 8,932,942

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,111,333

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 277,065

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 36,688

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 29,034

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 1,150,000

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 416,460

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 769,800

Institutional Repairs

and Maintenance...................................................................................................! 865,625

Capital Outlay............................................................................................-............$ 310,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 13,898,947

Indirect DOAS Services Funding........................................................................! 1,310,000

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 5,831,618

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 6,757,329

Total Positions Budgeted

634

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

7

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

619

General Administration and Support Functional Budgets

:al Funds

State Funds Pos.

Commissioner's Office

$ 395,303

$ 395,303

19

Volunteer Services

$ 305,542

$ 305,542

15

Comprehensive Health Planning

$ 608,418

$ 232,021

23

Planning and Budget

$ 745,863

$ 638,219

36

Evaluation and Research

1,653,411

$ 1,628,411

80

Director's Office State and Local Affairs

$ 188,451

$ 188,451

9

Affirmative Action

$ 67,135

$ 67,135

4

Child Support Recovery Contracts

$ 227,500

$ 107,500

0

Child Support Recovery

$ 883,573

$ 222,096

65

District Coordination

$ 683,988

$ 656,988

44

Grants Management

$ 71,008

$ 71,008

5

Public Relations and Information

$ 210,769

$ 210,769

13

Regional Building Maintenance

$ 350,900

$ 350,900

0

Special Administrative Services

$ 480,994

$ 480,994

29

Staff Development and Training

$ 375,438

$ 375,438

19

Administrative Policy, Coordination and Direction

$ 291,002

$ 283,002

10

Financial Accounting and Control

> 1,547,167

$ 1,522,167

124

Personnel

$ 846,134

$ 807,534

59

Administrative Support Services

S 1,516,674

$ 1,330,674

63

Systems Planning, Development and Training

$ 228,367

$ 228,367

12

Electronic Data Processing, Planning and Coordination

S 1,250,000

$ 37,500

0

Facilities Management

$ 971,310

$ 971,310

5

Indirect Cost Undistributed

i (4,354,000)

0

$ --0--

0

Total

$ 13,898,947

$ 6,757,329

634

620

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

2. Special Programs:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,902,309

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 117,406

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 159,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 23,400

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 10,200

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 8,209

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 152,960

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 383,526

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,757,610

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 2,202,494

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,555,116

Total Positions Budgeted

197

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

4

Special Programs Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Office of Regulatory Management

! 2,570,700

! 1,132,655

146

Office of Regulatory Management - Federal Projects

! 144,210

! --0--

State Economic Opportunity Office

! 395,089

! 139,480

17

State Economic Opportunity Office Federal Projects
Council on Family Planning

! 11,826 ! 86,494

! --0--

0

! 8,780

4

Council on Aging Developmental Disabilities

! 26,100 ! 61,314

! 26,100

3

! --0--

4

Council on Maternal and Infant Health

! 99,007

! 99,007

Appalachian Health and Child Development

! 333,965

! 149,094

Appalachian Federal Projects
Undistributed

! 28,905 $ --0--

! --0--

3

$ --0--

0

Total

! 3,757,610

! 1,555,116

197

3. Physical Health - Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,510,957 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 282,125
Travel............................................................................................................................! 63,223 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

621

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 65,577

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 42,821

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 11,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 24,360

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,000,263

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 120,000

Agency Funds............................................................................................................! 329,932

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,550,331

Total Positions Budgeted

107

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

Physical Health - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Director's Office Employee's Health Office of Professional
Services Health Program Management Vital Records Health Services Research Undistributed Total

Total Funds $ 390,607 $ 208,618
! 413,094 $ 157,657 $ 639,772 ! 190,515
$ --0-- $ 2,000,263

State Funds $ 270,607 ! 126,918

Pos. 7 10,

$ 242,943

20

$ 147,904

10

$ 639,772

48

$ 122,187

12

$ --0--

0

$ 1,550,331

107

4. Physical Health - Family Health Budget:
Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,218,451 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,104,625 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 108,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 44,200 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 14,600 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 140,000 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 250,855 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 5,243,361 Regional Grants for Prenatal and
Postnatal Care Programs .....................................................................................$ 150,000 Crippled Children Benefits ..................................................................................$ 3,215,000 Kidney Disease Benefits..........................................................................................! 450,000 Cancer Control Benefits........................................................................................! 1,272,290 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 Contract with Emory University
for Arthritis Research.............................................................................................! 70,000

622

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Family Planning Benefits ....................................................................................$ 226,530

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 15,808,712

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................! 25,000

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 9,525,407

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 6,258,305

Total Positions Budgeted

225

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

Physical Health - Family Health Functional Budgets

Family Health Management Crippled Children Unit Maternal Health Infant and Child Health Chronic Disease Malnutrition Family Planning Dental Health Undistributed Total

Total Funds $ 4,824,901 $ 5,354,459 $ 350,096 $ 668,941 $ 2,939,269 $ 491,540 $ 903,288 $ 276,218 $ --0-- $ 15,808,712

State Funds Pos.

$ 39,262

10

$ 2,535,959

118

$ 276,111

7

$ 576,821

17

$ 2,550,292

41

6

$ 89,667

17

$ 190,193

9

$ --0--

0

! 6,258,305

225

5. Physical Health - Community

Health Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,904,412

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,118,361

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 110,990

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 10,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 39,062

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 73,845

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 18,540

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 41,259

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 747,610

Facilities Construction Grants.........................................................................$ 8,975,000

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 15,039,079

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 4,703,985

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 10,335,094

Total Positions Budgeted

261

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

6

Physical Health - Community Health Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Community Health Management

! 120,764

! 120,764

Environmental Health Director's Office

! 171,289

171,289

7

General Sanitation

! 146,717

146,717

7

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

623

Institutional Health Radiological Health Occupational Health Land Use Epidemiology Immunization Venereal Disease Tuberculosis Control Laboratory Services Plans and Construction Emergency Health Undistributed Total

$ 112,405 $ 286,634 $ 93,792 $ 149,296 $ 588,351 $ 57,850 $ 156,325 $ 807,368 $ 2,190,477 $ 9,124,395 $ 1,033,416
$ --0-- $ 15,039,079

$ 112,405

6

$ 286,634

13

$ 93,792

6

$ 149,296

8

$ 588,351

6

$ --0--

3

$ 156,325

7

$ 630,368

29

$ 2,024,937

141

$ 5,166,844

8

$ 687,372

16

$ --0--

0

$ 10,335,094

261

6. Physical Health - Local

Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 7,821,963

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 558,195

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 454,068

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 4,500

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 73,125

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 76,492

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .............................................................................$ 3,131,046

Family Planning Benefits ..........................................................................................$ 35,000

Benefits for Medically Indigent

High Risk Pregnant Women

and Their Infants...............................................................................................$ 2,853,864

Grant for DeKalb County Mental

Retardation Project ..............................................................................................$ 106,646

Grant for Chatham County

Mental Retardation Project.................................................................................$ 102,464

Grant-In-Aid to Counties...............................................................................$ 21,315,061

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 36,532,424

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .............................................................................$ 58,200

Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 17,681,755

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 18,792,469

Total Positions Budgeted

553

Physical Health - Local Services Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Minimum Foundation

$ 5,145,983

$ 4,926,318 244

Grant-In-Aid to Counties

$ 11,769,897

$ 8,850,897

0

Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention

$ 775,600

$ 585,093

26

624

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Family Planning
Sickle Cell, Vision and Hearing
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
Malnutrition
Undistributed
Total

$ 4,153,211
$ 245,759
$ 393,857
$ 3,030,527 $ 190,944 $ 573,104
$ 228,500 $ 209,110 $ 9,815,932
$ --0-- 36,532,424

$ 361,863

186

$ 245,759

16

$ 60,700

15

$ 3,002,465

19

$ 190,944

13

$ 568,430

18

$ --0--

9

$ --0--

0

$ --0--

7

$ --0--

0

$ 18,792,469

553

7. Mental Health - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,482,712

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 99,289

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 60,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 10,450

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,850

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 631,000

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 30,835

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 429,211

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,746,747

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...........................................................................$ 323,000

Agency Funds ............................................................................................................$ 491,510

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,932,237

Total Positions Budgeted

108

Mental Health - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Administration and Support

$ 2,332,561

$ 1,932,237

107

Developmental Disabilities Services

$ 414,186

$ --0--

1

Undistributed

$ -0-

$ _0--

0

Total

$ 2,746,747

$ 1,932,237

108

8. Drug and Alcohol Services Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,327,567 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 153,838 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 30,100 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

625

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 3,300

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................$ 114,340

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.........................................................................$ 2,618,716

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,247,861

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0-

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 3,105,024

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,142,837

Total Positions Budgeted

99

Drug and Alcohol Services Functional Budgets

Alcohol and Drug Administration
Treatment Support
Pharmacy
Federal Travel
Central Intake
Synthesis West Treatment Center
Tenth Street Treatment Center
Odyssey
Little Five Points Treatment Center
Statewide Services Contract
Title XX Contracts
Undistributed
Total

Total Funds
$ 186,438 $ 606,973 $ 97,886 $ 12,000 $ 182,489
$ 220,295
$ 212,372 $ 63,000
$ 220,762 $ 1,703,835
$ 741,811 $ -0-
$ 4,247,861

State Funds Pos.

$ 111,438

11

$ 280,973

26

$ 42,886

5

$ --0--

0

$ 65,171

10

$ 62,753

15

$ 61,760

13

$ --0---

4

$ 65,556

15

$ 321,439

0

$ 130,861

0

$ -0-

0

i 1,142,837

99

9. Mental Health - Local Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 696,112 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 12,400 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 22,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 300 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 182,022 Benefits for Supportive Living ............................................................................$ 1,310,000 Community Residential Services Program...................................................................................................$ 498,000 Contracts with Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded..............................................................................$ 28,470,197 Grants for Alcoholism Community Treatment Programs..........................................................................................! 2,585,645

626

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Grants for Drug Abuse

Community Treatment Programs.......................................................................$ 578,097

Grants for Child Mental Health..........................................................................$ 1,234,164

Grants for Adult Mental Health .........................................................................$ 4,771,841

Foster Grandparent Program..................................................................................$ 137,000

Reserve for Mental Retardation

Day Training Centers, Adult

Day Care, Child Day Centers,

and Title XX Aging Contracts ...........................................................................$ 325,000

Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded.........................................................................................$ 1,850,248

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 42,673,026

Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 16,894,590

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 25,778,436

Total Positions Budgeted

67

Mental Health - Local Services Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Supportive Living

$ 1,562,972

$ 1,377,872

21

Community Residential Services

$ 975,940

$ 975,940

46

Adult Mental Health Grants

$ 4,771,841

$ 4,509,841

0

Child Mental Health Grants

$ 1,234,164

$ 1,234,164

0

Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded

$ 1,850,248

$ 1,850,248

Foster Grandparent

$ 137,000

$ 137,000

Alcoholism Community Treatment Grants

$ 2,585,645

$ 1,535,645

Day Care Centers for The Mentally Retarded

$ 28,795,197

$ 13,776,707

0

Community Drug Abuse Grants

$ 578,097

$ 328,097

0

Project Rescue Undistributed

$ 181,922

$ 52,922

0

$ -0-

0

Total

42,673,026

$ 25,778,436

67

10. Title XX Administration:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,976,919

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 184,303

Travel..........................................................................................................................? 112,365

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 55,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,500

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 450,000

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 120,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ......................................................................$ 22,100,147

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 25,004,034

Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 23,253,279

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 200,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 1,550,755

Total Positions Budgeted

131

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

627

Title XX Administration Functional Budgets

Administration Contract Management Day Care Foster Care for Children Chore/Homemaker Adult Day Care Home Delivered and
Congregate Meals Home Management Outreach Transportation Information and Referral Health Related Undistributed Total

Total Funds $ 1,487,731 $ 1,577,870 $ 16,875,522 $ 219,228 $ 951,928 $ 847,074
$ 486,575 $ 1,049,351
$ 359,524 $ 218,941 $ 324,238 $ 606,052
$ --0-- $ 25,004,034

State Funds Pos.

$ 45,755

48

$ --0--

83

$ 1,454,468

0

$ --0--

0

$ --0--

0

$ --0--

0

$ --0--

0

$ --0--

0

$ 50,532

0

$ --0--

0

$ --0--

0

$ --0--

0

$ --0--

0

$ 1,550,755

131

11. Purchase of Social Services:

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................................................................................? 290,000

W.I.N. Benefits..........................................................................................................$ 900,000

Grants to Fulton County for 24

hour Emergency Social Services .........................................................................$ 130,000

Benefits for Child Care .........................................................................................$ 7,759,500

Chatham County Homemaker Project ..................................................................$ 334,895

Fulton County Homemaker Project...................................................................$ 170,760

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,585,155

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................$ 5,760,065

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 3,825,090

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

628

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Work Incentive Benefits
Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services
Legal Services
AFDC - Family Foster Care
AFDC - Institutional Foster Care
Specialized Institutional Foster Care
Specialized Foster Care
Child Welfare Family Foster Care
Adoption Supplement Liability Insurance
Emergency Shelter Care Day Care
Psychiatric, Psychological and Speech Therapy
Maternity Care
Return of Runaways - County
Undistributed
Total

$ 900,000
$ 130,000 $ 290,000 f 2,782,500
$ 681,000
$ 440,000 $ 120,000
5 2,700,000 $ 60,000 $ 16,000 $ 120,000 $ 415,000
$ 145,000 $ 275,000
$ 5,000 $ --0-- 5 9,585,155

$ 90,000

$ 130,000 $ 72,500 $ 936,058

$ 226,532

$ 440,000

0

$ 97,500

0

5 1,215,000

0

$ 30,000

0

$ 16,000

0

$ 30,000

0

$ 229,000

0

$ 36,250

0

$ 275,000

0

$ 1,250

0

$ --0--

0

J 3,825,090

0

12. Community Youth Services:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4 ,587,698

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 436,636

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 238,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...................................................................... ,.....! -0-

Publications and Printing.......................................................................................... ,.$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................:$ 10,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................... ......$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 226,900

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................. ......! -0-

Benefits for Child Care...........................................................................................$ 10,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5 ,511,734

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................................................................

82,600

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 2:,107,370

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................-! 31,321,764

Total Positions Budgeted

400

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

21

Community Youth Services Functional Budgets

Court Services

Total Funds ! 2,917,149

State Funds Pos. ! 1,407,197 218

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

Community Treatment Centers Youth Services Administration Day Centers Group Homes Attention Homes Runaway Apprehension Unit Undistributed Total

$ 937,799 $ 466,323 $ 371,990 $ 584,209 $ 95,550 $ 138,714 $ -0> 5,511,734

629

$ 677,612

73

$ 319,108

23

$ 192,744

28

$ 584,209

46

$ 95,550

2

$ 45,344

10

$ --0--

0

$ 3,321,764

400

13. Services to the Aged Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 407,640

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 24,003

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 13,900

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

Grant to Middle Flynt

Council on Aging.......................................................................................................$ 5,000

Areawide and Community Grants.......................................................................$ 1,940,961

Nutrition Grants................................................................................................$ 2,980,927

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,509,990

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .............................................................................$ 11,240

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 5,012,666

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 486,084

Total Positions Budgeted

26

Services to the Aged Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Administration and Planning

$ 588,102

$ 222,084

26

Nutrition Grants Areawide Grants Undistributed

$ 2,980,927 $ 1,940,961

$ 264,000

0

$ --0--

0

$ -0-

0

Total

$ 5,509,990

$ 486,084

26

14. Vocational Rehabilitation Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 668,038 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 77,200
Travel............................................................................................................................$ 27,900 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 6,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 14,352 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 275,000

630

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 79,500

Case Services ...............................................................................................................$ 61,000

Grants for Nephrology Centers...........................................................................$ 185,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,393,990

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...........................................................................$ 150,000

Agency Funds ............................................................................................................$ 993,804

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 250,186

Total Positions Budgeted

42

Vocational Rehabilitation - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Program Direction and Support

Total Funds $ 1,186,490

State Funds Pos.

$ 65,186

41

Federal Funds Coordinator

$ 22,500

$ --0--

1

Nephrology Undistributed

$ 185,000 $ --0--

$ 185,000

0

$ --0--

0

Total

1,393,990

$ 250,186

42

15. Vocational Rehabilitation

Facilities Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 4,316,479

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 734,179

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 73,353

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 20,650

Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 3,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 78,622

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 88,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 700,551

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................? 900,000

Case Services..........................................................................................................$ 186,617

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 7,101,451

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................? 82,650

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................? 4,651,750

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 2,367,051

Total Positions Budgeted

331

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

19

Vocational Rehabilitation - Facilities Functional Budgets

Program Direction and Support
Georgia Rehabilitation Center
Atlanta Rehabilitation Center
Alto Rehabilitation Center
Cave Spring Rehabilitation Center
Yarbrough Rehabilitation Center

Total Funds $ 600,931
? 2,214,431 $ 1,116,964
? 523,800
$ 209,237
$ 1,043,872

State Funds Pos.

$ 169,943

15

? 452,531

109

$ 281,164

64

? 104,760

34

? 58,917

16

$ 264,192

65

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

631

Gracewood Rehabilitation Center
Gracewood Residence Epilepsy Program Facilities Construction Mentally Retarded
Offender Program Undistributed
Total

$ 250,500 $ 58,000 $ 119,444 $ 900,000
$ 64,272 $ --0-- $ 7,101,451

$ 17,000

19

$ 1,000

4

$ 53,272

0

$ 900,000

0

$ 64,272

5

$ --0--

0

$ 2,367,051

331

16. Georgia Warm Springs

Hospital Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,634,093

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,166,350

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 15,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 10,500

Publications and Printing.......:....................................................................................$ 2,600

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 14,450

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 266,400

Case Services ...............................................................................................................$ 16,800

Capital Outlay ....................................................................................................$ 4,600,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,726,893

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 7,726,893

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

344

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

12

17. Georgia Factory for the

Blind Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,111,902

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 ..........................................................................................$ 3,543,102

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 3,281,700

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 261,402

Total Positions Budgeted

24

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

8

Georgia Factory for the Blind Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Operations

$ 3,218,100

$ --0--

0

Supervision

$ 245,502

$ 245,502

19

Facility Improvement Grant

$ 30,000

$ 6,000

1

632

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Vocational Rehabilitation Unit
Undistributed
Total

$ 49,500 $ --0-- $ 3,543,102

$ 9,900

4

$ --0--

0

$ 261,402

24

18. Vocational Rehabilitation

Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 9,668,345

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 828,884

Travel...........................................................................................................,..............$ 395,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 16,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 503,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 202,000

Case Services....................................................................................................$ 15,577,295

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 27,195,024

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...........................................................................$ 234,450

Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 20,942,790

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 6,017,784

Total Positions Budgeted

727

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

4

19. Vocational Rehabilitation -

Disability Adjudication Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,739,690

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 551,833

Travel............................................................................................................................! 84,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,050

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 ..........................................................................................! 7,978,357

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 7,978,357

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

312

20. Public Assistance Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................................! -0Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 60,375 Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0SSI-Supplement Benefits.........................................................................................! 250,000 AFDC Benefits..............................................................................................$ 106,199,557 Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................................! 106,509,932 Agency Funds.......................................................................................................! 70,642,656

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

633

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 35,867,276

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Public Assistance Functional Budgets

AFDC Payments SSI - Supplement Benefits Undistributed Total

Total Funds $ 106,259,932
$ 250,000 $ --0--
$ 106,509,932

State Funds Pos.

$ 35,617,276

0

$ 250,000

0

$ --0--

0

$ 35,867,276

0

21. 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..............................................................................................$ 32,717,588

Grants to Counties for

Social Services..............................................................................................$ 25,613,856

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 58,331,444

Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 35,327,404

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 23,004,040

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Local Services - Community Services and Benefits Payments Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Local Services Benefits Payments Grants

$ 32,717,588

$ 15,667,184

0

Grants to Counties for Social Services

$ 25,613,856

$ 7,336,856

0

Undistributed

$ --0--

$ --0--

0

Total

$ 58,331,444

$ 23,004,040

0

22. Family and Children Services Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services...................................................................................................^ 5,393,106 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,086,666
Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 338,042 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 8,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 32,774 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 600,000 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 163,889

634

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Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 760,074

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,382,551

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................$ 5,006,466

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...........................................................................$ 410,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,966,085

Total Positions Budgeted

364

Family and Children Services - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Director's Office Standards and Procedures Training Management Development Administrative Support Food Stamp District Administration Special Services Eligibility Determination Undistributed Total

Total Funds $ 353,636 $ 350,691 $ 434,098
$ 1,637,485 $ 1,450,157
$ 775,677 $ 1,888,854 $ 1,043,537
$ 448,416 $ --0--
$ 8,382,551

State Funds Pos.

$ 116,629

12

$ 123,535

10

$ 156,841

14

$ 797,925

91

$ 355,985

17

$ 208,813

24

$ 728,167

111

$ 286,948

54

$ 191,242

31

$ --0--

0

$ 2,966,085

364

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 67,301,335 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 11,964,101 Travel.......................................................................................................................$ 2,597,606 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................$ 86,150 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 313,627 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 528,173 Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 3,272,749 Real Estate Rentals ...............................................................................................$ 2,494,199 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................$ 38,217,473 Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 5,810,000 Grants for Regional Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs .............................................................................$ 150,000 Crippled Children Benefits ..................................................................................$ 3,215,000 Kidney Disease Benefits ..........................................................................................$ 450,000 Cancer Control Benefits........................................................................................$ 1,272,290 Benefits for Medically Indigent High Risk Pregnant Women and Their Infants.......................................................................................................$ 2,878,864 Family Planning Benefits ........................................................................................$ 261,530 Benefits for Midwifery Program.............................................................................$ 175,000 Facilities Construction Grants .............................................................................$ 8,975,000 Grants for DeKalb County Mental Retardation Project.................................................................................! 106,646 Grants for Chatham County Mental Retardation Project.................................................................................! 102,464

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

635

Grant-In-Aid to Counties ...................................................................................$ 21,315,061

Benefits for Supportive Living ............................................................................$ 1,310,000

Community Residential

Services Program...................................................................................................$ 498,000

Contracts with Day Care Centers

for the Mentally Retarded..............................................................................$ 28,470,197

Grants for Alcoholism Community

Treatment Programs..........................................................................................$ 2,585,645

Grants for Child Mental Health..........................................................................$ 1,234,164

Grants for Adult Mental Health .........................................................................$ 4,771,841

Foster Grandparent Program..................................................................................$ 137,000

Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded .............................................................................................$ 1,850,248

Work Incentive Benefits ..........................................................................................$ 900,000

Grants to Fulton County for 24

hour Emergency Social Services .........................................................................$ 130,000

Benefits for Child Care.........................................................................................$ 7,769,500

Chatham County Homemaker Project ..................................................................$ 334,895

Fulton County Homemaker Project.......................................................................$ 170,760

Areawide and Community Grants.......................................................................$ 1,940,961

Nutrition Grants ....................................................................................................$ 2,980,927

Grants for Nephrology Centers...............................................................................$ 185,000

Case Services ........................................................................................................$ 18,997,197

SSI-Supplement Benefits.........................................................................................$ 250,000

AFDC Benefits ...................................................................................................$ 106,199,557

Reserve for Mental Retardation

Day Training Centers, Adult

Day Care, Child Day Centers

and Title XX Aging Contracts ...........................................................................$ 325,000

Local Services Benefits

Payments Grants..............................................................................................$ 32,717,588

Grants for Drug Abuse

Community Treatment Programs.......................................................................$ 578,097

Grants to Counties for Social

Services ..............................................................................................................$ 25,613,856

Contract for the Purchase of

Clotting Factor for the

Hemophilia Program ............................................................................................$ 100,000

Institutional Repairs

and Maintenance...................................................................................................$ 865,625

Contract with Emory University

for Arthritis Research.............................................................................................$ 70,000

Grant to Middle Flynt

Council on Aging.......................................................................................................$ 5,000

Total Positions Budgeted

4,952

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 $125,000 is committed for continuation of the Community Cardiovascular Council
Stroke-Screening Program.

636

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Provided, that of the above appropriation, $20,000 is designated and committed for toxoplasmosis screening as authorized by House Resolution 67.
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 Fed eral funds for programs other than advertising.
There is hereby appropriated $35,617,276 in State funds for the purpose of making AFDC benefit payments.
Provided that for Fiscal 1978, the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply:

Number in Asst. Group

Standards of Need

Maximum Monthly Amount

1

$ 106

$ 66

2

161

100

3

193

120

4

227

141

5

260

162

6

282

175

7

305

190

8

324

201

9

341

212

10

365

227

11

390

242

Provided, further, it is the intent of this General Assembly that the Department of Human Resources be authorized to calculate all monthly benefit payments utilizing the percentages and needs standards adopted by the General Assembly for Fiscal Year 1979 effective April 1, 1978.
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, $88,000 is designated and committed to oper ate the Rome Cerebral Palsey Center.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $310,000 is pro vided to renovate and/or relocate regional laboratory facilities and offices.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $181,922 in total funds and $52,922 in State funds is designated and committed for Project Rescue.
Provided, however, it is the intent of this General Assembly that no additional group homes or community treatment centers be started with Federal funds without prior approval by the General Assembly of Georgia.
Provided, that of the appropriation for Grants for Adult Mental Health, $40,000 is designated and committed for Emanuel County Catchment Area.
Provided that of the above appropriation relative to Operations, $5,000,000 is desig nated, committed and authorized for payments to the Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority, under a four-year contract between such Authority and the Georgia Department of Human Resources for the training of health personnel in a program of family practice. Provided further that no payments shall be made until the City of Macon issues bonds in an amount of at least seven million dollars in support of such program of family prac tice.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Institutional Repairs and Mainte nance Projects, $865,625 is designated and committed for repairs and maintenance, renovation projects at the Regional Youth Development Centers ($62,675), State Youth Development Centers ($77,250), and the Mental Health institutions ($725,700).
Provided, however, it is the intent of this General Assembly that the rate paid to Den tist for services rendered in the District Dental Clinics shall not exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per hour.
Provided, of the above appropriation $36,000 is designated and committed for equip ment, moving expenses and telephone installation at the Griffin Comprehensive Mental Health Center.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

637

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Family Health Activity Physical Health, $102,000 is designated and committed to the Medical Genetics Screening Program.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Contracts with Day Centers for the Mentally Retarded, $700,000 is designated and committed for the purchase of 100 mini buses for replacement of existing vehicles.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Contracts with Day Centers for the Mentally Retarded, $112,000 is designated and committed to purchase eight trucks for the sheltered workshops.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Per Diem, Fees, and Contracts, $16,330 is designated and committed for the insulation of sheltered workshops in Waycross ($2,500) and Griffin ($13,830).
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Per Diem, Fees, and Contracts $40,000 is designated and committed for the purchase of equipment for the Kelly Work shop at Athens.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $900,000 is desig nated and committed for the construction of sheltered workshop in Gwinnett and Dougherty counties.

B. Budget Unit: Mental Health and

Youth Development

Institutions...........................................................................................$ 138,324,931

1. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Augusta Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 5,047,197

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 884,406

Travel..............................................................................................................................? 6,250

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 3,400

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................? 600

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 27,385

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 70,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 184,400

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 387,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 6,610,638

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .............................................................................$ 70,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 5,911,288

Total Positions Budgeted

481

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

14

2. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Atlanta Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 6,315,981

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,191,845

Travel............................................................................................................................? 12,000

Interstate Compact Travel ..........................................................................................$ 2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 3,800

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 24,425

Computer Charges......................................................................................................? 82,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 101,450

Capital Outlay...:.........................................................................................................? 17,500

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 513,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,264,001

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................? 82,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 7,536,625

Total Positions Budgeted

592

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

19

638

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

3. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Savannah Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 5,282,945

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 798,975

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 7,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................$ 12,300

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 12,205

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 69,000

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 4,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 72,000

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 500,000

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 17,500

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 6,776,925

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .............................................................................$ 69,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 6,006,733

Total Positions Budgeted

519

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

18

4. West Central Georgia Regional

Hospital Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 5,025,332

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 836,177

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 9,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 750

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 4,359

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 65,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 28,842

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 646,500

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 6,615,960

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................! 65,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 6,198,530

Total Positions Budgeted

494

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

23

5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital

at Rome Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 6,477,843

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,316,860

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 ..........................................................................................$ 8,823,613

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................! 75,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 7,819,284

Total Positions Budgeted

648

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

29

6. Gracewood State School and Hospital
Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 16,547,006

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

639

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,770,626

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 9,750

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 4,600

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 750

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 97,413

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 71,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 151,983

Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 2,350,000

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 117,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 22,120,128

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...........................................................................$ 171,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 13,270,405

Total Positions Budgeted

1,597

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

89

7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 8,732,907

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,473,220

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 12,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................$ 13,100

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,300

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 75,416

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 70,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 67,502

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 500,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 10,945,445

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .............................................................................$ 70,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 9,751,263

Total Positions Budgeted

831

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

45

8. Georgia Retardation Center Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 10,677,776

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,681,858

Travel............................................................................................................................$12,607

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,100

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 40,582

Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 102,100

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 257,864

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................? -0-

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 794,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................? 14,568,887

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................? 102,100

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 9,231,006

Total Positions Budgeted

1,020

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

54

9. Georgia Mental Health Institute Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 6,184,280 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,647,390 Travel............................................................................................................................? 14,550

640

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 8,000

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 750

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 10,615

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 60,810

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 456,270

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 450,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,832,665

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 160,810

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 8,138,009

Total Positions Budgeted

514

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

20

10. Central State Hospital Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 47,355,551

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 9,144,248

Travel............................................................................................................................! 20,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 52,400

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 15,350

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 279,071

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 360,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 160,197

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0-

Authority Lease Rentals .......................................................................................$ 1,284,000

Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases..................................................................................................$ 760,590

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 59,431,807

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 660,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 46,748,418

Total Positions Budgeted

4,612

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

153

11. State Youth Development

Centers Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 6,627,815

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,552,020

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 6,650

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 21,000

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 425

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 59,675

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 8,000

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................'....................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 38,200

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 435,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,748,785

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 8,466,433

Total Positions Budgeted

627

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

93

12. Regional Youth Development Centers Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,790,603 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 720,567 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 7,560 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 26,500 Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 580 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 126,375

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641

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 46,175

Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................! 36,000

Grants to County-Owned Detention

Centers....................................................................................................................! 250,000

Reserve for Griffin RYDC..............................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 4,004,360

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,860,125

Total Positions Budgeted

300

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

28

13. Community Assistance Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,392,688

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 83,560

Travel............................................................................................................................! 17,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 9,300

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 18,636

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................^ 62,680

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,583,964

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,525,812

Total Positions Budgeted

327

14. Regular Operating Expense

Reserve Budget:

Regular Operating Expenses

Reserve................................................................................................................$ 859,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 859,000

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 859,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

15. Personal Services Reserve Budget:

Personal Services Reserve.........................................................................................$ 2,000

Total Funds Budgeted.................................................................................................! 2,000

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................................! 2,000

Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services................................................................................................! 131,457,924 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 25,101,752 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 143,492 Interstate Compact Travel ..........................................................................................$ 2,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 167,600 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 27,405 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 799,692 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 1,032,910 Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 4,200 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 1,678,613 Capital Outlay........................................................................................................! 3,356,000 Personal Services Reserve............................................................................................! 2,000
Regular Operating Expenses Reserve ..................................................................................................$ 859,000
Grants to County-Owned Detention Centers.................................................................................................! 250,000
Authority Lease Rentals................................................ ......................................! 5,545,000

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Outpatient and Aftercare

Drug Purchases......................................................................................................$ 760,590

Total Positions Budgeted

12,562

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

585

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $500,000 is desig nated and committed for the planning and design of a new Southwestern Regional Hospi tal.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $110,000 is desig nated and committed for the construction of central storage facilities at Atlanta and Macon Youth Development Centers.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $100,000 is desig nated and committed for the re-roofing of Augusta Youth Development Center.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $36,000 is desig nated and committed for the planning and design of a Regional Youth Development Cen ter at Lawrenceville, Georgia, subject to certification of need for such facility by the Department of Human Resources.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $225,000 is desig nated and committed for Security fencing, lights, and roads at Milledgeville Youth Devel opment Center.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $35,000 is desig nated and committed for the planning and design to meet Fire Marshal Standards at Atlanta Regional Hospital ($17,500) and Savannah Regional Hospital ($17,500).
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $2,350,000 is desig nated and committed to supplement existing funding for the renovation and equipping of the Infirmary and Cottages at Gracewood State School and Hospital to meet ICF/MR standards.
Provided, that of the above appropriation related to Equipment Purchases $79,600 is designated and committed for the new Regional Youth Development Centers at Macon and Columbus.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $41,100 is designated and committed for Equipment Purchases and Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases for the Griffin Regional Youth Development Center.

Section 28. Department of Industry

and Trade.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Industry

and Trade ...............................................................................................$ 21,784,333

1. Industry Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 367,623

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 12,500

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 45,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 8,240

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 2,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 438,363

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 438,363

Total Positions Budgeted

21

2. Research Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 232,884 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 53,685 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 2,760 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,000

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

643

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,100

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 13,673

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 2,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 309,102

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 309,102

Total Positions Budgeted

16

3. Tourism Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 962,600

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 536,704

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 56,207

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 400

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 103,063

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 12,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 52,000

Local Welcome Center Contracts.............................................................................? 75,230

Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 135,000

Historic Chattahoochee

Commission Contract ..........................................................................................$ 35,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,968,204

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,958,204

Total Positions Budgeted

90

4. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 411,014

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 431,760

Travel............................................................................................................................? 14,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................? 29,650

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 36,900

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 26,250

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 7,500

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 135,921

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 16,000

Direct Payments for World

Congress Center Operations................................................................................? 500,000

Georgia Ports Authority

Authority Lease Rentals ...................................................................................$ 2,790,000

Georgia Ports Authority

General Obligation Bond

Payments................................................................................................................? 500,000

Georgia Ports Authority

Capital Outlay..................................................................................................? 11,148,720

World Congress Center

Capital Outlay ................................................................................................$ 2,375,000

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 18,422,715

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 17,132,715

Total Positions Budgeted

24

5. International Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 170,104 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................? 68,800 Travel............................................................................................................................? 44,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases,............................................................................? -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 2,050 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 6,000

644

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 9,245

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 23,950

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 143,100

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 467,949

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 462,949

Total Positions Budgeted

9

6. Advertising Budget:

Advertising..........................................................................................................$ 1,483,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,483,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,483,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,144,225

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,103,449

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 163,167

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 29,650

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 43,850

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 145,653

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 42,418

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 159,871

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 215,100

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 135,000

Local Welcome Center Contracts.............................................................................! 75,230

Advertising..............................................................................................................! 1,483,000

Georgia Ports Authority

Authority Lease Rentals ...................................................................................$ 2,790,000

Georgia Ports Authority

General Obligation Bond

Payments................................................................................................................! 500,000

Direct Payments for World

Congress Center Operations ................................................................................$ 500,000

Historic Chattahoochee

Commission Contract.............................................................................................! 35,000

Georgia Ports Authority

Capital Outlay..................................................................................................! 11,148,720

World Congress Center

Capital Outlay....................................................................................................! 2,375,000

Total Positions Budgeted

160

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

10

For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Industry and Trade, including advertising expense and Grants for Area Planning and Development Commis sions.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, !100,000 is designated and commit ted for the completion of Phase I of a Visitors Center at Plains, Georgia.
Provided, however, that funds appropriated in this Act for the Regional Advertising for Tourism Program, shall be applied in a fashion as to insure equitable advertising coverage for all authorities being promoted by this program.

B. Budget Unit: Authorities .............................................................................................$ -01. Georgia World Congress Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,566,190 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 728,380 Travel............................................................................................................................! 12,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 10,500

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645

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 67,000

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 720

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 96,100

Capital Outlay ....................................................................................................$ 2,375,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,856,490

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

106

2. Georgia Ports Authority Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 12,490,000

Regular Operating Expenses

and Computer Charges......................................................................................! 5,260,000

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 244,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases,

Equipment Purchases

and Capital Outlay...........................................................................................! 15,626,053

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 74,000

Repayments for State General

Obligation Bonds and Authority

Lease Rental Obligations ..................................................................................$ 1,290,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 165,000

Other Debt-Service Payments.............................................................................$ 665,578

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 35,814,631

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

721

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 14,056,190

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 728,380

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 256,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 84,500

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 67,000

Computer Charges...........................................................................................................! 720

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 261,100

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................! 2,375,000

Regular Operating Expenses,

Computer Charges..............................................................................................! 5,260,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases, Equipment Purchases

and Capital Outlay...........................................................................................! 15,626,053

Repayments for State General

Obligation Bonds and Authority

Lease Rental Obligations ..................................................................................$ 1,290,000

' Other Debt-Service Payments ................................................................................! 665,578

Total Positions Budgeted

827

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

36

It is the intent of this General Assembly that to the extent that gross income from oper ations exceeds the amount contemplated in this Appropriations Act, such excess may be applied toward the cost of operations, provided that budget amendments reflecting such proposed applications are provided to the Office of Planning and Budget and the Legis lative Budget Office at least two weeks prior to such application of funds.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that the World Congress Center Authority repay, by direct remittance to the State Treasury during the next twenty years, the full amount of Capital Outlay authorized in this appropriations bill, such repayments to begin no later than Fiscal 1980.

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It is the intent of this General Assembly that the Georgia Ports Authority repay, by direct remittance to the State Treasury during the next thirty years, the full amount of direct payments by the State of Georgia for Capital Outlay authorized in this appropria tions bill, such repayments to begin no later than Fiscal 1981.

Section 29. Department of Labor.

A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division.....................................................................$ 520,106

Inspection Division Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 424,363

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 15,643

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 70,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................$ 200

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 7,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$ 800

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 520,106

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 520,106

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 424,363

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 15,643

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 70,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................$ 200

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 7,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .......................................................................................$ 800

Total Positions Budgeted

28

B. Budget Unit: Basic Employment, Work Incentive, Correctional Services, Comprehensive Employment and Training, and Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund............................................................................................$ 3,524,184

1. Basic Employment Security

and W.I.N. Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 24,684,720

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 4,042,382

Travel..........................................................................................................................$605,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 21,000

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 115,000

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 276

Real Estate Rentals. .................................................................................................$ 577,598

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................$ 3,401,000

W.I.N. Grants.....................................................................................................$ 1,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 34,446,976

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,213,236

Total Positions Budgeted

1,534

2. Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 4,678,240

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647

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 ........................................................................................$ 52,287,572

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

356

3. Correctional Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 815,013

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 26,711

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 20,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 189

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 7,035

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 22,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 890,948

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 890,948

Total Positions Budgeted

53

4. Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund Budget: Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund..................................................................................................$ 1,420,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,420,000 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,420,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 30,177,973

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 6,098,913

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 975,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 36,000

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 155,000

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 465

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......................................................................................................$ 1,420,000

CETA Direct Benefits.........................................................................................$ 43,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,943

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund, $420,000 is designated and committed as payments to the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund for prior year obligations.

648

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Section 30. Department of Law.

Budget Unit: Department of Law ....................................................................$ 2,573,076

Attorney General's Office Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,263,336

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 206,511

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 70,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 7,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 30,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 11,190

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 250

Books for State Library.............................................................................................! 37,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 37,400

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 70,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 2,732,787

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,573,076

Total Positions Budgeted

99

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,263,336

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 206,511

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 70,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 7,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 30,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 11,190

Computer Charges...........................................................................................................! 250

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 37,400

Books for State Library.............................................................................................! 37,000

Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................! 70,000

Total Positions Budgeted

99

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

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, steno graphic help, necessary to carry on the legal duties of the State, required of the Depart ment of Law, or any agency of the State in the Executive Branch of State Government, shall be paid from this fund. No other agency is authorized to expend funds appropriated or otherwise available from any source for the support and maintenance of the respective agency for the purpose for which provision is made in this item, unless payment is for reimbursement to the Department of Law as provided by law.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation relative to regular operating expenses, !38,000 is designated and committed for Court Reporter Fees.

Section 31. Department of
Medical Assistance. Budget Unit: Medicaid Services ..................................................................$ 118,463,422 Medicaid Services Budget:
Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,041,798 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 995,080 Travel............................................................................................................................! 50,201 Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases....................................................................................................................! 3,800 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 60,000 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................-! 89,614 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 6,774,800 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 201,385 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 507,417

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649

Medicaid Benefits ..............................................................................................$ 360,220,072

Payments to Counties for

Mental Health ....................................................................................................$ 2,507,000

Contracts for Hospital Audits.................................................................................$ 160,000

Contracts for Nursing Home

and Dental Audits.................................................................................................! 600,000

Contract with Georgia

Medical Care Foundation .............................................................................$ 1,250,000

Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 376,461,167

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ........................................................................$ 2,227,287

Agency Funds .....................................................................................................$ 255,770,458

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 118,463,422

Total Positions Budgeted

240

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 3,041,798

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 995,080

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 50,201

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! 3,800

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 60,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 89,614

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 6,774,800

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 201,385

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 507,417

Medicaid Benefits.................................................:............................................! 360,220,072

Payments to Counties for

Mental Health....................................................................................................! 2,507,000

Contracts for Hospital Audits.................................................................................! 160,000

Contracts for Nursing Home

and Dental Audits.................................................................................................! 600,000

Contract with Georgia

Medical Care Foundation .................................................................................! 1,250,000

Total Positions Budgeted

240

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

4

It is the intent of this General Assembly that the Department of Medical Assistance is authorized to expend unmatched State funds, where Federal matching funds are no longer available, from established audit reserves for legitimate Medicaid claims with dates-ofservice falling between July 1, 1974, and August 1976.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that with respect to Fiscal Year 1977 appropri ations currently existing in reserves entitled "Reserve for Payments to Counties for Adult Mental Health", "Reserve for Payments to Counties for Child Mental Health", and "Reserve for Payments to Counties for Alcoholism", the Department of Medical Assistance is authorized to expend funds and treat these reserves for accounting and other purposes as one Reserve for Payments to Counties for Mental Health.

Section 32. Merit System of Personnel
Administration. Budget Unit: Merit System of Personnel
Administration Agency Assessments...............................................................................$ 2,942,551 1. Applicant Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 519,657 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 22,120 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 5,545 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 31,824

650

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 4,446

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 252,267

Real Estate Rentals .........................................................................................................$ 850

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 48,500

Postage ......................................................................................................................$ 31,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 916,209

Agency Assessments .................................................................................................$ 886,609

Total Positions Budgeted

39

2. Classification and Compensation

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 336,089

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 9,385

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,386

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 24,900

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................$ 938

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 114,727

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................$ -0-

Postage .........................................................................................................................$ 1,950

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 493,375

Agency Assessments .................................................................................................$ 463,375

Total Positions Budgeted

22

3. Employee Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 283,356

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 14,385

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 2,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 14,155

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,570

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 60,222

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................$ -0-

Postage .........................................................................................................................$ 1,500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 377,788

Agency Assessments .................................................................................................$ 369,873

Total Positions Budgeted

21

4. Employee Training and

Development Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 258,325

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 12,213

Travel..............................................................................................................................$7,878

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 5,660

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,272

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 1,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 86,500

Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 2,300

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 376,148

Agency Assessments .................................................................................................$ 295,469

Total Positions Budgeted

17

5. Health Insurance Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 223,700

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651

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 22,626

Travel.................. ............................................................................................................$ 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 3,300

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 3,580

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 9,687

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 4,269

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 34,000

Postage ......................................................................................................................$ 13,900

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 316,562

Other Health Insurance

Agency Funds ........................................................................................................$ 316,562

Total Positions Budgeted

17

6. Health Insurance Claims 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................................................................................! 775,100

Postage................................................................................................................................? -0-

Health Insurance Claims................................................................................$ 30,510,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 31,285,100

Other Health Insurance

Agency Funds ........................................................................................................$ 277,156

Employer and Employee

Contributions ....................................................................................................$ 30,988,028

Health Insurance Reserves ........................................................................................$ 19,916

Total Positions Budgeted

0

7. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 272,485

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 11,900

Travel..................................................................... .........................................................$ 1,650

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 5,400

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................$ 445

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 333,480

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................$ 2,000

Postage..........................................................................................................................-.! 1,500

Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies .................................................................................$ 187,035

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 815,895

Agency Assessments .................................................................................................$ 567,937

Other Health Insurance Agency Funds...................................................................$ 29,493

Total Positions Budgeted

20

8. Commissioner's Office Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 270,731 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 13,795 Travel...........................................................................................................-................! 14,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,630

652

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,180

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 117,172

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 32,100

Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 3,200

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 457,408

Agency Assessments .................................................................................................$ 359,288

Total Positions Budgeted

15

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 2,164,343

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 106,424

Travel............................................................................................................................! 39,159

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 88,869

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 15,431

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 771,383

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 122,291

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 978,200

Postage..........................................................................................................................? 55,350

Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies.....................................................................................? 187,035

Health Insurance Claim Payments ...................................................................? 30,510,000

Total Positions Budgeted

151

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

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 Committee.

Section 33. Department of Natural

Resources.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Natural

Resources ................................................................................................$ 34,778,734

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 1,265,171

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 321,179

Travel............................................................................................................................? 21,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 140,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 1,450

Computer Charges......................................................................................................? 94,000

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 20,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 33,820

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 1,897,320

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 1,897,320

Total Positions Budgeted

85

2. Information and Education Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 491,392 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 132,500 Travel............................................................................................................................? 14,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................? 8,400 Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 305,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 14,500 Computer Charges...........................................................................................................? 600 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 10,100

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

653

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 976,492

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 827,492

Total Positions Budgeted

35

3. Planning and Research Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,100,370

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................,..................$ 106,000

Travel............................................................................................................................? 49,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 50,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,000

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 22,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 92,400

Land and Water Conservation

Grants..................................................................................................................! 4,900,000

Recreation Grants.....................................................................................................! 369,000

Historic Preservation Grants ....................................................................................! 77,127

Youth Conservation Corps Grants.........................................................................! 100,000

Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust......................................................................$ 2,940,800

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,809,297

BOR Grants............................................................................................................! 4,900,000

BOR Administration...................................................................................................! 42,575

BOR Land Acquisition.............................................................................................! 840,800

Other Agency Funds.................................................................................................! 512,301

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,513,621

Total Positions Budgeted

59

4. Game and Fish Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 6,828,183

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 2,167,200

Travel............................................................................................................................! 94,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................! 483,900

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 27,800

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 602,700

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 48,123

Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................................! 910

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 72,205

Capital Outlay - Hatchery

Renovation.............................................................................................................! 104,000

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance...................................................................................................! 141,469

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 591,755

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 11,162,345

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 9,135,245

Total Positions Budgeted

459

5. State Parks and Historic Sites Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,598,438 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,508,460
Travel............................................................................................................................! 56,911 Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases................................................................................................................! 157,250 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 42,500 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 174,626 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

654

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 6,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 52,500

Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 2,286,000

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance...................................................................................................$ 671,020

Capital Outlay - Shop Stock...................................................................................$ 150,000

Cost of Material for Resale .....................................................................................$ 579,740

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 2,533,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 13,816,945

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 10,476,425

Total Positions Budgeted

345

6. Geologic and Water Resources

Research Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 586,055

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 82,722

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 33,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................? 62,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 22,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 85,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals .........................................................................................................$ 800

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 ..........................................................................................$ 1,428,377

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,158,377

Total Positions Budgeted

36

7. Environmental Protection Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 5,371,172

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 586,000

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 233,272

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................$ 4,300

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 51,250

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 271,674

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 213,000

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 62,880

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................$ 1,352,364

Solid Waste Grants................................................................................................$ 1,000,000

Water and Sewer Grants ..................................................................................$ 1,073,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 10,218,912

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 6,478,371

Total Positions Budgeted

308

8. Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority Budget: Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Operations ..............................................................................................................$ 578,950 Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Capital Outlay....................................................................................................$ 332,933 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 911,883

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655

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 911,883

Total Positions Budgeted

0

9. Jekyll Island State Park

Authority Budget:

Payments to Jekyll Island State

Park Authority for Operations........................................................................$ 130,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 130,000

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 130,000

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..................................................................................................$ 20,240,781 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 5,904,061 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 502,983 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................$ 715,850 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 638,550 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................$ 1,151,950 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 377,723 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 91,290 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................$ 1,619,589 Land and Water Conservation Grants ..................................................................................................................$ 4,900,000 Recreation Grants.....................................................................................................$ 369,000 Youth Conservation Corps Grants .........................................................................$ 100,000 Historic Preservation Grants ....................................................................................$ 77,127 Fluoridation Grants ..........................................................................................................$ -0Water 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 Capital Outlay - Hatchery Renovation .............................................................................................................$ 104,000 Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 2,877,755 Capital Outlay - Repairs and Maintenance...................................................................................................$ 812,489 Capital Outlay - Shop Stock ...................................................................................$ 150,000 Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust..........................................................................$ 2,940,800 Authority Lease Rentals .......................................................................................$ 2,533,000 Cost of Material for Resale .....................................................................................$ 579,740 Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Operations........................................................................................................$ 578,950 Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority for Capital Outlay .................................................................................................$ 332,933 Payments to Jekyll Island State Park Authority for Operations............................................................................$ 130,000

656

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Grants to Herty Foundation ...................................................................................$ 250,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,327

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

975

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.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $150,000 is desig nated and committed for a waste treatment facility at the Burton Hatchery.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $25,000 is desig nated and committed for rest stations at historic sites.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $35,000 is desig nated and committed for a Ranger's residence at George T. Bagby State Park.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $2,000 is designated and committed for plan ning the Pine Mountain Trail.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Planning and Research Budget, $43,000 is designated and committed to the Georgia Special Olympics Program.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to the State Parks and Historic Sites Budget, $63,000 is designated and committed for camping for the Mentally Retarded.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to Capital Outlay, $55,000 is designated and committed for a group shelter at Providence Canyon State Park.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $18,500 is designated and committed to
re-open Gordonia-Altamaha State Park. Provided, that of the above appropriation to Recreation Grants, $125,000 is designated
and committed for 50% funding of a bathhouse, restrooms, first aid and lifeguard station at Savannah Beach.
Provided, that of the above appropriation to Capital Outlay, $56,755 is designated and committed for a new equipment barn in Towns County.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Recreation Grants, $44,000 is desig nated and committed for 50% funding of an athletic facility in Polk County.

B. Budget Unit: Authorities .............................................................................................$ -0-

1. Lake Lanier Islands Development

Authority Budget:

Personal Services......................................................................................................^ 684,088

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 272,567

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 3,720

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 73,672

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 4,295

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 36,530

Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 537,834

Promotion Expenses........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,612,706

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................? -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

53

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

657

2. Jekyll Island State Park

Authority Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,652,039

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 932,200

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 10,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 40,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 61,665

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 7,500

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 75,000

Mortgage Payments ..................................................................................................$ 150,300

Promotion Expenses................................................................................................$ 65,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,993,704

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................? -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

220

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,336,127

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,204,767

Travel............................................................................................................................! 13,720

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 113,672

Equipment....................................................................................................................$ 65,960

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 7,500

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 111,530

Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 537,834

Promotion Expense.....................................................................................................$ 65,000

Mortgage Payments..................................................................................................$ 150,300

Total Positions Budgeted

273

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

91

Section 34. Department of Offender

Rehabilitation.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Offender

Rehabilitation........................................................................................^ 61,971,318

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,572,753

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 315,116

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 67,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 20,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 12,475

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 266,765

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 199,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 334,201

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,787,910

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,787,910

Total Positions Budgeted

178

2. Georgia Training and Development Center Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 783,802
Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 156,752 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 1,100 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

658

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 17,406

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 18,546

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 977,606

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 977,606

Total Positions Budgeted

64

3. Georgia Industrial Institute

Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,757,479

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 664,820

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 3,114

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 700

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 18,528

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ...........................................................................................................$ 31

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ....................................................................................$ 6,192

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 88,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,538,864

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,533,864

Total Positions Budgeted

227

4. Georgia Diagnostic and

Classification Center Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,011,558

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 724,331

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,950

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 .................................................................................$ 8,660

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,776,435

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,776,435

Total Positions Budgeted

267

5. Georgia State Prison Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 5,588,806

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,580,962

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 48,545

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 50,650

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,275,963

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 7,255,605

Total Positions Budgeted

492

6. Consolidated Branches Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,919,048 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 986,636 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 9,185 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,000

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

659

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 76,935

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 21,660

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 100,300

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,114,764

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 4,788,764

Total Positions Budgeted

337

7. Montgomery Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 712,953

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 195,334

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,500

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..................................................................................$ 12,600

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 45,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 977,887

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 962,887

Total Positions Budgeted

58

8. Walker Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 752,134

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 185,478

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 2,468

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 100

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,250

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 6,900

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 948,330

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 938,330

Total Positions Budgeted

64

9. Georgia Women's Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,208,818

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 292,218

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 200

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,989

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................$ 1,320

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,507,245

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,507,245

Total Positions Budgeted

110

10. West Georgia Community Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,491,691 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 312,225 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 2,668

660

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 100

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 5,130

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 14,400

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,826,214

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,826,214

Total Positions Budgeted

138

11. Georgia Earned Release

Correctional Center Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 2,312,312

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 284,780

Travel............................................................ ..................................................................$ 1,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................? 400

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 6,050

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals .........................................................................................................$ 660

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 10,464

Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................? 84,500

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities.........................................................................................$ 144,100

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 2,845,166

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,845,166

Total Positions Budgeted

213

12. Talmadge Memorial Hospital

Unit Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 213,161

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 10,165

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 .............................................................................................$ 224,326

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 224,326

Total Positions Budgeted

20

13. Food Processing and Distribution Unit Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 1,065,058 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................? 2,234,000
Travel..............................................................................................................................? 3,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0Publications and Printing................................................................................................? -0Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 128,614 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................,.....? -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................? -0Payments to Central State
Hospital for Meals ................................................................................................$ 980,000 Payments to Central State
Hospital for Utilities..............................................................................................$ 6,900

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

661

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,417,572

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 4,059,113

Total Positions Budgeted

101

14. Institutional Support Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 420,066

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 401,528

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 21,060

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................$ 569,200

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,750

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 44,321

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 22,788

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 39,446

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 840,000

Overtime.......................................................................................................................! 30,000

Court Costs................................................................................................................$ 200,000

County Subsidy......................................................................................................! 3,113,010

Inmate Release Fund................................................................................................! 340,000

Payments to Talmadge

Memorial Hospital................................................................................................! 530,000

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................! 5,205,500

Central Repair Fund ................................................................................................$ 519,479

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Medical Services.............................................................................! 600,000

Outside Health Service Purchases......................................................................$ 308,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 13,206,148

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 12,866,494

Total Positions Budgeted

36

15. Farm Operations Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 293,389

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 2,058,000

Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0-

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 49,860

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 3,600

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 2,404,849

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,394,849

Total Positions Budgeted

24

16. Macon Community Correctional

Center Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 530,100

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 269,276

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,000

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 1,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 8,750

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 815,326

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................,.......! 815,326

Total Positions Budgeted

128

662

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

17. Probation/Parole Operations Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 5,115,840

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 272,205

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 213,760

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,800

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 16,654

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 107,324

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,728,583

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 5,728,583

Total Positions Budgeted

389

18. Community Centers Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,675,603

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 701,775

Travel............................................................................................................................$32,099

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 960

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 224,635

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................$ 300,971

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 43,564

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,979,607

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,938,778

Total Positions Budgeted

192

19. Andromeda Center Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 196,171

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 116,869

Travel. ...........................................................................................................................$ 10,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 3,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,200

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 26,460

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 21,500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 376,200

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 128,472

Total Positions Budgeted

17

20. Restitution Shelters Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 388,998

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 108,248

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,460

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 316

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,420

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 47,009

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 1,400

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 553,851

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 511,851

Total Positions Budgeted

33

21. Federal Grants Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,522,685

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

663

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 301,000

Travel..............,...........................................................................................................$ 113,729

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 18,712

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 30,556

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 140,095

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 69,051

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 262,887

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,458,715

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 103,500

Total Positions Budgeted

171

22. Correctional Industries Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 711,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 331,750

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 19,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................$ 55,000

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 5,000

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 283,700

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 16,750

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................$ 9,000

Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 322,700

Cost of Sales ...........................................................................................................$ 2,269,750

Repayment of Prior Years'

Appropriations......................................................................................................$ 40,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,064,150

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

50

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 37,243,425 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 12,503,468 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 523,193 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................$ 624,200 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 58,238 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................$ 1,011,504 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 406,860 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 814,824 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 953,060 Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 840,000 Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 5,745,700 Court Costs ................................................................................................................$ 200,000 Inmate Release Fund................................................................................................$ 340,000 County Subsidy ......................................................................................................$ 3,113,010 Payments to Central State Hospital for Meals ................................................................................................$ 980,000 Payments to Central State Hospital for Utilities.............................................................................................$ 151,000 Payments to Central State Hospital for Medical Services .............................................................................$ 600,000 Outside Health Service Purchases .........................................................................$ 308,000 Payments to Talmadge Memorial Hospital ................................................................................................$ 530,000 Cost of Sales ...........................................................................................................$ 2,269,750
Central Repair Fund ................................................................................................$ 519,479

664

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Repayment of Prior Years'

Appropriations.........................................................................................................! 40,000

Overtime.......................................................................................................................! 30,000

Total Positions Budgeted

3,309

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

373

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 housing 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.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $2,456,000 is desig nated and committed to construct prototype housing units at Lee Correctional Institution, $410,000 is designated and committed to complete cannery renovations at Georgia State Prison, $225,000 is designated and committed to provide the State match for an E.P.A. grant to improve waste water treatment facilities at various institutions and $45,000 is designated and committed to expand the poultry facility at Montgomery Correctional Institution.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $85,851 is designated and committed for the Mentally Retarded Offender Program.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that, with respect to the Legal Services Pro gram for inmates, lawyers, law students and/or employees be prohibited from soliciting for filing of writs.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that the department not start any new com munity center programs with Federal funds without the prior approval of the General Assembly of Georgia.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $195,000 is desig nated and committed for the planning and land acquisition for a new correctional facility in Dodge County, $1,645,000 is designated and committed for planning and land acquisi tion for two new institutions in the Atlanta area and a new institution and hospital unit in the Augusta area, $73,500 is designated and committed to complete renovations at the Milledgeville food storage warehouse, $31,000 is designated and committed to construct a security fence around the West Georgia Community Correctional Center, $45,000 is desig nated and committed to construct a vocational training building at the Walker Correc tional Institution, $100,000 is designated and committed for kitchen renovations at the Georgia State Prison, $25,000 is designated and committed for heating system renovations at the Colony Farm Correctional Institution, $84,500 is designated and committed for vari ous paving projects around the Georgia Earned Release Correctional Center and $83,000 is designated and committed to construct and equip new breeding and gestation barns at the Georgia Industrial Institute.
Provided, further, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay for the pur pose of planning and land acquisition for a new correctional facility in Dodge County and for planning and land acquisition for two new institutions in the Atlanta area and a new institution and hospital unit in the Augusta area, the Department is hereby required to certify the need for these facilities and institutions prior to the expenditure of any funds for the stated purposes.

B. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and Paroles .......................................................................................................$ 2,501,294
Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,173,956 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 111,747 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 128,517 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,335 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 25,946 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

665

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 48,293

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..............................................................................^ 11,500

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,501,294

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,501,294

Total Positions Budgeted

176

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,173,956

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 111,747

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 128,517

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,335

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 25,946

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 48,293

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 11,500

Total Positions Budgeted

176

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 35. Department of Public Safety.

Budget Unit: Department of Public

Safety.....................................................................................................$ 32,080,214

1. Office of Highway Safety Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 280,123

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 26,624

Travel............................................................................................................................! 14,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 9,200

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,770

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 1,000

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 24,280

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 4,043

Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 3,900

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 367,840

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Administrative Support Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 268,818

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 44,387

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,850

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 15,500

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................! 700

Postage ............................................................................................................................$ 200

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 336,955

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 336,955

Total Positions Budgeted

13

3. Staff Support Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,421,355 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,183,057 Travel............................................................................................................................! 37,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 73,200

666

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 15,556

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 22,300

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ....................................................................................$ 2,750

Postage.. ......................................................................................................................$ 175,000

Capital Outlay.......................................................................................................^ 175,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,105,718

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,105,718

Total Positions Budgeted

103

4. Georgia State Patrol Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 18,218,838

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,408,754

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 120,746

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 3,878,920

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 670,310

Equipment Purchases. ..............................................................................................$ 411,404

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 1,640,604

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 3,700

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 18,750

Postage........................................................................................................................$ 172,320

Conviction Reports ...................................................................................................$ 164,000

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 72,500

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 27,780,846

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................$ 600,000

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 26,672,538

Total Positions Budgeted

1,167

5. Georgia Peace Officers Standards

and Training Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 333,341

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 490,710

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 19,853

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 28,300

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 25,201

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 3,528

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 500

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 24,300

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 31,587

Postage .........................................................................................................................$ 2,655

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 959,975

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 469,301

Total Positions Budgeted

25

6. Police Academy: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 301,786 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 123,600 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,200 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................$ 4,500 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 12,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 21,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 17,000 Postage............................................................................................................................? 1,500 Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 605,000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 1,090,586

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 1978

667

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,006,086

Total Positions Budgeted

14

7. Fire Academy:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 153,798

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 29,747

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 11,464

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 10,500

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,600

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 8,200

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 12,196

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 85,980

Postage............................................................................................................................$ 3,500

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 147,000

Total Funds Budgeted .........................................................................................:...$ 463,985

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 423,485

Total Positions Budgeted

9

8. Georgia Firefighter Standards and

Training Council Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 53,322

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 3,273

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 6,836

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 600

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................$ 700

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ 600

Postage ............................................................................................................................$ 800

Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................................................................$ 66,131

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ 66,131

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 21,031,381

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 4,310,152

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 220,349

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 3,922,220

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 807,611

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 466,658

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 1,664,404

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 64,476

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 161,410

Postage........................................................................................................................$ 359,875

Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 999,500

Conviction Reports ...................................................................................................$ 164,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,350

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

893

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 Inter national 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.

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Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, $5,000 is designated and committed to fence the Augusta Drivers License Facility.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, $605,000 is designated and commit ted for renovation and repair of the Georgia Police Academy.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, $123,200 is designated and commit ted for completion of Phase I construction for the Georgia Fire Academy Training Facility.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that the Board of Public Safety develop plans for the implementation of a 'one-man, one-car' policy for the Georgia State Patrol, and that such plans be submitted to the Office of Planning and Budget prior to implementa tion. Further, the Board of Public Safety is authorized to implement a 'one-man, one-car' policy in at least twelve Posts.

Section 36. 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 37. Public Service Commission.

Budget Unit: Public Service

Commission .............................................................................................$ 2,611,317

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 572,961

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 34,500

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 7,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,250

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,600

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 2,200

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 620,011

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 620,011

Total Positions Budgeted

27

2. Transportation Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 639,494 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 82,559 Travel.........................................................................................,..................................$ 28,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 60,800 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 7,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,400 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 27,384 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 1,500 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 849,637

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State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 849,637

Total Positions Budgeted

43

3. Utilities Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 940,612

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 67,041

Travel............................................................................................................................? 65,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 28,500

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 4,800

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,600

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 9,116

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 95,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,211,669

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,141,669

Total Positions Budgeted

57

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,153,067

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 184,100

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 101,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 89,300

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 13,050

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 5,600

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 36,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 98,700

Total Positions Budgeted

127

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

25

Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Utilities Budget, an amount not to exceed !150,000 is designated and committed for funding two Analyst IPs at pay grade 19, three Analyst I's at pay grade 17 and one Engineer II at pay grade 19 to conduct a con tinuing and ongoing audit on any fuel adjustment tariff of an electric utility company or purchase gas adjustment of a gas company and to perform other duties at the discretion of the Public Service Commission.

Section 38. Regents, University
System of Georgia. A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction
and University System Institutions.............................................................................$ 328,733,900 1. Resident Instruction Budget: Personal Services................................................................................................! 277,416,000 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, Per Diem and Contracts, and Real Estate Rentals...................................................................................................! 91,322,851 Teachers' Retirement..........................................................................................! 22,761,500 Capital Outlay......................................................................................................! 19,025,000 Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................! 22,554,362 Payments to Georgia Education Authority (University) ......................................................................................$ 400,000 Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................................! 433,479,713 Indirect DOAS Services Funding........................................................................! 3,027,160

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State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 287,944,553

Total Positions Budgeted

16,047

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' Retirement System.
No funds realized by the State Board of Regents of the University System or any college or university, from the State General fund, from the Federal 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 $2,000,000 shall not be available for operations unless prior approval is granted by the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate; provided, further, that revenue from sales and services shall be classified as restricted funds and shall be available for use by the unit of the University System generating such income.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Capital Outlay, $25,000 is desig nated and committed to build tennis courts at Bainbridge Jr. College.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for Capital Outlay, $10,500,000 is specifically appropriated for the purposes of financing a new construction and major reha bilitation, 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. Major rehabilitation, remodeling or renovation is deemed to mean projects costing
in excess of $300,000 each. Provided, further, that of the above appropriated amount for Capital Outlay, $8,500,000
is designated and committed for renovations and improvements of physical plant facilities.

2. Marine Resources Extension Center Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 295,788 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 .............................................................................................$ 468,911 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...............................................................................$ 9,800

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671

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 416,111

Total Positions Budgeted

24

3. Skidaway Institute of

Oceanography Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 946,235

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 ..........................................................................................$ 1,843,076

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 613,781

Total Positions Budgeted

32

4. Engineering Experiment

Station Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 11,860,071

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 ........................................................................................$ 15,630,825

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...........................................................................$ 117,600

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,491,241

Total Positions Budgeted

294

5. Engineering Extension

Division Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 652,785

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 .............................................................................................$ 940,699

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................$ 12,200

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 289,860

Total Positions Budgeted

44

6. Agricultural Experiment Stations Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 11,676,976 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, Per Diem

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and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals ................................................................................................$ 5,540,842

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 17,217,818

Indirect DOAS Services Funding .............................................................................$ 95,900

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 11,230,918

Total Positions Budgeted

808

7. Cooperative Extension

Service Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 16,141,624

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals................................................................................................$ 2,442,012

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 18,583,636

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 126,700

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 10,296,936

Total Positions Budgeted

955

8. Talmadge Memorial Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 23,520,474

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 ........................................................................................$ 34,403,574

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 193,500

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 14,787,500

Total Positions Budgeted

2,356

9. Veterinary Medicine Experiment

Station Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 452,500

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 210,500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 663,000

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 663,000

Total Positions Budgeted

31

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services................................................................................................! 342,962,453 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases,

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673

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals.................................................................................................$ 115,527,937

Teachers' Retirement ..........................................................................................$ 22,761,500

Capital Outlay ......................................................................................................$ 19,025,000

Authority Lease Rentals .....................................................................................$ 22,554,362

Payments to Georgia Education

Authority (University)..........................................................................................$ 400,000

Total Positions Budgeted

20,591

B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office ........................................................$ 10,369,585

Regents Central Office Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,880,389

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.....................................................................................................$ 2,081,350

Medical Scholarships................................................................................................$ 360,000

Regents Scholarships................................................................................................? 200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges.....................................................................................! 5,134,000

Family Practice

Residency Program...............................................................................................! 275,000

Office of Minority

Business Enterprise .............................................................................................$ 43,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 10,369,585

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 10,369,585

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,880,389

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.....................................................................................................! 2,081,350

Medical Scholarships................................................................................................! 360,000

Regents Scholarships................................................................................................! 200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges.....................................................................................! 5,134,000

Family Practice

Residency Program...............................................................................................! 275,000

Office of Minority

Business Enterprise................................................................................................! 43,000

Total Positions Budgeted

98

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Grants to Junior Colleges, pay ments are to be based on a rate of $675 per EFT student. Furthermore, 50 quarter credit hours shall be used in the calculation of an equivalent full-time student.

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Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to SREB Payments, $1,000,000 is designated and approved for payment to Morehouse College for a two-year medical train ing program in which students may transfer to other medical schools. This appropriation shall not become effective -prior to the approval by the Federal Government of the applica tion for funding for the training of health personnel.

Section 39. Department of Revenue.

Budget Unit: Department of Revenue ..........................................................$ 21,274,978

1. Executive Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 712,935

County Tax Officials/Retirement

and FICA................................................................................................................$ 485,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 159,861

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 8,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 190,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 5,000

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 5,590

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................$ 8,300

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 18,000

Postage ............................................................................................................................$ 100

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,593,586

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,593,586

Total Positions Budgeted

39

2. Central Processing Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,708,426

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 260,271

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 209,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 28,330

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 2,226,211

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................$ -0-

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases.................................................................................$ 715,000

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases ..............................................................................$ 260,040

Postage....................................................................................................................$ 850,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,258,678

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ........................................................................$ 1,825,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 5,433,678

Total Positions Budgeted

280

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to computer charges, the Department is authorized to acquire mini-computers for use in development of a motor vehicle registration computer system.
Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag pur chases, $715,000 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.......................................................................................................$ 828,607 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 53,300

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675

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 53,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 75,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,500

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 500,000

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-

Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 9,500

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,168,503

Repayment of Loans to

Counties/Property Revaluation...........................................................................$ 151,596

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................$ 500,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,516,907

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. 1978. 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.......................................................................................................! 873,729

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 49,400

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 2,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 82,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 7,200

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 355,473

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Postage ......................................................................................................................$ 63,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,433,402

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 355,473

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,077,929

Total Positions Budgeted

77

5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 413,610 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 18,200 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 2,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 28,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 160,630 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0Postage ..............................................................................................................................$ -0-
Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 622,940

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Indirect DOAS Services Funding........................................................................,..! 153,330

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 469,610

Total Positions Budgeted

35

6. Income Taxation Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,503,063

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 119,100

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-

Postage....................................................................................................................$ 146,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,303,163

Indirect DOAS Services Funding........................................................................! 1,300,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,003,163

Total Positions Budgeted

115

7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation

Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,866,307

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 218,510

Travel............................................................................................................................! 37,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................! 135,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 20,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,950

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 104,000

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 2,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 5,000

Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 2,200

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................! 2,393,467

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 104,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,289,467

Total Positions Budgeted

114

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Personal Services, a one-step increase is authorized for alcohol and tobacco tax enforcement agents.

8. Reciprocities and Research Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................-..................! 132,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 24,882

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 2,800

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........................................................................................! -0-

Postage..................................................................................................... .........................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 170,682

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 170,682

Total Positions Budgeted

7

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Personal Services, !9,700 is author ized to provide upgradings of six positions in the Reciprocities and Research Division.

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9. Central Audit Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,532,016

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 27,500

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 305,000

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-

Postage ............................................................................................................................$ 600

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,878,296

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,878,296

Total Positions Budgeted

78

10. Field Audit Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,309,458

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 132,714

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

Postage ......................................................................................................................$ 32,600

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,841,660

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,841,660

Total Positions Budgeted

255

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 13,880,151

County Tax Officials/Retirement

and FICA................................................................................................................! 485,000

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,063,738

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 627,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................! 135,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 847,500

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 70,055

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 4,662,511

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.................................................................................! 715,000

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases..............................................................................! 260,040

Intangible Tax Equalization Fund.................................................................................! -0-

Postage.....................................................................................................................! 1,104,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,058

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

103

Section 40. Secretary of State.
A. Budget Unit: Secretary of State ...................................................................$ 8,288,304 1. Occupational Certification Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,389,560 Regular Operating Expenses .....-.............................................................................$ 630,546

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Travel............................................................................................................................$ 99,502

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 94,600

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 69,321

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 19,050

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 10,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 227,325

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,539,904

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,485,635

Total Positions Budgeted

110

2. Securities Regulation Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 274,919

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 27,900

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 14,850

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 17,200

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$ 700

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 340,569

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 335,569

Total Positions Budgeted

16

3. Corporations Regulation Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 305,338

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 45,700

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 3,500

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 3,000

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 241,000

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 36,300

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 636,538

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 636,538

Total Positions Budgeted

26

4. Drugs and Narcotics Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 261,379

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 12,252

Travel...........................................................................................................................$ 42,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 48,800

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 300

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 6,700

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 371,431

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 371,431

Total Positions Budgeted

13

5. Archives and Records Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,096,288 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 160,006 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 33,521 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 20,716 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 17,100

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Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 56,100

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 970,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,353,731

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,294,953

Total Positions Budgeted

84

6. General Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 520,107

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 83,177

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 132,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 6,125

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$ 500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 743,809

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 743,809

Total Positions Budgeted

37

7. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 461,354

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 73,900

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 6,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 80,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 9,575

Computer Charges............................................................,,...............................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 631,429

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 631,429

Total Positions Budgeted

30

8. Bicentennial Commission Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 38,155

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 ...............................................................................................$ 51,655

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................$ 51,655

Total Positions Budgeted

2

9. State Campaign and Financial Disclosure Commission Budget: Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 58,754 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 13,600 Travel..............................................................................................................................$5,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 8,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0-

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Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 4,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 11,600

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 101,454

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 101,454

Total Positions Budgeted

3

10. Real Estate Commission Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 286,254

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 68,247

Travel....................................................... .....................................................................$ 18,608

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 9,929

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 6,000

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 23,000

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 23,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 31,500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 466,538

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 446,049

Total Positions Budgeted

23

11. Elections and Campaign

Disclosure Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 143,887

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 25,050

Travel.................................... ..........................................................................................$ 1,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 8,500

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 8,745

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 2,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 189,782

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 189,782

Total Positions Budgeted

9

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 4,835,995

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,150,078

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 227,081

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................$ 181,316

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 333,150

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 117,795

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 264,000

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 73,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 273,625

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 970,000

Total Positions Budgeted

353

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

53

B. Budget Unit: State Board of Dental Examiners...........................................................................................$ 68,252
State Board of Dental Examiners Budget: Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 26,252 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 18,200 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 3,100 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 4,000

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Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,700

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 15,000

Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................................................................$ 68,252

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 68,252

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 26,252

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 Positions Budgeted

2

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

Section 41. State Scholarship Commission.

Budget Unit: State Scholarship

Commission...........................................................................................$ 10,982,165

1. Internal Administration

Activity Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 786,630

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 110,042

Travel............................................................................................................................! 24,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 4,900

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,700

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 8,950

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 64,225

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 62,127

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 54,063

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,120,037

State Funds Budgeted.....................................................................................................-! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

56

2. Higher Education Assistance

Corporation Budget:

Payment of Interest and Fees.............................................................................$ 329,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 329,000

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 132,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

3. Higher Education Assistance

Authority Budget:

Direct Guaranteed Loans......................................................................................! 2,145,000

Tuition Equalization Grants................................................................................! 7,108,703

State Student Incentive

Scholarships........................................................................................................! 2,558,059

North Georgia College

ROTC Grants.......................................................................................................$60,000

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 11,871,762

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 10,810,165

Total Positions Budgeted

0

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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.......................................................................................................$ 786,630

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 110,042

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 24,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 4,900

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 4,700

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 8,950

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 64,225

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 62,127

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 54,063

Payment of Interest and Fees.................................................................................$ 329,000

Direct Guaranteed Loans......................................................................................$ 2,145,000

Tuition Equalization Grants ................................................................................$ 7,108,703

State Student Incentive

Scholarships ........................................................................................................$ 2,558,059

Law Enforcement Personnel

Dependents Scholarships .......................................................................................$ 40,000

North Georgia College

ROTC Grants...........................................................................................................$ 60,000

Total Positions Budgeted

56

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

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 $1,434,000 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 Personnel Dependents Scholarships $40,000 is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing scholarships to children of law enforcement officers, firemen, and prison guards permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, as provided by law.
Provided, that from the above appropriation $7,108,703 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 stu dents otherwise eligible and qualifying to receive a Student Incentive Scholarship shall have priority and be eligible to receive a scholarship without regard to their undergraduate academic level or classification but such priority for veterans shall only apply to $230,000 of the funds appropriated for Student Incentive Scholarships. Provided, further, that until the Student Incentive Scholarship Program is adequately funded to assist eligible students at all undergraduate levels of study, scholarships shall not be awarded to students for summer term study in institutions of higher education, nor to students for summer period

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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%.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Direct Guaranteed Loans, $10,000 is designated and committed for students who are to become agricultural teachers.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amounts any available funds may be utilized by the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation for the purpose of paying interest and special allowance payments to lenders within thirty days after the end of each calen dar quarter.

Section 42. Soil and Water Conservation

Committee.

Budget Unit: Soil and Water

Conservation Committee ..........................................................................$ 436,858

Soil and Water Conservation

Central Office Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 191,648

Regular Operating Expenses ......................................................................,..............$ 83,719

Travel............................................................................................................................? 28,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.............................,............................................................$ 11,043

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,948

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 5,400

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................$ 113,700

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 436,858

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 436,858

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 191,648

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 83,719

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 28,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 11,043

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,948

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 5,400

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 113,700

Total Positions Budgeted

11

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 43. Teachers' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement System .........................................................................................................$ 781,000 Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 925,267 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 95,400 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 16,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 22,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 10,000 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 335,600

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Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 104,000

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems..............................................................................................! 781,000

Employer Contributions .................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................! 2,289,867

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 781,000

Total Positions Budgeted

60

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 925,267

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 95,400

Travel. ...........................................................................................................................$ 16,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 22,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 10,000

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 335,600

Per Diern, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 104,000

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems..............................................................................................$ 781,000

Employer Contributions...................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

60

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

It is the intent of the General Assembly that from funds available the Teachers' Retire ment System is authorized to implement H. B. 15 of the 1975 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly.

Section 44. Department of Transportation.

Budget Unit: Department of

Transportation............................................................................^ 326,241,718.35

1. Planning and Construction

Budget:

Personal Services.............................................................................................! 54,485,215.50

Regular Operating Expenses...........................................................................! 3,849,195.00

Travel...........................-.....................................................................................! 1,180,360.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 262,723.00

Equipment Purchases..........................................................................................! 106,200.00

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals .............................................................................................$ 183,558.00

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................! 5,335,200.00

Capital Outlay ...............................................................................................$ 223,372,865.41

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.................................................................................! 288,775,316.91

State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................! 119,530,364.85

Total Positions Budgeted

3,417

2. Maintenance and Betterments Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 35,659,588 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 22,036,237
Travel..........................................................................................................................! 201,960 Motor Vehicle Equipment
Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 9,160

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Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 907,725

Capital Outlay ......................................................................................................$ 83,650,000

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ..................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 142,464,670

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 141,509,670

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...............................................................................................! 5,770,951.50

Regular Operating Expenses...........................................................................! 2,667,579.00

Travel.....................................................................................................................! 100,000.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................................! 218,121.00

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges............................................................................................! 1,218,989.00

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................! 48,000.00

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts......................................................................$ 230,500.00

Total Funds Budgeted...................................................................................! 10,254,140.50

State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 10,225,736.50

Total Positions Budgeted

321

Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing Department of Transportation budgets shall be in conformity with and pursuant to Article III, Section X, Paragraph VII, subsec tion (b) 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 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.
Provided, however, that objects for Activities financed by Motor Fuel Tax including Planning and Construction, Maintenance and Betterments, Authority Lease Rentals, Gen eral Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Payments, Administration, and Grants to Counties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or balances appropriated and

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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, including 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 Fed eral 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 Transportation.
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 mile age in the State, as such mileage information is furnished by the Department of Trans portation.
Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the county, designated by such authority, shall submit to the State Auditor a copy of its regular annual audit not later than six months after the end of the fiscal year for which such audit is made. The State Auditor shall compare the amount of funds distributed to each county in such year under the provisions of Section 92-1404, subsection (F) of the Motor Fuel Tax Law against the amount of funds expended by each county in such year for the purposes authorized by said Section.
Appropriations for the foregoing activities include an appropriation that shall be utilized for the specific purpose and amounts as shown below:
Planning and Construction Geodetic Control .......................................................................................................$ 250,000 Capital Outlay - Appalachian Highway ...............................................................................................................$ 6,760,000 Capital Outlay - Paving State Schools and Institutions.......................................................................................$ 500,000 Capital Outlay - Three Laning and Four Laning...............................................................................................$ 10,000,000
Maintenance and Betterments Capital Outlay - Rehabilitation
Off-System ........................................................................................................$ 52,000,000 Capital Outlay - Paving at
State Parks and Historic
Sites and other State-owned
facilities...................................................................................................................$ 750,000

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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 III, Section X, Paragraph VII, subsection (b) 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..................................................................................................$ 349,393.50

Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 287,417.00

Travel...................... .................................................................................................$ 14,400.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases........................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 200.00

Equipment Purchases..............................................................................................$ 9,000.00

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................I -0-

Real Estate Rentals ........................................................................................................$ 1.00

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...........................................................................$ 1,500.00

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 661,911.50

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 441,911.50

Total Positions Budgeted

17

9. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities

Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 312,048.50

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 18,004.00

Travel.......................................................................................................................$ 10,200.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases........................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 15,000.00

Equipment Purchases.....................................................,.................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges ...................................................................................................$ 8,000.00

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................$ 286,569.00

Capital Outlay ......................................................................................................$ 269,099.00

Mass Transit Grants............................................................................................$ 355,370.00

Airport Operational

Improvements...........................................................................................$ 1,000,000.00

Total Funds Budgeted .....................................................................................$ 2,274,290.50

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................$ 2,125,890.50

Total Positions Budgeted

18

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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.............................................................................................! 96,577,197.00

Regular Operating Expenses .........................................................................$ 28,858,432.00

Travel..................................................................................................................$ 1,506,920.00

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases........................................................................................................$ 2,300,000.00

Publications and Printing...................................................................................$ 505,204.00

Equipment Purchases..........................................................................................$ 801,036.00

Computer Charges ............................................................................................$ 1,226,989.00

Real Estate Rentals .............................................................................................$ 231,559.00

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................! 6,761,494.00

Capital Outlay...............................................................................................! 307,678,064.41

Mass Transit Grants............................................................................................$ 355,370.00

Grants to Municipalities..................................................................................! 9,317,000.00

Harbor Maintenance Payments.........................................................................! 250,000.00

Grants to Counties............................................................................................! 9,317,013.00

Authority Lease Rentals................................................................................! 26,607,334.00

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt

Sinking Fund.................................................................................................! 3,744,862.00

Airport Operational

Improvements................................................................................................! 1,000,000.00

Total Positions Budgeted

7,273

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

2,650

For the general administrative expenses of airport development, mass transit planning and development, the promotion of aviation safety, the provision of air transportation ser vices, 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 quality 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 45. Department of Veterans Service. Budget Unit: Department of Veterans Service......................................................................................................$ 6,771,396 1. Veterans Assistance Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,116,061 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 124,800

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Travel............................................................................................................................$ 65,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 18,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 12,800

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 100

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 26,975

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ....................................................................................$ 7,500

Grants to Confederate Widows ................................................................................$ 9,586

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,380,822

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,095,920

Total Positions Budgeted

173

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility Milledgeville Budget: Regular Operating Expenses for Projects...............................................................................................................$ 45,010 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 46,500
Operating Expenses/Payments to Central State Hospital ..................................................................................$ 4,558,440
Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,649,950 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,317,699

3. Veterans Nursing Home Augusta Budget: Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia...............................................................................? 1,925,964
Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 102,500 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,028,464 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,357,777

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,116,061

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 124,800

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 65,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 18,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 59,300

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 100

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 26,975

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ....................................................................................$ 7,500

Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 102,500

Grants to Confederate Widows...................................................................................$ 9,586

Operating Expense/Payments to

Central State Hospital ......................................................................................$ 4,558,440

Operating Expense/Payments to

Medical College of Georgia...............................................................................$ 1,925,964

Regular Operating Expenses

for Projects...............................................................................................................$ 45,010

Total Positions Budgeted

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Section 46. Workmen's Compensation Board. Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation Board........................................................................................................$ 2,370,994 1. Workmen's Compensation Administration Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,760,159

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Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 163,985

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 30,450

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 16,631

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 15,680

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 106,420

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................$ 110,930

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 31,600

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,235,855

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,233,855

Total Positions Budgeted

109

2. Vocational Rehabilitation Budget:

Personal Services..............................................,........................................................$ 120,853

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 .............................................................................................$ 137,139

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 137,139

Total Positions Budgeted

8

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,881,012

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 167,671

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 40,450

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 18,631

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 16,280

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 106,420

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................$ 110,930

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 31,600

Total Positions Budgeted

117

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 47. State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.
A. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (Issued).........................................................................................$ 23,290,052
B. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (New) ............................................................................................$ 12,395,000

Section 48. In addition to all other appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1978, there is hereby appropriated $515,000 to fund H. B. 262.

Section 49. This Appropriations Act includes the appropriation of $12,250,000 of AntiRecession Fiscal Assistance funds for such items of appropriation in this Act as the Gover nor shall designate.

Section 50. It is the intent of this General Assembly that each and every agency, board, commission and authority receiving appropriations in this Act shall develop and

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enforce stringent regulations relating to the use of motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the State, including provisions that employees authorized to utilize State vehicles for commuting to and from work shall not use such vehicles except for official State business.

Section 51. It is the intent of this General Assembly that to the extent to which Fed eral funds become available in amounts in excess of those contemplated in this Appropria tions Act, such excess Federal funds shall be applied as follows, whenever feasible:
First, to supplant State funds which have been appropriated to supplant Federal funds, which such supplanted State funds shall thereupon be removed from the annual operating budgets; and
Second, to further supplant State funds to the extent necessary to maintain the effec tive matching ratio experienced in the immediately preceding fiscal year, which such supplanted State funds shall thereupon be removed from the annual operating budgets. It is the further intent of this General Assembly that the Office of Planning and Budget utilize its budgetary and fiscal authority so as to accomplish the above-stated intent to the greatest degree feasible; and that at the end of this fiscal year, said Office of Planning and Budget provide written notice to the members of the Appropriations Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives of the instances of noncompliance with the stated intent of this Section.

Section 52. 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 53. 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 54. No State appropriations authorized under this Act shall be used to con tinue programs currently funded by 100% Federal funds.

Section 55. 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 56. 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 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

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appropriations are to be paid from the general funds of the State as a first charge upon General Funds.

Section 57. 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 and the amended Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 1978 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 allo cation until such shall be submitted and approved in the same manner and under the same conditions provided hereinbefore for transfers.

Section 58. 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 session and the amended Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 1978 regular session.

Section 59. It is the intent of the General Assembly that for the purposes of this Act, (1) Passenger-carrying motor vehicles are defined as sedans, pick-up trucks, vans,
station wagons and other such vehicles for street and highway use, a substantial portion of which is for the primary purpose of transporting one or more people, and
(2) The number of passenger-carrying motor vehicles indicated for each budget unit shall include leased vehicles and State-owned vehicles.

Section 60. 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 61. 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 62. TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1978.................................................................................................$ 2,262,816,271.35.

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Section 63. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 64. 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 1223 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 Balkcom, R. 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 Childera, 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. Y Dent, R.A.
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. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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 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.

On the motion, the ayes were 171, nays 0. The motion prevailed.

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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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 Watkins, L. 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

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were withdrawn from the Committee on State of Republic and referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations:

HB 1536. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, White of the 132nd, Scott of the 123rd, Hill of the 127th, Randall of the 101st, Dean of the 29th, Holmes of the 39th, Lucas of the 102nd, and others: A BILL to provide for the right of collective bargaining by public employees and others; to provide for a statement of policy; to provide for definitions; to provide for the right of self-organization; to pro-

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vide for the right to form, join or assist any labor organizations; to provide for collective bargaining; and for other purposes.

HB 1537. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, White of the 132nd, Scott of the 123rd, Hill of the 127th, Randall of the 101st, Dean of the 29th, Wilson of the 19th, Holmes of the 39th, and others: 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; and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 554. 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 Gen eral Assembly adjourn at 1:00 o'clock p.m., January 20, 1978, and reconvene at 10:00 o'clock a.m., February 6, 1978.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1388. By: Representatives Collins of the 144th, Long of the 142nd, Hanner of the 130th, Cox of the 141st, and Balkcom of the 140th: A BILL to add one addi tional judge of the superior courts of the South Georgia 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 following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To add one additional judge of the superior courts of the South Georgia Judicial Cir cuit 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 pre scribe the powers of said judge; to prescribe the compensation, salary, and expense allow ance of said judge to be paid by the State of Georgia; to authorize the judges of said court to divide and allocate the work and duties thereof; to require each candidate for such judgeship to designate the place for which he is running; to provide for the manner of empaneling jurors; to provide for an additional court reporter for said circuit; to authorize the governing authority of the counties which comprise the South Georgia Judicial Circuit to provide facilities, office space, supplies, equipment, and personnel for said judges; to declare inherent authority; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Under and in accordance with the provisions of Article VI, Section III, Paragraph I of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1976, one additional judge of the superior courts for the South Georgia Judicial Circuit of Georgia is hereby added, thereby increasing to two the number of judges of the superior courts for said circuit, effective upon the appointment of said additional judge by the Governor as provided by this Act.

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Section 2. Said additional judge shall be appointed by the Governor for a term of office beginning on the date of his appointment and continuing through December 31, 1978, and until his successor is elected and qualified; such judge shall take office on the date of his appointment by the Governor. His successor shall be elected in the manner provided by law for the election of judges of the superior courts of this State at the gen eral election in November, 1978, for a term of four years beginning on the first day of January, 1979, and until his successor shall have been elected and qualified. Future succes sors shall be elected at the general election each four years after such election for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. They shall take office on the first day of January following the date of the election. Such elections shall be held and conducted in the manner provided by law for the election of judges of superior courts of this State.
Section 3. Every person who offers for nomination and election as one of the judges of said superior courts for the South Georgia Judicial Circuit of Georgia shall designate with the State party authority in all State primaries and with the proper authority in all general elections the specific place for which he offers by naming the incumbent judge whom he desires to succeed, and thereupon he shall be qualified, if otherwise qualified, to run for said specific judgeship and no other. In the event there is no incumbent judge in the place for which he desires to offer, the candidate shall qualify by announcing his intention to run for the office for which there is no incumbent.
Section 4. The additional judge of the superior courts for the South Georgia Judicial Circuit of Georgia shall have and may exercise all powers, duties, dignity, jurisdiction, privileges and immunities of the present judges of the superior courts of this State. Either of the judges of the South Georgia Judicial Circuit may preside over any cause, whether in their own or in other circuits, and perform any official act as judge thereof, including sitting on appellate courts as provided by law.
Section 5. The qualifications of such additional judge and his successors shall be the same as are now provided by law for all other superior court judges, and his compensation, salary, and expense allowance from the State of Georgia shall be the same as that of the other judges of the superior courts of the South Georgia Judicial Circuit.
Section 6. All writs and processes in the superior courts of the South Georgia Judi cial Circuit shall be returnable to the terms of said superior court as they are now fixed and provided by law, or as they may hereafter be fixed or determined by law, and all terms of said courts shall be held in the same manner as though there were but one judge, it being the intent and purpose of this Act to provide two judges coequal in jurisdiction and authority to attend to and perform the functions, powers and duties of the judges of said superior courts and to direct and conduct all hearings and trials in said courts.
Section 7. The two judges of the superior courts of the South Georgia Judicial Cir cuit of Georgia in transacting the business of said courts and in performing their duties and responsibilities, shall share, divide and allocate the work and duties to be performed by each. In the event of any disagreement between said judges in any respect hereof, the decision of the senior judge in point of service, who shall be known as the chief judge, shall be controlling. The judge of the superior court of the South Georgia Judicial Circuit serving at the time this Act becomes effective shall be the first chief judge and shall con tinue as chief judge as long as he shall serve. Thereafter, the judge with the longest period of time of service shall be the chief judge. The chief judge shall have the right to appoint referees of the juvenile courts of the counties comprising said circuit; and, in the event a juvenile court is established in any of said counties within said circuit, as provided by law, the chief judge shall appoint the judge of said court as provided by law. The two judges of the superior courts of the South Georgia Judicial Circuit shall have, and they are hereby clothed with full power, authority, and discretion to determine from time to time, and term to term, the manner of calling the dockets and fixing the calendars and order of busi ness in said courts. They may assign to one of said judges the hearing of trials by jury for a term, and the hearing of all other matters not requiring a trial by a jury to the other

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judge, and they may rotate such order of business at the next term. They may conduct trials by jury at the same time in the same county or otherwise within said circuit, or they may hear chambers business and motion business at the same time at any place within said circuit. They may provide in all respects for holding the superior courts of said circuit so as to facilitate the hearing and determination of all the business of said courts at any time pending and ready for trial or hearing. In all such matters relating to the manner of fixing, arranging for, and disposing of the business of said courts, and making appoint ments as authorized by law where the judges thereof cannot agree or shall differ, the opin ion or order of the chief judge as hereinbefore defined shall control.
Section 8. The drawing and empaneling of all jurors, whether grand, petit, or spe cial, may be by either of the judges of the superior courts of said circuit, and they, or either of them, shall have full power and authority to draw and empanel jurors for service in said courts so as to have jurors for the trial of cases before either of said judges sepa rately, or before each of them at the same time.
Section 9. The two judges of the South Georgia Judicial Circuit shall be authorized and empowered to appoint an additional court reporter for such circuit, whose compen sation shall be as now or hereafter provided by law.
Section 10. All writs, processes, orders, subpoenas, and any other official paper issu ing out of the superior courts of the South Georgia Judicial Circuit may bear teste in the name of any judge of the South Georgia Judicial Circuit, and when issued by and in the name of any judge of said circuit, shall be fully valid and may be heard and determined before the same or any other judge of said circuit. Any judge of said court may preside over any cause therein and perform any official act as judge thereof.
Section 11. Upon request of either judge of the circuit, the governing authorities of the counties comprising the South Georgia Judicial Circuit are hereby authorized to fur nish the judges of said circuit with suitable courtrooms and facilities, office space, tele phone, furniture, office equipment, supplies and such personnel as may be considered necessary by the court to the proper function of the court. All of the expenditures author ized herein are hereby declared to be an expense of court and payable out of the county treasury as such.
Section 12. Nothing herein enumerated shall be deemed to limit or restrict the inherent powers, duties, and responsibilities of superior court judges provided by the Con stitution and statutes of the State of Georgia.
Section 13. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 14. 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 Balkcom, R. 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 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. 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.
Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y EUiott, 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, 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.
Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. 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.
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. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinal, 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.
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 Savage, 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.
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.
Watkins, L.
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 169, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1327. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Home of the 104th, Carnes of the 43rd, Davis of the 99th, Randall of the 101st, and Birdsong of the 103rd: A BILL to amend Code Title 105, relative to torts, so as to change the definition of the term "homicide"; to change the provisions relating to the privity neces sary to support an action; to provide that manufacturers of certain personal property shall be liable in tort, irrespective of privity, in certain cases in which death or injury occurs; to provide for the applicability of this Act; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 1327 as follows:
By deleting Section 3 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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.
Chance, G. Y Childere, 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. Y Cooper, B.
Coi, 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.
Deveaux, C. Y Diion, 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, 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.

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Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
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.
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.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Savage, 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 Triplet!, Tom

Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
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 Watkins, L. 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 163, nays 0.
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 1304. 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; to provide license fees equal to those required of public licensed places of business; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read:

Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend HB 1304 by striking the word "pro hibited" on line 10 of page 1, and inserting in lieu thereof the word "allowed".
By adding after the word "Act" on line 24 of page 1, the following: "After the approval of such authority by an election as provided in Section 6 hereof."
By striking the words and figures "thirty-five" "35" on line 1 of page 4, and inserting in lieu thereof the word and figures "twenty" "20".
By striking the word "prohibited" on line 15 of page 4, and inserting in lieu thereof the word "allowed".

Representative Mullinax of the 69th moves to amend HB 1304 by adding on page 3, line 18, after the word "jurisdiction" a new sentence to read:
"An excise tax of not more than 3% may be imposed by municipalities or counties on the sale of mixed drinks where authorization results from approval of this Act."

Representative Castleberry of the lllth moves to amend HB 1304 by adding the following on line 23:
"The local governmental authority must approve any license within its jurisdiction before issue of such license."

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699

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 N Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe N 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.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. Y 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. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. N Coffins, M.
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. N Davis, B.
Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill
N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y 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. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N 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. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. 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. N Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb Y 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, WJ.(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.

Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y 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. 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. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
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. Y Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom Truluck, R.
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R.
Y 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 107, nays 57.
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 1304 but intended to vote "nay" thereon.

Representative Murray of the 116th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1304, but had he been present would have voted "nay" thereon.

Representative Truluck of the 86th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1304, but had he been present would have voted "nay" thereon.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 512-1458. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Lee of the 72nd, Davis of the 99th, Home of the 104th and Birdsong of the 103rd:

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A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the homestead exemp tion for certain disabled veterans; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking the sixth paragraph of Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new sixth paragraph, to read as follows:
"Each disabled veteran, as hereinafter defined, who is a citizen and resident of Georgia, is hereby granted an exemption of $12,600.00 $25,000.00 on his homestead, which he owns and which he actually occupies as a residence and homestead, such exemption being from all ad valorem taxation for State, county, municipal and school purposes. The value of all property in excess of the above exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. The term 'disabled veteran', as used herein, means a disabled American veteran of any war or armed conflict in which any branch of the armed forces of the United States engaged, whether under United States command or otherwise, and who is disabled, as a result of such service in the armed forces, due to loss, or loss of use, of both lower extremities, such as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair, or blindness in both eyes, having only light perception, plus loss, or loss of use, of one lower extremity, or due to the loss, or loss of use, of one lower extremity together with residuals of organic disease or injury which so affect the functions of balance or propulsion as to preclude locomotion without resort to a wheelchair."

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 homestead exemption from $12,500.00 to $25,000.00 for disabled veterans who have been disabled, as a result of service in the armed forces, due to loss, or loss of use, of both lower extremities, such as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair, or blindness in both eyes, having only light perception, plus loss, or loss of use, of one lower extremity, or due to the loss, or loss of use, of one lower extremity together with residuals of organic disease or injury which so affects the functions of balance or propulsion as to preclude locomotion without resort to a wheelchair?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYeos"".. 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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the homestead exemp tion for certain disabled veterans; to provide for a homestead exemption for the unremar ried widow or minor children of certain disabled veterans; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking the sixth paragraph of Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new sixth paragraph, to read as follows:
"Each disabled veteran, as hereinafter defined, who is a citizen and resident of Georgia, is hereby granted an exemption of $12,600.00 $25,000.00 on his homestead, which he owns and which he actually occupies as a residence and homestead, such exemption being from all ad valorem taxation for State, county, municipal and school purposes. The value of all property in excess of the above exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. The term 'disabled veteran', as used herein, means a disabled American veteran of any war or armed conflict in which any branch of the armed forces of the United States engaged, whether under United States command or otherwise, and who is disabled, as a result of such service in the armed forces, due to loss, or loss of use, of both lower extremities, such as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair, or blindness in both eyes, having only light perception, plus loss, or loss of use, of one lower extremity, or due to the loss, or loss of use, of one lower extremity together with residuals of organic disease or injury which so affect the functions of balance or propulsion as to preclude locomotion without resort to a wheelchair. The unremarried widow or minor children of any such disabled veteran, as defined herein, shall also be entitled to an exemption of $25,000.00 on the homestead so long as the unremarried widow or minor children continue to actually occupy the home as a residence and homestead, such exemption being from all ad valorem taxation for State, county, municipal and school purposes. The value of all property m excess of the exemption granted herein to the veteran, his unremarried widow or minor children shall remain subject to taxation. The State Revenue Commissioner is hereby authorized and directed to notify each tax collector, tax receiver and tax commissioner m this State in the event this amendment to the Constitution is ratified by the electorate. The^ 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 increase the homestead exemption from $12,500.00 to $25,000.00 for disabled veterans who have been disabled, as a result of service in the armed forces, due to loss, or loss of use, of both lower extremities, such as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair, or blindness in both eyes, having only light perception, plus loss, or loss of use, of one lower extremity, or due to the loss, or loss of use, of one lower extremity together with residuals of organic disease or injury which so affects the functions of balance or propulsion as to preclude locomotion without resort to a wheelchair and to provide for a homestead exemption equal to the homestead exemption received by the veteran during his lifetime for his unremarried widow or minor children so long as his unremarried widow or minor children continue to actually occupy the home as a resi dence and homestead?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.
Y Adams, Marvin Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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, AX. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Carries, C.
Y Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. 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.
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. Deveaux, C.
Y Diion, 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, G. Y Manner, 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.
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. 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. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinejt, 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, 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 Savage, 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.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
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 Watkins, L.
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, by substitute, the ayes were 153, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

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 effec tive date; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Section 58-803, which declares dealing in wine to be a privilege, so as to provide that wines are unfit for consumption while in the possession of a wholesaler if such wines are returned to the shipper or destroyed prior to any sale by the wholesaler; 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 58-803, which declares dealing in wine to be a privilege, is hereby amended by striking paragraph (3) of subsection (e) of said Code Section, which reads as follows:

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"(3) Wines have been received by the wholesaler, which are unfit for consumption upon receipt and such wines are returned to the shipper or destroyed prior to any sale by the wholesaler in Georgia.", in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (3) of subsection (e) of Code Section 58-803, to read as follows:
"(3) Wines are unfit for consumption while in the possession of a wholesaler and such wines are returned to the shipper or destroyed prior to any sale by the wholesaler in Georgia."
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 99, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1292. By: Representatives Pilewicz of the 41st, Greer of the 43rd, and Johnston of the 56th: A BILL to amend an Act which authorizes the impoundment of vehicles illegally parked on private property so as to change the provisions relating to the requirement of certain information to be posted on the property; to require information relating to fees; to require additional information; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act which authorizes the impoundment of vehicles illegally parked on private property, approved February 27, 1962 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 146), as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to the requirement of certain information to be posted on the property; to require information relating to fees; to require additional information; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act which authorizes the impoundment of vehicles illegally parked on private property, approved February 27, 1962 (Ga. Laws 1962, p. 146), as amended, is hereby amended by striking Section 1 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1 to read as follows:
"Section 1. Any person entitled to the possession of any parcel or space of real prop erty shall have the right to remove, or cause to be removed, therefrom any vehicle parked thereon not authorized to be parked at the place where it is found and to store, or cause to be stored, such vehicle at the expense of the owner thereof, provided that there shall have been conspicuously posted on said real property notice that any vehicle parked thereon not authorized to be parked at the place where it is found may be removed at the expense of the owner of such vehicle a4 information as te where such vehicle ea be recovered, and notice of the exact amount of the towing fee and daily storage fee, if any, and the name, address and phone number of the place where the vehicle may be recovered; except that in all cities having a population of 400,000 or more according to the 1970 or any future United States Decennial Census and whenever such parcel or space of real property is devoted to any use other than as an off-street interior parking facility which contains assigned parking spaces reserved for occupants

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of a building or structure served by such facility or occupied residential property, such removal right shall not be exercised after the regular activity on such property is con cluded for the day unless access to such property from public ways is blocked by a sturdy chain, cable or rope stretched at least 18" above grade across all driveways or other ways providing access thereto. In no case shall an amount in excess of the fees specified on the notice be charged or collected. The person removing and storing such vehicle shall have a lien against same for the expenses of such removal and storage not to exceed the charges on the notice conspicuously posted and; provided, that such person has met the requirements of this Section. Such lien may be asserted and enforced and shall be entitled to the same priorities as that of special liens or personalty author ized by Section 67-2003 of the Code of Georgia, as amended."
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 99, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1239. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to provide the circumstances and conditions under which the results of investi gations, examinations and tests performed by the State Crime Laboratory may be admitted into evidence in written or report form; to provide the procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To provide the circumstances and conditions under which the results of investigations, examinations and tests performed by the State Crime Laboratory may be admitted into evidence in written or report form; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. (a) Whenever the State shall deem it appropriate and likely to substan tially expedite the trial of any criminal case without prejudice to the defendant, the results of investigations, examinations and tests performed by the State Crime Laboratory may be admitted into evidence in written or report form without the necessity of an identifying witness, under the following circumstances and conditions:
(1) that the defendant at the time the notice provided for in (2) below shall be ini tiated shall be represented by legal counsel;
(2) that the prosecuting attorney shall have notified the defendant's counsel in writ ing by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested at least 30 days prior to the date of the trial of the case that the State intends to submit upon the trial of the case as evidence in written form the results of any such investigation, exami nation or test which as been performed by the State Crime Laboratory;
(3) that there shall have been included within said notice an exact copy of any such document or report which the State proposes to introduce upon the trial of the case; and
(4) that within 20 days after receipt by the defendant or his counsel of said notice, no written objection to the introduction of said report is filed and served upon the prosecuting attorney.

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If no such objection shall be made, the defendant shall be deemed to have con sented to the admission of such document into evidence upon the trial of the case and the defendant shall have waived his right to be confronted by the witnesses testifying against him as to the facts contained within such report or document.
If objection shall be filed and served upon the prosecuting attorney, the defendant shall have preserved his right to be confronted by the witnesses testifying against him as to the facts contained within such report or document.
Service on the prosecuting attorney as provided for herein shall be by certified mail return receipt requested or other methods of service allowed under the Georgia Civil Procedure Act. (b) All of the circumstances of the making of such report or document may be shown by the defendant to affect its weight, but such circumstances shall not affect its admissibility if the conditions prescribed by subsection (a) shall have been met.
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1239 by changing the words "defendant or his counsel" on line 7, page 2 to "defendant's counsel" and by changing the word "as" on line 26, page 1 to "has".

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 106, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

HB 1463. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Beck of the 148th, Logan of the 62nd, Argo of the 63rd, and Scott of the 123rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority so as to authorize the Authority to establish and administer a program of scholarships, grants or cancellable loans for certain economically disadvantaged graduate and professional students; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on University System of Georgia moves to amend H. B. 1463 as fol lows:
By inserting at the beginning of line 9 on page 1 immediately preceding the word "such" the following:
"certain forms of.
By striking from line 10 on page 1 the word "Authority" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "Corporation".
By striking from line 7 on page 2 the word "Authority" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "Corporation".

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 108, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 1347. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th, Hays of the 1st, Owens of the 77th, and Kilgore of the 65th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a State Department of Veterans Service so as to authorize the Director of Veterans Service to use the title of "Commissioner" when signing official letters, papers and documents; 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 103, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1426. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend an Act known as the 'Unemploy ment Compensation Law', (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.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 99, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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 554. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION relative to adjourn ment; and for other purposes.

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 1569. By: Representatives Linder of the 44th, and Savage of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-724, relating to revocation or suspension of license, so as to provide civil and criminal immunity for persons making certain reports or testifying in certain proceedings; to provide an effective date; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1570. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, Nessmith of the 82nd, Karrh of the 106th, and Chance of the 129th: A BILL to provide for one additional judge of the

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superior courts of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit of Georgia; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1571. By: Representatives McCollum of the 134th, Anderson of the 8th, and Clark of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Retail Installment and Home Solicitation Sales Act" so as to change the number of days within which a buyer shall have the right to cancel a home solicitation sale agreement; to specifically exclude Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1572. By: Representative Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend the Act Providing for the Review, Continuation, Reestablishment or Termination of Regulatory Agen cies so as to change the review, termination, and repeal date of the Georgia Board of Occupational Therapy and the Act relating thereto; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1573. By: Representatives Johnston, Butler, and Tolbert of the 56th, Hawkins of the 50th, Robinson of the 58th, Vaughn of the 57th, Steinberg of the 46th, Lenderman of the 53rd, and others: A BILL to provide that in all counties in the State of Georgia having a population of not less than 400,000 nor more than 500,000 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; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1574. By: Representatives Cox of the 141st, Bargeron of the 83rd, Lord of the 105th, Gammage of the 17th, and Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend an Act creat ing the State Board of Funeral Service and regulating the practice of embalm ing and funeral directing so as to provide that the State Board of Funeral Service will set the amount for all license fees and renewals received by the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1575. 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 Representatives, so as to change the composition of certain Representative Dis tricts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment.

By unanimous consent, HB 1575 was ordered engrossed.

HB 1576. By: Representatives Irvin of the 10th, Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th, Jackson and Whitmire of the 9th, and Dover of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act" so as to change the provisions relative to exemptions from certification; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

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HB 1577. By: Representative Phillips of the 91st: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia so as to change the provisions relating to creditable service; to provide for credit for teaching service in private schools within the State of Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1578. By: Representative Rowland of the 119th: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Dublin and to repeal existing Charters; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1579. By: Representatives Linder of the 44th, and Savage of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act so as to pro vide that in contested cases involving 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 1580. By: Representative McCollum of the 134th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to regulate pre mium payments on policies of motor vehicle liability insurance; to change the provisions relating to proof of insurance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HR 549-1580. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Scott of the 123rd, Chance of the 129th, Taggart of the 125th, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, and Hill of the 127th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt the independent school system of Chatham County and the City of Savannah from the Paragraph of the Constitution pro viding that the Constitution shall not affect school systems established prior to the adoption of the Constitution of 1877 and to provide that such school system shall be deemed to be a county school system within the meaning of the Con stitution and general laws of this State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 550-1580. By: Representative Jones of the 78th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Pike County to require that returns for ad valorem taxation in the county be made to the county board of tax assessors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 551-1580. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A RESOLUTION directing the Department of Transportation to erect an appropriate sign or marker near Interstate Highway 75 near Perry to designate Perry as the "Home of Georgia Jaycees"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HR 552-1580. By: Representatives Greene and Stone of the 138th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the State Properties Commission, for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, to grant and convey to Wayne County certain State-owned real prop erty located within Wayne County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

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HR 553-1580. By: Representatives Childers of the 15th, Noble of the 48th, Gammage of the 17th, Oldham of the 14th, Hawkins of the 50th, Richardson of the 52nd, and Toles of the 16th: A RESOLUTION creating the Council on the Deaf; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1581. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Johnson of the 72nd, Adams of the 36th, Savage of the 25th, Connell of the 87th, Scott of the 123rd, and Hamilton of the 31st: A BILL to amend an Act providing that all meetings of any State department, agency, board, bureau, commission, or political subdivision and the governing authority of any department, agency, board, bureau, commission or political subdivision of any county, municipal corporation, board of education, or other political subdivision at which official actions are to be taken are public meetings and shall be open to the public at all times; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 1582. By: Representatives McKinney of the 35th, and Dean of the 29th: A BILL to amend Code Title 84, relating to professions, businesses and trades, so as to create the Georgia Board of Denturist Examiners and provide for the regulation and licensing of denturist; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1583. By: Representatives Mann of the 13th, Edwards of the 110th, and McCollum of the 134th: A BILL to regulate the sale and use of amygdalin (laetrile) in this State; to prohibit hospitals and health care facilities from interfering with the physician-patient relationship by restricting or forbidding the use of amygdalin (laetrile) in the treatment of certain diseases and physical conditions under cer tain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1584. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 79-501, relating to change of name, so as to change the requirement of consent as to the change of name of a minor child; to change certain provisions relating to notice of proceedings to change the name of a minor child; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1585. By: Representatives Phillips of the 91st, Birdsong of the 103rd, Patten of the 146th, Stone of the 138th, Isakson of the 20th, and Johnson of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act implementing the requirements of the Federal Inter governmental Cooperation Act of 1968 so as to change the provisions relative to the membership of area planning and development commissions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Interstate Cooperation.

HB 1586. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Hawkins of the 50th, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 53-5, relating to rights and liabilities of husband and wife, so as to permit a spouse to use certain surnames when the use of the surnames is not with the intent to deprive another fraudulently of any right under the law; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HR 555-1586. By: Representatives Linder of the 44th, Tolbert, Butler and Johnston of the 56th, Hawkins of the 50th, Burton of the 47th, Williamson of the 45th, and Richardson of the 52nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to include certain types of cooperative ownership within the term "homestead" as that term is used for purposes of determining certain exemptions from certain taxation in DeKalb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1587. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "The Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways" so as to change the exhaust system requirements for school buses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 1588. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Richardson of the 52nd, Childs of the 51st, Robinson of the 58th, Tolbert, Butler and Johnson of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to prohibit livestock from running at large or straying upon public roads" so as to provide that the governing authority of any county of this State having a population of not less than 400,000 and not more than 500,000 may by ordinance provide for the impounding, care and control, notice to owner, adoption and disposal of livestock; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1589. By: Representative Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Title 34, known as the "Georgia Election Code" so as to change the provisions relative to pri mary elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 556-1589. By: Representatives Irvin of the 23rd, Burton of the 47th, Nix and Isakson of the 20th, Elliott of the 49th, Savage of the 25th, Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Con stitution so as to provide for periodic increases in the homestead exemption; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 557-1589. By: Representatives Clark of the 55th, Richardson of the 52nd, Johnson of the 66th, Canty of the 38th, Lane of the 40th, Foster of the 6th, Tolbert of the 56th, Scott of the 37th, and others: A RESOLUTION creating the Vital Areas Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 558. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A RESOLUTION commending the Future Farmers of America and inviting the officers of the Future Farmers of America to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

HR 559. By: Representatives Randall of the 101st, Dean of the 29th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, Watkins of the 34th, Home of the 104th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable David E. Lucas;and for other purposes.

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HR 560. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION expressing apprecia tion to Ms. Sandra Gibson; and for other purposes.

HR 561. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A RESOLUTION commending the R. E. Lee High School Band of Thomaston, Georgia; and for other purposes.

HR 562. By: Representatives Knight of the 67th, Mullinax of the 69th and Ware of the 68th: A RESOLUTION wishing a speedy recovery for Mrs. Ann Aderhold; and for other purposes.

HR 563. By: Representatives Robinson of the 58th, Horton of the 43rd, Glanton and John son of the 66th, Harrison of the 20th and others: A RESOLUTION urging the review of building specifications for public schools in Georgia; and for other purposes.

Pursuant to HR 554, adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., February 6, 1978.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 6, 1978

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. Auten, D.
Balkcom, R. 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. Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. 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. Dean, B.C. 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. Greer, J.W. Ham, B.
Hamilton, 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. 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) 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. Savage, 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. Watkins, L. 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 Dr. John F. Gibson, Pastor, Wesleyan Drive Baptist Church, Macon, 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 1590. By: Representative Rush of the 121st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-24, relating to the insurance contract in general, so as to require certain accident and sickness insurance policies or contracts to provide coverage for the treat ment of alcoholism; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1591. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act so as to provide that cer tain courts shall have jurisdiction to try persons charged with operating a motor vehicle without insurance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1592. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend an Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the Sheriff of Baker County, known as the fee system, so as to change the annual salary of the sheriff; to authorize a salary supplement; to provide for payment of the expenses of the sheriffs office; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 564-1592. By: Representative Clark of the 13th: A RESOLUTION changing the sched uled termination date of the State Board of Examiners of Speech Pathology and Audiology; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

HB 1593. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, and Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to provide that liens for ad valorem taxes shall cover only the property against which the ad valorem tax that is the basis of the lien was assessed; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1594. By: Representative Gignilliat of the 122nd: A BILL to amend Code Title 56, the Georgia Insurance Code, so as to require the consent of the insured for the compromise or settlement of claims of third persons by the insurer; to repeal an Act relating to the compromise or settlement by liability insurers of claims of third persons against the insured; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1595. By: Representative Gignilliat of the 122nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-69, relating to assessment of property for ad valorem tax purposes, so as to provide for arbitration as an alternative method of appeal of assessments; to provide for notice of appeal; to provide for selection of arbitrators; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 1596. By: Representative Rush of the 121st: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the mode of compensating the Coroner of Tattnall County, known as the fee system, and providing in lieu thereof a monthly salary approved February 24, 1967, so as to change the provision relating to the compensation of the coroner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1597. By: Representative Rush of the 121st: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Lyons, approved August 7, 1907, so as to provide for the mayor's term of office; to provide for notice of special elections; to provide for severability; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1598. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing and empowering county boards of education and certain independent and public school systems to condemn private property for public school purposes, approved February 16, 1956; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HR 565-1598. By: Representative Kilgore of the 65th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Lewis W. Thomas; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1599. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to create a County Board of Tax Assessors in all counties of this State having therein the greater part of a city of a population of 300,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future United States Decennial Census, and to define its powers and duties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 566-1599. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to Article IX, Section I, Paragraph VI of the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to require the Tax Receiver, Tax Collector, or Tax Commissioner of Fulton County to receive tax returns and collect taxes due to any or all municipalities located wholly or par tially within Fulton County, at no charge to said municipalities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1600. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to require the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County to receive tax returns for all taxable property of each of the municipalities lying wholly or partially within Fulton County; to provide for the use of consolidated tax return forms; to require the preparation of digests from such returns; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1601. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL

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to amend Georgia Code Title 34A, the Georgia Municipal Election Code, relat ing to the authority of any municipality lying wholly or partially within certain counties to authorize the county to conduct any election; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1602. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb so as to change the qualification provisions relative to Council Members, President of the Council, and Mayor holding or seeking any other elective office or holding a position of full-time employment; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 567-1602. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the preparation and annual updating, by the Fulton County governing authority, of a County-wide framework plan for all incorporated and unincor porated Fulton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1603. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to provide the procedures for the preparation and annual updating by the Fulton County governing authority of a County-wide framework plan for all of incorporated and unincorporated Fulton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 568-1603. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a seven-member Fulton County Planning Commission; to provide for their appointment by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1604. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to provide that every county and municipal law enforcement officer, in fresh pursuit of a person, shall have the same power to pursue and arrest said person throughout the State, as the offi cer has within the limits of the jurisdiction from which the officer is appointed or elected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1605. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State wide Probation System so as to amend said Act to provide for State support

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and funding of adult probation services in all counties having a population of more than 600,000 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future United States Decennial Census; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 569-1605. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the transfer of all existing municipally owned or operated sanitary landfills or garbage disposal systems located within unincorporated Fulton County or within any municipality located wholly or partially within Fulton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1606. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to provide the procedures for the County operation, maintenance, and funding of all public garbage disposal systems located within unincorporated Fulton County or within any municipality located wholly or partially within Fulton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 570-1606. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to create a unified Atlanta-Fulton County Water and Sewer System; to provide for the City of Atlanta to own, finance, operate and manage the Atlanta-Fulton County Water and Sewer System on a unified basis throughout Fulton County and in such other areas as may be desirable; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1607. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to create the Unified Atlanta-Fulton County Water and Sewer System; to pro vide a short title for this Act ("Unified Atlanta-Fulton County Water and Sewer System Act"); to provide for the definition of terms used in this Act; to provide for the powers and property of such system; to provide for the acquisi tion and transfer of property to such system; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 571-1607. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the transfer of all existing library facilities and services located within unin corporated Fulton County and within any municipality located wholly or par tially within Fulton County, together with the property, debts, assets and employees thereof, to the County-wide Library Service; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1608. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL

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to provide the procedures for the establishment of the County-wide Library System in Fulton County; to provide for the transfer of all existing library ser vices and facilities located within unincorporated Fulton County and within any municipality located wholly or partially within Fulton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 572-1608. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to establish a method for providing prompt traffic engineering services, to be performed by the City of Atlanta at cost, in Fulton County and municipalities located wholly or in part within Fulton County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 573-1608. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly shall be authorized by law to provide requirements relative to the financing of services in counties of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1609. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to provide for the financing of services in any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1610. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Section 2 of an Act known as "The Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965" so as to prohibit the General Assembly from enacting a local act to annex an area larger than forty acres or having more than 50 residents according to the latest United States Census; 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 1536 HB 1537 HB 1538 HB 1539
TM HB 1540
HB 1543
HB 1544
HB 1545
HR 545-1545

HR 546-1545 HB 1546 HB 1547 HB 1548
HB is; HB 1549
HB 1551
HB 1552
HB 1553
HB 1554

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HB 1555 HB 1556 HB 1557 HB 1558 HB 1559 HB 1563 HB 1564 HB 1565
HrltRs HB 1568 UR i RftQ
HR 1 K7Q TlD 1O/O
HB 1574 HB 1575 HB 1576 HB 15?7 HB 1578 HB 1579 HB 1580 HR 549-1580 HR 550-1580 HR 551-1580

HR 552-1580 HR 553-1580 HB 1581 HB 1582 HB 1583 HB 1584 HB 1585 HB 1586
THTRQ 55
TJO "" HB 1589
HR 556-1589 HR 557-1589 kc*n* co!o'*c
00 OQC
|jj 396 SB *J 7 SB J" SB 418
hB 43b SB 439
SB 447
SB 448 SR 76 SB 221

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 House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 851 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 Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HR 479-1349 Do Pass HR 480-1349 Do Pass HR 478-1349 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st 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 Bill and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1523 Do Pass HR 239-908 Do Pass HR 515-1464 Do Pass

HR 528-1520 Do Pass HR 530-1520 Do Pass HR 543-1532 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bill and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1523. By: Representatives Patten and Veazey of the 146th: A BILL to establish an Airport Authority for Cook County to be known as "Cook County Airport Authority", which Authority shall be a public corporation, having the right, power and authority separately or jointly, to acquire, establish, construct, expand, own, lease, control, equip, improve, maintain, operate, regulate and police airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft within the limits 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 115, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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 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 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 VI, Section VII, Paragraph II of the Constitution of Georgia of 1976 is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:
"Provided, however, that in DeKalb County, the justices of the peace shall have juris diction in all civil cases arising ex contractu and in cases of injury or damage to and conversion of personal property, when the principal sum does not exceed five hundred dollars."
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.

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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 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?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
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.
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. Y Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, 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 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 Jonea, 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, WJ.(Bill) Y 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.

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. 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.
Rosa, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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.
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 Watkins, L. 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 153, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 515-1464. By: Representatives Butler of the 56th, Johnston of the 56th, Clark of the 55th, Robinson of the 58th, Tolbert of the 56th, Williams of the 54th, Linder of the 44th, Burton of the 47th, Elliott of the 49th, Lenderman of the 53rd, Childs of the 51st, and Noble of the 48th:

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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 DeKalb County shall have jurisdiction; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Article VI, Section VII, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:
"Provided, however, that in DeKalb County the justices of the peace shall have juris diction in all civil cases arising ex contractu and in cases of injury or damage to and conversion of personal property when the principal sum does not exceed $750.00 and shall sit monthly at fixed times and places, but in all cases there may be an appeal to a jury in said court or an appeal to the superior court under such regulations as may be prescribed by law."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article 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 DeKalb County shall have jurisdiction from $200.00 to $750.00?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Andersen, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.

Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
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.
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. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, 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. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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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 Savage, 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.
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 Watkins, L. 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 153, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 528-1520. By: Representative Jones of the 78th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt certain homestead prop erty in Butts County from ad valorem taxes levied for school purposes; to provide limita tions; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph immediately preceding the ultimate paragraph thereof, to read as follows:
"Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, each resi dent of Butts County who is 62 years of age or over is hereby granted an exemption from all Butts County school ad valorem taxes on the full value of the 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 other than 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 his spouse. 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. 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 Butts County, giving his age and the amount of income which he and his spouse received during the last taxable year for income tax purposes, and such additional information relative to receiving the benefits of such exemption as will enable the Tax Commissioner 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 home stead 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, 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 ineli gible for any reason for the exemption provided in this paragraph. The General Assem bly 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."

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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 exempt from Butts County School Taxes the value of a homestead owned by an individual 62 years of age or older and having an income of not more than $8,000.00 exclu sive of retirement benefits?"

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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderaon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
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.
Deveauz, 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 Gam mage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, 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 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. 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. 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. 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.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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.
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 Watkins, L. 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 153, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 530-1520. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Birdsong of the 103rd, Davis of the 99th, Lucas of the 102nd and Home of the 104th:

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A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing author ity of the City of Macon to grant to each person who is 65 years of age or over an exemp tion from all ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Macon in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 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 home stead, from all sources, does riot exceed $4,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year for income tax purposes; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratifi cation or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof, the following:
"The governing authority of the City of Macon is hereby authorized to grant to each person who is 65 years of age or over an exemption from all ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Macon in an amount to be fixed by the governing authority at not more than $2,000.00 on a homestead owned and occupied by him as a residence if his net income, together with the net income of his spouse who also occupies and resides at such homestead, as net income is defined by Georgia law, from all sources, except as herein after provided, does not exceed $4,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year for income tax purposes. For the purposes of this paragraph, net income shall not include income received as retirement, survivor or disability benefits under the Federal Social Security Act or under any other public or private retirement, disability or pension system, except such income which is in excess of the maximum amount authorized to be paid to an individual and his spouse under the Federal Social Security Act, and income from such sources in excess of such maximum amount shall be included as net income for the purposes of this paragraph. The value of the residence in excess of the above-exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. Any such owner shall not receive the benefits of such homestead exemption unless he, or his agent, files an affida vit with the governing authority of the city, giving his age and the amount of income which he and his spouse received during the last taxable year for income tax purposes, and such additional information relative to receiving the benefits of such exemption as will enable the governing authority to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to such exemption. The governing authority shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. Such applications shall be processed in the same manner as other applica tions for homestead exemptions, 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, as pro vided above, and has been allowed the exemption provided herein, it shall not be neces sary that he make application and file the said affidavit thereafter for any year and the said exemption shall continue to be allowed to such owner. It shall be the duty of any such owner, however, to notify the governing authority in the event he becomes ineli gible for any reason for the exemption provided in this paragraph. The governing authority of the City of Macon may provide for the proper administration of this exemp tion including penalties necessary therefor. The 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 authorize the governing authority of the City of Macon to grant to each person who is 65 years of age or over an exemption from all ad valorem taxes levied by the City of Macon in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 on a homestead owned

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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 home stead, from all sources, does not exceed $4,000.00 for the immediately preceding taxable year for income tax purposes?"
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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andersen, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
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.
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.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, 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 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. 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. 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. 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.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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.
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 Watkins, L. 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 153, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 543-1532. By: Representatives Daniel of the 88th, Dent of the 85th, Connell of the 87th, Beckham of the 89th, Swann of the 90th, and Truluck of the 86th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to author ize Richmond County to acquire, construct, equip, maintain and operate incinerators, gar bage and refuse facilities, to prescribe and revise rates and to collect fees, tolls and charges

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for the use thereof, to lease all or any part thereof and to enter into contracts with other political subdivisions or public corporations, private corporations, and private persons for the use thereof, and to issue its revenue bonds or obligations to finance, in whole or in part, the cost of acquiring, constructing, adding to, improving and equipping such incin erator, garbage and refuse facilities; 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 is hereby amended by adding at the end of Article IX, Section VIII, Paragraph I, the following:
"Anything in this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, Richmond County, Georgia, is hereby authorized to acquire, construct, add to, improve, equip, maintain and operate incinerator, garbage and refuse facilities of every kind and character and to make and to prescribe and revise rates and to collect fees, tolls and charges for the use thereof and to lease all or any part thereof and to contract with other political subdivi sions or public corporations and private corporations and persons for the use thereof and to accomplish the foregoing is hereby authorized to issue its revenue bonds or obli gations to finance, in whole or in part, the cost of acquiring, constructing, adding to, improving and equipping incinerator, garbage and refuse facilities, including, but not limited to, all buildings, structures and equipment useful or desirable in connection therewith, acquiring the necessary property therefor, both real and personal, and paying all expenses incident thereto. Any such revenue bonds authorized to be issued hereunder shall be issued and validated pursuant to the provisions of the Revenue Bond Law (Ga. Laws 1957, p. 36 et seq.), amending the law formerly known as the Revenue Certificate Law of 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 761 et seq.), as amended, and when so validated there under shall be forever incontestable and conclusive in every respect."

Section 2. This amendment is self-enacting and does not require any enabling legis lation for it to become effective; provided, however, the General Assembly may by law grant further and additional powers to the county not inconsistent with the provisions of this amendment.

Section 3. 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 authorize Richmond County to acquire, construct, add to, improve, equip, maintain and operate incinerator, garbage and refuse facilities and to issue its revenue bonds or obligations to finance, in whole or in part, the cost of accomplishing the foregoing?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""YNeos"".. All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Andereon, W.

Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R.

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.

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Y Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carries, C.
Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
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.
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. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, 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 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. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, WJ.(Bill) Y 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.
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.
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 Savage, 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.
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 Watkins, L. 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 153, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 449. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Shapard of the 28th and Duncan of the 30th: A BILL to amend Code Title 88, known as the Georgia Health Code, approved March 18, 1964, so as to provide a new Chapter 88-5, relating to hospitalization and treatment procedures for the mentally ill; to provide for definitions; to pro vide for the rights of patients; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the House and Senate:

HR 455-1312. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, Phillips of the 59th, and Wall of the 61st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the dollar amount of civil cases over which Justices of the Peace of Gwinnett County shall have jurisdiction; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HR 548. By: Representatives Collins of the 144th, Reaves of the 147th, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A RESOLUTION relating to the eradication of hog cholera; and for other purposes.

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SR 239. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide that the General Assembly may provide for the powers and duties of the Sheriff of Clarke County by local law; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 248. By: Senators Riley of the 1st, Wessels of the 2nd, and Traylor of the 3rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, so as to create a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia to be known as "The Chatham Effingham Electric Utility Authority"; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:

SB 161. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a health insurance plan for State employees, so as to change the provisions relative to the continuation of health insurance coverage for the spouse or dependents of an employee who dies; and for other purposes.

SB 403. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act known as "The Georgia Public Assistance Act of 1965", approved March 30, 1965, so as to change the provisions relative to the offense of fraud in obtaining public assistance; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 406. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing Contractors, approved March 15, 1968, so as to provide for the appointment of additional members to the Board; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 421. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Lester of the 23rd, Brown of the 47th and Riley of the 1st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-18, relating to hospital authori ties, so as to provide for proceedings for removal of members of hospital author ities under certain circumstances; to provide legislative intent; to provide for petitions; to require hearings; to provide criteria for judicial determinations; to provide for certain court orders; to provide for the filling of vacancies; and for other purposes.

SB 422. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Brown of the 47th and Riley of the 1st: A BILL to amend Code Section 88-1911, relating to the refusal or revocation of staff privileges in public hospitals, so as to change the time limitation within which applications for permission to treat patients in such hospitals shall be acted upon; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 423. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Lester of the 23rd, Brown of the 47th and Riley of the 1st: A BILL to amend Code Section 88-1805, relating to functions and powers of hospital authorities, so as to authorize authorities to contract for cer tain consulting and management services; to provide a limitation; to provide editorial revision; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 424. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Lester of the 23rd, Brown of the 47th and Riley of the 1st: A BILL to amend Code Section 88-1803, relating to creation of

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hospital authorities, so as to provide for the filling of vacancies on certain authorities; and for other purposes.

SB 427. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th and Broun of the 46th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34A-10, relating to ballots for municipal elections, so as to provide for the election of unopposed candidates; and for other purposes.

SB 428. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th and Broun of the 46th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34-11, relating to ballots in elections, so as to provide for the election of unopposed candidates in special elections; and for other purposes.

SB 440. By: Senators Stumbaugh of the 55th and Barnes of the 33rd and Thompson of the 32nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-99, relating to miscellaneous criminal provisions, as amended, so as to provide for certain restricted drugrelated printed material and to prohibit the sale, delivery, distribution, display for sale or the provision of such restricted drug-related printed material to a minor and to prohibit the possession of such restricted drug-related printed material for aforesaid purposes and for other purposes.

SB 441. By: Senators Stumbaugh of the 55th and Barnes of the 33rd and Thompson of the 32nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-99, relating to miscellaneous criminal provisions, as amended, so as to prohibit the sale.delivery, distribution, display for sale or the provision of certain drug-related objects to a minor and to prohibit the possession of such drug-related objects for the aforesaid pur poses; and for other purposes.

SB 451. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Shapard of the 28th and Duncan of the 30th: A BILL to amend Code Title 88, known as the Georgia Health Code, approved March 18, 1964, so as to provide a new Chapter 88-4, relating to hospitalization and treatment procedures for alcoholics, drug dependent individuals, and drug abusers; to provide for definitions; to provide for the rights of patients; and for other purposes.

SB 425. 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, approved February 13, 1956, so as to provide for exceptions under certain circumstances; to continue certain regulations; to pro vide for exceptions; and for other purposes.

SB 452. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend Code Title 95A, known as the "Georgia Code of Public Transportation", approved April 18, 1973, so as to prohibit the consideration of adjustable axles in determining a vehicle's allowa ble gross weight between 73,280 pounds and 80,000 pounds; and for other pur poses.

The Senate has adopted the Conference Committee Report on the following Bill of the House:

HB 1223. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Murphy of the 18th, Harris of the 8th, Vaughn of the 57th, and Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act providing appropriations for the fiscal year 1977-78, known as the "General Appropriations Act", approved April 11, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1335), so as to change certain appropriations and language for the fiscal year 1977-78; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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The Senate has agreed to the House Amendments to 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 and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 161. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a health insurance plan for State employees, so as to change the provisions relative to the continuation of health insurance coverage for the spouse or dependents of an employee who dies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 403. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act known as "The Georgia Public Assistance Act of 1965", approved March 30, 1965, so as to change the provisions relative to the offense of fraud in obtaining public assistance; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 406. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing Contractors, approved March 15, 1968, so as to provide for the appointment of additional members to the Board; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 421. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Lester of the 23rd, Brown of the 47th and Riley of the 1st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-18, relating to hospital authori ties, so as to provide for proceedings for removal of members of hospital author ities under certain circumstances; to provide legislative intent; to provide for petitions; to require hearings; to provide criteria for judicial determinations; to provide for certain court orders; to provide for the filling of vacancies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SB 422. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Brown of the 47th and Riley of the 1st: A BILL to amend Code Section 88-1911, relating to the refusal or revocation of staff privileges in public hospitals, so as to change the time limitation within which applications for permission to treat patients in such hospitals shall be acted upon; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SB 423. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Lester of the 23rd, Brown of the 47th and Riley of the 1st: A BILL to amend Code Section 88-1805, relating to functions and powers of hospital authorities, so as to authorize authorities to contract for cer tain consulting and management services; to provide a limitation; to provide editorial revision; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SB 424. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Lester of the 23rd, Brown of the 47th and Riley of the 1st: A BILL to amend Code Section 88-1803, relating to creation of hospital authorities, so as to provide for the filling of vacancies on certain authorities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SB 425. 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, approved February 13, 1956, so as to provide for exceptions under certain circumstances; to continue certain regulations; to pro vide for exceptions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 427. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th and Broun of the 46th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34A-10, relating to ballots for municipal elections, so as to provide for the election of unopposed candidates; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 428. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th and Broun of the 46th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34-11, relating to ballots in elections, so as to provide for the election of unopposed candidates in special elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 440. By: Senators Stumbaugh of the 55th and Barnes of the 33rd and Thompson of the 32nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-99, relating to miscellaneous criminal provisions, as amended, so as to provide for certain restricted drugrelated printed material and to prohibit the sale, delivery, distribution, display for sale or the provision of such restricted drug-related printed material to a minor and to prohibit the possession of such restricted drug-related printed material for aforesaid purposes and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 441. By: Senators Stumbaugh of the 55th and Barnes of the 33rd and Thompson of the 32nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-99, relating to miscellaneous criminal provisions, as amended, so as to prohibit the sale,delivery, distribution, display for sale or the provision of certain drug-related objects to a minor and to prohibit the possession of such drug-related objects for the aforesaid pur poses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 449. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Shapard of the 28th and Duncan of the 30th: A BILL to amend Code Title 88, known as the Georgia Health Code, approved March 18, 1964, so as to provide a new Chapter 88-5, relating to hospitalization and treatment procedures for the mentally ill; to provide for definitions; to pro vide for the rights of patients; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SB 451. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Shapard of the 28th and Duncan of the 30th: A BILL to amend Code Title 88, known as the Georgia Health Code, approved

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March 18, 1964, so as to provide a new Chapter 88-4, relating to hospitalization and treatment procedures for alcoholics, drug dependent individuals, and drug abusers; to provide for definitions; to provide for the rights of patients; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SB 452. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend Code Title 95A, known as the "Georgia Code of Public Transportation", approved April 18, 1973, so as to prohibit the consideration of adjustable axles in determining a vehicle's allowa ble gross weight between 73,280 pounds and 80,000 pounds; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

SR 239. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide that the General Assembly may provide for the powers and duties of the Sheriff of Clarke County by local law; 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.

SR 248. By: Senators Riley of the 1st, Wessels of the 2nd, and Traylor of the 3rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia, so as to create a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality of the State of Georgia to be known as "The Chatham Effingham Electric Utility Authority"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on Health and Ecology and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources:

HB 1545. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL TO create the Georgia Air Quality Act of 1978; and for other purposes.

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 Retirement:

HB 1513. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Marcus of the 26th, Hawkins of the 50th, Greer, Carnes and Horton of the 43rd, Holmes of the 39th, Childs of the 51st, Adams of the 36th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to provide requirements relative to teachers employed by independent school systems of municipalities having a population of 300,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.

HB 1514. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Marcus of the 26th, Hawkins of the 50th, Greer, Carnes and Horton of the 43rd, Holmes of the 39th, Childs of the 51st, Adams of the 36th, McKinney of the 35th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to provide require-

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ments relative to teachers employed by independent school systems of munici palities having a population of 300,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, the following Bill and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1419. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Bray of the 70th, Steinberg of the 46th, Richardson of the 52nd, and Vaughn of the 57th: 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 no person who holds elective public office shall be eligible to serve as a member of any board of elections during the term of such elective office and that the position of any board of elections member shall be deemed vacant upon such member qualifying as a candidate for elective public
office.

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 Balkcom, R. 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.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Games, 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. 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. 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, 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.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. 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.
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. 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 Nil, 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. 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 Savage, 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. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. 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 159, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 83-370. By: Representatives Collins of the 144th, Gammage of the 17th, Lane of the 81st, and others:

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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; to provide for administra tive costs of this tax; 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 of the Constitution of 1976 is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Section to be designated Section X, to read as follows:
"Section X Special State Tax for Education Paragraph I. Special State Tax for Education Levied. There is hereby levied a special retail sales and use tax for educational purposes at the rate of one percent (1%). The tax imposed by this Paragraph shall correspond, so far as practicable, except as to rate with the three percent (3%) retail sales and use tax levied by the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax, approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 360), as now or hereafter amended. Items and transactions which are not subject to said three percent (3%) retail sales and use tax shall not be subject to the one percent (1%) retail sales and use tax levied by this Paragraph. Paragraph II. Use of the Proceeds of the Tax. Notwithstanding the provisions of Arti cle III, Section X, Paragraph VII, an amount equal to all money received by the State in each State fiscal year from the tax levied by Paragraph I of this Section, less the amount of refunds, rebates, collection costs and administrative costs authorized by this Section or by law, is hereby appropriated to the State Department of Education for each following State fiscal year. The amount appropriated to the State Department of Edu cation by this Paragraph shall be divided among the public school systems in this State in the same ratio as the ratio of the total population of each public school district in this State to the total population of the State as a whole. The money appropriated by this Paragraph shall be used for educational purposes and shall be available for the pur poses of this Paragraph regardless of whether the General Assembly enacts a General Appropriations Act or not, but the General Assembly may appropriate funds for the purposes of this Paragraph in excess of the amount of money appropriated by this Para graph. The expenditure of the money appropriated by this Paragraph shall be subject to all the rules, regulations and restrictions imposed on the expenditure of appropria tions by provisions of the Constitution and laws of this State, unless such provisions are in conflict with the provisions of this Paragraph, except that the money appropriated by this Paragraph shall not be subject to budgetary reduction. Paragraph HI. Administrative Costs. One percent (1%) of all money derived from the retail sales and use tax levied in Paragraph I of this Section shall be paid into the gen eral fund of the State Treasury to defray the costs of the administration of the tax levied by this Section."

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 the levy of a spe cial one percent (1%) retail sales and use tax for educational purposes, to provide for the appropriation of the proceeds of such tax for educa tional purposes, and to provide for the division of the proceeds of such tax among the public school systems in this State on the basis of popu lation?"

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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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to levy a special one percent (1%) retail sales and use tax for educational purposes; to provide for distribution of the pro ceeds of such tax; to provide for administrative costs of this tax; to provide for a reduction in the annual school tax millage; 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 VII of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding two new paragraphs at the end thereof, to be designated Paragraph HI and Paragraph IV respectively, to read as follows:
"Paragraph HI. Special State Sales and Use Tax for Education, (a) There is hereby levied beginning January 1, 1979, a special retail sales and use tax for educational pur poses at the rate of one percent (1%). The tax imposed by this Paragraph shall cor respond, so far as practicable, except as to rate, with the retail sales and use tax levied by the Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax, approved February 20, 1951 (Ga. Laws 1951, p. 360), as now or hereafter amended. The General Assembly may provide by law a bracketing system for the collection of the tax levied by this Para graph. Items and transactions which are not subject to said retail sales and use tax shall not be subject to the one percent (1%) retail sales and use tax levied by this Paragraph.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Article III, Section X, Paragraph VII, an amount equal to all money received by the State in each State fiscal year from the tax levied by this Paragraph, less the amount of refunds, rebates, collection costs, .and administrative costs authorized by this Section or by law, is appropriated to the State Department of Education, or its successor agency, for each following State fiscal year. The amount appropriated to the State Department of Education by this Paragraph shall be divided among the public school systems in this State in the same ratio as the ratio of the total population of each public school district in this State bears to the total population of the State as a whole. The money appropriated by this Paragraph shall be used for educational purposes and shall be available for the purposes of this Paragraph regardless of whether the General Assembly enacts a General Appropriations Act or not, but the General Assembly may appropriate funds for the purposes of this Paragraph in excess of the amount of money appropriated by this Paragraph. The expenditure of the money appropriated by this Paragraph shall be subject to all the rules, regulations, and restrictions imposed on the expenditure of appropriations by provisions of the Constitu tion and laws of this State, unless such provisions are in conflict with the provisions of this Paragraph, except that the money appropriated by this Paragraph shall not be subject to budgetary reduction.
(c) One percent (1%) of all money derived from the retail sales and use tax levied in this Paragraph shall be paid into the general fund of the State Treasury to defray the costs of the administration of the tax levied by this Paragraph.
(d) The General Assembly may provide by law for the retention in the State Treas ury of funds which otherwise would be distributed to a school district pursuant to this Paragraph when the funds are deemed to be surplus and in excess of the legitimate expenses of the school district for educational purposes in that fiscal year. The identifi cation and use of such funds shall be determined as provided by law.
Paragraph IV. Reduction of millage: benefit of sales tax to be shown on tax bill, (a) Beginning January 1, 1981, the annual school tax mill rate for each school district shall

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be adjusted as provided in this Paragraph. The mill rate necessary to produce revenue from taxation of tangible property in the school district which, when combined with other revenues reasonably expected to be received by the school district during the year other than revenues derived from the tax imposed pursuant to this Section, would pro vide revenues sufficient to defray the expenses of the school district for the year shall be computed. The mill rate so ascertained shall then be reduced by a mill rate which, if levied against the tangible property within the school district, would produce an amount equal to the proceeds of the tax levied under this Section which were received by the school district during the preceding year. The mill rate produced by such reduc tion shall then be certified to the authority levying the tax as the annual school tax levy for the school district.
(b) Each bill for ad valorem school taxes shall show as a credit against school taxes which otherwise would have been levied in the district to enable the district to raise the total of its revenues from the school tax and the sales tax for educational purposes the amount of benefit to the taxpayer as a result of the sales tax levied by Paragraph III of this Section."
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 levy of a spe cial one percent (1%) retail sales and use tax for educational purposes?"
( ) NO
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYeos"".. 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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Burruss of the 21st, Toles of the 16th, Housley of the 21st, and others move to amend the Committee substitute to HR 83-370 as follows:
By inserting on line 12 on page 3 after the word "district", the following:
"on property owned by taxpayers other than taxpayers required to return their prop erty to the State Revenue Commissioner".
By inserting on line 23 on page 3 after the word "district", the following:
"owned by taxpayers other than taxpayers required to return their property to the State Revenue Commissioner".
By inserting on line 29 on page 3 after the word "district", the following:
"for property owned by taxpayers other than taxpayers required to return their prop erty to the State Revenue Commissioner".
By inserting on line 32 on page 3 after the word "district", the following:
"on property owned by taxpayers other than taxpayers required to return their prop erty to the State Revenue Commissioner".

An amendment, offered by Representatives Nix of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th, Kaley of the 19th, and others, was read and withdrawn.

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The following amendment was read:

Representatives Burruss of the 21st, Kaley of the 19th, Nix of the 20th, and others move to amend the Committee substitute to HR 83-370 as follows:
By striking everything on lines 11, 12, and 13 of page 2 and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"ratio as the ratio of the average daily attendance in each public school district for the previous year bears to the average daily attendance of all public school districts in the State for the previous year. The money".

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.
N Auten, D. N Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y 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. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
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. N 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. N Davis, B. Y 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.
Felton, D. Y 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. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B. Y 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

N Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted N 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. N Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y 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. Y Mann, 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. N 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.
Parham, B.E. N 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. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 131, nays 38. The amendment was adopted.

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. N Triplett, Tom Y 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. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. 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

An amendment, offered by Representative McCollum of the 134th, was read and with drawn.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th move to amend the Committee substi tute to HR 83-370 as follows:
By inserting on line 21 on page 3, after the word "reduced", the following:
"for individual taxpayers in the district".

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By inserting on line 28 on page 3, after the word "for", the following: "individual taxpayers in". By inserting on line 2 on page 4, after the words "to the", the following: "individual".
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. Auten, D.
N Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. 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.

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.
Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M.
N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.
N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. N Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

N Home, F.
N Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. 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.
Y Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J.
N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. Y 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) Y 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. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y 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. 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.
Phillips, W.R. Y 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. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B.
N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Sizemore, E.
N 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. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y 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 70, nays 98. The amendment was lost.

Representative Childs of the 51st moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to adopt the Foster-Williams Amendment.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.
N Adams, Marvin N Anderaon, W. N Argo, B.
Auten, D.
Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.

Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.
N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
N Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Carrell, B.
N 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. 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.
Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L.

N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr.

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Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob N Home, F. N Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. 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. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J.
N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. 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 Lendennan, 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. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R. N 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 Nil, K. Y Noble, Bill
N Oldham, L. Y 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. N 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.
N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.
Savage, J.
Y Scott, A. N 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. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom

Y 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. Y Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y 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 56, nays 112. The motion was lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Linder of the 44th, was read and with drawn.

An amendment, offered by Representative Robinson of the 58th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Robinson of the 58th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HR 83-370 as follows:
By adding on line 21 of page 1, after the following: "amended", the following: ", provided such special tax shall not be imposed upon any retail sales of food or drugs".
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. Y Auten, D. N Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J.

Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Carrell, B.
N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y 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.
N Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E.

N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaui, 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. Y Gignilliat, A.

N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. N Banner, 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 Y Home, F. N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y 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. 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

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Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lender-man, M. N 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, SJ. N 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. Y Nichoto, 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.
Peters, E.G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.

Y Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. 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.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Savage, 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. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T.
N Toles, E.B. Y 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. N Waddle, T W N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L N Watson, R.H.,Jr N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y 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 63, nays 106. The amendment was lost.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representatives Kaley of the 19th, Nix of the 20th, Cooper of the 19th, and others move to amend the Committee substitute to HR 83-370 as follows:
By striking from line 29 on page 3 the symbol, ".", and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
", except that the mill rate certified to the authority levying the tax shall not exceed a mill rate which is the difference between the lawful mill rate limitation in effect in the school district and the mill rate representing the proceeds of the sales tax for educa tional purposes received by the school district during the previous year."

Representative Collins of the 144th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HR 83-370 as follows:
By striking from line 11 of page 3 the number, "1981", and inserting in lieu thereof the number "1980".

Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HR 83-370 by adding after the word "for" on line 12, page 4, the following:
"a tax credit at the local level for" so that the sentence on the ballot shall read as follows:
"Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide for the levy of a special one per cent (1%) retail sales and use tax for a tax credit at the local level for educational pur poses?".

An amendment, offered by Representative Triplett of the 128th, was read and lost.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.
On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. Y 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. Y Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N 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.

Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. Y 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 Y Edwards, W. N 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 Greet, J.W.
Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y 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. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keytcn, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. N 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.

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. 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.
Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y 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. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Savage, J. N Scott, A.

N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y 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. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J.
Y 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 adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 101, nays 71.
The Resolution, by substitute, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite twothirds constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Collins of the 144th 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 HR 83-370, by substitute, as amended.

Representative Greer of the 43rd moved that the following Bill of the House be with drawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Insurance for further study:
HB 1344. By: Representatives Greer of the 43rd, and Ware of the 68th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-24, relating to the insurance contract in general, so as to pro vide that certain motor vehicle liability insurance policies shall be noncancellable for a specified period of time after their effective date; to pro vide limitations upon the requirement of noncancellation; and for other pur poses.

The motion prevailed.

Representative Bray of the 70th moved that the following Bill of the House be with drawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on State of Repub lic:

HB 1300. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act providing mini mum salaries for clerks of the superior courts so as to provide for longevity increases; and for other purposes.

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The motion prevailed.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 583. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Battle of the 124th, Scott of the 123rd; Patten of the 149th; Reaves of the 147th; and others: A RESOLUTION relative to the Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Natural Gas Revenue Sharing; and for other purposes.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 4:30 o'clock, this afternoon.

The Speaker called the House to order.

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 Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1324 Do Pass HB 1325 Do Pass HB 1581 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman

The following communication was received and read:

Secretary of State State Capitol Atlanta 30334

February 6, 1978

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 this date, 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

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State of Georgia Office of Secretary of State

I, Ben W. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify, that the five pages of photographed matter hereto attached contain the names and addresses of those persons (numbered 273 through 356), 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 1978 Session of the Georgia General Assembly as of 4:30 p.m. Friday, February 3, 1978, 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 6th day of February, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy-eight and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and Second.

/s/Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State

(SEAL)

273. Pat Jeanson The Georgia Conservancy 4790 Olde Village Lane Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
274. Ernest LaBelle TRW, Inc. 1507 Peachtree Center Harris Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
275. Alvin I. Shure Georgia Denturists Association 4085 Clay Drive Doraville, Georgia 30340
276. Rebecca J. Jones Georgia Denturists Association 3300 White Castle Way Decatur, Georgia 30034
277. Adron Harden Georgia Farm Bureau Federation P. O. Box 7068 Macon, Georgia
278. Fred B. Kitchens, Jr. Ga. Distilled Spirits Institute One Piedmont Center Suite 410 3565 Piedmont Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30305
279. Bill Renouf Associates Corporation 7220 Twin Branch Road Atlanta, Georgia 30328

280. E. C. Mitcham, Jr. Georgia Retired Teachers Assn.
Box 60
Warm Springs, Georgia 31830
281. E. A. Gilbreath Self 4150 Thunderbird Trail Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
282. Margaret C. Holliman Committee for Sandy Springs 450 Forest Hills Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30342
283. Connie J. Russell Committee for Sandy Springs 1558 Northridge Road Sandy Springs, Georgia 30338
284. J. W. Williamson Brotherhood of Railway Clerks 1860 Broad Avenue East Point, Georgia 30344
285. Claude R. Glaze Brotherhood of Railway Clerks 525 North Hairston Road Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083
286. Wilson E. Still Southern Guaranty Insurance Co. 2827 Fernway Drive Montgomery, Alabama 36111
287. Victor Impeciato Georgia Hospitality and Travel Assn. 1500 Peachtree Battle Avenue, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30327

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288. Ski Bashinski Registered Agent Ga. Funeral Directors Assn. Ga. Motorcycle Dealers Assn. Ga. Automatic Merchandising Council National Assn. Engine & Boat Manufacturers Suite 123 3009 Rainbow Drive Decatur, Georgia 30034
289. John Evans Butterworth Committee for Sandy Springs, Ga. 195 North Mill Court, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30328
290. Brian Johnstone General Telephone Co. Post Office Box 249 Dalton, Georgia 30720
291. Carl T. Martin U. S. Brewers Assn. 2965 Flowers Road South Suite 133 Atlanta, Georgia 30341
292. Ovid R. Davis The Coca-Cola Company P. 0. Drawer 1734 Atlanta, Georgia 30301
293. Preston Ridlehuber Georgia Beer Wholesalers 400 Colony Square Suite 1627 Atlanta, Georgia 30361
294. Mike Witter AAA - Georgia Motor Club 1100 Spring Street Atlanta, Georgia 30309
295. Robert A. Mason DeKalb Chamber of Commerce 2636A Oak Shadow Atlanta, Georgia 30345
296. Furman O. Clark, Jr. Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce 2977 Victoria Circle Macon, Georgia 31204
297. W. A. Binns Union Camp Corporation P. O. Box 570 Savannah, Georgia

298. F. W. Chambers III DeKalb Humane Society 3860 Donaldson Drive Chamblee, Georgia 30341
299. David M. Terpstra Professional Firefighters of Georgia 41 Cedar Valley Drive Kennesaw, Georgia 30144
300. Jim Morrison Georgia Wildlife Federation 4019 Woburn Drive Tucker, Georgia 30084
301. Josiah Maughon National Assn. Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 1348, Snellville 2637 Lake Capri Drive Lithonia, Georgia 30058
302. Harry W. Pettigrew Registered Agent Atlanta Legal Aid Ga. Legal Services Program Suite 542, Lenox Towers 3390 Peachtree Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30326
303. Michael M. Kumpf Gulf Oil Corporation 1375 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
304. Jack S. Schroder, Jr. Georgia Hospital Association Haas Howell Building 75 Poplar Street Atlanta, Georgia 30303
305. Jackie M. Mullins, Sr. Georgia Denturist Association Route 5, Pierce Drive Ringgold, Georgia 30736
306. John N. Booth Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Company 125 Perimeter Center West Room 393 Atlanta, Georgia 30346
307. Hershel W. Farmer S C L Railroad 1800 First National Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
308. Joe E. Sloan General Motors Corporation 5730 Glenridge Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30328

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309. G. Bruce Cunningham Brunswick Corporation 1200 C & S National Bank Bldg. 35 Broad Street Atlanta, Georgia 30303
310. Thomas C. Watson Independent Bankers Association 173 West Wieuca Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30342
311. Lillian D. Cantrell Professional Assn. of Georgia Educators (PAGE) 3065 Octavia Place, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30340
312. Ovid H. Stephenson State Career and Retired Employees Association 1977 Ridgewood Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30307
313. Thomas A. Player Georgia Association of Life Underwriters 3100 Peachtree Summit Atlanta, Georgia 30308
314. Paul A. Lutz Georgia Association of Life Underwriters 1801 Peachtree Street, N.E. Suite 300 Atlanta, Georgia 30309
315. Kathleen Kessler Common Cause 4266 Roswell Road, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30342
316. Kirk Quillian Registered Agent Ga. Association Wholesale Dealers of Periodicals Ga. Associaion of Broadcasters 1400 Candler Building Atlanta, Georgia 30303
317. Isaiah Callahan Laundry Workers Union, Local 218 859 Spring Street Atlanta, Georgia 30308
318. Diane Patricia Hartsfield Laundry Workers Union, Local 218 859 Spring Street Atlanta, Georgia 30308

319. Allan J. Tananbaum Assn. of Physical Fitness Centers 2350 Tower Place Atlanta, Georgia 30326
320. Millie H. Lathan Self 1175 W. Brookhaven Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30319
321. N. Seldon Brown Georgia Hospital Association 92 Piedmont Avenue, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
322. Rusty Kidd Medical Association of Georgia 938 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
323. James R. Newman Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co. 125 Perimeter Center West Atlanta, Georgia 30346
324. Barron Thorpe Registered Agent Ga. Wholesale Grocers Assn. Ga. Assn. of Convenience Stores Box 973 Macon, Georgia 31202
325. Marion L. Lengen Common Cause 746 Camp Perrin Road Lawrenceville, Georgia 30245
326. J. R. Smith Ga. Sanitary Supply Assn. 135 Ellsworth Industrial Drive, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30313
327. Harold E. Davidson Atlanta Chapter - The Retired Officers Assn. (Military) 1713 Council Bluff Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30345
328. James M. Christian, R. Ph. CIBA - Geigy Pharmacy Division 4435 Shelborne Drive Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
329. Charles W. Underwood Senco Southeast, Inc. 5280 Panola Industrial Boulevard Decatur, Georgia 30032

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330. Joel C. Williams, Jr. Registered Agent Savannah Foods & Ind., Inc. Savannah Chamber of Commerce Post Office Box 339 Savannah, Georgia 31402
331. Richard H. Kimberly Kimberly-Clark Corp. 3390 Peachtree Road, N.E. Executive Suite Atlanta, Georgia 30326
332. John P. Stevens First National Bank P. O. Box 4148 Atlanta, Georgia 30302
333. Emily Redwine Professional Association of Georgia Educators 63 Avery Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30328
334. William G. Sanders Ga. Assn. of Broadcasters 6065 Roswell Road Suite 604 Atlanta, Georgia 30328
335. Tom Watson Brown Registered Agent Ga. Assn. of Broadcasters, Inc. Lake Lanier Islands Atlanta Historical Society, Inc. 230 Peachtree Street, N.W. Suite 2150 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
336. Gerald N. Brunson Merck Sharp & Dohme 4940 Windhaven Court Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
337. J. L. Bannister Forsyth County Democratic Party P. O. Box 869 Cumming, Georgia 30130
338. James B. Langford, Jr. The Coca-Cola Company P. 0. Drawer 1734 Atlanta, Georgia 30301
339. W. Elmer George Georgia Municipal Association 220 - 10 Pryor Street Atlanta, Georgia 30303

340. Merle Lefkoff Save America's Vital Environment 1337 Kittredge Court, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30329
341. Betsy Loyless Save America's Vital Environment 9401 Roberts Drive Apartment 7-G Atlanta, Georgia 30338
342. Matt Gedney Save America's Vital Environment Box 212 Helen, Georgia 30545
343. Creg Smith Petroleum Council of Georgia 230 Peachtree Street, N.W. Suite 1500 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
344. W. H. Hosch Fulton National Bank P. O. Box 4387 Atlanta, Georgia 30302
345. John A. Blackmon Registered Agent Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Ga. Automobile Dealers Assn. The Hardaway Company Peachtree World of Tennis, Inc. Bent Tree Corporation Lake Arrowhead Corporation 2400 First National Bank Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30303
346. Gerald "Jerry" Hill Standard Oil (Indiana) and Subsidiaries 6 Executive Park Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30329
347. Richard J. Fox Standard Oil (Indiana) and Subsidiaries 6 Executive Park Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30329
348. Nathaniel Graham Graham Enterprises P. O. Box 90543 Atlanta, Georgia 30364
349. Frank Campbell Professional Association of Georgia Educators 5309 Hugh Howell Road Stone Mountain, Georgia 30087

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350. Robert C. Boone Gulf Oil Corporation 1375 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30357
351. Kathleen M. Mull Georgia Assn. of Licensed Practical Nurses Route 2, Box 1086 Hampton, Georgia 30228
352. L. A. Moody I A M & A W (Local Lodge 709) 1032 Clay Street Marietta, Georgia 30060
353. Mary Lou Romaine Atlanta Federation of Teachers 374 Maynard Terrace, S.E. Suite 230 Atlanta, Georgia 30316

354. Coy R. Johnson Registered Agent Georgia Association of Life Insurance Companies National Assn. of Independent Insurers 112 North Main Street Gumming, Georgia 30130
355, Ann Clark Professional Association of Georgia Educators 2618 Ashford Road, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30319
356. John E. Crenshaw American Express Company 12th Floor C & S National Bank Bldg. Atlanta, Georgia 30303

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, February 7, 1978

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 Bill F. Adams, Pastor, Porterfield Baptist Church, Macon, 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 1611. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Civil Service Board in Fulton County so as to make different provisions relative to the payments to members of the Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.
HB 1612. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system in the Superior Court of the Atlanta Judicial Circuit so as to change the salary range of the assistant district attorneys of the Atlanta Judicial Cir cuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.
HB 1613. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to pro vide that no land shall be annexed to any municipality in this State when the effect of such annexation would be to leave an unincorporated land area having

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less than Va of its aggregate external boundaries not contiguous to other unin corporated areas; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1614. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Evans of the 84th, Butler of the 56th, Carnes of the 43rd, Childs of the 51st, and Karrh of the 106th: 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, so as to provide that any examination, affidavit, or certificate required by Code Section 49-604 may be made by a physician licensed in this or any other state; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1615. By: Representative Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend Code Title 53, relating to husband and wife, so as to require compliance with the statutory procedures regarding marriage, with certain exceptions; to abolish common law marriages; to continue currently valid marriages; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1616. By: Representatives Birdsong of the 103rd, Home of the 104th, Randall of the 101st, Lucas of the 102nd, Ham of the 80th, Davis of the 99th, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to provide for ad valorem property tax administration in Bibb County; to provide for applicability to Bibb County of an Act comprehensively and exhaustively to revise, supersede and modernize procedure for a review of assessments made by county Tboards of tax assessors; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1617. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to abolish the present method of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Thomas County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for the judge of the probate court; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of the judge of the probate court shall become property of the county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1618. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to consolidate the office of Tax Receiver of Thomas County and the office of Tax Collector of Thomas County into the single office of Tax Commissioner of Thomas County with the same duties and liabilities as the two offices consoli dated; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1619. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to abolish the present method of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Thomas County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for the clerk of the superior court; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of the clerk of the superior court shall become property of the county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 1620. By: Representative Rush of the 121st: A BILL to create a new Charter for the City of Reidsville; and for other purposes.
Referred to. the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1621. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Evans of the 84th, and Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act fixing the salaries of the judges of the superior courts so as to authorize judges of the superior courts to employ law clerks; to provide for the compensation, appointment, qualifications, duties, powers and authority of such law clerks; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1622. By: Representative Chance of the 129th: A BILL to reincorporate the Town of Rincon; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1623. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Karrh of the 106th, Carnes of the 43rd, Evans of the 84th, Walker of the 115th, and Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 24-26, relating to judges of the superior courts, so as to authorize judges of the superior courts to accept reimbursement of expenses incurred while attending any educational seminars, schools and programs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1624. By: Representatives Milford of the 13th, Pinkston of the 100th, Jessup of the 117th, Coleman of the 118th, Lucas of the 102nd, Davis of the 99th, Daniel of the 88th, and Jackson of the 9th: A BILL to regulate the repair of motor vehi cles; to provide for a short title ("Georgia Motor Vehicle Repair Act"); to pro vide for definitions; to provide for estimates and the conditions under which estimates must be given; to require persons engaged in the business of repairing motor vehicles to take certain actions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1625. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend the Georgia Post Mortem Examination Act so as to change the fees to be paid medical examiners for performing certain services; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1626. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Linder of the 44th, Tolbert, Johnston and Butler of the 56th, Elliott of the 49th, Hawkins of the 50th, Richardson of the 52nd, and others: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to provide for a commutation tax in lieu of road work in any militia or road district in the county of DeKalb, upon the petition, in writing, to the Commis sioners of Roads and Revenues of said county of a majority of the persons subject to road duty in such district"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1627. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Thomas County on a salary system of compensation in lieu of the fee system so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1628. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Hatcher of the 131st, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend an Act providing the proce dures for the creation of liens in behalf of hospitals so as to extend the time for filing liens; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1629. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Hatcher of the 131st, Carnes of the 43rd, and Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to provide for the safety of bus passengers; to provide for a short title ("Bus Passenger Safety Act"); to provide for defini tions; to prohibit certain acts, actions and activities; to define the offense of bus hijacking; to define the offense of assault with the intent to commit bus hijacking; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1630. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Tolbert, Johnston and Butler of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Elliott of the 49th, Hawkins of the 50th, Richardson of the 52nd, Childs of the 51st, and others: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to incorporate the town of Collinsville, in the county of DeKalb, and grant certain powers and privileges to said town, and for other purposes"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1631. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Tolbert, Johnston and Butler of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Elliott of the 49th, Hawkins of the 50th, Richardson of the 52nd, Childs of the 51st, and others: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to incorporate the town of Constitution, in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb, to provide for its succession to the rights, powers and duties of the town of Constitution heretofore created by order of the DeKalb Superior Court, to provide a municipal government for the said town and confer certain rights, powers and privileges on the same; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1632. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to require the Clerk of the Superior Court in Hall County to execute a bond in a specified amount; to require a bond of the chief deputy of the clerk; to provide for pay ment of bond premiums out of county funds; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1633. By: Representative Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively revising appellate and other posttrial procedure so as to provide for appeals upon petition to the supreme court or court of appeals in certain specified cases; to prescribe the procedure for such appeals; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1634. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to create and establish a civil service system in Forsyth County for employees of Forsyth County; to provide for a short title ("Forsyth County Civil Service System

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Act"); to provide for exemptions; to create a civil service board; to prescribe the duties and functions of the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1635. By: Representatives Patten and Veazey of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Cook County so as to change the provi sions relating to the election of the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1636. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for physician's assistants and known as the "Physician's Assistants Act" so as to exempt certain physician's assistants from certain examination requirements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1637. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act to create the Gainesville and Hall County Development Authority so as to change the definition of the term "project", for the purposes of the Act; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1638. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Butler of the 56th, Hatcher of the 131st, Carnes of the 43rd, Karrh of the 106th, and Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Records Act" so as to provide a means for local governments to establish records, management programs and retention schedules; to provide a means for courts to establish retention schedules; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1639. 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" so as to provide that certain persons, firms, corporations or organizations shall be ineligible for issuance of a retailer's license under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 1640. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Hatcher of the 131st, Carnes of the 43rd, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-108, relating to jury boxes, so as to provide for the contracting of electronic or mechanical means of selecting jurors on a judicial administrative districtwide basis; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1641. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Evans of the 84th, Butler of the 56th, Carnes of the 43rd, Karrh of the 106th, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-112, relating to persons exempt from jury duty, so as to provide that a person other than the judge may be appointed by the judge to excuse jurors; to provide for establishment of guide lines by court rule; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1642. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Evans of the 84th, Butler of the 56th, Games of the 43rd, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 59-7, relating to traverse juries in general, so as to provide for the mandatory administration of an oath to jurors to compel jurors to give a truthful answer to questions asked during the voir dire of all cases; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1643. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Evans of the 84th, Butler of the 56th, Carnes of the 43rd, Karrh of the 106th, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-13, relating to bodily injury and other offenses, so as to make verbal abuse of jurors, witnesses, court officials, or parties to a suit, during or after a trial, a misdemeanor; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1644. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Evans of the 84th, Butler of the 56th, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-707, relating to juries in misdemeanor cases, so as to provide for an equal number of challenges for both the accused and the State; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1645. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Title 53, relating to husband and wife, so as to change the provisions relating to documentary evidence of proof of age; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1646. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Evans of the 84th, Butler of the 56th, Carnes of the 43rd, Childs of the 51st, Karrh of the 106th, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-117, relating to delinquent jurors, so as to change the provisions relating to penalties; to provide for finding delinquent jurors in criminal contempt; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1647. By: Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend an Act known as the 'Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act'" so as to remove the authority of the State Revenue Commissioner to grant extensions of time for making certain returns; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1648. By: Representative Isakson of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act prohibiting the transportation of garbage, trash, waste or refuse across State or county boundaries under certain conditions so as to require the permission of the gov erning authority of a county in which the garbage, trash, waste or refuse is col lected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

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HB 1649. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2713, relating to exceptions to the provisions relating to gambling and related offenses of Code Chapter 26-27, so as to provide for additional exceptions for certain coin-operated games or devices; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1650. 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 creating a Board of Commissioners of Dougherty County so as to change the composition of the Board of Commissioners of Dougherty County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1651. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County so as to change the compensation of the judge of said court; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1652. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Clayton County into the office of Tax Commissioner so as to change the compensation of the Tax Commissioner; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1653. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and Clerk of the Superior Court of Clayton County on an annual salary so as to change the compensation of said officers; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1654. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Clayton County on an annual salary so as to change the compensation of said officer; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1655. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 13,650 nor more than 14,750, according to the United States Decennial Census or any such future census, the local tax officials shall cease receiving tax returns on the first day of March; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1656. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing municipalities, counties and other public bodies of this State, at their discre tion, to purchase certain indemnity insurance so as to authorize the payment of certain claims or civil judgments under certain conditions; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1657. By: Representative Pilewicz of the 41st: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to Classify Property for Taxation" so as to change the provisions relative to definitions; to exempt money deposited by individuals in checking or savings accounts in certain financial institutions from the tax imposed by an Act known as the "Intangible Property Tax Act of 1953"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1658. By: Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Whitfield County into the office of Tax Commissioner of said county so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of said tax commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1659. By: Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court and Judge of the Probate Court of Whitfield County on a salary system of compen sation so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of said sheriff, clerk of the superior court and judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1660. By: Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating, amending and codifying the various Acts incorporating the City of Dalton so as to change the maximum fine and punish ment which may be imposed by the recorder's court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1661. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th, Marcus of the 26th, Swann of the 90th, and Looper of the 8th: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-907, relating to license to practice medicine, so as to change the date on which the clinical training program developed by the Medical College of Georgia may be discontinued; to provide an effective date; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1662. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, and Hamilton of the 31st: A BILL to amend Code Title 113, relating to wills, descent, and administration of estates, so as to provide for certain elections by persons against the wills of their spouses and the procedures connected therewith; to change the amount to which certain spouses, children, or descendants of children are entitled in cases of intestacy and to provide for renunciation thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 574-1662. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, and Carnes of the 43rd: A RESO LUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that in Fulton County branch offices may be established by the governing authority of the county for the conduct of county business; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HR 575-1662. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, and Carnes of the 43rd: A RESOLU TION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize courts to render judgments without the verdict of a jury in all civil cases, except actions ex delicto involving injury to the person or reputation, where no issuable defense is filed except as otherwise provided in the Constitution, and subject to the right of trial by a jury on written demand by either party; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 576-1662. By: Representative Knight of the 67th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to clarify and limit the powers of the Board of Water, Sewerage and Light Commissioners of the City of Newnan as the operational governing authority for the utility systems of the City of Newnan; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 577-1662. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Hatcher of the 131st, Carnes of the 43rd, Karrh of the 106th, and Culpepper of the 98th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may provide for using six-man juries in superior court in all trials except felony trials where the jury must be twelve; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 578-1662. By: Representative Elliott of the 49th: A RESOLUTION compensating the Oaktree Development Company; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 579-1662. By: Representative Swann of the 90th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Scott A. Wilson; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 580-1662. By: Representatives Wilson, Cooper, and Kaley of the 19th, Harrison, Nix and Isakson of the 20th, and Burruss and Housley of the 21st: A RESOLU TION authorizing the extension of a lease of certain real property located in Cobb County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 581-1662. By: Representatives Vaughn of the 57th, Wilson, Kaley and Cooper of the 19th, Connell of the 87th, Lee, Benefield and Johnson of the 72nd, Knight of the 67th, Sizemore of the 136th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for State assumption of the responsibility for construction of public school buildings and related facilities; to authorize the issuance of general obligation debt by the State for the pur poses of funding such construction; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1663. By: Representative Murray of the 116th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 3-4, relating to the survival of actions upon the death of one or more parties, so as to provide the circumstances under which certain insurance carriers may be

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made parties to litigation upon the death of the carrier's insured who is a defendant in the proceedings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1664. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the "Georgia Ports Authority" so as to change the provi sions relating to the compensation of the members of the Authority; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1665. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, Harrison and Isakson of the 20th, Mann of the 13th, Jackson, Wood and Whitmire of the 9th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing tuition grants under certain conditions to students in the State-supported military col lege so as to increase the amount of tuition grants; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1666. 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 so as to change the compensation of the sheriffs deputies; to provide for an office clerk; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1667. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Bulloch County so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner's assistants; to provide for an additional assistant; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1668. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Bulloch County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the clerk's employees; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1669. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Bulloch County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the clerical employee of the judge of the probate court; to provide an effective date; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1670. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Wood of the 72nd, Phillips of the 59th, Williams of the 6th, and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act approved March 29, 1937, known as the "Unemployment Compensation Law" (now Employment Security Law) to provide certain changes required by the U.S. Secretary of Labor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

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HB 1671. By: Representatives Ramsey of the 3rd, Long of the 142nd, Keyton of the 143rd, Williams of the 6th, Ralston of the 7th, and Beck of the 148th: A BILL to amend the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to create a new Code Title 68D, to be known as "The Georgia Driver Improvement Act"; to provide for the cre ation, operation and management of driver improvement programs; to provide for a statement of purpose; to provide that the provisions of such Code Title are in addition to existing laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HR 582-1671. By: Representative Murray of the 116th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Tom E. Ireland; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1672. By: Representatives Birdsong of the 103rd, and Baugh of the 108th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Danville so as to change the term of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1673. By: Representatives Wilson, Cooper and Kaley of the 19th, Nix, Harrison and Isakson of the 20th, and Burruss and Housley of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the establishment of a Civil Service System in Cobb County so as to provide for subpoena powers for the Civil Service Board; to provide for the production of documents; to provide for discovery; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1674. By: Representatives Robinson of the 58th, Richardson of the 52nd, Steinberg of the 46th, Childs of the 51st, Burton of the 47th, Tolbert, Butler and Johnston of the 56th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Clarkston so as to change the provisions regarding the terms of office of the Mayor and Council; to provide for elections; to provide for a refer endum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1675. By: Representatives Cooper, Wilson and Kaley of the 19th, Harrison, Isakson and Nix of the 20th, and Housley and Burruss of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Downtown Marietta Development Authority so as to change the provisions relative to the membership of the Authority; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1676. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Hatcher of the 131st, Evans of the 84th, Butler of the 56th, Carnes of the 43rd, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2505, relating to obstruction of offi cers, so as to provide that it shall be a misdemeanor to obstruct or hinder a prosecuting attorney in the lawful discharge of his duties; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1677. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Treutlen County on a salary system in lieu of the fee system of

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compensation 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 1678. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Vidalia so as to change certain provisions governing the vote required for election; to provide for a run-off election; to change the election date of city council and mayor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1679. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Uvalda so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and the councilmen; to provide for initial and regular terms of office; to change the provisions relating to elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1680. By: Representatives Murray of the 116th, Johnston of the 56th, Birdsong of the 103rd, Lucas of the 102nd, Home of the 104th, Daniel of the 88th, White of the 132nd, Tuten of the 153rd, and others: A BILL to amend an Act approved March 11, 1977 so as to authorize the inclusion of modular homes and sectional houses in the law which permits the load width of a vehicle transporting a mobile home to extend up to and include 168 inches; to reduce the fee for the single-trip permit to $10.00 for the mobile home, modular home and sectional houses which are 12 feet wide; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1681. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Jackson, Wood and Whitmire of the 9th, Triplett of the 128th, Lane of the 81st, Jessup of the 117th, Sizemore of the 136th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing the outside width of buses used by urban transit systems for the purpose of transporting passen gers and providing for the issuance of permits authorizing the load width of a vehicle transporting a mobile home to extend up to and including 168 inches so as to add modular homes and sectional houses to the provisions of said Act; 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 1590 HB 1591 HB 1592 HR 564-1592 HB 1593 HB 1594
HR }v>R g 1597 HB 1598 HR 565-1598 HB 1599 HR 566-1599 HB 1600

HB 1601 HB 1602 HR 567-1602 HB 1603 HR 568-1603 HB 1(504
HB 1605 HR 569-1605 HB 1606 HR 570-1606 HB 1607 HR 571-1607 HB 1608

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HR 572-1608 HR 573-1608 HB 1609 HB 1610 SB 161 SSBB 440036
SB 421
SB 422
SB 423
SB 424

SB 425 SB 427 SB 428 SB 440 SB 441 SB 4TM49
SB 451
SB 452
SR 239
SR 248

Representative Ross of the 76th District, Chairman of the Committee on Education, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Education has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1227 Do Pass HB 1335 Do Pass HB 1493 Do Pass

HB 1519 Do Pass HB 1520 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Ross of the 76th 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:

SB 411 Do Pass SB 412 Do Pass HB 1235 Do Pass

HB 1559 Do Pass HB 1587 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Lane of the 81st 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 1568 Do Pass HB 1453 Do Pass HB 785 Do Pass

SB 418 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1540 Do Pass

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HB 226 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1326 Do Pass

HB 1439 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 256 Do Pass, by Substitute
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 of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:

HB 914 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1465 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1416 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1341 Do Pass, as Amended

Respectfully submitted, Reaves of the 147th Chairman

Representative Buck of the 95th District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1252 Do Pass HB 1330 Do Pass HB 1331 Do Pass

HB 1343 Do Pass HB 330 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1469 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Buck of the 95th 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 Bill and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1578 Do Pass HR 550-1580 Do Pass HR 545-1545 Do Pass

HR 546-1545 Do Pass HR 549-1580 Do Pass HR 555-1586 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Bray of the 70th District, Acting-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 and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 510 HB 1289 HB 1420 HB 1441 HB 1442 HB 1555

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1556 Do Pass HB 1557 Do Pass HB 1558 Do Pass HR 507-1448 Do Pass HR 522-1520 Do Pass HB 1480 Do Pass, as Amended

Respectfully submitted, Bray of the 70th Acting-Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bill and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1578. By: Representative Rowland of the 119th: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Dublin and to repeal existing Charters; and for other purposes.

The report 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 545-1545. By: Representative Dover of the llth:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that residents of the City of Clarkesville who are 65 years of age or older shall be granted an exemption of not more than $10,000.00 as fixed by the mayor and council from time to time on their home stead from all ad valorem taxation; 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, each resi dent of the City of Clarkesville who is 65 years of age or over is hereby granted an exemption of not more than $10,000.00 as fixed by the mayor and council from time to time on his homestead from all ad valorem taxation by the City of Clarkesville as long as any such resident of the City of Clarkesville actually occupies said homestead as his residence. The value of the homestead in excess of the above exempted amount shall remain subject to ad valorem taxation by the City of Clarkesville. Any such resident shall not receive the benefits of such homestead exemption unless he files an affidavit with the governing authority of the City of Clarkesville, or with a person designated by the governing authority of the City of Clarkesville, giving his age and such additional information relative to receiving the benefits of such exemption as will enable the gov erning authority of the City of Clarkesville, or the person designated by the governing authority of the City of Clarkesville, to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to such exemption. The governing authority of the City of Clarkesville, or the

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person designated by the said governing authority, shall provide for the proper adminis tration of this exemption. The 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 residents of the City of Clarkesville who are 65 years of age or older shall be granted an exemption of not more than $10,000.00 as fixed by the mayor and council from time to time on their homestead from all ad valorem taxation?"

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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Auten, D. Balkcom, R. 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. Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. 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. 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. 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.
Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, 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. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. 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.
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. McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. 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.
Pinkston, F.C. Y 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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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. 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 Watkins, L. 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 146, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

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HR 546-1545. By: Representative Patten of the 149th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the civil jurisdiction of justices of the peace in Lanier 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 Lanier 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 $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 of justices of the peace in Lanier County from $200.00 to $500.00?"
( ) NO All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Auten, D. Balkcom, R. 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. Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. 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.
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. 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.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, 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 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.
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. McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B.

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.
Pinkston, F.C. Y 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.

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Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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. 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 Watkins, L. 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 146, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 549-1580. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Scott of the 123rd, Chance of the 129th, Taggart of the 125th, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, and Hill of the 127th:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt the independent school system of Chatham County and the City of Savannah from the Paragraph of the Constitu tion providing that the Constitution shall not affect school systems established prior to the adoption of the Constitution of 1877 and to provide that such school system shall be deemed to be a county school system within the meaning of the Constitution and general laws of this State; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph VII of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new sentence to read as follows:
"This Paragraph shall not be applicable to the independent school system of Chatham County and the City of Savannah, and such school system shall be deemed to be a county school system within the meaning of this Constitution and the general laws of this State, but any heretofore existing local law relative to such school system which is now in effect shall continue in effect until changed, superseded or repealed by an Act of 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 ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution be amended so as to exempt the independent school system of Chatham County and the City of Savannah from the Paragraph of the Constitution providing that the Constitution shall not affect school systems established prior to the adoption of the Constitu tion of 1877 and to provide that such school system shall be deemed to be a county school system within the meaning of the Constitution and general laws of this State?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the Resolution, 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. Balkcom, R. 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.
Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
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. 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. 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 GaJer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, 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 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.
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. McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. 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.
Pinkston, F.C.
Y 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.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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. 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 Watkins, L. 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 146, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 550-1580. By: Representative Jones of the 78th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing author ity of Pike County to require that returns for ad valorem taxation in the county be made to the county board of tax assessors; 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 IX, Section I, Paragraph VI of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph at the end thereof, to read as follows:
"Subject to such procedures as may be provided by local law, the governing authority of Pike County may require that returns of property for ad valorem taxation in the county be made to the county board of tax assessors or its successor agency."
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:

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1978

767

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize the governing authority of Pike County to require that ad valorem tax returns be made to the county board of tax assessors?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Auten, D. Balkcom, R.
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. Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. 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 Coffins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Cos, 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. 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.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, 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 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.
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. McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. 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.
Pinkston, F.C. Y 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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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.
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 Watkins, L. 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 146, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 555-1586. By: Representatives Linder of the 44th, Tolbert of the 56th, Hawkins of the 50th, Burton of the 47th, Williamson of the 45th, Butler of the 56th, Richardson of the 52nd, Johnston of the 56th, Noble of the 48th, Elliott of the 49th, and others:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to include certain types of cooperative ownership within the term "homestead" as that term is used for purposes of

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determining certain exemptions from certain taxation in DeKalb County; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"Any other provision of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, the term 'homestead,' as such term is used for purposes of determining eligibility for homestead exemption from local county, city and school taxes in DeKalb County, shall include, but not be limited to, a claimant holding under an occupancy agreement as a stockholder of a nonprofit cooperative ownership housing corporation, which holds property, either as owner or under a ninety-nine year lease."
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 extend homestead exemp tions from local property taxes to owner occupants of nonprofit coopera-
( ) NO tive housing corporations in DeKalb 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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Auten, D. Balkcom, R.
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. Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. 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.
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. 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.
Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B.

Hamilton, 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 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.
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. McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. 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.
Pinkston, F.C. Y 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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1978

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Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M.

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 Watkins, L. 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 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 adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the Senate and House:

SR 233. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th and Broun of the 46th: A RESOLUTION propos ing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to require write-in candidates in special elections to file a notice of intention of candidacy in the same manner as such candidates are required to file notices of intention of candidacy in gen eral elections; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 257. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, English of the 21st, Walker of the 19th, and others: A RESOLUTION changing the scheduled termination date of the State Board of Registration for Professional Soil Classifiers; and for other purposes.

SR 295. By: Senators Russell of the 10th, Evans of the 37th, Robinson of the 27th and others: A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Army National Guard; and for other purposes.

HR 561. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A RESOLUTION commending the R. E. Lee High School Band of Thomaston, Georgia; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by Substitute by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

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.

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 policy making functions and its power to make rules and regulations to the Board of Offender Rehabili tation; and for other purposes.

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 officials 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

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respectively the Commissioner of Offender Rehabilitation and the Board of Offender Rehabilitation; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House:

SB 40. By: Senators Pearce of the 16th, Banks of the 17th and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 105-1301, relating to the definition of the term "homicide" as related to provisions concerning wrongful death, so as to permit the institution of a wrongful death action when the death resulted from certain causes; and for other purposes.

SB 357. By: Senators Scott of the 43rd, Wessels of the 2nd, and Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act to provide that the right of a widow or minor child to a year's support from the estate of a decedent shall be barred by a sale by an administrator or executor of such estate prior to the setting apart of such year's support, so as to provide for applicability with respect to the right of a widower to a year's support; and for other purposes.

SB 358. By: Senators Scott of the 43rd, Wessels of the 2nd, and Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act to regulate and provide for the effect of conveyances and encumbrances of property of a deceased person before and after a year's support is set apart, so as to provide for application of the provisions of the Act to a widower; and for other purposes.

SB 414. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the use of radar speed detection devices by counties and municipalities, approved March 27, 1968, so as to change certain provisions relating to inadmissibility into evidence of evidence obtained by law enforcement officers using speed detection devices; and for other purposes.

SB 433. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Greene of the 26th, Shapard of the 28th and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-18, relating to crimes of theft, so as to change the definitions of the crime of theft by taking; to define the crime of theft by shoplifting; to provide penalties; to define a certain term; to provide that certain evidence shall be prima facie evidence of value and ownership; to provide for clarification of sentences; and for other purposes.

SB 465. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Department of Industry and Trade, approved February 7, 1949, so as to delete criteria for membership on the Board of Industry and Trade; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

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 vehi cles and chauffeurs, so as to provide for the issuance of duplicate registration certificates; and for other purposes.

HB 1236. By: Representatives Anderson, Looper and Harris of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Cherokee County so as to abolish the Board of Commissioners of Cherokee County and re-create the office of Commissioner of Cherokee County; and for other purposes.

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HB 1283. By: Representatives Wall of the 61st, and Harris of the 60th: A BILL to create a new charter for the City of Dacula; 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 40. By: Senators Pearce of the 16th, Banks of the 17th and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 105-1301, relating to the definition of the term "homicide" as related to provisions concerning wrongful death, so as to permit the institution of a wrongful death action when the death resulted from certain causes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 357. By: Senators Scott of the 43rd, Wessels of the 2nd, and Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act to provide that the right of a widow or minor child to a year's support from the estate of a decedent shall be barred by a sale by an administrator or executor of such estate prior to the setting apart of such year's support, so as to provide for applicability with respect to the right of a widower to a year's support; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 358. By: Senators Scott of the 43rd, Wessels of the 2nd, and Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act to regulate and provide for the effect of conveyances and encumbrances of property of a deceased person before and after a year's support is set apart, so as to provide for application of the provisions of the Act to a widower; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 414. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the use of radar speed detection devices by counties and municipalities, approved March 27, 1968, so as to change certain provisions relating to inadmissibility into evidence of evidence obtained by law enforcement officers using speed detection devices; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 433. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Greene of the 26th, Shapard of the 28th and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-18, relating to crimes of theft, so as to change the definitions of the crime of theft by taking; to define the crime of theft by shoplifting; to provide penalties; to define a certain term; to provide that certain evidence shall be prima facie evidence of value and ownership; to provide for clarification of sentences; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 465. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Department of Industry and Trade, approved February 7, 1949, so as to delete criteria for membership on the Board of Industry and Trade; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SR 233. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th and Broun of the 46th: A RESOLUTION propos ing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to require write-in candidates in

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special elections to file a notice of intention of candidacy in the same manner as such candidates are required to file notices of intention of candidacy in gen eral elections; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SR 257. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, English of the 21st, Walker of the 19th, and others: A RESOLUTION changing the scheduled termination date of the State Board of Registration for Professional Soil Classifiers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

Representative Collins of the 144th moved that the House reconsider its action in fail ing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Resolution of the House:

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.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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. N Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M. N 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. Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T.
Y 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. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y 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. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. 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
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. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Lord, J. Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

On the motion, the ayes were 110, nays 41.

McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
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.
Owens, R.D. Y 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. N Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y 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.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. N Scott, A.

N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, H. N Swann, D.
Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R.
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. N Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y 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

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The motion prevailed.

Representative Knight of the 67th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Representative Greer of the 43rd moved that the following Resolution of the House be withdrawn from the General Calendar and referred to the Committee on Retirement for further study.

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 official, officer or employee of the State of Ga., or any county, municipal corporation, board of education, or authority solely because of age; 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 1429. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st, Adams of the 79th, Lee, Johnson, Benefield and Wood of the 72nd, and Jones of the 78th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Griffin Judicial Circuit so as to change the times for holding court in said circuit; to provide a time and procedure for the calling of cases for trial or announcement, or both; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1450. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend Code Section 91-104a, relating to the State Properties Commission, so as to provide for the compensation of the citizen members of the Commission; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Institutions and Property moves to amend HB 1450 as fol lows:
"$4b4y".striking on Line 20, Page 1 the figure "$36" and adding in lieu thereof the figure

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 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.
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

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a significant impact on the anticipated revenue or expenditure level of any county or municipal corporation; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The State Planning and Community Affairs Committee moves to amend HB 368 as follows:
By adding after the word "session." on line 59 of page 2 the following:
"Provided, however, that bills having a significant impact on the revenues and expenditures of any county or municipal corporation which require advertisement in local newspapers shall not require the fiscal note provided for in subsection (b) of this section."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 118, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

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.

An amendment, offered by the Committee on Special Judiciary, was read and with drawn.

The following substitute, offered by Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Butler of the 56th, and Watson of the 114th, was read and adopted:

A BILL
To establish the Georgia Justice Courts Training Council; to provide a short title; to provide for its membership; to provide for the manner in which it shall conduct its busi ness; to define certain terms; to prescribe the powers and functions of the Council; to pro vide for the administration of the policies and programs established by the Council; to establish mandatory training requirements of justices of the peace; to require a certificate of training of justices of the peace; to provide for injunctions; to prohibit certain justices of the peace to charge or collect any fees, charges or costs without being certified; to pro vide for rules and regulations; to provide for practice and procedure; 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 Justice Courts Training Council Act."
Section 2. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this Act shall have the following meanings:
(a) "Council" means the Georgia Justice Courts Training Council as hereinafter pro vided.
(b) "School" means any school, college, university, academy or training program approved by the Council and the Judicial Council of Georgia and which offers basic,

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in-service, or advanced or specialized or continuing judicial training, or a combination thereof, which includes within its meaning a combination of course curriculum, instructors and facilities which meet the standards required by the Council.
(c) "Certified justice of the peace" means a justice of the peace who has the appro priate required certificate of training issued by the Council on file with the probate court in the county in which the justice of the peace serves.
(d) "Justice of the peace" means justices of the peace and notary public ex officio justices of the peace.
Section 3. Georgia Justice Courts Training Council, Creation, Name, Membership, Appointment, Election, Terms, (a) There is hereby established a Council which shall be known and designated as the "Georgia Justice Courts Training Council" and shall be com posed of the director of the administrative office of the courts or his designee, which member shall not be a voting member, and five justices of the peace, either elected or appointed notary public ex officio justices of the peace who shall be voting members of the Council. The five justices of the peace shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of two years, provided that the initial appointments shall be three justices for two-year terms and two justices for one-year terms.
(b) Membership on the Council does not constitute public office and no member shall be disqualified from holding office by reason of his membership.
Section 4. Oath of Office by Council, Certificate of Appointment. Immediately and before entering upon the duties of said office, the members of the Georgia Justice Courts Training Council shall take the oath of office and shall file the same in the office of the Judicial Council, which, upon receiving said oath of office, shall issue to each member a certificate of appointment.
Section 5. Organization of Council; Officers; Quorum; Minutes; Reports, (a) The Council at its initial meeting, which shall be held promptly after the appointment of its members, shall elect a chairman and a vice chairman from among its members who shall serve until the first meeting in the succeeding year. Thereafter, the chairman and vice chairman shall be elected at the first meeting of each calendar year.
(b) The director of the administrative office of the courts or his designee shall serve as Secretary to the Council.
(c) A simple majority of the members of the Council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(d) The Council shall maintain minutes of its meetings and such other records as it deems necessary.
(e) The Council shall report at least annually to the Governor and to the General Assembly as to its activities.
Section 6. Same; Compensation. The members of the Council shall receive no salary but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred in the performance of their functions; provided, however, that such expenses shall not exceed those allowed to members of the General Assembly.
Section 7. Training Certification Requirements, (a) Any person who is in office as a justice of the peace on July 1, 1978, shall satisfactorily complete twenty hours of training in the performance of his duties and shall place a certificate of training on file with the judge of the probate court of the county in which he serves by July 1, 1979, in order to become a certified justice of the peace.
(b) Any person who is elected or appointed as a justice of the peace after July 1, 1978, and who was not serving as a justice of the peace on July 1, 1978, shall satisfactorily complete forty hours of training in the performance of his duties and shall place a certif icate of training on file with the judge of the probate court of the county in which he serves within one year from the date of his election or appointment in order to become a certified justice of the peace.
(c) Any person who is in office as a justice of the peace on July 1, 1978, or who is elected or appointed after July 1, 1978, and who does not satisfactorily complete the train-

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ing required by subsections (a) or (b) of this Section or who does not place a certificate of training on file within the time periods required by subsections (a) or (b) shall become a certified justice of the peace upon completion of the requirements therefor at any later time.
(d) In order to maintain the status of a certified justice of the peace, each person certified as such shall complete twenty hours of additional training per annum during each year in which he serves as a justice of the peace and shall file a certificate of additional training with the judge of the probate court in the county by the anniversary of the date on which he originally became a certified justice of the peace. If such certificate of addi tional training is not filed by such date, such person shall cease to be a certified justice of the peace as of such anniversary date and shall not again become a certified justice of the peace until he completes twenty hours of training for each year of service, or fraction thereof, as a justice of the peace following the date on which he ceased to be a certified justice of the peace.
(e) No person serving as a justice of the peace shall charge or collect any fees, charges or costs of any kind, including those fees specified in Code Section 24-1601, for his services as a justice of the peace unless:
(1) He is a certified justice of the peace, or (2) He has been in office as a justice of the peace for less than one year since July 1, 1978.
Section 8. Functions, Powers, and Responsibilities. The Council is vested with the following functions, powers and responsibilities:
(a) to make all the necessary rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Act; provided that such rules and regulations shall be subject to review by the General Assembly of Georgia in the same manner and subject to the same provisions as rules of other agencies which are reviewed under the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338), as amended, or under any other provi sion of law;
(b) to cooperate with and secure the cooperation of every department, agency or instrumentality in the State government or its political subdivisions in furtherance of the purposes of this Act;
(c) to approve schools and to prescribe minimum qualifications for instructors at approved schools;
(d) to issue a certificate of certification to any justice of the peace satisfactorily complying with an approved training program established;
(e) to do any and all things necessary or convenient to enable it wholly and ade quately to perform its duties and to exercise the power granted to it;
(f) to prescribe, by rules and regulations, the minimum requirements for curricula and standards composing the initial in-service, advanced, specialized, continuing training courses for certification.
Section 9. Injunctions Against Violations. On its own initiative or on the verified complaint of any person that any person has or is performing the duties of a justice of the peace in violation of the provisions of this Act, the Council may file an equitable peti tion in its own name in the superior court of any county in this State having jurisdiction of the parties, alleging the facts and praying for a temporary restraining order and tempo rary injunction against such persons restraining them from violating the provisions of this Act; and upon proof thereof, the court shall issue such restraining order, temporary injunc tion or permanent injunction without requiring allegation of proof that the petitioner has no adequate remedy at law. The right of injunction provided for in this Section shall be in addition to any other legal remedy which the Council has.
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

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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. 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, by substitute.
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 N Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. Y 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. 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.
Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Collins, M. N 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.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. 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.
Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, 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. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Y Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S.
N 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. 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.
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. N 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.
Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
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. 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. N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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.
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. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
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 131, nays 19.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

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 amend ments, sales, leases, exchanges and other dispositions of certain State-owned real property, or any lease thereof, or any interest or estate therein, or any por tion of said State-owned real property; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

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Y Adams, G.
Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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.
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. 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.
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, 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 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 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.
Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. 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. 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 Savage, 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 Watkins, L. 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 adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 153, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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 investi gators" to "narcotics agents"; 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 95, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1229. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th, and Savage of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-927, relating to institutional licenses to certain persons, as amended, so as to permit licensure to those indi viduals who have resided in the United States for one year; 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 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

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HR 584. By: Representatives White of the 132nd, Hatcher of the 131st, McCollum of the 134th and Hutchinson of the 133rd: A RESOLUTION commending the mem bers of the Albany State College Faculty Jazz Quartet; 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 1271. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 45-3, relating to licenses and permits, so as to authorize the Department to issue a lifetime honorary hunting and fishing license to any resident who is totally dis abled; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Lane of the 40th moves to amend HB 1271 by deleting on page 1, line 16 the word "stating" and inserting the word "certifying", and inserting on page 1, line 16, after the phrase "totally disabled" and immediately preceding the phrase, on page 1, line 17, "or any resident" the following:
"and such letter contains a certification by such physician and information establish ing that such certification is based upon application of the guidelines and procedures for determining total disability ratings for compensation as contained in the Veteran's Administration's, 'Schedule for Rating Disabilities, Loose Leaf Edition.'".

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 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 1305. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to repeal Code Chapter 23-22, relating to the Commissioner of the Poor and the duties of the Commis sioner of the Poor; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1336. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Title 34A, relating to municipal elections, so as to provide that the names of unopposed candidates need not appear on the general election ballot; to pro vide for other matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Title 34A, relating to municipal elections, as amended, so as to pro vide that in the event there is no opposed candidate, then no name shall appear on the

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general election ballot; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Title 34A, relating to municipal elections, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new subsection at the end of Code Section 34A-1004, relating to form of official election ballot, to be designated subsection (g), to read as follows:
"(g) Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event there is no opposed candidate, then no name shall appear on the general election ballot unless a write-in candidate has qualified as provided by law. Each such unopposed candidate shall be deemed to have voted for himself."
Section 2. Said Code Title is further amended by adding a new subsection at the end of Code Section 34A-1108, relating to form of ballot labels on voting machines, to be designated subsection (j), to read as follows:
"(j) Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event there is no opposed candidate, then no name shall appear on the general election ballot labels unless a write-in candidate has qualified as provided by law. Each such unopposed can didate shall be deemed to have voted for himself."
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Jackson of the 9th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1336 by adding on line 18 of page 1 after the word "himself the following:
"The Superintendent shall certify such unopposed candidate as elected in the same manner as he certifies other candidates as elected pursuant to Section 34 A-1404."
And on line 2 of page 2 after the word "himself," the following:
"The Superintendent shall certify such unopposed candidate as elected in the same manner as he certifies other candidates as elected pursuant to Section 34 A-1404."

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 107, nays 3.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

HB 1345. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend Code Title 68B, known as "The Driver's Licensing Act", so as to provide that the Department of Public Safety shall suspend the driver's license of any person who fails to respond to a citation; to provide exceptions; to provide for hearings; 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 94, nays 5.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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

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comprehensively and exhaustively revises, supersedes and consolidates the laws relating to prisons, public works camps and prisoners, as amended, so as to pro vide for the reimbursement of counties for the cost of maintaining certain pris oners 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.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 112, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1339. By: Representative Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Code Title 34, also known as the "Georgia Election Code", so as to provide that chief registrars, superintendents or their designated representatives shall attend a scheduled training session on registration and election laws, at least every other year, to be conducted 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 104, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The Speaker Pro Tern announced the House in recess until 2:00 o'clock, P.M., this day.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 592. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th and Ware of the 68th: A RESOLU TION commending Mr. Ruel Waldrop; and for other purposes.
HR 593. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th and Ware of the 68th: A RESOLU TION commending Master Chris Woodson; and for other purposes.
HR 594. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th and Ware of the 68th: A RESOLU TION commending the LaGrange High School Basketball Team; and for other purposes.
HR 595. By: Representatives Robinson of the 58th, Clark of the 55th, Butler of the 56th, Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending the DeKalb College, South, Baseball Team; and for other pur poses.
HR 596. By: Representative Watson of the 114th: A RESOLUTION commending the Warner Robins High School Distributive Education Program; and for other pur poses.
HR 597. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, and Steinberg of the 46th: A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Mental Health Insti tute as an outstanding center for mental health research; and for other pur poses.
HR 598. By: Representative Toles of the 16th: A RESOLUTION commending Coach Jerry Sharp of East Rome High School; and for other purposes.
HR 599. By: Representative Toles of the 16th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Elbert John Roberson; and for other purposes.
HR 600. By: Representative Toles of the 16th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. David A. Holland; and for other purposes.
HR 601. By: Representative Toles of the 16th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Brady E. Drummond, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 602. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Twiggs of the 4th, and Dover of the llth: A RESOLUTION expressing sympathy at the passing of Honorable Ernest Norton; and for other purposes.
HR 603. By: Representative Childs of the 51st: A RESOLUTION expressing sympathy at the passing of Honorable Gus Stark; and for other purposes.
HR 604. By: Representative Childs of the 51st: A RESOLUTION congratulating the Decatur High School Soccer Team for winning the 1977 State Championship; and for other purposes.

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HR 605. By: Representative Childs of the 51st: A RESOLUTION commending Miss Beth Webb, 1978 State Heart Princess, Georgia Heart Association; and for other pur poses.

HR 607. By: Representative Tolbert of the 56th: A RESOLUTION wishing Mr. William M. Jolly a speedy recovery; and for other purposes.

HR 608. By: Represenatives Colwell of the 4th, Childs of the 51st, Murphy of the 18th, Foster of the 6th, Williams of the 6th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable David O. Benson; and for other purposes.

HR 609. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Harrison of the 20th, Lucas of the 102nd, Birdsong of the 103rd, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Frank Home; and for other purposes.

HR 610. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Buck of the 95th, Wilson of the 19th, Ware of the 68th and others: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Steve Polk; and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the Senate was read and referred to the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs:

SR 295. By: Senators Russell of the 10th, Evans of the 37th, Robinson of the 27th and others: A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Army National Guard; and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 606. By: Representative Childs of the 51st: A RESOLUTION inviting Miss Beth Webb, 1978 State Heart Princess, Georgia Heart Association, to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1290. By: Representatives Savage of the 25th, and Linder of the 44th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-7, relating to dentists and dental hygienists so as to change the number of members of the Georgia Board of Dentistry; to provide for the qualifications, terms of office and method of filling vacancies for the additional members of the Georgia Board of Dentistry; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Savage of the 25th, was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Chapter 84-7, relating to dentists and dental hygienists, as amended, so as to change the number of members of the Georgia Board of Dentistry; to provide for the qualifications, terms of office and method of filling vacancies for the additional mem bers of the Georgia Board of Dentistry; to change the provisions relating to the quorum of the board; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 84-7, relating to dentists and dental hygienists, as amended, is hereby amended by striking Code Section 84-702, relating to the Georgia Board of Den tistry, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 84-702 to read as follows:
"84-702. Georgia Board of Dentistry; creation; members designated; terms of office; vacancies; eligibility; power to seek injunction to prevent improper practices.--(a) A board to be known as the Georgia Board of Dentistry is hereby created. Said board shall consist of nie eleven members to be appointed and commissioned by the Governor as followa: provided in subsection (b) of this Section.
(b) (1) Nine members of the board shall be dentists and shall be appointed as fol lows: The Georgia Dental Association shall, at each annual meeting, nominate four reputable practicing dentists for each expired or next expiring board member's term, and from each group of four dentists so nominated the Governor shall appoint one to S31Q Dosrd to serve live yesrs snQ ttfitH nis successor is Qppomtcci. i tie terms ot trie
death er- resignation ef a member er increase i the legal size ef said- board, each vflcflnt plflce sfifiil oe tilled oy sppoiniHient ot the Lrovernor irom ft roup ot tour den~

(2) One member of the board shall be a dental hygienist to be appointed a fol lows: The Georgia Dental Hygienists Association shall nominate four reputable dental hygienists who are not dentists for each expired or expiring term, and from each group of four dental hygienists so nominated the Governor shall appoint one to said board.
(3) One member of the board shall be a citizen of this State who is not a dentist or a dental hygienist and who shall be appointed by the Governor. (c) (1) Except as otherwise provided ir^ this subsection, the term of office of each member of the board shall be for five years and until the appointment and qualifica tion of a successor.
(2) Each vacancy on the board shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
(3) The term of the initial member appointed pursuant to paragraph (2) of subsec tion (b) shall be for a term of two years beginning July 1^ 1978, and ending June 30, 1980.
(4) The term of the initial member appointed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsec tion (b) shall be for a term of four years beginning July L 1978, and ending June 30, 1982. (d) No one shall be eligible as a dentist member of said the board unless he shall be is a citizen of the State of Georgia and shall have has lawfully engaged in the practice of dentistry for five or more years at the time of his appointment and shall net be is not financially interested in, nor connected with, any dental college. (e) (1) The dental hygienist member of the board may vote only on matters relating to dental hygiene, administration, and policy which do not directly relate to practical or scientific examination of dentists for licensing in this State.
(2) The citizen member of the board who is not a dentist or dental hygienist may vote only on matters relating to administration and policy which do not directly relate to practical and scientific examination of dentists and dental hygienists for licensing in this State. (f) The Georgia Board of Dentistry shall be a budget unit as defined in Code Chapter 40-4, known as the 'Budget Act', as the same may now or hereafter be amended. (g) The Georgia Board of Dentistry herein created may bring an equitable proceed ing to enjoin by writ of injunction any person, firm or corporation, who without being licensed or registered to do so by said board engages in or practices in the profession of dentistry herein regulated. The proceeding shall be filed in the county in which such person resides or in the case of a firm or corporation, where said firm or corporation maintains its principal office, and unless it shall be made to appear that such person,

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firm or corporation so engaging or practicing dentistry is licensed or registered the writ of injunction shall be issued and such person, firm or corporation perpetually enjoined from said activities throughout the State. It shall not be necessary in order to obtain the equitable relief herein provided for the Georgia Board of Dentistry to allege and prove there is no adequate remedy at law. It is hereby declared that such unlicensed activities are a menace and a nuisance dangerous to the public health, safety and wel fare."
Section 2. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking from Code Section 84-70"6F,ivree"la,ting to the quorum of the board, the following:
and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Six",
so that when so amended Code Section 84-706 shall read as follows: "84-706. Quorum of board; adjournments. Five Six members of the board shall consti
tute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the board, and should a quorum not be present on the day appointed for such meeting, those members present may adjourn the meeting from time to time until a quorum is present."
Section 3. The provisions of this Act shall not affect the terms of office of members of the Georgia Board of Dentistry who are in office on the effective date of this Act.
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.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 115, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1266. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire and Wood of the 9th, Jessup of the 117th, Milford of the 13th, McDonald of the 12th, and Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-202, relating to those persons who are exempt from having a driver's license, as amended, so as to provide that certain inmates of State, county or municipal prisons, correctional institutions and jails may operate motor vehicles under certain conditions without a driver's license; to provide for tests and certificates; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 107, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 464-1314. By: Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A RESOLUTION authorizing the disposal of a tract of State-owned property; 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 116, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

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HB 1296. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, Rowland of the 119th, Jones of the 78th, Parham of the 109th, Wall of the 61st, McCollum of the 134th, Robinson of the 58th, Anderson of the 8th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing the procedures for premarital examinations for syphilis and other diseases so as to provide for additional tests for certain applicants for marriage licenses; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:

The Committee on Health and Ecology moves to amend HB 1296 as follows: By adding on line 19 of page 1, after the following: "applicant", the following: ", except a postmenopausal female or one who has had a hysterectomy,"

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Rowland of the 119th moves to amend the Committee amendment to HB 1296 by striking the word "postmenopausal" and the words "or one who has had a hysterectomy" and inserting in lieu thereof after the word "female" the words "incapable of pregnancy" so that as amended line 7 of said Committee amendment shall read as follows:
"except a female incapable of pregnancy."

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 104, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 1500. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th, Carlisle of the 71st, and Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend Code Section 40-1902, relating to the duties, power and authority of the Department of Administrative Services so as to authorize the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate a State agency for surplus property for the purpose of distributing surplus properties made available by the federal government under the provi sions of Pub. L. 152, 81st Congress, 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 114, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 518-1473. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of an interest in certain real property located in the City of Bainbridge in Decatur County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 114, nays 3.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 1434. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, and Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend Code Title 68A, The Uniform Rules of the Road, so as to provide for the applicability of certain laws to bicycles; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1340. By: Representative Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Code Title 34A, also known as the "Georgia Municipal Election Code", so as to provide for preser vation of records; to provide for storage and destruction of records of rejected applicants; to provide for absentee registration; to provide for equipment and arrangement of polling places, guard rails and number of voting compartments or voting machines; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Title 34A, also known as the "Georgia Municipal Election Code", so as to provide for preservation of records; to provide for storage and destruction of records of rejected applicants; to provide for absentee registration; to provide for equipment and arrangement of polling places, guard rails and number of voting compartments or voting machines; to provide for filing of notices of candidacy; to provide for qualification fees; to provide for the form of ballot labels on vote recorders; to provide for voter's certificates, and electors lists; to provide for the signing and disposition of returns, electors lists and voter's certificates, and posting and return of ballot boxes; to provide for voting by absen tee electors; to provide for depositing of absentee ballots by poll managers; to provide for custody and disposition of records and unused ballots and envelopes; to provide for municipal charters as governing votes required for nomination and runoff primaries or elections; to provide for the delivery of ballots and other documents to the city clerk; to provide for a severability clause; 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 Section 34A-109, concerning preservation of records, is hereby deleted in its entirety and the following substituted in lieu thereof:
"34A-109. Preservation of records. Each primary or election document on file in the office of a governing authority, superintendent, registrar, committee of a political party or body, or other officer, shall be preserved therein for at least twenty-four (24) months and then the same may be destroyed, unless otherwise provided by law."
Section 2. Georgia Code Section 34A-511, concerning storage and destruction of records of rejected applicants, is hereby deleted in its entirety and the following is substi tuted in lieu thereof:
"34A-511. Storage and destruction of records of rejected applicants. In the event an applicant is refused registration by the registration officers, the application of such

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person and other material and records relative thereto shall be placed on file with the other registration records of the board of registrars for at least twenty-four (24) months from the date of refusal."
Section 3. Georgia Code Section 34A-513, concerning absentee registration, is hereby deleted in its entirety and the following is substituted in lieu thereof:
"34A-513. Absentee registration. Municipalities that elect to maintain their own regis tration lists shall provide for absentee registration as follows:
(a) A resident of the municipality who is qualified to vote by absentee ballot may register to vote by complying with the provisions of this Section, and this person shall be referred to as an absentee applicant.
(b) Any absentee applicant or, upon satisfactory proof of relationship, his mother, father, sister, brother, spouse, or daughter or son of the age of eighteen or over, may at anytime apply to the registrar for a registration card to be mailed to such applicant. The application shall be in writing and shall contain the name and address he desires to have the card mailed to, and such other information as the board of registrars may require. When appropriate, the rank, branch of service and serial number of the appli cant shall be included in the application.
(c) The registrar, upon receipt of such application, shall enter thereon the date it is received and, upon finding such absentee applicant to be unregistered, shall immediately mail to him a blank registration card accompanied by a properly addressed envelope. The board shall employ air mail in cases where it will facilitate voting by such applicant.
(d) Upon the return of such registration card, properly completed and executed by the absentee applicant, the registrar shall place the name of such elector upon the elec tors list if the registrar finds the applicant qualified under Section 34A-501 and such registration shall have the same effect as a registration consummated under other provi sions of this Chapter. The date a registration card is mailed or delivered to an applicant and the date it is returned shall be entered on the application therefor.
(e) Any qualified person may apply for a registration card or an absentee ballot by the use of a standard form furnished by the Federal Government which contains the information required by this Code. An envelope containing a registration card or absen tee ballot for transmission to such person may be prepared in such a manner as to take advantage of the free mail delivery furnished by the Federal Government."
Section 4. Georgia Code Section 34A-606, concerning equipment and arrangement of polling places, guard rails and number of voting compartments or voting machines, is hereby amended by deleting subsection (a) in its entirety and the following is substituted in lieu thereof:
"(a) The governing authority shall provide and the superintendent shall cause all rooms used as polling places to be suitably provided with heat and light, and, in districts in which ballots are used, with a sufficient number of voting compartments or booths with proper supplies, in which electors may conveniently mark their ballots, with a cur tain, screen or door in the upper part of the front of each compartment or both so that in the marking thereof they may be screened from the observation of others. A curtain, screen or door shall not be required, however, for the self-contained units used as voting booths in which vote recorders are located. When practicable, every polling place shall consist of a single room, every part of which is within the unobstructed view of those present therein, and shall be furnished with a guard rail or barrier enclosing the inner portion of such room, which guard rail or barrier shall be so constructed and placed that only such persons as are inside such rail or barrier can approach within six feet of the ballot box and voting compartments, or booths, or voting machines, as the case may be. The ballot box and voting compartments or booths shall be so arranged in the voting room within the enclosed space as to be in full view of those persons in the room outside the said guard rail or barrier. The voting machine or machines shall be so placed in the voting rooms within the enclosed space that, unless its construction shall otherwise require, the ballot labels on the machine can be plainly seen by the poll officers when the machine is not occupied by an elector."

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Section 5. Georgia Code Section 34A-901, concerning filing a notice of candidacy, is amended by deleting subsection (a) in its entirety and substituting the following in lieu thereof:
"(a) Each candidate, or his agent, shall file notice of his candidacy in the office of the municipal superintendent of his municipality at least twenty-two (22) but not more than fifty-two (52) days prior to the election in the case of a general election and at least fifteen (15) but not more than thirty (30) days prior to the election in the case of a spe cial election. The opening and closing dates shall be as set forth in the municipal charter or ordinance as may now be in force or hereafter enacted. If a runoff primary is held, each candidate nominated therein, or his agent, shall file notice of his candidacy with the municipal superintendent within three days after the holding of such primary, irre spective of such three-day period's exceeding a qualification deadline hereinabove pre scribed."
Section 6. Georgia Code Section 34A-904, concerning qualification fees, is hereby deleted in its entirety and the following is substitute in lieu thereof:
"34A-904. Qualification fees. The governing authority of any municipality, at least two weeks prior to the closing of qualifications for a special or general municipal election shall fix and publish a qualification fee, if any, to be paid by candidates seeking election in any such special or general election. Such fee shall be paid to the municipal super intendent at the time a candidate files his notice of candidacy. In no event shall such fee exceed three percent of the income derived from such office by the person holding the office for the preceding year."
Section 7. Georgia Code Section 34A-1122, concerning form of ballot labels on vote recorders, is hereby amended by deleting subsection (a) in its entirety and the following is substituted in lieu thereof:
"(a) The ballot labels shall be printed in black ink, upon clear white or pastel color material, of such size and arrangement as will suit the construction of the vote recorder, and in plain clear type so as to be easily readable by person with normal vision."
Section 8. Georgia Code Section 34A-1215, concerning voter's certificates and elec tors lists, is hereby deleted in its entirety and the following is substituted in lieu thereof:
"34A-1215. Voter's certificates and electors list to be preserved and open for public inspection. The voter's certificates shall constitute the official list of electors voting at a primary or election. All voter's certificates prepared by persons applying to vote whose applications to vote are refused by the poll officers shall be separately preserved and returned to the superintendent with the other election papers. After their return by the superintendent to the registrars, the voter's certificates shall be retained for twenty-four (24) months and electors lists shall be preserved for ten (10) years and shall be available for public inspection."
Section 9. Georgia Code Section 34A-1224, concerning signing and disposition of returns, electors lists and voter's certificates, posting and return of ballot boxes, is hereby amended by:
a. Deleting subsection (b) in its entirety and substituting the following in lieu thereof:
"(b) One counterpart of such returns shall be immediately posted outside of the poll ing place or place of tabulation for the information of the public. This counterpart shall be removed on the afternoon of the following day and filed in the office of the super intendent."
b. Deleting subsection (c) in its entirety and substituting the following in lieu thereof:
"(c) A second counterpart of such returns, together with the used, unused and void ballots and the stubs of all ballots used, the tally papers, oaths of poll officers, and number list of voters, shall be sealed in a separate envelope addressed to the city clerk and bearing a list of its contents on the outside. The electors list shall be sealed in a separate envelope addressed to the registrars. These envelopes, together with the

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unsealed third counterpart of such returns, the ballot boxes and other election supplies, shall be immediately delivered by the managers into the custody of the superintendent."
Section 10. Georgia Code Section 34A-1230, concerning disposition of returns, elec tors lists, voter's certificates, other papers and posting, is hereby amended by deleting sub section (c) in its entirety and substituting the following in lieu thereof:
"(c) A second counterpart of the district returns, together with the write-in ballots, one or more of the paper proof sheets (if the type of voting machine used is equipped with mechanism for printing them) oaths and certificates of poll officers, and the num bered list of voters, shall be sealed in a separate envelope addressed to the city clerk and bearing a list of its contents on the outside. The envelope, together with an unsealed third counterpart of such returns and other election supplies, shall be immedi ately delivered by the managers into the custody of the superintendent. The electors list shall be sealed in a separate envelope addressed to the registrar and shall be delivered to the superintendent with the other required records."
Section 11. Georgia Code Section 34A-1309, concerning depositing of absentee bal lots by poll managers, is hereby amended by deleting subsection (a) in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"(a) The registrar shall maintain for public inspection a master list, arranged by elec tion districts, setting forth the name and residence of every elector to whom an official absentee ballot has been sent. Absentee electors whose names appear on the master list may be challenged by any elector prior to the closing of the polls on the day of the pri mary or election and such challenge shall be noted on the master list and the numbered list of voters. After the absentee ballots have been delivered to the poll managers as pro vided in Section 34A-1308(b), the managers shall open the envelope of each absentee ballot in such manner as not to destroy the oath printed thereon and shall deposit the inner envelope marked 'Official Absentee Ballot' in a ballot box reserved for absentee ballots."
Section 12. Georgia Code Section 34A-1313, concerning custody and disposition of records and unused ballots and envelopes, is hereby deleted in its entirety and the follow ing is substituted in lieu thereof:
"34A-1313. Custody of records; disposition of unused ballots and envelopes. All official absentee ballots, applications for such ballots, and envelopes on which the forms of affi davits and jurats appear, shall be delivered to the city clerk upon the conclusion of the primary or election and safely kept by him for at least twenty-four (24) months and then may be destroyed. On the day following the primary or election, the absentee ballot clerk shall transmit all cancelled, spoiled, and unused absentee ballots, and copy of requests for cancellation of absentee ballots to the city clerk to be held with other elec tion materials as provided in 34A-1410. The absentee ballot clerk shall also transmit an accounting of all absentee ballots, including the number furnished by the superintend ent, the number issued to electors, the number spoiled, and the number unused."
Section 13. Georgia Code Section 34A-1407, concerning municipal charters as gov erning votes required for nomination and runoff primaries or elections, is hereby amended by deleting subsection (b) in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"(b) In instances where no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast and the municipal charter or ordinance does not provide for nomination or election by a plural ity vote, a runoff primary or election shall be held, between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes. Such runoff shall be held not earlier than the fourteenth day and not later than the twenty-first day after the day of holding the first primary or election on a date specified by ordinance or resolution, unless such runoff date is postponed by court order. Only the electors entitled to vote in the first primary or elec tion shall be entitled to vote in any runoff primary or election resulting therefrom; pro vided, however, that no elector shall vote in a runoff primary in violation of Section 34A-518. The candidate receiving a majority of the votes cast in such runoff primary or election to fill the nomination or public office he seeks shall be declared the winner. The runoff primary or election shall be a continuation of the first primary or election and

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only those votes cast for the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes in the first primary or election shall be counted. No write-in votes may be cast in a pri mary, runoff primary, or runoff election. If the candidate receiving the highest number of votes withdraws, no runoff shall be held and the candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be nominated or elected as the case may be. If any candidate eli gible to be in a runoff dies, or one of the two candidates originally receiving the highest number of votes is found to be ineligible, the remaining candidates receiving the two highest number of votes shall be the candidates in such runoff. The candidate receiving the highest number of the votes cast in such runoff primary or election to fill the nom ination or public office he seeks shall be declared the winner. The name of a write-in candidate eligible for election in a runoff shall be printed on the runoff election ballot in the independent column."
Section 14. Georgia Code Section 34A-1410, concerning the delivery of ballots and other documents to the city clerk, is hereby deleted and the following is substituted in lieu thereof:
"34A-1410. Delivery of ballots and other documents to the city^ clerk. Immediately upon completing the returns required by this Chapter, the superintendent shall deliver in sealed containers to the city clerk the used, unused and void ballots and the stubs of all ballots used, oaths of poll officers, and one copy of each numbered list of voters, tally papers, voting machine paper proof sheet, and return, involved in the primary or election. Such ballots and other documents shall be preserved under seal in the office of the city clerk for at least twenty-four (24) months, and then they may be destroyed unless otherwise provided by order of the Mayor and Council if a contest has been filed, or by court order, except that the elector's list, voter's certificates, and duplicate Oaths of Assisted Electors shall be immediately returned by the superintendent to the county or municipal registrar as appropriate."
Section 15. 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 16. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 17. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Bray of the 70th moves to amend the Committee Substitute to HB 1340 as follows:
By striking Section 13 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 13, to read as follows:
"Section 13. Georgia Code Section 34A-1407, concerning municipal charters as gov erning votes required for nomination and runoff primaires or elections, is hereby amended by deleting subsection (b) in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
'(b) In instances where no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast and the municipal charter or ordinance does not provide for nomination or election by a plural ity vote, a runoff primary or election shall be held, between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes. Such runoff shall be held not earlier than the fourteenth

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day and not later than the twenty-first day after the day of holding the first primary or election on a date specified by ordinance or resolution, unless such runoff date is postponed by court order. Only the electors entitled to vote in the first primary or elec tion shall be entitled to vote in any runoff primary or election resulting therefrom; pro vided, however, that no elector shall vote in a runoff primary in violation of Section 34A-513. The candidate receiving a majority of the votes cast in such runoff primary or election to fill the nomination or public office he seeks shall be declared the winner. The runoff primary or election shall be a continuation of the first primary or election and only those votes cast for the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes in the first primary or election shall be counted.
No write-in votes may be cast in a primary, runoff primary, or runoff election. If the candidate receiving the highest number of votes withdraws, the remaining candidates receiving the two highest number of votes shall be the candidates in the runoff. If the candidate receiving the second highest number of votes withdraws, no runoff shall be held and the candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be nominated or elected as the case may be. If any candidate eligible to be in a runoff dies, or one of the two candidates originally receiving the highest number of votes is found to be ineli gible, the remaining candidates receiving the two highest number of votes shall be the candidates in such runoff. The candidate receiving the highest number of the votes cast in such runoff primary or election to fill the nomination or public office he seeks shall be declared the winner. The name of a write-in candidate eligible for election in a runoff shall be printed on the runoff election ballot in the independent column.'"

The following amendment was read:

Representative Lane of the 40th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1340 by deleting Section 3, page 2 and 3, in its entirety.
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 16, nays 79. 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 ayes were 92, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

HB 1325. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act designating public and legal holidays in the State of Georgia so as to change the public and legal holidays in this State; to provide for other matters relative thereto; and for other pur
poses.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Harris of the 8th, Connell of the 87th and Lee of the 72nd move to amend HB 1325 as follows:
By striking from Section 1 the following:
"The Friday after Thanksgiving Day shall be observed as a holiday by State govern ment. The Governor is hereby directed to designate two additional work days each year to be observed as holidays by State government in conjunction with Christmas Day.",

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and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"The Friday after Thanksgiving Day is hereby designated as American Heritage Day and shall be observed as a holiday by State government. The Governor is hereby directed to designate two work days and, in his discretion, one additional work day, each year to be observed as holidays by State government in conjunction with Christmas Day."

The following amendment was read:
Representatives Williams of the 54th, Scott of the 37th, Deveaux of the 28th, and Hill of the 127th move to amend HB 1325 by adding on line 17 after "day;" the following:
"the 15th day of January, known as Martin Luther King's birthday;".

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.
Balkcom, R. Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe Y 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.
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. N Butler, D. Y Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
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.
Coleman, T.
N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
N Connell, J.

N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
Galer, M. N Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B. 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. Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. 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. Jones, B.
N Jones, Herb Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Kemp, R.
N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, WJ.(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.
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. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E.
Nichols, M. N Nix, K.
Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D.
Parham, B.E. N 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.
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. Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D.
Taggart, T. 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. N Walker, L.
N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.
Y Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
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 34, nays 102. The amendment was lost.

Representatives Argo of the 63rd and Hudson of the 137th stated that they had inad vertently voted "aye" on the adoption of the Williams et al amendment but intended to vote "nay" thereon.

Representative Veazey of the 146th stated that he had inadvertently voted "nay" on the adoption of the Williams et al 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 ayes were 90, nays 35.
The Chair voted "aye".
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 91, nays 35.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

The following Representatives requested that their votes be recorded as "nay" on the passage of HB 1325, as amended:
Representatives Veazey of the 146th, Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, Childers of the 15th, Vaughn of the 57th, Beckham of the 89th, Truluck of the 86th, Nix of the 20th, Nessmith of the 82nd, Lane of the 81st, Phillips of the 59th, Rainey of the 135th, Harris of the 60th, Long of the 142nd, Wall of the 61st, Adams of the 79th, Williams of the 6th, Phillips of the 91st, Johnston of the 56th, Cox of the 141st, Kaley of the 19th, Edwards of the 110th, Wilson of the 19th, and Isakson of the 20th.

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 1581. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Johnson of the 72nd, Adams of the 36th, Savage of the 25th, Connell of the 87th, Scott of the 123rd, and Hamilton of the 31st: A BILL to amend an Act providing that all meetings of any State department, agency, board, bureau, commission, or political subdivision and the governing authority of any department, agency, board, bureau, commission or political subdivision of any county, municipal corporation, board of education, or other political subdivision at which official actions are to be taken are public meetings and shall be open to the public at all times; and for other purposes.

An amendment, offered by Representative Johnson of the 66th, 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 ayes were 111, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1501. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th, Carlisle of the 71st, and Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Board of Correc tions and to prisons, public works camps and prisoners; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 99, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1258. By: Representatives Rowland of the 119th, Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th, Wall of the 61st, Savage of the 25th, Clark of the 55th, Robinson of the 58th, McKinney of the 35th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 88, relat ing to public health, so as to add a new Code Chapter to authorize the discon tinuance of life sustaining procedures for certain persons; to provide for a declaration of findings; to define certain terms; to provide for written directives and the procedures connected therewith; to provide for witnesses; and for other purposes.

Representative Carnes of the 43rd moved that HB 1258 be recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary.

On the motion, 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.
Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Carrell, B. N 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. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E.
N Crosby, T. Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H.
N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. N 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. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

N Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
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. Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y 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. 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. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. N 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. Y Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T.
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 Savage, J. N Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
N 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 N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L.
N Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
N Watkins, L.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y 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 motion, the ayes were 71, nays 87. The motion was lost.

Representative Marcus of the 26th moved that further consideration of HB 1258 be postponed until Wednesday, February 15, 1978, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.
The motion prevailed.

Leave of absence was granted to Representative Gignilliat of the 122nd this day in order that he might attend a funeral.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.

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The Speaker Pro Tern announced the House adjourned until 10 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 8, 1978

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 Virlon Griner, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Cochran, 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 1682. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Snow of the 1st, Kemp of the 139th, Irvin of the 10th, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-310, relating to the examination of the records of county officers by the grand jury and the failure of officers to make exhibits, so as to authorize the employment of expert help in investigating and reporting on county officers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1683. By: Representatives Butler, Tolbert and Johnston of the 56th, Elliott of the 49th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1312, relating to the crime of interference with custody, so as to include within the crime the act of knowingly bringing into this State a person committed to the custody of another person; to provide a penalty; to provide for editorial revision; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 1684. 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 so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the clerical assistant; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1685. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority Act", so as to provide for an administrator who may be a member of the Authority; to change the provisions relating to powers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1686. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to provide a new charter for the Town of Porterdale in the county of Newton; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1687. By: Representative Beck of the 148th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 65-2, relating to nonprofit cooperative associations, also known as the "Cooperative Marketing Act", so as to provide for perpetual duration for such associations except under certain circumstances; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

HB 1688. By: Representative Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to provide for doctor's liens for charges for medical care upon certain causes of action; to provide for perfection of those liens; to provide for notice; to provide for recording; to provide for effect upon those liens of releases, covenants not to sue, and settlements; to provide for exemptions from liens; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1689. By: Representatives Veazey and Patten of the 146th: A BILL to establish a new charter for the City of Nashville, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1690. By: Representatives Watson of the 114th, and Waddle of the 113th: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Warner Robins in the County of Houston; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1691. By: Representative Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 95A-705, relating to certain expenditures from the State Public Transportation Fund, so as to provide for reimbursement to school systems for costs incurred in chang ing school bus routes as a result of obstructions caused by highway construction or maintenance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 1692. By: Representative Looper of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages so as to change the definition of the term "malt beverages"; to provide for editorial revision; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1693. By: Representatives Knight of the 67th, Ross of the 76th, Felton of the 22nd, and Sizemore of the 136th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to change the provisions relative to the allocation of special education leadership units; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1694. By: Representatives Knight of the 67th, Ross of the 76th, Felton of the 22nd, and Sizemore of the 136th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to change the provisions relative to the objectives and purposes of the Adequate Program for Education; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1695. By: Representatives Evans of the 84th, and Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of McDuffie County so as to change the provisions relating to the election of the members of the board; to change the provisions relating to election districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1696. By: Representative Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend an Act repealing and replacing the charter of the City of Thomson, Georgia, so as to change the provisions relating to the election of mayor and councilmen; to provide for elec tion districts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1697. By: Representatives Evans of the 84th, Bargeron of the 83rd, and Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-5301, relating to commissions to be allowed to each receiver and collector of State and county taxes, so as to define the term "net digest" for purposes of counties levying the local option sales tax; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1698. By: Representatives Evans of the 84th, and Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a seven-member Board of Education of McDuffie County so as to change the provisions relating to the election of said board of education; to change the provisions relating to education districts; to provide for certain residency requirements; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1699. By: Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, Hatcher of the 131st, Horton of the 43rd, Taggart of the 125th, Nichols of the 27th, and McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-16, relating to regulation of billiard rooms, so as to provide that the provisions of the Chapter shall not apply in counties hav ing a population of 100,000 or more, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1700. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County so as to

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change the provisions relative to the compensation of the Chairman and other members of the Board of Commissioners; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1701. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Cason of the 96th, Bishop of the 94th, Thompson of the 93rd, Phillips of the 91st, Gale* of the 97th, and Smyre of the 92nd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Muscogee County so as to change the compensation of the Solicitor and the Assistant Solicitor of the State Court of Muscogee County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1702. By: Representatives Deveaux of the 28th, Irvin of the 23rd, and Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend Code Chaptef 34-14, relative to absentee voting, so as to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, any branch of the county courthouse or courthouse annex estab lished within any such county shall be an additional registrar's office or place of registration for the purpose of receiving and voting absentee ballots; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1703. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, McCollum of the 134th, Hutehinson of the 133rd, and White of the 132nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Dougherty County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Dougherty County; to change the provisions relative to fees; to provide for ah effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1704. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, and Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 45-5, relating to hunting, so as to make it unlawful for a person to hunt on lands of another without written permission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

KB 1705. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nssmith of the 82nd: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Screven County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1706. By: Representatives Patten of the 149th, Noble of the 48th, Wheeler of the 152nd, Mann of the 13th, Veazey of the 146th, and Smith of the 42nd: A BILL to amend an Act relating to State parks and recreational areas so as to require the payment of certain fees upon entering State parks for the purpose of using any facilities or services of the park; to provide for rules and regulations; to pro vide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on! Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 1707. By: Representatives Patten of the 149th, Noble of the 48th, Wheeler of the 152nd, Mann of the 13thy Veazey of the 146thv and Smith of the 42nd: A BILL

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to amend an Act relating to State parks and recreational areas so as to provide for reduced rates for aged or handicapped Georgia residents using camping facilities in State parks; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Pish & Recreation.

HB 1708. By: Representatives Harrison of the 20th, and Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing special agents and enforcement officers of the Revenue Department to have certain law enforcement powers in the enforce ment of liquor, wine and beer laws; arid for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 1709. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Smyre of the 92nd, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Bishop of the 94th, and Phillips of the 91st: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-1610, relating to hours of operation of billiard rooms, so as to provide that the provisions of said Section shall not apply in counties having a consolidated city-county government; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1710. By: Representatives Robinson of the 58th, Clark of the 55th, Richardson of the 52nd, Hawkins of the 50th, Childs of the 51st, Steinberg of the 46th, Williamson of the 45th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975" so as to exempt land-distributing activities in certain counties and municipalities having existing comprehensive ordinances governing such activities from submitting an erosion and sedimentation control plan for such activities to the Soil and Water Conser vation District; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HR 585-1710. By: Representatives Veazey and Patten of the 146th: A RESOLUTION pro posing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Tift County to require that property be returned for ad valorem taxation purposes in Tift County to the board of county tax assessors to pro vide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 586-1710. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Adams of the 79th, and Patten of the 146th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the publication of a summary of each proposed general amend ment to the Constitution; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 587-1710. By: Representative Irvin of the 23rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the residents of the City of Roswell who are 65 years of age or over shall be granted a homestead exemp tion of $2,000.00 from ad valorem taxation by said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 588-1710. By: Representative Glanton of the 66th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Wayne Cavender; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 589-1710. By: Representatives Chance of the 129th, Clifton of the 107th, Lane of the 81st, Kemp of the 139th, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A RESOLUTION authoriz ing and directing the State Department of Transportation to designate State Highway 119 as the "Governor John Adam Treutlen Highway"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 1711. By: Representatives Daugherty of the 33rd, Hamilton of the 31st, Lambert of the 112th, Games and Horton of the 43rd, Snow and Hays of the 1st, Sizemore of the 136th, Hill of the 127th, and others: A BILL to safeguard individuals within the State of Georgia from discrimination in public employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap and age with respect to employment; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1712. 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 term of office of the judge; to provide for payment of the costs of the judge's bond; to provide for the payment of jurors; to specify and change cer tain fees and costs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1713. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Troup County (formerly the Civil and Criminal Court of Troup County) so as to change the salary of the judge and of the solicitor; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1714. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th: A BILL to amend an Act to change the compensation of the coroner of Troup County so as to change the salary of the coroner; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1715. 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 so as to change certain provisions relating to the issuance of building permits; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1716. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court of Troup County so as to change the salary of the judge; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1717. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th: A BILL to amend an Act providing compensation for specified officers in Troup County so

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as to change the salary of the sheriff, tax commissioner, and judge of the pro bate court; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1718. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Phillips of the 120th, Banner of the 130th, Patten of the 149th, Patten of the 146th, Cooper of the 19th, Lord of the 105th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Act" so as to establish a termination date for the State Board of Examiners for Certified Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and the date on which the aforesaid Act shall stand repealed; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HR 590-1718. By: Representatives Housley and Burruss of the 21st, Cooper, Wilson and Kaley of the 19th, and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly to create a Paulding County Civil Service System for all those persons, other than elected officials, whose salaries or wages are paid in whole or in part from the funds of Paulding County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 591-1718. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Collins of the 144th, Lee of the 72nd, Ware of the 68th, and Jones of the 126th: A RESOLUTION creating the State Authorities Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1719. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th, and Waddle of the 113th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Coroner of Houston County and providing for an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation, expenses and travel allow ance of the coroner; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1720. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Carnes of the 43rd, Watson of the 114th, and Waddle of the 113th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing each municipality, county and other public body of this State, in its discretion, to purchase liability insurance or contracts of indemnity insuring or indemnifying members of the governing bodies of such municipalities, counties or other public bodies, supervisors, administrators, employees or other elected or appointed officers against liability for damages in specified instances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1721. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Milford, Clark, and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain county officers of Greene County upon an annual salary so as to change the clerical allowance of the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1722. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Morgan County; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1723. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Milford, Clark, and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to create and establish the Greene County Airport Authority and to authorize such authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, operate, own and improve airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft which shall include related buildings, equipment and the usual and convenient facilities appertaining to such undertakings, and to acquire the necessary property there for, both real and personal, and to lease and sell any and all such facilities including real property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1724. By: Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend Code Section 89-830, relating to the uncompleted duties of the outgoing tax collector and surety, so as to provide that in all counties of this State having a popu lation of not less than 4,000 nor more than 4,575, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, the person who served as tax collector of any such county during a period when taxes were not collected because of court action shall be entitled to certain commissions on such taxes when collected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1725. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to cash appearance bonds in traffic cases so as to provide who shall deliver receipts for bonds; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1726. By: Representatives Chance of the 129th, Triplett of the 128th, Scott of the 123rd, Jones of the 126th, and Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act to create a new charter for the Town of Pooler so as to abolish the office of recorder; to transfer the duties and responsibilities of the recorder to the town clerk; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1727. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, and Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Chattahoochee County so as to change the compensation of the chairman and members of the Board of Commissioners of Chattahoochee County; to change the compensation of the clerk of the Board of Commissioners; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1728. By: Representative Milford of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways so as to change the provisions relative to immediate reports of motor vehicle accidents; to amend Code Title 68C, known as The Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

HB 1729. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act to create the office of Commissioner of Heard County

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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 1730. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Heard County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; to provide an effec tive date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1731. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Heard County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compen sation of the sheriff; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1732. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices and duties of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Heard County into the single office of Tax Commissioner of Heard County so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; to require that certain fees be paid into the county treasury; to authorize the employment of a part-time clerk for the tax commissioner; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1733. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Heard County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Heard County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 611-1733. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance to the City of St. Marys of an irrevocable easement in certain real property owned by the State and located in Camden County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary:

HB 1749. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Lambert of the 112th, Murray of the 116th, Snow of the 1st, Culpepper of the 98th, Evans of the 84th, Pilewicz of the 41st, and others: A BILL to create a public, nonprofit, nontaxable corpora tion to be known as "The Board of Trustees of the Joint Municipal Employees Benefit Plan"; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

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HB 1611 HB 1612 HB 1613 HB 1614 HB 1615 HB 1616 HB 1617 HB 1618 HB 1619 HB 1620 HB 1621 HB 1622 HB 1623 HB 1624 HB 1625 HB 1626 HB 1627 HB 1628 HB 1629 HB 1630 HB 1631 HB 1632 HB 1633 HB 1634 HB 1635 HB 1636 HB 1637 HB 1638 HB 1639 HB 1640 HB 1641 HB 1642 HB 1643 HB 1644 HB 1645 HB 1646 HB 1647 HB 1648 HB 1649 HB 1650 HB 1651 HB 1652 HB 1653 HB 1654

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HB 1655 HB 1656 HB 1657 HB 1658 HB 1659 HB 1660 HB 1661 HB 1662 HR 574-1662 HR 575-1662 HR 576-1662 HR 577-1662 HR 578-1662 HR 579-1662 HR 580-1662 HR 581-1662 HB 1663 HB 1664 HB 1665 HB 1666 HB 1667 HB 1668 HB 1669 HB 1670 HB 1671 HR 582-1671 HB 1672 HB 1673 HB 1674 HB 1675 HB 1676 HB 1677 HB 1678 HB 1679 HB 1680 HB 1681 SB 40 SB 357 SB 358 SB 414 SB 433 SB 465 SR 233 SR 257

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 1570 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1095 Do Pass

HB 1281 Do Pass, as Amended HB 873 Do Not Pass

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HB 1246 Do Pass HB 1591 Do Pass

HB 1351 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Representative Bray of the 70th District, Acting-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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 1300 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Bray of the 70th Acting-Chairman
Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1571 Do Pass HB 1560 Do Pass HB 1216 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 recommendations:

HB 1379 Do Pass HB 1592 Do Pass HB 1596 Do Pass

HB 1597 Do Pass SR 239 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1379. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Argo of the 63rd, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act to amend the charter of the town of Athens so

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as to authorize the Mayor and Council to establish criteria for the maintenance and appearance of vacant lots; to authorize the city to perform maintenance on certain vacant lots; to provide for special assessments; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1592. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend an Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the Sheriff of Baker County, known as the fee system, so as to change the annual salary of the sheriff; to authorize a salary supplement; to provide for payment of the expenses of the sheriffs office; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1596. By: Representative Rush of the 121st: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the mode of compensating the Coroner of Tattnall County, known as the fee system, and providing in lieu thereof a monthly salary approved February 24, 1967, so as to change the provision relating to the compensation of the coroner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1597. By: Representative Rush of the 121st: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Lyons, approved August 7, 1907, so as to provide for the mayor's term of office; to provide for notice of special elections; to provide for severability; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1597 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

SR 239. By: Senator Broun of the 46th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly may provide for the powers and duties of the Sheriff of Clarke County by local

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law; 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 IX, Section I, Paragraph VI of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The General Assembly may provide by local law for the powers and duties of the Sheriff of Clarke County without respect to uniformity. Such local law shall control in Clarke County over any general law heretofore or hereafter enacted dealing with the powers and duties of sheriffs."
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 the General Assembly may provide by local law for the powers and duties of the
( ) NO Sheriff of Clarke County without respect to uniformity?"
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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the foil call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows;

Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
Y Andereon, W.
Y Argo, B. Auten, D.
Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E,
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. YBeck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. YBuck,T.Bi Y Bumies, At.
Burton, J. Y Bullet, D. Y Canty, H, Y Carlisle, S. Y Cawies, (5.
Carrell, B: YCasorvG. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G; Y Chiiders, E.M.
Childs, P, Y eisrlt, Bei*y Y Clark, L; Y Clifton, A'.D:
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Y Collins, M. Y Cohvellt C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
COT, W.E, Y Crosfay, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daughterly, J.C. Y Davis, B: Y Dean, D.C. Y Deiit, R.A.
Y Deveaui, C. Y Diion; H.D.
Dover, Bill Edwards, W.
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Y Evans, W.fr Feltbn;B:
Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, Ml Y Gamrtiage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Glanton.Tora Y Glover, Mi Y Green*, Ji Y Greer, J.W. YHaniiB. Y Hamilton, G. Manner, B.
Y Harris, B;B:,Sr, H'arWs; J.F.

Y Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Horne, F. Hbrton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, fed' Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Trvin, 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, R Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, tX.
KrrK,R. Kemp, R, Y Keyton, J:W. Kilgbre, T.M'. Y Knight, N.G. Y LamBert, Roy Y Lahe, Dick Y Lane, W.Ji Y Lee, \:j.(B!ll) 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; KR. Y McGoHum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y MuUinaii, E.G. Y Murray, B. NessmW, P:E.
YSichols.M. Y Slit, K,
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D; Y Pitfhami B:E.
Patfcn, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, fcG. Y Phillips; L.L. Y PhiUibs, R.f.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
PinkstoU, FiCi Rainey, H.

Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Raiidall, W.C, Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Rosa, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. YRush.Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Slzfcmore, E.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Stinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, f. Y Thompson, A.W. Y tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom YTruluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Y fun, J.
n, C:R.
Y Veaiey, M, Y Waddle, T.W,

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Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.

Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby

Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.

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 138, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

Representative Adams of the 79th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on SR 239, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

SB 418. 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, approved February 28, 1956, so as to change the qualifications and compensation provisions relating to the Assistant District Attorney to conform to State standards; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Judiciary Committee moves to amend S. B. 418 as follows:
By striking the figure "24-1919.1" on line 17 of page 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "24-2919.1".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 110, 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 Bills of the Senate:

SB 437. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Doss of the 52nd, and Sutton of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-14, relating to real estate brokers and salesmen, so as to provide for the inactive status of the license of the Real Estate Commis sioner and all other employees of the Commission; to provide for additional grounds for revocation of real estate licenses; and for other purposes.

SB 442. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Stephens of the 36th, Shapard of the 28th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1709, relating to fraudulent attempts to obtain refunds, so as to make it unlawful to give a false or fictitious address in attempting to obtain refunds; and for other purposes.

SB 443. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Stephens of the 36th, Shapard of the 28th, and Greene of the 26th: A BILL to amend an Act providing procedures for searches and seizures and for suppression of evidence illegally seized, approved March

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16, 1966, so as to provide for the return of certain stolen, embezzled or other unlawfully obtained property to the rightful owners; to provide for hearings; and for other purposes.

SB 415. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the use of radar speed detection devices by counties and municipalities, approved March 27, 1968, so as to change certain provisions relating to visibility of speed detection devices; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tion of the Senate:

SR 259. By: Senators Wessels of the 2nd and Riley of the 1st: A RESOLUTION authoriz ing the State Properties Commission for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, to grant and convey to GAF Corporation, a Delaware corporation, its successors and assigns, an easement over, under, across and through certain property owned or claimed by the State of Georgia and located in the Savannah River, Chatham County, Georgia; 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 415. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the use of radar speed detection devices by counties and municipalities, approved March 27, 1968, so as to change certain provisions relating to visibility of speed detection devices; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 437. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Doss of the 52nd, and Sutton of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-14, relating to real estate brokers and salesmen, so as to provide for the inactive status of the license of the Real Estate Commis sioner and all other employees of the Commission; to provide for additional grounds for revocation of real estate licenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 442. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Stephens of the 36th, Shapard of the 28th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1709, relating to fraudulent attempts to obtain refunds, so as to make it unlawful to give a false or fictitious address in attempting to obtain refunds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 443. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Stephens of the 36th, Shapard of the 28th, and Greene of the 26th: A BILL to amend an Act providing procedures for searches and seizures and for suppression of evidence illegally seized, approved March 16, 1966, so as to provide for the return of certain stolen, embezzled or other unlawfully obtained property to the rightful owners; to provide for hearings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SR 259. By: Senators Wessels of the 2nd and Riley of the 1st: A RESOLUTION authoriz ing the State Properties Commission for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, to grant and convey to GAF Corporation, a Delaware corporation, its successors

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and assigns, an easement over, under, across and through certain property owned or claimed by the State of Georgia and located in the Savannah River, Chatham County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 612. By: Representative Scott of the 37th: A RESOLUTION inviting Dr. B. Joseph Johnson, Sr., to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other pur poses.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1232. By: Representatives Toles of the 16th, Murphy of the 18th, Oldham of the 14th, Gammage of the 17th and Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Disabled Persons License Plates Act", approved April 13, 1973, so as to provide that certain deaf persons shall qualify for such license plates; 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 104, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 445-1274. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to completely revise Article II relating to the elective franchise; 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 is hereby amended by striking Article II in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Article II to read as follows:
"ARTICLE II VOTING AND ELECTIONS
SECTION I. METHOD OF VOTING; RIGHT TO REGISTER AND VOTE Paragraph I. Method of Voting. Elections by the people shall be by secret ballot and shall be conducted in accordance with procedures provided by law. Paragraph II. Right to Register and Vote. Every person who is a citizen of the United States and a resident of Georgia as defined by law, at least eighteen years of age, not disenfranchised by this Article, and who meets minimum residency requirements as pro vided by law shall be entitled to register, and being registered in the manner provided by law, to vote at any election by the people. Paragraph III. Exceptions to Right to Register and Vote. No person may register, remain registered or vote who has been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude, except upon completion of the sentence, or who has been judicially determined to be mentally incompetent, unless the disability has been removed.

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SECTION II. GENERAL PROVISIONS Paragraph I. Procedures to be Provided by Law. A method of appeal from the deci sion to allow or refuse to allow any person to register or vote, and provision for returns of all elections by the people to be made to the Secretary of State shall be provided by law. Paragraph II. Persons Not Eligible to Hold Office. No person who is not a registered voter, or who has been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude, unless his civil rights have been restored, or who is the holder of public funds illegally, shall be eligible to hold any office or appointment of honor or trust in this State. Additional conditions of eligibility to hold office for persons elected on a write-in vote and for persons holding offices or appointments of honor or trust other than elected offices created by this Con stitution may be provided by law. Paragraph III. Effective Date. This Article shall become effective on July 1, 1979."
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 completely revise Article II relating to the elective franchise?"
( ) NO
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYeos"".. 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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Balkcom, R. 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. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
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. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. 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.
Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y GignilUat, A.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J.

Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, 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. Y Hill, B.L.
Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. 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.

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 Lendennan, 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.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, 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.
Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewici, 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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Suemore, E. Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.

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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.
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 Watkins, L. Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.

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 142, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 1324. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, and Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Adminis trative Procedure Act" so as to change the provisions relative to the notice required prior to the adoption, amendment or repeal of rules; to provide for notification of legislative committees; to provide for other matters relative thereto; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Collins of the 144th, Harris of the 8th, and Snow of the 1st, was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act known as the "Georgia Adminis trative Procedure Act," approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338), as amended by an Act approved March 26, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 283), an Act approved March 10, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 333), an Act approved April 14, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 618), an Act approved April 21, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 893), an Act approved March 5, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 115), an Act approved April 14, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 404), and an Act approved April 11, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1520), so as to change the definitions, the provisions relative to the notice required prior to the adoption, amendment or repeal of rules; to provide for notification of legislative committees; to provide for other matters relative thereto; 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. An Act known as the "Georgia Administrative Procedure Act," approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338), as amended by an Act approved March 26, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 283), an Act approved March 10, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 333), an Act approved April 14, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 618), an Act approved April 21, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 893), an Act approved March 5, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 115), an Act approved April 14, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 404), and an Act approved April 11, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1520), is hereby amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) of Section 2 to read as follows:
"(a) Agency means each State board, bureau, commission, department, activity or offi cer authorized by law expressly to make rules and regulations or to determine contested cases except the General Assembly, the judiciary, the Governor, the Board ef- Pardons and Parolca, the State Beard ef Probation, the Board of Bar Examiners, the Board ef Corrections a4 ite penal institutions, the State Board of Workmen's Compensation, all Public Authorities, the State Personnel Board (Merit System), the State Supervisor ef Purchases (Purchasing Department), the Purchasing and Supplies Division of the Department of Administrative Services, the regulation of liquor and alcoholic beverages, or any school, college, hospital or other such education educational, eleemosynary or charitable institu tion, or any agency when its action is concerned with the military or naval affairs of this State."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking from paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Section 4 the figure "20" and inserting in lieu thereof the word and figure "thirty

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(30)" so that when amended paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Section 4 will read as fol lows:
"(1) Give at least 36 thirty (30) days' notice of its intended action. The notice shall include a copy of the proposed rule and the time when, the place where and the manner in which interested persons may present their views thereon. The notice shall also con tain a citation of the authority pursuant to which the rule is proposed for adoption, and if the proposal is an amendment or repeal of an existing rule such rule shall be clearly identified. The notice shall be mailed to all persons who have requested in writing that they be placed upon a mailing list, which shall be maintained by the agency for advance notice of its rule-making proceedings and who have tendered the actual cost of such mailing as from time to time estimated by the agency."
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking from subsection (b) of Section 4 the word and figure "twenty (20)" and inserting in lieu thereof the word and figure "thirty (30)" so that when amended subsection (b) shall read as follows:
"(b) If any agency finds that an imminent peril to the public health, safety or welfare (including but not limited to summary processes such as quarantines, contrabands, seizures and the like authorized by law without notice), requires adoption of a rule upon fewer than twenty {36} thirty (30) days' notice and states in writing its reasons for that finding, it may proceed without prior notice or hearing or upon any abbreviated notice and hearing it finds practicable, to adopt an emergency rule. The rule may be effective for a period of not longer than 120 days but the adoption of an identical rule under sub sections (a) (1) and (a) (2) of this Section is not precluded."
Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (d) of Section 4 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (d), to read as follows:
"(d) No rule hereafter adopted is shall be valid unless adopted in substantial compli ance with this Section. A proceeding to contest any rule on the ground of noncompliance with the procedural requirements of this Section must be commenced within two (2) years from the effective date of the rule."
Section 5. Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (e) of Section 4 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (e), to read as follows:
"(e) The agency; within the time limitations provided, shall furnish transmit three copies of the notice prcacribcd provided for in paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this Section to the Legislative Counsel. Such copies shall be transmitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the agency's intended action. Within three days after receipt of such copies, if possible, the Legislative Counsel shall furnish the presiding officers of each House with a copy of such notice, and the presiding officers shall assign such notice to the appropriate standing committee in each House for review. In the event a presid ing officer is unavailable for the purpose of making such assignment within such time limitations, the Legislative Counsel shall assign the notice to the appropriate standing committee. Each standing committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives is hereby granted all the rights provided for interested persons and governmental subdivi sions in paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Section."
Section 6. Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (f) of Section 4 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (f), to read as follows:
"(f) In the event a standing committee to which a notice is assigned as provided in subsection (e) files an objection to a proposed rule prior to its adoption, and the agency adopts such proposed rule over such objection, such rule may be considered by the branch of the General Assembly whose committee objected to its adoption by the intro duction of a resolution for the purpose of overriding said rule at any time within the first 30 days of the next regular session of the General Assembly. It shall be the duty of any agency which adopts a proposed rule over such objection to so notify the presid ing officers of the Senate and the House of Representatives, the chairmen of the Senate and House committees to which such rule was referred and the Legislative Counsel within ten (10) days after the adoption of such rule. In the event such resolution is adopted by such branch of the General Assembly, it shall be immediately transmitted

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to the other branch of the General Assembly. It shall be the duty of the General Assem bly to have such branch, within five days after the receipt of such resolution, to consider such resolution for the purpose of overriding such rule. In the event the resolution is adopted by two-thirds of the votes of each branch of the General Assembly, such rule shall be void on the day after the adoption of such resolution by the second branch of the General Assembly. In the event the resolution is ratified by less than two-thirds of the votes of either branch, the resolution shall be submitted to the Governor for his approval or veto. In the event of his veto, the rule shall remain in effect. In the event of his approval, the rule shall be void on the day after the day of his approval."
Section 7. Said Act is further amended by striking paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Section 6 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Section 6 to read as follows:
"(2) Any emergency fates rule adopted pursuant to Section 4 may become effective immediately upon adoption or within a period of less than twenty (20) days. The emer gency rule with A a copy of the finding as required by subsection (b) of Section 4 shall be filed with the rate Office of Secretary of State within four (4) work days after its adoption."
Section 8. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 9. AH 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 passsage 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.
Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Bough, W.E Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y BenefMd, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck,/EB. Y Burruss, A.LY Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carries, C.
Carrell, B.
Y CasoB, & YCastlebeny,,D.Y Chance, G. Y Childera, E.M. Y CWlds, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A,D. Y Coleman, T. Y Coffins, M Y Cblwelll C.H. Y Cornell,. JI-

Y Cooper, B. Y Co*, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpeppet, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, RA. Y Devein, C. Y Diron, H.D. Y Dower, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Y EHiott, E.H. Y Evans, W.B.
Felten, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R L.
Y Galer, M. Y Gaxrjjnage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene1, JI Y Green, J. W. YHam, B
Hamilton, G. Y Manner, B. Y Harris, B.Bi,Sr.
Ifcrria, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Matcher, C.F.
Y Hawking, J. Y Hays, K,Jr,
Ml; BX. Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Barton, G.T.
Y Houstey, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutehinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J, Y Irvin, R. Ylsakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, F. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones. B. Y Jones, Herb YKaley, M.
Karen, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keytoni J.W,
Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G, Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(BiH)
I.enderman, M.
Y tinder, Ji Y Logan, M,
Long, W.K. Looper, MY Lortf, J.
Y Lucasi D-:E:
ni C.C. s, S.Jl
Y Matthews, D.R

Y McColtam, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKirmey, J.E.
Y Milted, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostaef,, J.L, Y Mullfaai, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M, Y Nil, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.B. V Parham, B.E.
V Pattenv 6.. Y Patten, R.L, Y. Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y PhfBips; R.t.
Phiffips, W.R. Y Ktewiia, S. Y Pinkton, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E, Y Ramsey, t.
Randall,W.C:
Y Reaves, ftL. Y ffichaJdsoni E: Y RooinBbn, C. Y Rbss, Ben: Bl Y. Rowlan*, J.R. Y Rush) Dewey Y Russell; Jl Y Savage; J!. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, VJB. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayrie,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Tagart, T, Y Thompson, A.W. Tolfcert, T. Y Totes, Eft Y Tswnsendy K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Trunrck, R, Y Tijcker, R.M. Y TuWnv J. Y Twiggs, K. Y \?aughn, e.R. 1 Veaaey, SI;
Y Waddle, T.W. Walker, L,
Y Wall; V. Y Ware, J:G. Y Watkins, L. Y Watebft, R.H,,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Wnitmire,,D;
Williams, H.L. Williams, R:
YY WWiiilsiioanm, sJo:Mn,:G.
? Woodj Jl Y Wood; Jif.
Mr. Speaker

On, the passage of the Bill", by substitute, the ayes were M4, nays 0;

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HR 438-1274. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Beckham of the 89th, Hamilton of the 31st, Swann of the 90th, Knight of the 67th, Hawkins of the 50th, Sizemore of the 136th, and Taggart of the 125th: A RESOLUTION providing that the State Department of Human Resources, in cooperation with certain interested groups, shall formulate plans to set up service programs for displaced homemakers in rural and urban areas; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Swann of the 90th moves to amend HR 438-1274 by deleting on page 2, lines 22 through 29; and by deleting on page 3, lines 1 through 23, in their entirety.

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. N Argo, B.
Auten, D. Balkcom, R. Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, 1. N Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.

N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Diion, H.D.
Dover, Bill N Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, G. N Manner, B. N 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. N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb 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, WJ.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. N Lord, J. N 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. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinai, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols. M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Oldham, L. Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, i. N Savage, 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. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M.
Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 55, nays 73. The amendment was lost.

Representatives Robinson of the 58th and Childs of the 51st stated that they had inadvertently voted "aye" on the adoption of the Swann amendment, but had intended to
vote "nay" thereon.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Beckham of the 89th, was read:

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A RESOLUTION
Providing that the State Department of Human Resources shall inform displaced homemakers in rural and urban areas of programs available to them; and for other pur poses.
WHEREAS, homemakers are an unrecognized and unpaid part of the national work force who make an invaluable contribution to the welfare and economic stability of the nation but who receive no health, retirement, or unemployment benefits as a result of their labor; and
WHEREAS, an increasing number of homemakers are displaced in their middle years from their family role and left without any source of financial security because of divorce, the death of their spouse, or the loss of family income; and
WHEREAS, displaced homemakers often are subject to discrimination in employment because of age, sex, and lack of any recent paid work experience; and
WHEREAS, displaced homemakers often are without any other source of income because they are ineligible for social security benefits because they are too young, or because they are divorced from the family wage earner, or they are ineligible for federal welfare assistance if they are not physically disabled and their children are past a certain age, or they are ineligible for unemployment insurance because they have been engaged in unpaid labor in the home; and
WHEREAS, certain training, counseling, and other services are available to displaced homemakers and the Department of Human Resources should make these homemakers aware of such programs so that they may enjoy the independence and economic security vital to a productive life.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the State Department of Human Resources shall advise displaced homemakers in the rural and urban areas of the State of the programs available to them.

An amendment, offered by Representative Swann of the 90th, to the substitute was read and lost.

On the adoption of the substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D.
Balkcom, R. Bargeron, E. 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. N Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D.

Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. 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. Y Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D. Felton, D.

Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, 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. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.

Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. N 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. N Logan, H. Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.

N Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E.
Milford, B. N 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. N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.

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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.
Roas, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.

Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.
N Savage, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y 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.
Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M.

Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
N Watkins, L. Y 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 substitute, the ayes were 47, nays 88. The substitute 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 fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
N Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe N 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. Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. N Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. 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. Y Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
N Crosby, T. Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davia, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. 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, 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. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J.
Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W.
N Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick N 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. N 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.
Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
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. 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. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Waynejr. Y Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. 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 tha adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 109, nays 29. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

Representative Childs of the 51st stated that she had inadvertently voted nay on the adoption of HR 438-1274, but had intended to vote "aye" thereon.

HB 1250. By: Representatives Scott of the 123rd, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Bev erages and Liquors" so as to provide that the governing authority of certain counties may authorize the sale of distilled spirits, malt beverages and wine for

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consumption only on the premises in certain eating establishments on Sundays; to provide for limitations and conditions; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

An amendment, offered by the Committee on Temperance, was read and withdrawn.

The following substitute, offered by Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Hill of the 127th, and Battle of the 124th, was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors", approved February 3, 1938 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 103), as amended, so as to provide that the governing authority of certain counties and munici palities may authorize the sale of distilled spirits, malt beverages and wine for consump tion only on the premises in certain eating establishments on Sundays; to provide for limitations and conditions; to provide for referenda; to provide for this Act's becoming effective; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors", approved February 3, 1938 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 103), as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of subsection (b) of Section 31 the following:
"The governing authority of each county of this State having a population of not less than 170,000 and not more than 195,000, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970, or any future such decennial census, and the governing authority of each municipality located in any such county in which the sale of distilled spirits, malt bever ages or wine is authorized, acting in its sole discretion, is hereby authorized to provide by ordinance for the sale of distilled spirits, malt beverages or wine for consumption only on the premises in eating establishments, as defined herein, which are located in the unincorporated area of the county in the case of the county or which are located in the corporate limits of the municipality in the case of a municipality, on Sundays between the hours of 12:30 p.m. and 12 o'clock midnight. For the purpose of this para graph, 'eating establishment' shall mean an establishment which is licensed to sell dis tilled spirits, malt beverages or wine and which derives at least 50 percent of its total annual gross food and beverage sales from the sale of prepared meals or food."
Section 2. (a) It shall be the duty of the election superintendent of each county and municipality affected by this Act to issue the call for an election for the purpose of sub mitting this Act to the electors of the unincorporated area of each such county and to the electors of each such municipality for approval or rejection. Said election superintendents shall set the date of each such election for August 8, 1978. The call for each election shall be issued at least 30 days but not more than 45 days prior to the date thereof. Said super intendents shall cause the date and purpose of such elections to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organs of each such county and municipality. For the election in the unincorporated area of any such county, the ballot shall have written or printed thereon the following:
YES Shall the Act authorizing the governing authority of____________________(insert name of county) County to
NO permit the Sunday sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises in restaurants within the unincorporated area of the County be approved?"
For the election in each such municipality, the ballot shall have written or printed thereon the following:

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"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Act authorizing the governing authority of the City

of

(insert name of city) to permit the

Sunday sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises in

restaurants within the City be approved?"

(b) All persons within the unincorporated areas of any such county and all persons within such municipalities who wish to vote for approval of said Act shall vote "Yes" and such persons who wish to vote for rejection of said Act shall vote "No". If more than onehalf of the votes cast on such question within the unincorporated area of any such county are for approval of said Act, it shall become of full force and effect for the unincorporated area of such county. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question within any such municipality are for approval of said Act, it shall become of full force and effect for such municipality. If one-half or more of the votes cast on such question within the unin corporated area of any such county or within any such municipality are for rejection of said Act, then said Act shall be void and of no force and effect within the unincorporated area of such county or within such municipality, as the case may be.
(c) The expense of such elections shall be borne by the respective counties and municipalities. It shall be the duty of the election superintendents to hold and conduct such elections. It shall be their further duty to certify the results thereof to the Secretary of State.

Section 3. For the purpose of holding the elections provided for by Section 2 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becom ing law without his approval. For all other purposes, this Act shall become effective in accordance with the terms of Section 2 of this Act.

Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

An amendment, offered by Representative McCollum of the 134th, to the substitute was read and lost.

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. Adams, Marvin
N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D, Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.

N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
N Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E.
N Crosby, T. Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaui, C. Y Diion, H.D.
Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.

Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. GUnton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. Y Banner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.

N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchiruon, R.S. N Irvin, 1.
Y Irvin, R. Y lukson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lenderman, M. 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. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinai, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, K. Y Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.

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Y Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.

Y Richardson, E. Robinson, C.
N Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A. Y 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.
Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom

N Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J. Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L.

Y Watson, R.H.,Jr N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y 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, by substitute, the ayes were 93, nays 48.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

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 punish ments; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend H. B. 226 as follows:
By striking on page 1 on lines 16 and 17 the words "or a misdemeanor"
and
By striking on page 1 on line 22 through 24 the sentence "A person convicted of crim inal solicitation to commit a misdemeanor shall be punished for a misdemeanor."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 116, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 1555. By: Representatives Steinberg of the 46th, Bray of the 70th, Hawkins of the 50th, Rowland of the 119th, Galer of the 97th, Marcus of the 26th, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34-13, relating to the preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, so as to further define certain pro hibited campaign practices; to provide for additional regulations and restrictions which shall be observed at the polling places; and for other purposes.

Representative Lane of the 40th moved that further consideration of HB 1555 be postponed until tomorrow, February 9, 1978, immediately after the period of unanimous consents.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. N Argo, B.
Auten, D. Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E.

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. Bray, C.A.
N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H.

N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.

Childs, P. N Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H.

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N Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B.
Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom
N Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, G.
Manner, B.

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 Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J.
Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. 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)
Lenderman, M.
N Linder, J.
N Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Looper, M.
N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
N Owens, R.D.

On the motion, the ayes were 60, nays 81. The motion was lost.

Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C.
N Ross, Ben B.
N Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Savage, J. Scott, A. N Scott, D.
Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
N Steinberg, C. Stone, R.

Y Swann, D. N Taggart, T.
N Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplet!, Tom Y 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.
Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C.
N Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
N Wheeler, Bobby
N 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

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. Auten, D.
Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. N Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.

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.
N Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H.
Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. Hamilton, G.
N Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F.
N 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.
N Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J.
N Jackson, J.D.
Y 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.
Y Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Looper, M.
Y Lord, J.
N 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.
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.
Patten, R.L.
Y 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. Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. 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. N Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom
Truluck, R.
Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
N Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. 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. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 69, nays 67. The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Steinberg of the 46th 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 1555.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, P.M., this day.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The Speaker called the House to order.
The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:
HR 616. By: Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Canty of the 38th, Holmes of the 39th and others: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Leonidas S. Epps> Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 617. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th, Hays fo the 1st, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Owens of the 77th and others: A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Air National Guard; and for other purposes.
HR 618. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A RESOLUTION commending Chief Maivin Peed; and for other purposes.
HR 619. By: Representatives Rowland of the 119th and Colemari of the 118th: A RESO LUTION commending Honorable W. Herschel Lovett; and for other purposes.
HR 620. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Linda Giddens; and for other purposes.
HR 621. By: Representatives Rowland of the 119th and Coleman of the 118th: A RESO LUTION commending Mt. Joe Wilson; and for other purposes.
HR 622. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th and Rowland of the 119th: A RESO LUTION commending Mr. J. Alex Woodard; and for other purposes.
HR 623. By: Representative Phillips of the 91st: A RESOLUTION commending the Town of Waverly Hall; and for other purposes.
HR 630. By: Representatives Owens of the 77th, Hays and Snow of the 1st, R:alst6fi of the 7th and others: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Jerry Money; and for other purposes.
HR 631. By: Representatives Swan* of the 90th, Connell of the 87th, Dent of the 85th, Beekham of the 89th arid others- A RESOLUTION expressing appreciation to and commending Seriatof Thomas F. Allgobd; and for other purposes.
The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Education:
HR 624. By: Representatives Knight of the 67th, Ross of the 76th, Feitori of the 22nd and Sizem6re of the 136th: A RESOLUTION endorsing a certain potiey of the State Board of Education relative to competency-based education'; and for other pur poses.
The following Resolution of the House was read arid referred to the Committee oft Ways arid Means:

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HR 625. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Collins of the 144th, Lee of the 72nd, Ware of the 68th, and Jones of the 126th: A RESOLUTION requesting the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Banking, Finance and Insur ance Committee to prepare certain legislation; and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources:

HR 626. By: Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Kemp of the 139th, Rush of the 121st, Taggart of the 125th, Battle of the 124th, and other: A RESOLUTION creating the Shellfish Study Committee; and for other purposes.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 627. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A RESOLUTION inviting Mr. Hiram Hargarette to address the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

HR 628. By: Representatives Williams of the 54th, Glover of the 32nd, Horton of the 43rd, Marcus of the 21st, Murphy of the 18th, and others: A RESOLUTION amend ing the Rules of the House of Representatives; 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:

SB 411. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Code of Public Transportation", approved April 18, 1973, so as to delete the provision allowing the driver of an over-weight vehicle to equalize the load on all wheels and axles; 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 95, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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.

The report 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 1235. By: Representatives Savage of the 25th, Hays of the 1st, Owens of the 77th, Money of the 5th, Truluck of the 86th, and Felton of the 22nd: A BILL to regulate the future installation of grates upon any public roadway by counties

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and municipalities; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to provide for penalties; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Culpepper of the 98th moves to amend HB 1235 by deleting Section 2 and renumbering Section 3 as Section 2.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 45, nays 61. The amendment was lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 96, nays 4.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1587. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "The Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways" so as to change the exhaust system requirements for school buses; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 106, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1240. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Council on Maternal and Infant Health so as to change the membership of said Council; to clarify existing laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 95, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1257. By: Representatives Linder of the 44th, and Savage of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-9909, relating to the practice of dentistry without a license, so as to change the reference to the Board of Dental Examiners to the Georgia Board of Dentistry; 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 91, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1335. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Sizemore of the 136th, Ross of the 76th, Nix of the 20th, Tucker of the 73rd, Rowland of the 119th, and Lord of the

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105th: A BILL to amend Code Section 32-904, relating to the compensation of members of county boards of education, so as to change the compensation of members of county boards 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 110, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1520. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A BILL to repeal Code Section 32-935, relating to the expenditure of a certain percentage of State revenues for the support and maintenance of the common 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 109, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1519. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Georgia Educational Improvement Council so as to change the provisions rela tive to a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Council; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 102, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1453. By: Representatives Cooper, Wilson and Kaley of the 19th, Burruss and Housley of the 21st, and Harrison, Isakson and Nix of the 20th: A BILL to add one additional judge of the superior courts of the Cobb Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the election of such judge and his successors; to prescribe the powers of said judge; to provide for the compensation, salary, and expense allowance of said judge to be paid by the State of Georgia and 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 97, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1416. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, Reaves of the 147th, Patten of the 149th, Greene of the 138th, Owens of the 77th, Phillips of the 120th, Long of the 142nd, and others: A BILL to provide for the protection of coastal sand dunes, beaches, and offshore bars and shoals; to provide a short title ("Shore Protection Act of 1978"); to make certain findings and a declaration of policy; to provide sanctions for nonpermitted activities; to provide for definitions; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:

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The Committee on Natural Resources moves to amend HB 1416 as follows:
By striking paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Section 15 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (3), to read as follows:
"(3) It shall not be reoccupied by a noncomforming use after it has been damaged to the extent that the estimated cost of repairs exceeds eighty percent (80%) of the current appraised valuation of the property including the land; and".

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Battle of the 124th moves to amend the Committee amendment to HB 1416 by striking in its entirety subsection 15 (b) (3) and by redesignating subsection 15 (b) (4) as subsection 15 (b) (3).

The Committee amendment, as amended, was adopted.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Natural Resources moves to amend H. B. 1416 as follows:
By striking from line 5 on page 2 the following:
"Legislative Finding.",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Legislative Findings and Intent, (a)".
By adding at the end of Section 2, immediately following line 28 on page 3, a new subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) It is hereby expressly provided that it is not the intent of the General Assembly that the standards promulgated pursuant to this Act should render the use of any parcel of property unreasonably restrictive without recourse to the property right guarantees established under the Constitution of this State."
By inserting in line 3 on page 11 between the period immediately following the underlined word "Violations" and the word "The" the following:
"(a)".
By redesignating subsections (a) through (f) of Section 9 as paragraphs (1) through (6).
By redesignating subsection (g) of Section 9 as subsection (b).
By adding at the end of Section 9, immediately following line 16 on page 12, a new subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c) Nothing in this Section prohibits the issuance of a permit involving a temporary disturbance of the sand-sharing system when the repair of the disturbance can be made in a manner which does not significantly alter the sand-sharing system; provided, how ever, that such a permit is conditioned upon the prompt restoration of said system and its features to, as near as possible, its previous state in accordance with a reclamation plan approved by the governing authority. Such activity is to be done under the super vision of a registered geologist or other professional who demonstrates an understanding of coastal environments. Such temporary disturbance is to be for no more than six (6) months duration for any portion of the project and is limited to the smallest area neces sary to accomplish the activity for which such a permit is issued, and the reclamation for such disturbance shall be completed within this six (6) month period.

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Should the activity for which such permit is issued require routine maintenance which necessitates periodic, temporary disturbances, such maintenance shall be done in accord ance with a maintenance plan, submitted with the permit application, which plan includes, but is not limited to, a description of all probable future maintenance required, the time intervals of such maintenance, the procedures whereby such maintenance is to be undertaken, and the procedures to be used to return the site, as near as possible, to its previous condition, and which is approved by the governing authority. Such mainte nance activity is to be supervised by a registered geologist or other professional who demonstrates an understanding of coastal environments."
By striking the word "seaward" where the same appears in line 17 on page 22 and inserting in lieu thereof the word "landward".
By striking section 4(h) on page 4 and by inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(h) "Fair market value" means that value of the structure as determined by three (3) MAI appraisers, one appraiser selected by the owner of the property on which the damage noncomforming use is located, the second appraiser selected by the shore pro tection program administrator, and the third appraiser selected by the other two appraisers."
By striking from line 23 on page 8 the following:

and by adding in lieu thereof the following:
"; provided however the mere absence of the resident(s) of such use does not in or of itself constitute a vacant use."
By adding a new sentence at the end of Section 19, immediately following the word "violation." in line 24 on page 22 to read as follows:
"Nothing in this section can be construed to prohibit an activity for which a valid building permit has been issued and for which one thousand dollars ($1000) has been expended on construction; provided, however, if construction at the site ceases at any one time for more than thirty (30) days, excepting strikes, war or acts of God, the provi sions of this section apply."
By redesignating Sections 25 through 27 as Sections 26 through 28.
By adding a new Section 25 to read as follows:
"Section 25. Review of Rules and Regulations. The rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this Act shall be reviewed jointly by the Natural Resources Committee of the House and the Natural Resources Committee of the Senate directly concerned with the wise use of Georgia's natural resources during the 1979 session of the General Assembly."
The following amendment was read:
Representatives Tuten of the 153rd and Taggart of the 125th move to amend HB 1416 as follows:
By adding on line 15 of page 1 after the following:
"without a permit;",
the following:
"to provide for requests and purchases of certain property; to provide for compen sation for certain property and how determined; to provide for accretions without fur ther compensation;".

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By adding between lines 26 and 27 of page 17 the following:
"Section 11A. Compensation to be paid for property rights taken. Upon request by the owner of real property determined to be within the Shore Protection Area, the State shall purchase such real property and shall pay to the owner thereof just and adequate compensation therefor at its fair market value as determined by its highest and best use immediately prior to the establishment of the Shore Protection Line hereunder, and shall also pay to said owner just and adequate compensation for any consequential dam ages to any remaining portion of the said owner's real property within which the Shore Protection Line is established. The determination of the value of the property and any damages thereto and any procedures for compensation therefor shall be determined under any applicable provisions of Code Title 36, relating to eminent domain."

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y 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. Carrell, B.
Cason, G. Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T.
Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.

N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. Y 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. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y 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. N Hamilton, G. N Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N 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.
N 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. N Johnston, J.
Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. N 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.

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. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y 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. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B.
Rowland, J.R.
N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 61, nays 90. The amendment was lost.

N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. N 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. 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. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J.
Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.
Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

The following amendment was read:

Representative Auten of the 154th moves to amend HB 1416 as follows: By striking in line 13 on page 22 the following: "and St. Simons Island," and by inserting in lieu thereof the following: ", St. Simons Island and Little Cumberland Island,"

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By striking in line 14 on page 22 the following: "urban"
By striking in line 15 on page 22 the following: "two hundred" and by inserting in lieu thereof the following: "one-hundred and five" By striking in line 16 on page 22 the following: "(200)"
and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "(105)"
By striking in line 18 on page 22 the following: "five hundred (500)" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "three hundred (300)"

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 Balkcom, R. Y 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. Y 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. Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G.
N Childers, E.M.
N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T.
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. 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.
Evans, W.D. Felton, D.
Y 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. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B. Y 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. N Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
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.
Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, K. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G.
N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
N Lee, WJ.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Lord, J. Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

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.
Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill Y 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. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Rosa, Ben B.
Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.
N Savage, J. N Scott, A.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 54, nays 97. The amendment was lost.

N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne Jr. N Steinberg, C.
N Stone, R. Y 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. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N 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

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The following amendment was read:
Representative Auten of the 154th moves to amend HB 1416 as follows: To add a new sentence at the end of Section 19 to read as follows: "In the event that the Department is notified in writing thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of construction during this interim period, the Department has thirty (30) days after the commencement of construction in which to take action pursuant to this section."
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 Balkcom, R.
Y 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. Y Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carries, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. 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.
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.
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 N Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, G. N Manner, 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. N Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
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.
Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Lord, J. Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

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.
Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y 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. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B.
Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.
Savage, J. N Scott, A.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 55, nays 94. The amendment was lost.

N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N 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

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Battle of the 124th moves to amend HB 1416 by adding a new para graph at the end of Section 2(a) to read as follows:
"Provided, however, the provisions of this Act shall only apply to coastal sand dunes, offshores bars and shoals and beaches and shores that face the open ocean or an inlet from the open ocean to salt marsh and that are continuously or regularly subject to the action of surf from waves generated in the open ocean."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.

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On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. N Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. N 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. Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. 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. Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
N 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. N Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
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, 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.
N Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. 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.
Jones, B. N 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. 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. Y 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. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B.
Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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. N Swann, D.
Y 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. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L. 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 144, nays 13.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Representative Tuten of the 153rd stated that he had inadvertently voted aye on the passage of HB 1416, as amended, but intended to vote "nay" thereon.

Representative Rowland of the 119th stated that he had been called from the floor when the roll was called on the passage of HB 1416, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

HB 1493. By: Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, Murphy of the 18th, Harris of the 60th, Carrell of the 75th, Richardson of the 52nd, Russell of the 64th, Argo of the 63rd, Logan of the 62nd, and others: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the State Personnel Board to provide a health insurance plan for public school teachers of the State of Georgia so as to extend coverage to retired teachers; and for other purposes.

An amendment, offered by Representative Hawkins of the 50th, 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.
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 Andersen, W. Y Argo, B.
Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
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. 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. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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 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.
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.
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 Savage, 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 Watkins, L. 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 164, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Edwards of the 110th 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 9, 1978

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 Danny Watters, Pastor, Spring Place Baptist Church, Chatsworth, 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 1734. By: Representatives Kaley, Cooper and Wilson of the 19th, Housley and Burruss of the 21st, and Nix, Harrison and Isakson of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County so as to provide for a third addi tional judge of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for the powers, duties, jurisdiction, privileges, immunities and compensation of said additional judge; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.
HB 1735. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 22-1401, relating to the admission of foreign corporations, so as to provide that foreign trusts transacting business or owning property in this State shall be subject to the provisions of the Georgia Business Corporation Code as though they were foreign corporations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 1736. By: Representative Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-2801, relating to election, qualification, term of office, etc., of sheriffs so as to change the provisions relating to qualifications; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1737. By: Representatives Daniel of the 88th, Ross of the 76th, Carrell of the 75th, Glanton of the 66th, and Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to authorize the levy of a local sales and use tax for the benefit of local school districts under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1738. By: Representative Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 29-4, relating to the recording of deeds, so as to provide for requirements for deeds for property or interest therein sold at judicial sales; to prohibit the recording or acceptance for recording of certain deeds; to provide for requirements for the content of such deeds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1739. By: Representative Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 71-1, relating to notaries public, so as to require the seal of the notary for attestation of deeds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1740. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Pinkston of the 100th, and Lucas of the 102nd: A BILL to amend an Act regulating advertising so as to change the provisions relating to penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1741. By: Representative McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2703, relating to commercial gambling, so as to provide that commercial gambling shall be a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature; to provide punishment for said crime; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1742. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend the Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975 so as to eliminate the requirement that an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan be approved by a soil and water conservation district; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 1743. By: Representatives Carnes of the 43rd, and Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend Ga. Code Section 23-1704 relating to contractors' bonds so as to provide that the bond shall be in the amount of the contract; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1744. 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 so as to change the provisions

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relative to the appointment and compensation of personnel within the office of the Tax Commissioner of Crawford County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1745. 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 so as to change the provisions relative to the employment and compensation of the deputy clerk and other employees within the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Crawford County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1746. By: Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Ordinary of Crawford County (now the Judge of the Probate Court of Crawford County) and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary so as to change the compensation provisions relative to the Judge of the Probate Court of Crawford County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1747. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Buck of the 95th, Ware of the 68th, Phillips of the 91st, Mullinax of the 69th, Bray of the 70th, Thompson of the 93rd, Smyre of the 92nd, and others: A BILL to enact the Historic Chattahoochee Compact; to provide for the purpose of said compact; to author ize the party states to identify, acquire, own, transport, renovate, maintain and display historic or military articles, exhibits and attractions; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 1748. By: Representatives Williams of the 54th, and Dean of the 29th: A BILL to create an Ex-offender Rehabilitation Compensation Program; to provide a short title ("Ex-offender Rehabilitation Compensation Act"); to provide for adminis tration of the program; to authorize the Board of Offender Rehabilitation to promulgate rules and regulations; to provide for eligibility; to provide for the amount of compensation; to provide for duration of the program; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 613-1748. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Pulaski County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 614-1748. By: Representatives Savage of the 25th, Beckham of the 89th, Burton of the 47th, Tolbert and Butler of the 56th, Williamson of the 45th, Noble of the 48th, Irvin of the 23rd, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that no county or municipality shall increase ad valorem taxes above a certain limit unless such increase is approved by a major ity of the electors of the county or municipality voting on the question of such increase; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HR 615-1748. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Harris of the 8th, and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the processing and dis position, by the Claims Advisory Board, of claims against the State which do not exceed $500.00; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1750. By: Representatives Benefield, Johnson and Wood of the 72nd, Ham of the 80th, Davis of the 99th, and Home of the 104th: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-806, relating to questions on voir dire on trial for felony so as to change cer tain questions regarding opinions as to guilt or innocence; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1751. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, and Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to provide for the "Judicial Records Administration Act of 1978"; to provide a short title ("Judicial Records Administration Act of 1978"); to provide for a statement of purpose; to provide for definitions; to create a Judicial Records Administration Commission of the Judicial Council of Georgia; to provide for the membership, powers, duties, authority, officers and terms of office of the Judicial Records Administration Commission; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1752. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Hatcher of the 131st, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-66, known as the Motor Vehicle, Farm Machinery and Construction Equipment Franchise Practices Act, so as to establish a termination date for the Georgia Franchise Practices Commission and the date on which the aforesaid Code Chapter shall stand repealed; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 629-1752. By: Representatives Gammage of the 17th, and Toles of the 16th: A RESO LUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the dollar amount of civil cases over which the Justices of the Peace of Polk County shall have jurisdiction; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1753. By: Representatives Williams and Foster of the 6th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL creating and establishing a small claims court for Whitfield County to be known as the Small Claims Court of Whitfield County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1754. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to provide that any person who repossesses certain vehicles under terms of a security agreement or under provisions of law shall give written notice to the chief law enforcement official of the political subdivision where the vehicle was located at the time of repos session; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1755. By: Representatives Matthews of the 145th, Long of the 142nd, Hanner of the 130th, Whitmire of the 9th, Nessmith of the 82nd, Clifton of the 107th, Felton of the 22nd, and Irvin of the 10th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Liming Materials Act of 1976" so as to change certain definitions and the provisions relating to definitions of terms used in said Act; to change the provisions relating to labeling; to change the provisions relating to penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1682 HB 1683 HB 1684 HB 1685 HB 1686 HB 1687 HB 1688 HB 1689 HB 1690 HB 1691 HB 1692 HB 1693 HB 1694 HB 1695 HB 1696 HB 1697 HB 1698 HB 1699 HB 1700 HB 1701 HB 1702 HB 1703 HB 1704 HB 1705 HB 1706 HB 1707 HB 1708 HB 1709 HB 1710
HR 585-1710 HR 586-1710 HR 587-1710 HR 588-1710

HR 589-1710 HB 1711 HB 1712 HB 1713 HB 1714 HB 1715 HB 1716 HB 1717 HB 1718 HR 590-1718 HR 591-1718 HB 1719 HB 1720 HB 1721 HB 1722 HB 1723 HB 1724 HB 1725 HB 1726 HB 1727 HB 1728 HB 1729 HB 1730 HB 1731 HB 1732 HB 1733 HR 611-1733 HB 1749 SB 415
SB 437 SB 442 SB 443 SR 259

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:

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HB 1687 Do Pass SB 448 Do Pass

SB 447 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 Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:

HB 1338 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1369 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1508 Do Pass

HB 1509 Do Pass HB 1510 Do Pass HB 1511 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Pinkston of the 100th Chairman

Representative Lane of the 81st District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Highways has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
SB 452 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 House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1360 Do Pass, as Amended
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:

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HB 1259 Do Pass HB 1261 Do Pass HB 1358 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, McDonald of the 12th Vice-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 1368 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1586 Do Pass HB 1432 Do Pass HB 1584 Do Pass HB 1615 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1640 Do Pass HB 1641 Do Pass

HB 1642 Do Pass HB 1643 Do Pass HB 1646 Do Pass HB 1676 Do Pass HB 1623 Do Pass HB 1614 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 Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:

HB 1247 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1248 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1681 Do Pass

HB 1297 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 649 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Jessup of 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 1254 Do Pass HB 1477 Do Pass

HB 1478 Do Not Pass HB 623 Do Pass

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HB 367 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 217 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Thompson of the 93rd 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 1616 HB 1617 HB 1618 HB 1619 HB 1620 HB 1622 HB 1626 HB 1630 HB 1631 HB 1632 HB 1634 HB 1635 HB 1637 HB 1650 HB 1651 HB 1652 HB 1653

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1654 Do Pass

HB 1655 Do Pass

HB 1658 Do Pass

HB 1659 Do Pass

HB 1660 Do Pass

HB 1666 Do Pass

HB 1667 Do Pass

HB 1668 Do Pass

HB 1669 Do Pass

HB 1672 Do Pass

HB 1673 Do Pass

HB 1674 Do Pass

HB 1675 Do Pass

HB 1677

Do Pass

HB 1678 Do Pass

HB 1679 Do Pass

HR 576-1662 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 Bills and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1306 HB 1265 HR 85-370 HB 1390 HB 1392 HB 1401
HB 1398

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass
Do Pass

HB 1399 Do Pass

HB 1397

Do Pass

HB 1402

Do Pass

HB 1286 Do Pass

HB 1288 Do Pass

HR 482-1380 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th 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 Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 39-178 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1230 Do Pass

HB 1367 Do Pass HB 1488 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Buck of the 95th Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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.

The report 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 1616. By: Representatives Birdsong of the 103rd, Home of the 104th, Randall of the 101st, Lucas of the 102nd, Ham of the 80th, Davis of the 99th, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to provide for ad valorem property tax administration in Bibb County; to provide for applicability to Bibb County of an Act comprehensively and exhaustively to revise, supersede and modernize procedure for a review of assessments made by county boards of 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1617. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to abolish the present method of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Thomas County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for the judge of the probate court; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of the judge of the probate court shall become property of the county; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1618. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to consolidate the office of Tax Receiver of Thomas County and the office of Tax

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Collector of Thomas County into the single office of Tax Commissioner of Thomas County with the same duties and liabilities as the two offices consoli dated; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1619. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to abolish the present method of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Thomas County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for the clerk of the superior court; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of the clerk of the superior court shall become property of the county; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1620. By: Representative Rush of the 121st: A BILL to create a new Charter for the City of Reidsville; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1622. By: Representative Chance of the 129th: A BILL to reincorporate the Town of Rincon; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1626. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Linder of the 44th, Tolbert, Johnston and Butler of the 56th, Elliott of the 49th, Hawkins of the 50th, Richardson of the 52nd, and others: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to provide for a commutation tax in lieu of road work in any militia or road district in the county of DeKalb, upon the petition, in writing, to the Commis sioners of Roads and Revenues of said county of a majority of the persons subject to road duty in such district"; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1630. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Tolbert, Johnston and Butler of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Elliott of the 49th, Hawkins of the 50th, Richardson of the 52nd, Childs of the 51st, and others: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to incorporate the town of Collinsville, in the county of DeKalb, and grant certain powers and privileges to said town, 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 ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1631. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Tolbert, Johnston and Butler of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Elliott of the 49th, Hawkins of the 50th, Richardson of the 52nd, Childs of the 51st, and others: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to incorporate the town of Constitution, in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb, to provide for its succession to the rights, powers and duties of the town of Constitution heretofore created by order of the DeKalb Superior Court, to provide a municipal government for the said town and confer certain rights, powers and privileges on the same; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1632. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to require the Clerk of the Superior Court in Hall County to execute a bond in a specified amount; to require a bond of the chief deputy of the clerk; to provide for pay ment of bond premiums out of 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1634. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to create and establish a civil service system in Forsyth County for employees of Forsyth County; to provide for a short title ("Forsyth County Civil Service System Act"); to provide for exemptions; to create a civil service board; to prescribe the duties and functions of the board; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1635. By: Representatives Patten and Veazey of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Cook County so as to change the provi sions relating to the election 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 1637. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act to create the Gainesville and Hall County Development Authority so as to change the definition of the term "project", for the purposes of the Act; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1650. 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 creating a Board of Commissioners of Dougherty County so as to change the composition of the Board of Commissioners 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1651. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County so as to change the compensation of the judge of said court; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1652. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Clayton County into the office of Tax Commissioner so as to change the compensation of 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 110, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1653. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and Clerk of the Superior Court of Clayton County on an annual salary so as to change the compensation of said officers; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1654. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Clayton County on an annual salary so as to change the compensation 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1655. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 13,650 nor more than 14,750, according to the United States Decennial Census or any such future census, the local tax officials shall cease receiving tax returns on the first day of March; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1658. By: Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Whitfield County into the office of Tax Commissioner of said county so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of said tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1659. By: Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court and Judge of the Probate Court of Whitfield County on a salary system of compen sation so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of said

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sheriff, clerk of the superior court and judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1660. By: Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating, amending and codifying the various Acts incorporating the City of Dalton so as to change the maximum fine and punish ment which may be imposed by the recorder's court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1666. 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 so as to change the compensation of the sheriffs deputies; to provide for an office clerk; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1667. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Bulloch County so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner's assistants; to provide for an additional assistant; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1668. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Bulloch County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the clerk's employees; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1669. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Bulloch County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the clerical employee of the judge of the probate court; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1672. By: Representatives Birdsong of the 103rd, and Baugh of the 108th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Danville so as to change the term 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1673. By: Representatives Wilson, Cooper and Kaley of the 19th, Nix, Harrison and Isakson of the 20th, and Burruss and Housley of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the establishment of a Civil Service System in Cobb County so as to provide for subpoena powers for the Civil Service Board; to provide for the production of documents; to provide for discovery; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1674. By: Representatives Robinson of the 58th, Richardson of the 52nd, Steinberg of the 46th, Childs of the 51st, Burton of the 47th, Tolbert, Butler and Johnston of the 56th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Clarkston so as to change the provisions regarding the terms of office of the Mayor and Council; to provide for elections; to provide for a refer endum; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1675. By: Representatives Cooper, Wilson and Kaley of the 19th, Harrison, Isakson and Nix of the 20th, and Housley and Burruss of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Downtown Marietta Development Authority so as to change the provisions relative to the membership of the Authority; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1677. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Treutlen County on a salary system in lieu of the fee system of compensation 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1678. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Vidalia so as to change certain provisions governing the vote required for election; to provide for a run-off election; to change the election date of city council and mayor; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1679. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Uvalda so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and the councilmen; to provide for initial and regular terms of office; to change the provisions relating to 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.

HR 576-1662. By: Representative Knight of the 67th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to clarify and limit the powers of the Board of Water, Sewerage and Light Commissioners of the City of Newnan as the operational governing authority for the utility systems of the City of Newnan; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. The Constitution, as amended, is hereby amended by adding to the sen tence added to Article VII, Section VII, Paragraph V of the Constitution of 1945 by Ga. Laws 1974,p. 1700 (ratified November 5, 1974), and continued as a part of the Constitu tion of 1976, the following:

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"Provided that nothing in the next preceding sentence shall be construed so as to empower said Board of Water, Sewerage and Light Commissioners of the City of Newnan to discontinue utility services to the City of Newnan or charge said City of Newnan any fee therefor, to take title to and hold real property in its name, or to set the salaries of the persons serving as commissioners on said board.", so that when so amended the said sentence shall read as follows:
"Notwithstanding anything in this paragraph to the contrary, the Board of Water, Sewerage and Light Commissioners of the City of Newnan shall have complete and sole control and management of the water, sewerage and light works of the City of Newnan independent of the mayor and board of aldermen of said city; shall have the power and authority to make and enter into contracts, shall have the power and authority to charge the citizens of Newnan, and all other persons, firms, corporations or governmental or other entities, such sums as they may deem just and proper for the use of said utilities; shall have power and authority to make all rules and regulations as in their discretion are necessary or proper for the management and control of the water, sewerage and lights of said City of Newnan; shall have power to enforce said rules and regulations by refusing to supply, or to discontinue the supply to any person, firm, corporation, or government or other entity who fails or refuses to comply with said rules and regula tions; and shall have the power and authority to perform all acts that may in the opin ion of said board be necessary or proper for the operation and maintenance of said utility systems. Provided that nothing in the next preceding sentence shall be construed so as to empower said Board of Water, Sewerage and Light Commissioners of the City of Newnan to discontinue utility services to the City of Newnan or charge said City of Newnan any fee therefor, to take title to and hold real property in its name, or to set the salaries of the persons serving as commissioner on said board."

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 prohibit the Board of Water, Sewerage and Light Commissioners of the City of Newnan from discontinuing services to the City of Newnan or charging any fees for said ser vices, from taking title to and holding real property in its name, and from setting the salaries of the individuals serving as commissioners on
said board?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten D Y Balkcom, R. 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. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.

Y Carnes, C. Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Claik, 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.
Davis, B. Dean, B.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. Gignilliat, A.
Y Gianton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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.
Housley, E. Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.

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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
Kaley, M.
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)
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.
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 Nil, K. 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.
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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
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.

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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 Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 132, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 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.

The Senate has adopted, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House:

HR 447-1274. 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 amending a Resolution creating the Code Revision Commission so as to author ize membership for a Senior Judge; to authorize the execution of a contract; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House:

SB 261. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68-214, relating to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to authorize the State Revenue Commissioner to extend the life of five-year license plates; and for other purposes.

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SB 463. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Milledgeville, so as to de-annex and exclude from the city cer tain property; and for other purposes.

SB 489. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd and Thompson of the 32nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, approved February 19, 1951, so as to provide for the payment to each judge a sum equal to the monthly contribu tion under an Act known as the "Act creating the Superior Court Judges Retirement System", as now or hereafter amended; and for other purposes.

SB 520. By: Senator Russell of the 10th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Boston in the County of Thomas, so as to provide for the elec tion of the mayor, Post One alderman, and Post Two alderman in the year 1978, in the year 1980, and every four years thereafter; and for other purposes.

HB 1359. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Perry so as to change the provisions relating to the time at which taxes on property levied by the City of Perry shall be due and payable; and for other purposes.

HB 1376. By: Representative Wall of the 61st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Auburn so as to change the name of the court of the town from the recorder's court to the City Court of the Town of Auburn; to change the provisions relating to the appointment of a judge, his qualifications, compensation and powers; and for other purposes.

HB 1377. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Money of the 5th, and Williams and Foster of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Coroner of Walker County upon a monthly salary so as to change the salary of the coroner; to pro vide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1436. By: Representative Phillips of the 91st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in Harris County so as to change the jurisdictional amount of the said court; and for other purposes.

HB 1150. By: Representative Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Plant Food Act of 1970" so as to change the meaning of the term "specialty fertilizer"; to exempt certain specialty fertilizers from certain provisions of the Act; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1421. By: Representative Lane of the 81st: A BILL to amend Code Title 95A, known as the "Georgia Code of Public Transportation", so as to authorize the Depart ment of Transportation to provide assistance to private businesses in imple menting ride sharing projects; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 384. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to authorize the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to grant certain scholarships; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide conditions for the effectiveness of this Act; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 460. By: Senators Doss of the 52nd, Johnson of the 34th, and English of the 21st: A BILL to create the Music Recording Industry Advisory Committee within the Department of Industry and Trade; to provide for the composition and appoint-

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ment of the Committee; to provide for the terms of office; to provide for reim bursement of necessary expenses of the members; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the Senate:

SR 252. By: Senators Foster of the 50th, Overby of the 49th, and Brown of the 47th: A RESOLUTION designating the lodge and conference center at Unicoi State Park as "The Amilee C. Graves Conference Center"; and for other purposes.

SR 267. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Kennedy of the 4th, English of the 21st and others: A RESOLUTION changing the scheduled termination date of the Georgia Auctioneers Commission; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 478. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act adding a new Code Chapter 24A-41, relating to hospitalization of mentally ill and mentally retarded children approved March 23, 1977, so as to change the expiration date thereof; to provide for an effective date; 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 261. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68-214, relating to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to authorize the State Revenue Commissioner to extend the life of five-year license plates; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 384. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to authorize the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to grant certain scholarships; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide conditions for the effectiveness of this Act; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

SB 460. By: Senators Doss of the 52nd, Johnson of the 34th, and English of the 21st: A BILL to create the Music Recording Industry Advisory Committee within the Department of Industry and Trade; to provide for the composition and appoint ment of the Committee; to provide for the terms of office; to provide for reim bursement of necessary expenses of the members; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SB 463. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Milledgeville, so as to de-annex and exclude from the city cer tain property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 489. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd and Thompson of the 32nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, approved February 19, 1951, so as

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to provide for the payment to each judge a sum equal to the monthly contribu tion under an Act known as the "Act creating the Superior Court Judges Retirement System", as now or hereafter amended; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 520. By: Senator Russell of the 10th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Boston in the County of Thomas, so as to provide for the elec tion of the mayor, Post One alderman, and Post Two alderman in the year 1978, in the year 1980, and every four years thereafter; and for other purpose.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SR 252. By: Senators Foster of the 50th, Overby of the 49th, and Brown of the 47th: A RESOLUTION designating the lodge and conference center at Unicoi State Park as "The Amilee C. Graves Conference Center"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SR 267. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Kennedy of the 4th, English of the 21st and others: A RESOLUTION changing the scheduled termination date of the Georgia Auctioneers Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 478. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act adding a new Code Chapter 24A-41, relating to hospitalization of mentally ill and mentally retarded children approved March 23, 1977, so as to change the expiration date thereof; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

Representative Steinberg of the 46th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:
HB 1555. By: Representatives Steinberg of the 46th, Bray of the 70th, Hawkins of the 50th, Rowland of the 119th, Galer of the 97th, Marcus of the 26th, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34-13, relating to the preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, so as to further define certain pro hibited campaign practices; to provide for additional regulations and restrictions which shall be observed at the polling places; 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 Balkcom, R. 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. Burton, J.
Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. Collins, M.

Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Cooper, B. Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaui, C. Y Diion, H.D.
Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D.

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.
Hamilton, G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. 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 Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.

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Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. 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. Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.

Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Moatiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.

Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
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 Savage, 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. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.

Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Watkins, L.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williams, R.
Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 114, nays 3. 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 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.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act creating the "Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia", approved April 16, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 630), as amended by an Act approved April 9, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 1203), an Act approved April 23, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 586), an Act approved March 31, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 705), an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 892), an Act approved April 19, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 1414), an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1191), an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1194), an Act approved April 18, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 823), an Act approved April 18, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 830), an Act approved February 27, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 332), and an Act approved April 8, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1291), so as to provide death bene fits upon the death of an active member sheriff who is otherwise eligible to receive retire ment benefits except for his not having terminated his official capacity and service as sheriff; to provide that such death benefits shall be paid to the surviving spouse of such member sheriff in the form of an annuity for the life of such surviving spouse; to provide that such annuity shall be computed and paid to such surviving spouse to the same extent as if such member sheriff had first been approved for retirement benefits under Option 2; 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 creating the "Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia", approved April 16, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 630), as amended by an Act approved April 9, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 1203), an Act approved April 23, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 586), an Act approved March 31, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 705), an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga.

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Laws 1973, p. 892), an Act approved April 19, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 1414), an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1191), an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1194), an Act approved April 18, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 823), an Act approved April 18, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 830), an Act approved February 27, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 332), and an Act approved April 8, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1291), is hereby amended by adding at the end of Section 19 a new subsection to be known as subsection (d), to read as follows:
"(d) In addition to the death benefits provided in subsections (a) and (b) of this Section, upon the death of any active member of this fund before retirement, which member would otherwise have been eligible to receive retirement benefits except for his not having terminated his official capacity and service as a sheriff, death benefits shall be extended to the surviving spouse of such member in the form of an annuity for the remaining life of such spouse determined and paid to such surviving spouse under Option 2 of subsection (b) of Section 18 of this Act to the same extent as if such member had become deceased while receiving retirement benefits under Option 2."
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 104, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1469. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Coleman of the 118th, Murphy of the 18th, Lambert of the 112th, Mann of the 13th, Wilson of the 19th, Phillips of the 91st, Ware of the 68th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia so as to remove the limitation from the compensation to be paid the Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Commission ers of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act creating the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, approved April 16, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 630), as amended by an Act approved April 9, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 1203), an Act approved April 23, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 586), an Act approved March 31, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 705), an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 892), an Act approved April 19, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 1414), an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1191), an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1194), an Act approved April 18, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 823), an Act approved April 18, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 830), an Act approved February 27, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 332), and an Act approved April 8, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1291), so as to change the limitation on the compensation of the Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act creating the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, approved April 16, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 630), as amended by an Act approved April 9, 1968 (Ga. Laws

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1968, p. 1203), an Act approved April 23, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 586), an Act approved March 31, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 705), an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 892), an Act approved April 19, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 1414), an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1191), an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1194), an Act approved April 18, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 823), an Act approved April 18, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 830), an Act approved February 27, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 332), and an Act approved April 8, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1291), is hereby amended by strik ing from Section 7 the following:
"$5,000.00", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"$7,500.00", so that when so amended, Section 7 of said Act shall read as follows:
"Section 7. There is hereby created the office of Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Commissioners of the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, who shall be elected and appointed by said board, and shall serve at the pleasure of said board. His compensation shall be fixed by said board not to exceed $7,500.00 per annum, and he shall have such power and authority, and shall perform such duties and services as said board may direct."
Section 2. This Act shall become effective on May 1, 1978.
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 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1252. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Jones of the 126th, Hill of the 127th, Battle of the 124th, Scott of the 123rd, Triplett of the 128th, Childers of the 15th, Taggart of the 125th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act estab lishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to change the provisions relative to the minimum retirement allowance paid to public school teachers who retired pursuant to a county, municipal or local board of education retirement or pen sion system; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 91, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1227. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act to establish a State Board for the Certification of Librarians, approved March 31, 1937, so as to change the composition of the board; to provide for setting certain fees; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; 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 97, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1441. By: Representatives Bray of the 70th, Hawkins of the 50th, Cooper of the 19th, and Steinberg of the 46th: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-1705, relating to the qualifications and approval of bonds of judges of the probate court, so as to change the office to which bonds are returned; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 106, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1331. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System so as to provide additional provisions relative to death benefits; to provide for other matters relative 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 101, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1330. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia so as to change the provisions relative to certain rates of interest; and for other purposes.

Representative Williamson of the 45th moved that further consideration of HB 1330 be postponed until February 16, 1978, immediately after the period of unanimous con sents.

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:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andersen, W.
Y Argo, B. Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. N Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.

Carries, C. Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Guilders, E.M. Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. 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
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.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F.

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. Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J.
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. N Jones, Herb

Y Kaley, M. 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) N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McColIum, H. Y McDonald, L.

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McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
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.
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. Rainey, H. Ralston, E.
Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C.

Y Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Savage, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swarm, D.

Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N 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. Walker, L.

Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
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 111, nays 14. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1289. By: Representatives Burton of the 47th, Patten of the 146th, Smith of the 42nd, Hays and Snow of the 1st, Money of the 5th, and Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34-7, relating to election districts and polling places so as to provide for the selection, where practicable, of polling places which are accessible to handicapped voters; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 100, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1568. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Money of the 5th, and Foster of the 6th: A BILL to add one additional judge of the superior courts of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 101, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1442. By: Representatives Bray of the 70th, Ham of the 80th, Hawkins of the 50th, Cooper of the 19th, Steinberg of the 46th, and Tolbert of the 56th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-1705, relating to election contest petitions, so as to clar ify the requirements for the serving of a copy of an election contest proceeding on the State Election Board; 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 96, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1465. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Battle of the 124th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Triplett of the 128th, Scott of the 123rd, Chance of the 129th, and others: A BILL to provide for certain matters relative to

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coastal zone management; to provide for the creation, composition of the Georgia Coastal Management Board; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To provide for certain matters relative to coastal zone management; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for the creation, composition, appointment, renewal, compensation and expenses of the Georgia Coastal Management Board; to provide for filling vacancies on the Board; to provide for officers, meetings, a quorum, and an administrative agent for the Board; to provide powers and duties of the Department; to provide powers and duties of the Board; to provide for other agencies to cooperate and to administer their regulatory programs in the coastal zone in a certain manner; to provide that local governments cannot unreasonably restrict or exclude uses of regional benefit under certain circumstances; to provide for the Attorney General, at the request of the Board, to institute proceedings to challenge such restrictions or exclusions; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Georgia's coastal zone is composed of unique and valuable cultural, eco nomic and natural resources which, when developed in harmony, provide unmatched opportunities for the present and future well-being of all the citizens of this State, and which have in the past and will continue to significantly contribute to the economic and cultural growth of the coastal zone; and
WHEREAS, the land where fresh water mixes with the sea and is influenced by tidal forces creates an environment where fertile marshes help produce an abundant coastal fishery; and
WHEREAS, Georgia's golden isles, an integral part of the coastal zone, evolved as a result of the relationship between inland sediment flows and the coastal sand-sharing system, which system continues to protect and provide island resources; and
WHEREAS, much of coastal Georgia's industrial development is dependent on vast supplies of fresh water, either from ground or surface flows, which have been available at this interface between the land and the sea; and
WHEREAS, overuse of fresh-water resources has caused and can cause additional undesirable and potentially irreversible effects on future industrial growth and vital coastal resources; and
WHEREAS, the increasing competing demands, resulting from population growth and intensive economic development, placed on the lands and waters of Georgia's coastal zone have caused damage to or loss of Georgia's vital coastal resources; and
WHEREAS, these coastal resources are essential to maintain the health, safety and welfare of all citizens of this State and, to ensure that effective management results in appropriate protection and the wise and beneficial use of these resources, they are prop erly a matter for regulation under the police power of the State; and
WHEREAS, it is a policy of this State to preserve, protect and, when possible, to restore and enhance Georgia's coastal resources for the present and future use of citizens of this State; and
WHEREAS, improved cooperation among federal, State and local governmental agen cies is essential to improve the ability of these agencies to enhance the well-being of all the State's citizens through their actions in the coastal zone; and
WHEREAS, such a partnership of governmental interest requires that they work together to effectively plan for the appropriate protection and wise use of coastal resources, and such a degree of cooperation cannot take place without additional funding and technical assistance; and
WHEREAS, it is a policy of this State to encourage and assist State and local govern ments jointly to exercise their responsibili ties in the coastal zone to achieve the wise use of the land and water resources of that zone while giving full consideration to the natural, cultural and aesthetic values as well as to other needs; and

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WHEREAS, all State agencies engaged in programs affecting the coastal zone should cooperate with each other and with local governments to effectuate the purposes and requirements of this Act and operate in conformity with the State's approved coastal zone management program; and
WHEREAS, within the coastal zone, certain geographic areas, because of their char acteristics which are of areawide, Statewide, or of regional significance, require special management policies and authority in order to achieve beneficial use and the appropriate level of protection; and
WHEREAS, certain land and water uses within the coastal zone are of regional bene fit and should not be unreasonably restricted or excluded from the coastal zone; and
WHEREAS, certain geographic areas within the coastal zone which require special management policies and authorities should be so designated.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Coastal Management Act of 1978",
Section 2. Definitions. The following words or phrases as used in this Act shall, unless the context requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
(a) "Agency" means any of the authorities, boards, offices, bureaus, institutions, departments, commissions or other agencies of the State.
(b) "Approved program" means the management program for the coastal zone pre pared in accordance with the requirements of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.) and subsequently approved by the Associate Adminis trator for Coastal Zone Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.
(c) "Board" means the Georgia Coastal Management Board. (d) "Coastal waters" means open marine waters extending seaward to the jurisdictional limit of this State, coastal beaches and off shore sand bars, estuarine waters, includ ing coastal rivers and streams to the inland extent that adjacent wetlands support marsh as defined by the Coastal Marshlands Protection Act of 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 939), as amended, island sloughs and ponds, and coastal marshlands as defined by the Coastal Marshlands Protection Act of 1970. (e) "Coastal zone" means all lands and waters bounded on the east by the seaward jurisdictional limit of this State; on the south by the Georgia-Florida state boundary; on the west by a line running northerly from the Georgia-Florida state boundary and located where said boundary is joined by Interstate Highway 95, and running thence in a northerly direction along the centerline of the right of way of Interstate Highway 95 to the Chatham-Effingham County line, and thence along the Chatham-Effingham County line to the Georgia-South Carolina state boundary; and on the north by the Georgia-South Carolina state boundary to the seaward jurisdictional limit of this State. All areas defined as coastal waters above shall be deemed to be included in the coastal zone regardless of their location with respect to the inland boundary defined in this subsection. (f) "Coastal zone counties" means the following counties: Camden, Glynn, Mclntosh, Liberty, Bryan, and Chatham. (g) "Department" means the Department of Natural Resources. (h) "Geographic areas of particular concern" means those areas whose environmental, economic, recreational or cultural characteristics are of areawide, Statewide or regional sig nificance and therefore require special management. (i) "Local government" means any county or municipality or combination thereof, which is located in whole or in part in the coastal zone. (j) "Person" means any municipal corporation, county, or combination thereof, indi vidual, corporation, partnership, association, public or private authority, and includes the State of Georgia, its boards, bureaus, commissions, authorities or other agencies. (k) "Use of regional benefit" means the following land and water uses: transmission lines, power plants, public port developments, regional airports, sewage treatment plants, regional solid waste disposal facilities, and energy exploration and production facilities.

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Section 3. Georgia Coastal Management Board Created; Members; Appointment; Terms; Compensation; Expenses; Organization; Meetings. To effectuate the provisions of this Act, there is hereby created the Georgia Coastal Manage ment Board. The Board shall be composed of eleven (11) persons to appointed by the Governor. Of the eleven members appointed by the Governor, there shall be at least one member who is a resident of each coastal zone county. Said members shall serve for threeyear terms; provided, however, of the first appointments, four shall be appointed for one year, four shall be appointed for two years, and three shall be appointed for three years. The Governor may fill any vacancy in the appointed membership of the Board and may remove any appointed member for cause.
Each member of the Board shall receive the sum of $36 per diem for each day such member is in attendance at a meeting of the Board, plus reimbursement for actual trans portation costs while traveling by public carrier, or the legal mileage rate for the use of a personal automobile in connection with such attendance.
At the first meeting of the Board and annually thereafter, the members shall select one of its members to serve as chairman and one of its members to serve as vice-chairman. The Commissioner of Natural Resources shall act as the Board's administrative agent.
The Board shall meet at such times and at such designated places as it may deter mine. A majority of the members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the trans action of any and all business.
Section 4. Powers and Duties of the Department. The Department shall have the following powers and duties to carry out the provisions of this Act:
(a) To apply for, accept, grant and expend, in accordance with Board policy, financial assistance from public and private sources to carry out the provisions of this Act and the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, P.L. 92-583, as amended; such grants may include, but shall not be limited to, grants made to local governments to carry out the provisions of this Act.
(b) To administer and enforce the provisions of this Act. (c) To hold public hearings, receive comments and afford all interested persons an opportunity to participate in the development of policies to be administered pursuant to this Act. (d) To study and recommend to the Board geographic areas of particular concern and methods of special management for such areas. (e) To perform any and all acts necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Section 5. Powers and Duties of the Board. In carrying out the provisions of this Act, the Board shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) To establish criteria for and to approve grants to carry out the provisions of this Act and the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, P.L. 92-583, as amended.
(b) To make those policies necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. (c) To recommend to local governments standards and guidelines designed to achieve wise use of the land and water resources of the coastal zone. (d) To designate geographic areas of particular concern and, when necessary, recom mend legislation for special management of such areas. (e) To institute or cause to be instituted, in accordance with Section 7, legal proceed ings to insure that uses of regional benefit are not unreasonably restricted or excluded from the coastal zone.
Section 6. Other Agencies to Cooperate. All agencies shall cooperate with the Board and the Department in the administration and enforcement of this Act. All agencies currently exercising regulatory authority in the coastal zone shall administer such author ity in conformity with the provisions of this Act.
Section 7. Uses of Regional Benefit. Local governments shall not unreasonably restrict or exclude uses of regional benefit from the coastal zone when such uses cannot be feasibly sited outside the coastal zone. Upon request of the Board, the Attorney Gen eral shall, in the interest of the State of Georgia as parens patriae, institute or cause to be instituted, in the superior court in which such local govern ment is located, legal pro-

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ceedings to challenge such restrictions or exclusions by local governments. In determining whether there has been an unreasonable restriction or exclusion from the Coastal zone, the court shall determine whether there has been a manifest abuse of discretion by the local government. The court may affirm or remand the decision of the local government.
Section 8. 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, subsection, sen tence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional 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.
Section 9. Effective Date. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 10. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Foster of the 152nd, Wheeler of the 152nd, Auten of the 154th, and Tuten of the 153rd move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1465 as follows:
By striking on lines 30 and 31 on page 4 the words "where said boundary is joined by" and substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"1000 meters west of the centerline of the right-of-way of the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad to the Glynn-Mclntosh County line, thence in an easterly direction along the Glynn-Mclntosh County line to the centerline of.

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.

HB 1571. By: Representatives McCollum of the 134th, Anderson of the 8th, and Clark of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Retail Installment and Home Solicitation Sales Act" so as to change the number of days within which a buyer shall have the right to cancel a home solicitation sale agreement; to specifically exclude Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1351. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend the Retail Install ment and Home Solicitation Sales Act so as to further define the terms "retail seller" and "seller"; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 112, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 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; 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.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To provide for the inspection and permitting of dams; to provide a short title; to state the purpose of this Act; to define the term "dam"; to define certain other terms; to pro vide that no action for damages shall be brought against the State or any employee of the State by reason of any action taken or not taken by such employees pursuant to this Act; to provide that it shall be unlawful to own, construct, operate or remove a dam except in accordance with this Act and all rules, regulations, orders, and permits established pur suant thereto; to provide for the powers and duties of the Soil and Water Conservation Committee; to require a permit to operate or construct a dam; to provide a procedure to apply for and obtain such a permit; to require a permit to construct an artificial barrier as described in this Act after the effective date of this Act under certain conditions; to provide a procedure to apply for and obtain such a permit; to provide an exception to the permitting requirements for artificial barriers constructed in connection with surface mining; to authorize the establishment of conditions in permits issued pursuant to this Act; to require certain documents to accompany permit applications; to provide that cer tain conditions be met prior to the issuing of permits for the operation of dams in exist ence or being constructed as of the effective date of this Act; to authorize contracts to provide for inspection of dams; to provide for the revocation, suspension or modification of permits under certain conditions; to provide a procedure for dam removal; to authorize the issuance of administrative orders to owners of dams when such dams are in noncompliance with this Act or rules or regulations promulgated hereunder; to authorize emergency action by the State with regard to dams that are an immediate threat to life or property; to provide for rights of investigation, entry, access and inspection; to provide for adminis trative and judicial review; to provide for the powers and duties of the Board of Natural Resources; to provide for the powers and duties of the Director of the Environmental Pro tection Division; to provide that violation of this Act shall constitute a misdemeanor; to provide for civil penalties for violation of this Act or any permit or order issued hereunder; to provide a procedure for imposing such civil penalties; to provide for injunctive relief; to provide the Department of Transportation with contracting 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. Short title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Safe Dams Act of 1978."
Section 2. Declaration of purpose. It is the purpose of this Act to provide for the inspection and permitting of certain dams in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of all the citizens of the State by reducing the risk of failure of such dams to pre vent death or injuries to persons. The General Assembly finds and declares that the

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inspection and permitting of certain dams is properly a matter for regulation under the police powers of the State.
Section 3. Definitions. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following terms, when used in this Act, shall have the following meanings:
(a) "Board" means the Board of Natural Resources; (b) "Committee" means the State Soil and Water Conservation Committee; (c) "Construct" or "construction" means the building of any artificial barrier, together with appurtenant works, for the impoundment or diversion of water or liquid sub stances and shall include any activity which, other than routinely as part of an approved maintenance program, repairs or restores such artificial barrier, or alters its design, shape or structural characteristics, and shall also include any enlargement thereof; (d) "Dam" means the following:
(1) Any artificial barrier, including appurtenant works, existing or being physically constructed as of the effective date of this Act, which impounds or diverts water, and which (1) is twenty-five feet or more in height from the natural bed of the stream or watercourse measured at the downstream toe of the barrier, or from the lowest eleva tion of the outside limit of the barrier, if it is not across a stream channel or water course, to the maximum water storage elevation or (2) has an impounding capacity at maximum water storage elevation of fifty acre-feet or more, except that it shall not include:
(A) any artificial barrier which is not in excess of six feet in height, regardless of storage capacity, or which has a storage capacity at maximum water storage elevation not in excess of fifteen acre-feet, regardless of height; or
(B) any artificial barrier constructed by the United States Army Corps of Engi neers, the Tennessee Valley Authority, the United States Soil Conservation Service, or any other department or agency of the United States government, when such department or agency designed or approved plans and supervised construction and maintains a program of inspection; provided, however, this exemption shall cease when the supervising federal agency relinquishes authority for the operation or maintenance of such dam to a person; or
(C) any artificial barrier licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or for which a license application is pending with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission;
(D) any artificial barrier classified by the Committee as a Category II Dam as same is hereinafter defined in this Act. (2) Any artificial barrier, including appurtenant works, construction of which is commenced after the effective date of this Act, which impounds or diverts water and which is fifteen feet or more in height from the natural bed of the stream or water course measured at the downstream toe of the barrier, or from the lowest elevation of the outside limit of the barrier, if it is not across a stream channel or watercourse, to the normal water storage elevation and which has an impounding capacity at normal water storage elevation of fifty acre-feet or more except that it shall not include any artificial barrier as described in (1) (B) and (1) (C) above or any artificial barrier which is constructed for the purpose of irrigating farmland. (e) "Department" means the Department of Natural Resources; (f) "Director" means the Director of the Environmental Protection Division, Depart ment of Natural Resources of the State of Georgia or his designee; (g) "Division" means the Division of Environmental Protection, Department of Natural Resources of the State of Georgia;
(h) "Enlargement" means any change in or addition to an existing dam or impound ment, which change or addition raises or may raise the water/storage elevation of the water impounded by the dam or reservoir;
(i) "Impoundment" means the water or liquid substance that is or will be stored by a dam and which may be commonly referred to as the reservoir;
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(k) "Operate" or "operation" means the impoundment or diversion of water or liquid substance by a dam;
(1) "Person" means any municipal corporation, county, or legal consolidation thereof, individual, partnership, corporation, public or private authority, and shall include the State of Georgia and all its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, authorities, and any other agencies or instrumentalities.
Section 4. Liability for damages, (a) Nothing herein shall be construed to consti tute a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the State, or the Division; provided, further, no action shall be brought against the State, the Division, or any employee of the State or Division for damages sustained through the partial or total failure of any dam or its maintenance by reason of any supervision or other action taken or not taken pursuant to or under this Act. Further, nothing in this Act and no order, action or advice of the Direc tor, the Division, or any representative thereof, shall be construed to relieve an owner or operator of a dam of the legal duties, obligations, or liabilities incident to the ownership or operation of the dam.
(b) Nothing herein shall be construed to constitute a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the Committee; provided, further, no action shall be brought against the State, the Committee, or any employee of this State or the Committee for damages sus tained through the partial or total failure of any dam or other artificial barrier dealt with in this Act or its maintenance by reason of any supervision or other action taken or not taken pursuant to Section 6 of this Act.
Section 5. Unlawful conduct. It shall be unlawful for any person to own, con struct, operate or remove a dam or other artificial barrier dealt with in this Act, except in such a manner as to conform to and comply with the provisions of this Act and with all rules, regulations, orders, and permits established under the provisions of this Act.
Section 6. Powers and duties of the Committee, (a) In the performance of its duties the Committee shall:
(1) Inventory dams in the State for the purpose of classifying such dams into vari ous categories as defined below. For purposes of this subsection (a), the term "dam" shall include only those dams as defined in Section 3 (d)(l) (25 feet or more in height or has an impounding capacity of 50 acre-feet or more), and those artificial barriers described in subsection 7 (b) of this Act. Such inventory shall be completed within five (5) years of the effective date of this Act and the Committee shall reinventory such dams at least once every five (5) years thereafter.
(2) Based upon its inventory, the Committee shall classify each dam into one of the following categories:
(A) Category I - Dams where improper operation or dam failure would result in probable loss of human life.
(B) Category II - Dams where improper operation or dam failure would not be expected to result in loss of human life. (3) Upon completion of inventory and classification of a dam, the Committee shall promptly notify the Director in writing of the location of the dam, the owner and operator of such dam and the category to which this dam has been assigned. (b) The Committee is authorized to contract with other State or federal agencies or private entities to accomplish the purposes of this Section. (c) The Committee is authorized to use information furnished to it by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to accomplish the purposes of this Section, including, but not limited to, the classification of dams as set forth above. (d) The Committee is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations, after consulta tion with the Board, necessary to accomplish the purposes of this Section. (e) The Committee shall have the right to direct and conduct investigations as it may reasonably deem necessary to carry out its duties as prescribed in this Section. For this purpose, the employees of the Committee or any authorized representative shall have the right to enter at reasonable times on any property, public or private, for the purpose of inventorying, classifying and investigating any dam and to require written reports from

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the owner or operator of any dam for the purpose of accomplishing its duties under this Section.
(f) Upon request of the governing authority of a local unit of government, the Committee is authorized in its discretion to provide technical assistance to such local unit of government relative to those dams within its jurisdiction for which a permit is not required by this Act. Such assistance may include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, the inventorying of dams of any size or holding capacity for which a permit is not required by this Act, visual inspections, written reports on any structural inadequacies discovered during such inspections, written descriptions of the potential dam failure flood plain, tech nical advice on procedures to correct such structural inadequacies and assistance in the development of model dam safety ordinances.
(g) Any person who desires to construct an artificial barrier as described in subsec tion 7 (b) of this Act may request of the Committee, and the Committee is authorized to furnish such person with a determination as to whether improper operation or failure of such barrier would result in probable loss of life as described in subsection 6 (a) (2) (A) of this Act.
Section 7. Permit required, (a) Any person who desires to construct a dam or who operates a dam as of the effective date of this Act shall obtain a permit from the Director for such construction or operation. Any person who desires to construct a dam but has not commenced such construction as of the effective date of this Act shall obtain a permit to construct such dam prior to commencement of construction. Any person who is operating a dam or who is in the physical process of constructing a dam as of the effective date of this Act, may continue to operate or construct such dam pending final action by the Direc tor on the application for a permit, provided such application has been filed with the Director within one hundred eighty (180) days after the Director serves upon such person a written notice that such dam has been classified as a Category I dam by the Committee in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Service of said notice upon the person shall be made by delivering the notice to him or by mailing it to him by certified mail at his home or business address. Service by mail is complete upon mailing unless the notice is returned to the Director by the U. S. Postal Department for any reason other than a refusal by the person to accept the mailing. Permits issued for the construction of dams pursuant to this Act shall also authorize the operation of such dams in accordance with the conditions contained in said permits.
(b) Any person who desires to construct an artificial barrier, including appurtenant works, after the effective date of this Act, which, with the exception of the time of con struction, falls within the definition of dam as described in subsection 3 (d) (1) of this Act, improper operation or failure of which would result in probable loss of life as described in subsection 6 (a) (2) (A) of this Act, shall obtain a permit to construct such barrier prior to commencement of construction. Determination of same may be obtained by such person in accordance with subsection 6 (g) of this Act. In the event such barrier does not fall within the above described parameters at the time of construction, but should at some later date fall within same, the owner or operator of such barrier shall not operate same without a permit from the Director. The Director, upon being notified by the Committee that said barrier does fall within the above described parameters, shall serve upon the owner or operator of said barrier a written notice of the Committee's determination regarding same. Within one hundred eighty (180) days after such service of notice, said owner or operator shall apply to the Director for a permit to operate said barrier. Notice shall be served in accordance with the provisions of subsection 7 (a) of this Act. Such owner or operator may continue to operate said barrier pending final action by the Direc tor on the application for a permit. A permit to operate said barrier shall be issued in accordance with the requirements of subsection 7 (g) of this Act.
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections 7 (a) and 7 (b) above, no permit shall be required to be obtained by any person who constructs an artificial barrier, includ ing appurtenant works, which impounds or diverts water, if such barrier and works are constructed in connection with or incidental to "surface mining" as defined in the Georgia Surface Mining Act of 1968, as amended: provided, however, that in the case of any such barrier or works which would, but for the provisions of this subsection 7 (c) require a

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permit under subsections 7 (a) or 7 (b) above, such person shall, upon the completion of the mining activity in connection with which such barrier or works were constructed, either (i) drain and reclaim the impoundment formed by such barrier or works pursuant to such person's mined land use plan approved by the Director under the Georgia Surface Mining Act of 1968, as amended, or (ii) stabilize such impoundment as a lake pursuant to such mined land use plan. If the impoundment is reclaimed as a lake and the barrier or works which created the impoundment remains in place as a Category I dam as defined by this Act or Category I artificial barrier as defined in subsection 7 (b) of this Act then, before such lake is deemed acceptable reclamation and the miner is released from his obli gations with respect to such lake and barrier or works under the Georgia Surface Mining Act of 1968, as amended, the miner must obtain permit for such dam under this Act.
(d) The Director is authorized to establish such conditions in permits issued pur suant to this Act as are necessary to assure compliance with the provisions of this Act and all rules and regulations promulgated hereunder. 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 and subsequent con struction and operation of such dams.
(e) Permit applications for the construction of dams shall be accompanied by a certificate from a professional engineer registered to practice in Georgia stating that he is responsible for the design of the dam and that said design meets the standards of this Act and the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder.
(f) If the Director disapproves an application for construction of a dam, a copy of the application shall be returned to the applicant with a statement for the reasons for such disapproval. Such applicant may reapply incorporating the improvements indicated by the Director.
(g) Permits authorizing the operation of dams in existence or being physically con structed as of the effective date of this Act shall be issued only when one of the following conditions precedent are met:
(1) Approval by the Director of the applicant's submission of a detailed engineer ing study of the dam, prepared by a professional engineer registered by the State of Georgia; or
(2) Approval by the Director of a written report prepared by the Division or other authorized agency under contract with the Director entered into upon behalf of the Division, after a visual inspection has been performed by such agency under the supervision of a professional engineer registered by the State of Georgia; or
(3) Approval by the Director of the applicant's submission of a written report pre pared by a professional engineer registered by the State of Georgia after a visual inspection has been performed under the supervision of such engineer,
provided, however, in order for an existing dam to receive a permit authorizing its oper ation, such dam shall comply with the design standards established pursuant to this Act and the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, and provided further, that in the event a visual inspection provided for in subsection 7 (g) (2) or subsection 7 (g) (3) reveals that distress of the dam is indicated by various conditions including, but not limited to, lack of adequate maintenance, seepage, surface cracks, settlement, movement or erosion, or when such inspection indicates that the dam was not designed or constructed in accord ance with the requirements of this Act and the rules and regulations promulgated here under, a permit may be issued only after the Director has received a detailed engineering study as provided for in subsection 7 (g) (1). Based upon a review of such study, the Director shall deny the permit or issue same subject to conditions necessary to bring the dam into compliance with the Act and the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder.
(h) The visual inspection performed pursuant to subsection 7 (g) (2) shall be made by the Division or under the provisions of a contract between the Director entered into upon behalf of the Division and the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Georgia Department of Transportation, or some other governmental agency.
(i) The Director may revoke, suspend or modify any permit issued pursuant to this Act or deny the issuance of a permit for cause including, but not limited to, the following:
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(2) obtaining a permit by misrepresentation, or failure to disclose fully all relevant facts;
(3) violation of any provision of this Act or any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder;
(4) failure to comply with dam safety standards provided for in this Act or any rules and regulations promulgated hereunder;
(5) change in any condition that requires revocation, suspension or modification of a permit in order to insure compliance with the Act or any rules and regulations promulgated hereunder.
Section 8. Dam removal, (a) It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of any dam for which a permit is required by this Act to remove same without the approval of the Director.
(b) Prior to the commencement of removing any such dam, such owner or operator shall apply to the Director on forms supplied by the Division for permission to remove the dam.
(c) Within sixty (60) days of the receipt of a completed application for removal, the Director shall approve or approve subject to appropriate conditions, the applicant's request for removal.
(d) Upon receipt of approval for removal, same shall be commenced as soon as practicable and the impoundment shall be drained and the structure permanently breached.
(e) Nothing in this Section or this Act shall be construed to preclude the owner or operator of any impoundment to drain such impoundment without authorization from the Director.
Section 9. Actions and orders of the Director, (a) The Director or any other authorized agency under contract with the Director entered into upon behalf of the Divi sion is hereby authorized to make a visual inspection of any dam or other artificial barrier dealt with in this Act for which a permit is or may be required by this Act and to enter on any property, public or private, at reasonable times without notice for the purpose of accomplishing such inspection. After any such visual inspection, and upon a finding by the Director that a dam is not in compliance with any provision of this Act or any rule or regulation promulgated hereunder, the Director may issue an administrative order to the owner(s) of such dam requiring such owner(s) to undertake, at the owner(s) expense, such maintenance, alterations, repairs, reconstruction, change in construction or location, or removal as may be deemed necessary by the Director, or the draining or lowering of the water level of the dam, within the time period specified in such administrative order.
(b) Based upon a visual inspection of a dam, if the Director determines that the dam is not in compliance with the provisions of this Act or any rule and regulation promulgated hereunder, and there is not sufficient time to issue an administrative order, the Director may immediately take such measures as may be necessary to provide emergency protection to life or property, including lowering the reservoir level or the destruction in whole or in part of said barrier and impoundment. The costs of such emergency measures may be recovered by the State in an action brought in the Superior Court of the county in which the dam is located or the county of residence of the dam owner(s).
Section 10. Rights in investigation, entry, access and inspection. The Divi sion shall have the right to direct and conduct investigations as it may reasonably deem necessary to carry out its duties as prescribed in this Act. For this purpose, the employees of the Division or any authorized representative shall have the right to enter at reasonable times on any property, public or private, for the purpose of investigating the condition, construction, or operation of any dam or other artificial barrier dealt with in this Act; and to require written statements or the filing of reports with respect to pertinent questions relating to the construction or operation of any dam; provided, however, that no person shall be required to disclose any secret formula, processes or methods used in any manu facturing operation or any confidential information concerning business activities carried on by him or under his supervision. It shall be unlawful for any person to refuse entry

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or access to any authorized representative of the Division who requests entry for purposes of inspection, and who presents appropriate credentials. It shall also be unlawful to obstruct, hamper or interfere with any such representative while in the process of carrying out his official duties.
Section 11. Administrative and judicial review. Any person who is aggrieved or adversely affected by an order or action of the Director shall be entitled to administra tive and judicial review in accordance with Section 17 (a) of the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972.
Section 12. Powers and duties of the Board. In the performance of its duties, the Board shall after consultation with the Committee:
(a) Establish by rule or regulation such policies, requirements or standards governing the construction, operation, and maintenance of dams or artificial barriers permitted or required to be permitted under this Act, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) requiring that the engineer who provides engineering design services for a dam constructed after the effective date of this Act certify to the Director that he is regis tered by the State of Georgia and that he has the necessary training and experience to design such dam, and attach said certification to the application for permit;
(2) requiring that if the engineer determines that a geological investigation of the dam site is advisable, that such investigation shall be conducted by a professional geologist registered to practice in the State of Georgia;
(3) requiring that the engineer who undertakes the design of a dam constructed after the effective date of this Act, submit to the Director all documentation of the analysis and calculations for such design and the as-built drawings for such dam.
(4) requiring a dam to have total spillway(s) designed to safely pass, without danger of overtopping flood waters in accordance with the objectives of this Act;
(5) requiring that an approved plan for inspection and maintenance be put into effect by the owner or operator for any permitted dam;
(6) requiring that the owner(s) of a dam immediately notify the Division when symptoms of failure, including, but not limited to, erosion, surface cracks, seepage, set tlement, or movement occurs;
(7) requiring that prior to construction of a dam, the owner shall provide the Board of Commissioners of the county in which the dam is to be constructed with the name(s) and address(es) of the person(s) owning such dam and the person(s) having direct responsibility for the operation of such dam. In addition, the owner shall have recorded on the official land plat for said county the location of such dam; (b) Establish by rule or regulation such criteria to be included in dam construction and operation application forms; (c) Establish by rule or regulation such standards necessary to govern the inspection of permitted dams; and (d) Adopt, modify, repeal and promulgate such other rules and regulations relating to dam safety as are necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of this Act excluding Section 6 herein.
Section 13. Powers and duties of the Director. In addition to any other powers and duties provided for in this Act, the Director shall have and may exercise the following powers and duties:
(a) To exercise general supervision over the administration and enforcement of this Act and all rules and regulations and orders promulgated hereunder excluding Section 6 herein;
(b) To require progress reports from the supervising engineer of a dam construction project, as deemed necessary;
(c) To supervise investigations necessary to carry out the duties prescribed in this Act excluding Section 6 herein;
(d) To advise, consult, cooperate, contract and enter into cooperative agreements with private persons, local units of government, other governmental agencies or commit tees, including, but not limited to, the Department of Transportation, the State Soil and

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Water Conservation Committee, and the United States Army Corps of Engineers for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this Act excluding Section 6 herein.
(e) To take such other actions as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act excluding Section 6 herein.
Section 14. Violations; penalties, (a) 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.
(b) As an alternative to criminal enforcement pursuant to subsection 14 (a), the Director may impose civil penalties in accordance with the following provisions:
(1) Any person violating any provision of this Act or any permit condition or limitation established pursuant to this Act, or negligently or willfully 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) Whenever the Director has reason to believe that any person has violated any provision of this Act or any permit condition or limitation established pursuant to 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 any permit condition or limitation established pursuant to 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 15. 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 neces sity of showing lack of an adequate remedy at law.
Section 16. Authority of Department of Transportation. The Commissioner of the Department of Transportation is authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the Department of Transportation with the Division and the Committee for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.
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, subsection, sen tence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional 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.
Section 18. Effective date. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1978.
Section 19. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

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Representative Phillips of the 91st moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 914 by striking the word "subsection" on line 25, page 9 and substituting the word "section" in lieu thereof.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

A substitute, 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, 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 Balkcom, R. 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. 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 Coi, 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, 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, P. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. 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. 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. N 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.
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 Nil, 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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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.
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 Watkins, L. 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, as amended, the ayes were 168, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitutea, aQOs aQmmeonnrdlAedrl.

Due to mechanical failure, the vote of Representative Steinberg of the 46th was not recorded on the passage of HB 914. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

The following Resolution of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

HR 447-1274. 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

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amending a Resolution creating the Code Revision Commission so as to author ize membership for a Senior Judge; to authorize the execution of a contract; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A RESOLUTION
Amending a Resolution creating the Code Revision Commission, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 922), so as to authorize membership for a Senior Judge; to author ize the execution of a contract; to provide for authority and duties relative to Code revi sion; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Code Revision Commission has conducted the study which it was directed to make relative to revision of the Code and the laws of Georgia but was unable to complete its work in time to enter into a contract in the year 1977; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that a Senior Judge be authorized to serve on the Commis sion; and
WHEREAS, the Commission should be provided with authority and duties relative to Code revision.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Resolution creating the Code Revision Commission, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 922), is hereby amended by striking all the language beginning with "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA" and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"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 President, 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 or a Senior 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 formu late with the publisher all the details associated with the project and to contract with the publisher, such contract being contingent upon the General Assembly appropriating the necessary funds therefor. The Commission is hereby empowered and it shall be its duty to take such action as is necessary to effectuate Code revision. It shall carry out the functions required of it in any contract entered into between the Commission and the publisher. The Commission shall be a continuing body until such time as the Code revision project is completed, all the terms of the contract have been carried out and the Commission is abolished. The Office of Legislative Counsel shall serve as staff for the Commission. The Commission is authorized to seek the advice and assistance of members and committees of the State Bar, the law schools of the State, the Office of the Attorney General and others with expertise and interest in the project. All members of the Commission shall receive the allowances authorized by law for legislative members of interim legislative committees. The Superior Court Judge or Senior Judge and the District Attorney shall receive such allowances from State funds from which they are otherwise 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."

Representative Snow of the 1st moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HR 447-1274.

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On the motion, the ayes were 111, nays 14. The motion prevailed.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:00 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 634. By: Representatives Daugherty of the 33rd, Hamilton of the 31st, Murphy of the 18th, Lucas of the 102nd and others: A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Elias Blake, Jr.; and for other purposes.
HR 635. By: Representatives Childers of the 15th, Toles of the 16th and Oldham of the 14th: A RESOLUTION commending Romeo Diprima; and for other purposes.
HR 636. By: Representatives Matthews of the 145th, Long of the 142nd, Veazey of the 146th, Collins of the 144th and others: A RESOLUTION urging the imple mentation of Senator Herman E. Talmadge's proposed five-point supplemental agricultural program; and for other purposes.
HR 637. By: Representatives Canty of the 38th, Dean of the 29th, Scott of the 37th, Deveaux of the 28th, McKinney of the 35th and others: A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Otis Wesley Smith; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1420. By: Representatives Kemp of the 139th, Walker of the 115th, Tuten of the 153rd, Culpepper of the 98th, Felton of the 22nd, Dover of the llth, Watson of the 114th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 34A-1307, relating to voting by absentee electors in municipal elections, so as to provide for addi tional requirements for casting 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 94, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1480. By: Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-610, relating to the keeping of registration cards and other papers and voter registration places so as to provide that the chief regis trar, in addition to the main office, may designate other fixed public places in the county to be used for the purpose of receiving applications for registration and for the registration of electors; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read:
The Committee on State of Republic moves to amend H. B. No. 1480 as follows:
By striking from the title, on line 5 of page 1, the following:
"public places",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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"places open to the public", By striking from Section 1, beginning on line 8 of page 2, the following: "public places", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "places open to the public".
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, Bray of the 70th, and Walker of the 115th move to amend the Committee amendment to HB 1480 by changing the words "places open to the public" to "places customarily open to the public and frequented by the general public" in the caption on line 5 of page 1 and in Section 1 beginning on line 8 of page 2.
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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Anderson, W.
Argo, B.
Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Childs, P. N Clark, Betty 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. Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Dixon, H.D. 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. Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, G.
Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L.
N Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F, Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Hudson, Ted 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.
Kemp, R. Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy 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. Lord, J. Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Milford, B. Money, J. Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill 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. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
Scott, A.

N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C. Stone, R. Swann, D. Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
N Watkins, L. Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y 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, as amended, the ayes were 89, nays 10.
The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

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Representative Beckham of the 89th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on the passage of HB 1480, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

Representative Tolbert of the 56th 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 1480, as amended.

SB 412. By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th and Stumbaugh of the 55th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68A-804, relating to when local authorities may and shall alter maximum speed limits, so as to change certain provisions relating to the differ ence between adjacent speed limits; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 105, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1570. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, Nessmith of the 82nd, Karrh of the 106th, and Chance of the 129th: A BILL to provide for one additional judge of the superior courts of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit of Georgia; and for other pur poses.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend House Bill 1570 as follows:
(1) By striking from the title the following:
"to provide an effective date;".
(2) By striking Section 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows:
"Section 2. Said additional judge shall be appointed by the Governor for a term of office beginning on November 1, 1978, and continuing through December 31, 1980, and until his successor is elected and qualified. Such judge shall be appointed by the Gover nor prior to November 1, 1978, and shall take office on that date. His successor shall be elected in the manner provided by law for the election of judges of the superior courts of this State at the general election in November, 1980, for a term of four years beginning on the first day of January, 1981, and until his successor shall have been elected and qualified. Future successors shall be elected at the general election each four years thereafter for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and quali fied. They shall take office on the first day of January following the date of the election. Such elections shall be held and conducted in the manner provided by law for the elec tion of judges of the superior courts of this State."
(3) By striking Section 13 in its entirety.
(4) By renumbering Section 14 as Section 13.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 110, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HR 522-1520. By: Representatives Home of the 104th, Pinkston of the 100th, Davis of the 99th, Birdsong of the 103rd, and Randall of the 101st:

A RESOLUTION

To amend a Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution providing for the recall of State, county, and municipal public officials who hold elective office (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1557), so as to provide for the recall of elected members of county and independ ent boards of education, including boards of education of school systems created prior to the adoption of the Constitution of 1877; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. A Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution providing for the recall of State, county, and municipal public officials who hold elective office (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1557), is hereby amended by adding in Section 1 following the first sentence of the material quoted as the new Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution, the follow ing:
"All elected members of county and independent boards of education, including boards of education of school systems created prior to the adoption of the Constitution of 1877, are subject to recall by the voters of the school district from which elected.", so that when so amended the proposed Paragraph I of Section IV shall read as follows:
"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. All elected members of county and independent boards of education, including boards of education of school systems created prior to the adoption of the Constitution of 1877, are subject to recall by the voters of the school district from which elected. Procedures and grounds for recall shall be prescribed by law by the General Assembly."

Section 2. Said Resolution is further amended by adding following the words "elec tive office" in the question which is to appear on the ballot as provided in Section 2 of said Resolution, the following:
"and elected members of county and independent boards of education, including boards of education of school systems created prior to the adoption of the Constitution of 1877", so that when so amended the question to appear on the ballot as provided in Section 2, shall read as follows:

"( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution be amended so as to to provide for the recall of

State, county, and municipal public officials who hold elective office and

elected members of county and independent boards of education, includ

ing boards of education of school systems created prior to the adoption

of the Constitution of 1877?"

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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 fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andersen, W.
Argo, B. Y Auten, D.

Y Balkcom, R. 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.
CarreU, 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.
Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
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.

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Y Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. Hamilton, 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. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. 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 Kaley, M. 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)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Logan, H.
Y Long, W.K. Y 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.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nicbols, 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.K. 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.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.

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Steinberg, C. 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. Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. 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 132, nays 2.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitutes thereto:

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.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act approved March 28, 1972, creating a Youthful Offender Division of the State Board of Corrections, known as the Georgia Youthful Offender Act of 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 592), so as to reconstitute the membership of the Youthful Offender Divi sion; to delete the provisions for compensation to be paid to the members of the Youthful Offender Division; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act approved March 28, 1972, creating a Youthful Offender Division of the State Board of Corrections, known as the Georgia Youthful Offender Act of 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 592), is hereby amended by striking in its entirety Section 3 thereof which reads as follows:
"Section 3. Creation; Membership; Compensation. There is hereby created within the State Board of Corrections a division to be known as the Youthful Offender Division. The division shall consist of the chairman of the State Board of Corrections, the Direc tor of Corrections, and not less than three other members, not members of the Board,

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appointed by the Director, such appointments being subject to the approval of the Board. The Board shall set the compensation to be paid to members of the Division, except that the compensation of the chairman of the Board and the Director of Correc tions shall be as provided by law, said officials to receive no additional compensation by reason of service upon the Division.", and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 3 to read as follows:
"Section 3. Creation; Membership. There is hereby created under the State Board of Offender Rehabilitation a Division to be known as the Youthful Offender Division. Such Division shall consist of the Commissioner of Offender Rehabilitation and such other members as deemed appropriate by said Commissioner."
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 Colwell of the 4th moved that the House agree to the Senate substi tute to HB 1114.

On the motion, the ayes were 108, nays 0. The motion prevailed.

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 policy making functions and its power to make rules and regulations to the Board of Offender Rehabili tation; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act approved April 6, 1972, providing for the reorganization of certain functions within the Executive Branch of State Government (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1069), so as to provide for the abolishment of the State Board of Corrections and for the transfer of its policy-making functions and its power to make rules and regulations to the Board of Offender Rehabilitation; to provide for the transfer of the administrative functions of the State Board of Corrections to the Department of Offender Rehabilitation; to provide for the abolishment of the position of Director of Corrections and for the transfer of the duties and powers of the Director of Corrections to the Commissioner of Offender Rehabil itation; to provide for the duties, powers, appointment and salary of the Commissioner of Offender Rehabilitation; to provide for the abolishment of the Division of CommunityBased Services within the Department of Offender Rehabilitation and for the continuation of the Division administrative functions in the Department of Offender Rehabilitation; to provide for the abolishment of the Division of Institutional Services within the Depart ment of Offender Rehabilitation and for the continuation of the Division administrative functions in the Department of Offender Rehabilitation; to provide for severability; 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. Section 10 of an Act approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, pp. 1069, 1073), is hereby amended by striking the last sentence thereof; by redesignating the first six sentences thereof as subsection (a); and by adding thereto a new subsection (b) to read as follows:

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"(b) The State Board of Corrections created by Article V, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945 having been abolished by a constitutional amend ment ratified on November 2, 1976, and proclaimed by the Governor on December 21, 1976, the statutory State Board of Corrections created by Ga. Laws 1956, pp. 161, 168, as amended (Ga. Code Ann. Section 77-302), is hereby abolished. The policy-making functions and the power to make rules and regulations of the State Board of Corrections are transferred to the Board of Offender Rehabilitation. Unless inconsistent with the Act, any reference in Georgia Laws to the State Board of Corrections pertaining to its policy-making functions or its power to make rules and regulations means the Board of Offender Rehabilitation. The administrative functions of the State Board of Corrections are transferred to the Department of Offender Rehabilitation. Unless inconsistent with this Act, any reference in Georgia Laws to the State Board of Corrections pertaining to its administrative functions means the Department of Offender Rehabilitation.", so that as amended, Section 10 shall read as follows:
"Section 10. (a) There is created a Board of Offender Rehabilitation which shall estab lish the general policy to be followed by the Department. The Board shall be composed of nine members. Five of the members shall be the members of the State Board of Corrections, created in Article V, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution, serving in an ex officio capacity. They shall be appointed in the same manner and for the same term with respect to their membership on both Boards. The other four members of the Board of Offender Rehabilitation shall be appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate for terms of four years. The first appointment shall be for terms of one, two, three and four years and their successors shall be appointed for terms of four years each.
(b) The State Board of Corrections created by Article V, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945 having been abolished by a constitutional amend ment ratified on November 2, 1976, and proclaimed by the Governor on December 21, 1976, the statutory State Board of Corrections created by Ga. Laws 1956, pp. 161, 168, as amended (Ga. Code Ann. Section 77-302), is hereby abolished. The policy-making functions and the power to make rules and regulations of the State Board of Corrections are transferred to the Board of Offender Rehabilitation. Unless inconsistent with this Act, any reference in Georgia Laws to the State Board of Corrections pertaining to its policy-making functions or its power to make rules and regulations means the Board of Offender Rehabilitation. The administrative functions of the State Board of Corrections are transferred to the Department of Offender Rehabilitation. Unless inconsistent with this Act, any reference in Georgia Laws to the State Board of Corrections pertaining to its administrative functions means the Department of Offender Rehabilitation."
Section 2. Section 11 of an Act approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, pp. 1069, 1073), is hereby amended by striking the third and fourth sentences thereof; by redesignating the first two sentences thereof as subsection (a); and by adding thereto a new subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The Commissioner of Offender Rehabilitation shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Offender Rehabilitation. The salary, expenses and allowances of the Commissioner of Offender Rehabilitation shall be as set by statute.", and by adding thereto a new subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c) The position of Director of Corrections provided for by Article V, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945 having been abolished by a constitu tional amendment ratified on November 2, 1976, and proclaimed by the Governor on December 21, 1976, the statutory position of Director of Corrections provided for by Ga. Laws 1956, pp. 161, 170, as amended (Ga. Code Ann. Section 77-305), is hereby abol ished. All of the duties and powers of the Director of Corrections are transferred to the Commissioner of Offender Rehabilitation. Any reference in Georgia Laws to the Director of Corrections means the Commissioner of Offender Rehabilitation.", so that as amended, Section 11 shall read as follows:
"Section 11. (a) There is created the position of Commissioner of Offender Rehabilita tion. The Commissioner shall be the chief administrative officer of the Department, and subject to the general policy established by the Board, the Commissioner shall supervise,

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direct, account for, organize, plan, administer, and execute the functions vested in the Department by this Act.
(b) The Commissioner of Offender Rehabilitation shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Offender Rehabilitation. The salary, expenses and allowances of the Commissioner of Offender Rehabilitation shall be as set by statute.
(c) The position of Director of Corrections provided for by Article V, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia of 1945 having been abolished by a constitu tional amendment ratified on November 2, 1976, and proclaimed by the Governor on December 21, 1976, the statutory position of Director of Corrections provided for by Ga. Laws 1956, pp. 161, 170, as amended (Ga. Code Ann. Section 77-305), is hereby abol ished. All of the duties and powers of the Director of Corrections are transferred to the Commissioner of Offender Rehabilitation. Any reference in Georgia Laws to the Director of Corrections means the Commissioner of Offender Rehabilitation."
Section 3. Section 14 of an Act approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, pp. 1069, 1074), is hereby amended by striking the first three sentences thereof which read as fol lows:
"There is created within the Department of Offender Rehabilitation the Division of Community-Based Services. This Division shall administer the supervision of parolees, probationers, and other offenders who are being treated outside correctional institutions. The Director of the Division shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Offender Reha bilitation.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"The Department of Offender Rehabilitation shall administer the supervision of probationers.", so that as amended, Section 14 shall read as follows:
"Section 14. The Department of Offender Rehabilitation shall administer the super vision of probationers. Nothing in this Act shall alter the relationship between judges and probation supervisors prescribed in the Statewide Probation Act, Ga. Laws 1956, pp. 27, 28 et seq. (Ga. Code Ann. Section 27-2702 et seq.)"
Section 4. An Act approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1069), is hereby amended by striking in its entirety Section 15 thereof which reads as follows:
"Section 15. There is created within the Department of Offender Rehabilitation the Division of Institutional Services. The Division, which shall be subject to the governance of the State Board of Corrections, shall administer the State's correctional institutions and rehabilitative programs conducted therein. The Director of Corrections, pursuant to the Constitution, shall be the administrative head of the Division.", and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 15 to read as follows:
"Section 15. The Department of Offender Rehabilitation shall administer the State's correctional institutions and rehabilitative programs conducted therein."
Section 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
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 thereof.
Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Colwell of the 4th moved that the House agree to the Senate substi tute to HB 1115.

On the motion, the ayes were 101, nays 0.

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The motion prevailed.

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 officials 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.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act approved April 13, 1973, providing for the compensation and allow ances of certain State officials and for matters relative thereto (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 701), 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; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act approved April 13, 1973, providing for the compensation and allowances of certain State officials and for matters relative thereto (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 701), is hereby amended by striking from Section 2 thereof the following:
"(8) Director of Corrections", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(8) Commissioner of Offender Rehabilitation".
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking from Section 4 thereof the follow ing:
"(4) State Board of Corrections", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(4) Board of Offender Rehabilitation".
Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Colwell of the 4th moves to amend the Senate Substitute to House Bill 1116 as follows:
(1) By striking the title and inserting in lieu thereof a new title to read as follows:
"To amend an Act providing for the compensation and allowances of certain State officials, approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 701), as amended by an Act approved January 20, 1978 (Act No. 755, House Bill 262 of the 1978 regular session), so as to change the designation of the Director of Corrections to the Commissioner of Offender Rehabilitation; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes."
(2) By striking Section 1 and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1 to read as fol lows:
"Section 1. An Act providing for the compensation and allowances of certain State officials, approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 701), as amended by an Act

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approved January 20, 1978 (Act No. 755, House Bill 262 of the 1978 regular session), is hereby amended by striking from Section 2 thereof the following:
'(8) Director of Corrections', and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
'(8) Commissioner of Offender Rehabilitation'." (3) By striking Section 2 in its entirety. (4) By renumbering Sections 3 and 4 as Sections 2 and 3, respectively.

Representative Colwell of the 4th moved that the House agree to the Senate substi tute, as amended by the House, to HB 1116.

On the motion, the ayes were 104, nays 0. The Senate substitute, as amended by the House, was agreed to.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1462. By: Representatives Ham of the 80th, Mann of the 13th, and Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the discharge of firearms on Sunday so as to change the provisions regarding application of that Act; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act relating to the discharge of firearms on Sunday, approved April 10, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 1246), as amended by an Act approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1438), and by an Act approved April 8, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1333), so as to change the provisions regarding application of that Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act relating to the discharge of firearms on Sunday, approved April 10, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 1246), as amended by an Act approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1438), and by an Act approved April 8, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1333), is hereby amended by inserting in Section 1 between the word "landowner" and the word "on" the following:
"or any member of his immediate family", and by striking from said Section 1 the following:
", nor to any member of the immediate family, guest, invitee or lessee of the property owner", so that when so amended, Section 1 of that Act shall read as follows:
"Section 1. It shall be unlawful for any person to willfully or wantonly fire or dis charge a firearm on Sunday. The provisions of this Act shall not apply to (1) persons who shall fire or discharge a firearm in defense of person or property; (2) law enforce ment officers; and (3) persons who shall fire or discharge a firearm at a firing range approved and supervised by representatives of a local, State or national gun club. The provisions of this Act shall not apply to any landowner or any member of his immediate

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family on his own land; nef te any Ic33cc ef- the property owner."

ibef ef- the immediate family, gucat, invitee ef

Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Dover of the llth requested that he be excused from casting any vote relative to HB 1462 because of a conflict of interest.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Noble of the 48th move to amend the Commit tee substitute to HB 1462 by adding a new Section 2 to read as follows:
"Section 2. The local governing authority shall be able by ordinance to decree that Sunday hunting will not occur in the jurisdiction of that governing authority.".

An amendment, offered by Representatives Davis of the 99th and Home of the 104th, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Carlisle of the 71st moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1462 by adding on line 22, page 1, after the word "to" and before the word "willfully" on line 23, page 1, the following: "hunt any animal protected by the laws of this State.".

An amendment, offered by Representatives Parham of the 109th and Baugh of the 108th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Karrh of the 106th, was read and ruled out of order.

Representative Lane of the 81st moved that the House reconsider its action in adopt ing the Carlisle Amendment.

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. Y Balkcom, R.
Y Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Y Birdsong, K. Bishop, S.
N 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. N Carries, C.
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. N Cos, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill
N Edwards, W. 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.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, G.
Y Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawking, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F. N Horton, G.T.
Housley, E.

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. N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Y 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 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.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N 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. N 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.

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Y 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.
Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
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 Savage, J. Y Scott, A. N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B.

Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C. Stone, R. N Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom

Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
N Watkins, L.

N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
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 motion, the ayes were 102, nays 45. The motion prevailed.

On the re-adoption of the Carlisle Amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G.
Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K.
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. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.

N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D.
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 Glover, M.
N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B. N 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

Y Home, F. N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
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
Kaley, M. N Karrh, R.
N Kemp, R. Keyton, J.W.
N Kilgore, T.M.
N Knight, N.G. 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. N Looper, M. N Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
N Milford, B. N Money, J. Y 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.
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.
N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Savage, J. N Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. 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 N Truluck, R. Y 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. Watkins, L.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby
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 re-adoption of the Carlisle Amendment, the ayes were 26, nays 122. The Carlisle Amendment was lost.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.

Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Balkcom, R.

Y Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe
N Baugh, W.E.

Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.

Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
N Bolster, P.

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Y Bray, C.A.
N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Conneil, J. Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. 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. Y Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, G.
N 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.
N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E.
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. N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
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. Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.

Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M.
Nix, K. N Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Owens, R.D.
N 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.
N Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
N Savage, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.

Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N 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.
N Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. 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 passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 82, nays 67.
The Bill, by substitute, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitu tional majority, was lost.

Due to mechanical failure, the vote of Representative Whitmire of the 9th was not recorded on the passage of HB 1462. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

Representative Ham of the 80th 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 1462, by substitute, as amended.

HB 1246. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th, Rowland of the 119th, and Savage of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Section 38-418, relating to confidential communications, so as to provide that communications between a physician and a patient shall be privileged; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Evans of the 84th moves to amend HB 1246 by adding the words "and a patient who has sought the professional services of the licensed medical doctor," after the word "doctor" on line 12; by adding the word "a" after the word "and" on line 22; and by adding the words "who has sought the professional services of the licensed medi cal doctor," after the word "patient" on line 23.

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 90, nays 0.
The Chair voted "aye".

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On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 91, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HR 490-1423. By: Representative Battle of the 124th: A RESOLUTION continuing the State Board of Geologists Examiners; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Battle of the 124th moves to amend HR 490-1423 by striking the date "July 1, 1984" wherever it appears in the Resolution and inserting in lieu thereof the date "July 1, 1981"; and further amend by striking the date "July 1, 1985" on page 2, line 1, and inserting in lieu thereof the date "July 1, 1982".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 107, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

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 Friday, February 10, 1978

The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by trie Speaker.
By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with.
Prayer was offered by the Reverend Grover Cook, Pastor, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Cedartown, 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 1756. By: Representatives Greene and Stone of the 138th: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the coroner of Wayne County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof a salary and an expense allowance; to provide for the payment of the operating expenses of said office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.
HR 632-1756. By: Representatives Greene and Stone of the 138th: A RESOLUTION pro posing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the dollar amount of civil cases over which the Justices of the Peace of Wayne County shall have jurisdiction; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.
HB 1757. By: Representative Dover of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for a secretary for the Solicitor of the State Court of Habersham

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County; to fix the compensation for such secretary and provide for payment of same" so as to change the maximum compensation of the secretary of the Solic itor of the State Court of Habersham County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1758. By: Representatives Phillips of the 59th, Harris of the 60th, and Wall of the 61st: A BILL to provide for the salary and expense allowance of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County; to specifically repeal a Section of a certain Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1759. By: Representatives Savage of the 25th, Daniel of the 88th, Beckham of the 89th, Hays and Snow of the 1st, Owens of the 77th, Dent of the 85th, Patten of the 146th, Nix of the 20th, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-31, relating to income taxes, so as to allow a credit against income taxes for certain taxpayers who construct or purchase certain residences which are not equipped with central air conditioning; to provide a credit against income taxes to certain taxpayers who purchase certain motor vehicles which are not equipped with an air conditioning system; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1760. By: Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Carnes of the 43rd, Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th: A BILL to amend an Act regulating the prac tice of professional sanitarians and to promote the principles of environmental sanitation so as to provide for the setting of fees including, but not limited to, fees for written examination, initial licensing, license renewal, and reciprocity (endorsement) by the Georgia Board of Registered Professional Sanitarians; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1761. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Forsyth County so as to remove a limitation on the salary of the county administrator; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1762. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act changing the compensation of certain county officers of Forsyth County so as to provide for a determination of the annual salary of the clerk of the superior court, sheriff, and judge of the probate court by the county governing authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1763. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Tax Commissioner of Forsyth County so as to provide for determination of the compensation of the tax commissioner by the county governing authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1764. By: Representatives Home of the 104th, Pinkston of the 100th, Lucas of the 102nd, Bray of the 70th, Hawkins of the 50th, and Kemp of the 139th: A BILL

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to amend Code Title 34, also known as the "Georgia Election Code", so as to provide for substituted nominations by special primaries in the event of vacan cies occurring in any party nomination (filled by primary) for a federal, State or county office filled by the vote of electors within a single county, by reason of the death, disqualification or withdrawal of any candidate therefor, occurring after nomination; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1765. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to create and establish the Forsyth County Airport Authority; to provide a title for such Act ("Forsyth County Airport Authority Act"); to declare the need for such Authority; to declare the public purpose of the Authority; to provide for mem bers of the Authority and their terms; to provide for the election of officers, a quorum, bylaws, procedures and meetings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1766. By: Representatives Burruss and Housley of the 21st, Cooper, Kaley, and Wilson of the 19th, and Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Paulding County so as to change the provisions relating to the recall of the chairman or commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1767. By: Representatives Elliott of the 49th, Johnston, Butler, and Tolbert of the 56th, and Burton of the 47th: A BILL to amend Code Section 113-1301, relating to county administrators, so as to provide for the appointment of assistant county administrators in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 400,000 nor more than 600,000 according to the United States decen nial census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 633-1767. By: Representatives Galer of the 97th, Walker of the 115th, Marcus of the 26th, and Greer of the 43rd: A RESOLUTION creating the Guardianship Laws Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1768. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, and Beckham of the 89th: A BILL to amend an Act prohibiting the sale or delivery of certain harmful material to minors so as to remove the provisions pertaining to notice; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1769. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st, and Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and modernizing pretrial, trial and certain posttrial procedures in civil cases so as to change certain provisions and procedures relating to discovery against per sons, firms and corporations who are not parties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1770. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, and Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend an Act to limit the effect of and time for enforcing conveyance of real

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property to secure debt by providing for a reversion of title so as to redefine the circumstances under which certain deeds to secure debt affecting real estate shall become unenforceable; to provide for renewals in certain instances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1771. By: Representatives Burruss of the 21st, McDonald of the 12th, Phillips of the 120th, Sizemore of the 136th, Castleberry of the lllth, Murray of the 116th, Greene of the 138th, and others: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to authorize certain counties and municipalities to impose, levy and collect certain excise taxes"; to provide a condition precedent for authority to levy such taxes following the initial year; to provide for legislative findings and policy; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1772. By: Representatives Swann of the 90th, and Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to authorize certain ad valorem taxing jurisdictions to establish the rate of interest to be charged with respect to delinquent tax collections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1773. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a small claims court for Spalding County to be known as the Small Claims Court of Spalding County, so as to change the title of the bailiff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1774. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, and Steinberg of the 46th: 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 records of law enforcement agencies and courts pertaining to juvenile offenders; to provide for limited disclosure of records on juveniles committed to said Department; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

HB 1775. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, and Steinberg of the 46th: A BILL to amend Code Title 24A, known as the Juvenile Court Code of Georgia, so as to authorize the Council of Juvenile Court Judges to inspect and copy records of the courts, law enforcement agencies and the Department of Human Resources upon request; to provide that the judge shall permit the Department of Human Resources and Council of Juvenile Court Judges to inspect and copy records of the court and law enforcement agencies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

HB 1776. By: Representatives Beckham of the 89th, Savage of the 25th, and Townsend of the 24th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 92-31, relative to the imposition, rate and computation of State income taxes and exemptions therefrom, so as to provide for a tax credit for a portion of the amount paid by an individual for education tuition; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

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HB 1777. By: Representative Ware of the 68th: A BILL to create the Downtown West Point Development Authority; to provide for the appointment of members of the Authority and their terms of office; to provide for a recall of the members; to create the Downtown West Point District; to authorize the Authority to issue revenue bonds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 638-1777. By: Representatives Hutchinson of the 133rd, Murphy of the 18th, Harris of the 60th, Clifton of the 107th, Adams of the 79th, Logan of the 62nd, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Con stitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for a health insurance plan for retired public school teachers; to authorize the General Assembly to appropriate funds for the administration of the plan and to finance the employer contributions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1734 HB 1735 HB 1736 HB 1737 HB 1738 HB 1739 HB 1740 HB 1741 HB 1742 HB 1743 HB 1744 HB 1745 HB 1746 HB 1747 HB 1748 HR 613-1748 HR 614-1748

HR 615-1748 HB 1750 HB 1751 HB 1752 HR 629-1752 HB 1753 HB 1754 HB 1755 SB 261 SB 384 SB 460 SB 463 SB 489 SB 520 SR 252 SR 267 SB 478

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 1382 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1505 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1529 Do Pass

HB 1543 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1554 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1704 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:

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Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Health & Ecology has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1349 HB 1282 HB 1526 HB 1445 HB 1579 HB 1447

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1461 Do Pass

HB 1428 Do Pass, as Amended

HB 1527 Do Pass, by Substitute

HR 553-1580 Do Pass, by Substitute

SB 404

Do Pass, as Amended

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 recommendation:
HB 824 Do Pass, by Substitute
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 1301 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1449 Do Not Pass HB 1464 Do Not Pass
Respectfully submitted, Clifton of the 107th 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 Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HR 532-1529 Do Pass HR 575-1662 Do Pass HB 1649 Do Pass

HB 580 HB 1738

Do Pass, as Amended 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 1459 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1487 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Buck of the 95th 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 1664 Do Pass HR 514-1463 Do Pass, as Amended HR 527-1520 Do Pass HR 542-1532 Do Pass HR 544-1533 Do Pass HR 552-1580 Do Pass

HR 580-1662 Do Pass

HR 611-1733 Do Pass

HR 613-1748 Do Pass

SR 259

Do Pass

SB 287

Do Not Pass

Respectfully submitted, Colwell of the 4th 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 1684 HB 1685 HB 1686 HB 1689 HB 1690

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, as Amended

HB 1695 HB 1696 HB 1698 HB 1700 HB 1701

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, as Amended

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Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1721 Do Pass HB 1722 Do Pass HB 1723 Do Pass HB 1724 Do Pass HB 1726 Do Pass HB 1727 Do Pass HR 585-1710 Do Pass HR 590-1718 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 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 400 Do Pass SB 401 Do Pass SB 402 Do Pass SB 406 Do Pass

SB 407 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 706 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 232 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

Representative Bray of the 70th District, Acting-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 1262 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1521 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Bray of the 70th Acting-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 recommendation:

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HB 1639 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 1499 Do Pass HB 1456 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1647 Do Pass HB 1538 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1353 Do Pass HB 1356 Do Pass

HB 104 Do Pass HB 106 Do Pass HB 108 Do Pass HB 109 Do Pass HB 1332 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Phillips of the 120th Vice-Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1690. By: Representatives Watson of the 114th, and Waddle of the 113th: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Warner Robins in the County of Houston; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 1690 as follows:
By adding in Section 1-102 on line 16 of page 2, immediately following the words "of its property", the following:
"including, but not limited to, the abandonment of any easement when deemed desir able by the city".

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 1701. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Cason of the 96th, Bishop of the 94th, Thompson of the 93rd, Phillips of the 91st, Galer of the 97th, and Smyre of the 92nd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Muscogee County so as to change the compensation of the Solicitor and the Assistant Solicitor of the State Court of Muscogee County; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

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The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 1701 as follows:
(1) By adding in the title before the words "to repeal conflicting laws" the following: "to provide an effective date;". (2) By renumbering Section 3 as Section 4. (3) By adding a new Section 3 to read as follows: "Section 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1978."

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 1695. By: Representatives Evans of the 84th, and Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of McDuffie County so as to change the provisions relating to the election of the members of the board; to change the provisions relating to election districts; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1696. By: Representative Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend an Act repealing and replacing the charter of the City of Thomson, Georgia, so as to change the provisions relating to the election of mayor and councilmen; to provide for elec tion districts; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1684. 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 so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the clerical assistant; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1685. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Newton County Water and Sewerage Authority Act", so as to provide for an

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administrator who may be a member of the Authority; to change the provisions relating to powers; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1686. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to provide a new charter for the Town of Porterdale in the county of Newton; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1698. By: Representatives Evans of the 84th, and Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a seven-member Board of Education of McDuffie County so as to change the provisions relating to the election of said board of education; to change the provisions relating to education districts; to provide for certain residency requirements; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1700. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the Chairman and other members of the Board of Commissioners; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1703. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, McCollum of the 134th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, and White of the 132nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Dougherty County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Dougherty County; to change the provisions relative to fees; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1705. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Screven 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 1712. 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 term of office of the judge; to provide for payment of the costs of the judge's bond; to provide for the payment of jurors; to specify and change cer tain fees and costs; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1713. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Troup County (formerly the Civil and Criminal Court of Troup County) so as to change the salary of the judge and of the solicitor; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1714. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th: A BILL to amend an Act to change the compensation of the coroner of Troup County so as to change the salary of the coroner; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1715. 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 so as to change certain provisions relating to the issuance of building permits; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1716. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court of Troup County so as to change the salary of the judge; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1717. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th: A BILL to amend an Act providing compensation for specified officers in Troup County so as to change the salary of the sheriff, tax commissioner, and judge of the pro bate court; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1719. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th, and Waddle of the 113th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Coroner of Houston County and providing for an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation, expenses and travel allow ance of the coroner; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1721. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Milford, Clark, and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain county officers of Greene County upon an annual salary so as to change the clerical allowance of the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1722. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Morgan County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1723. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Milford, Clark, and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to create and establish the Greene County Airport Authority and to authorize such authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, operate, own and improve airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft which shall include related buildings, equipment and the usual and convenient facilities appertaining to such undertakings, and to acquire the necessary property there for, both real and personal, and to lease and sell any and all such facilities including real property; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1724. By: Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend Code Section 89-830, relating to the uncompleted duties of the outgoing tax collector and surety, so as to provide that in all counties of this State having a popu lation of not less than 4,000 nor more than 4,575, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, the person who served as tax collector of any such county during a period when taxes were not collected because of court action shall be entitled to certain commissions on such taxes when collected; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1726. By: Representatives Chance of the 129th, Triplett of the 128th, Scott of the 123rd, Jones of the 126th, and Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act to create a new charter for the Town of Pooler so as to abolish the office of recorder; to transfer the duties and responsibilities of the recorder to the town clerk; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1727. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, and Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Chattahoochee County so as to change the compensation of the chairman and members of the Board of Commissioners of Chattahoochee County; to change the compensation of the clerk of the Board of Commissioners; to provide an effective date; and
for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 585-1710. By: Representatives Veazey and Patten of the 146th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing author ity of Tift County to require that property be returned for ad valorem taxation purposes in Tift County to the board of county tax assessors; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article IX, Section I, Paragraph VI of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:
"The governing authority of Tift County is authorized to require that property be returned for ad valorem taxation purposes in Tift County to the board of county tax assessors."
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 authorize the Tift County governing authority to require that property be returned for ad valorem
( ) NO taxation purposes in Tift County to the board of county tax assessors?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adwe, G.
Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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 Bumiss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.

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.
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.

Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y EUiott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Pelton, D. Y Poster, 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, 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.
Holmes, Bob Home, F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. 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.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 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. 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. Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.

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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. Y Rush, Dewey

Y Russell, J. Savage, J.
Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
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.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.

Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L.
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 adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 151, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 590-1718. By: Representatives Housley of the 21st, Cooper of the 19th, Murphy of the 18th, Wilson and Kaley of the 19th, and Burruss of the 21st:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to create a Paulding County Civil Service System for all those persons, other than elected officials, whose salaries or wages are paid in whole or in part from the funds of Paulding 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 IX, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for the creation of a Paulding County Civil Service System for all those persons, other than elected officials, whose salaries or wages are paid in whole or in part from the funds of Paulding County."

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 authorize the General Assem bly to provide by law for the creation of a Paulding County Civil Service System for all those persons, other than elected officials, whose salaries or wages are paid in whole or in part from the funds of Paulding 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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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. Y 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. 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. 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, 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.
Holmes, Bob

Home, F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. 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.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 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. 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.
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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. 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. Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L.
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- adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 151, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the House:

HR 617. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th, Hays fo the 1st, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Owens of the 77th and others: A RESOLUTION commending the Georgia Air National Guard; and for other purposes.

HR 619. By: Representatives Rowland of the 119th and Coleman of the 118th: A RESO LUTION commending Honorable W. Herschel Lovett; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House:

SB 392. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-308, relating to the determination of habitual violators, so as to change certain time limita tions concerning the offense of driving or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any drug; and for other
purposes.

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SB 397. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Greene of the 26th and Evans of the 37th: A BILL to provide for intrastate child custody jurisdiction; to provide a short title; to specify purpose; to provide for construction; to define certain terms; to specify how an action to obtain a change of legal custody of certain children shall be brought; to provide limitations; and for other purposes.

SB 398. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act, approved March 10, 1970, so as to provide that the terms "peace officer" and "law enforcement unit" shall not include any personnel employed by the State or any agency thereof other than certain employees of the Department of Public Safety and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; and for other purposes.

SB 444. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Barnes of the 33rd, and Allgood of the 22nd: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively revising appellate and other posttrial procedure, approved February 19, 1965, so as to change the provisions relating to dismissal of appeals; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 445. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Barnes of the 33rd, and Allgood of the 22nd: A BILL to amend an Act to comprehensively and exhaustively revise, super sede, and modernize appellate and other posttrial procedure in civil and crim inal cases, approved February 19, 1965, so as to provide that the notice of appeal shall not serve as a supersedeas in child custody and habeas corpus cases; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 467. By: Senators Evans of the 37th, Coverdell of the 40th, Doss of the 52nd, Johnson of the 34th, Hudson of the 35th, Stephens of the 36th, Barnes of the 33rd and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-704, defining unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices, so as to include in the definition of unfair discrimination certain discrimination relating to property insurance; to provide for private causes of action and attorneys' fees; and for other purposes.

SB 468. By: Senators Evans of the 37th, Coverdell of the 40th, Doss of the 52nd and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-24, relating to the insurance con tract in general, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for forms; to provide for notification prior to certain actions by insurers; to provide for time of notice, delivery or mailing and retention of notice, and contents thereof; and for other purposes.

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.

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.

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

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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.

SB 486. By: Senators Stumbaugh of the 55th, Broun of the 46th, Holloway of the 12th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-12, relating to control of pre ventable diseases, so as to provide for the responsibilities of the Department of Human Resources relating to the prevention of mental retardation resulting from inherited metabolic disorders; to provide for the development of a State wide network of medical genetics; and for other purposes.

SB 413. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the use of radar speed detection devices by counties and municipalities, approved March 27, 1968, so as to change the circumstances under which a case may be made based upon use of a speed detection device; and for other purposes.

SB 503. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety, approved March 19, 1937, so as to provide that the chief law enforcement officer of any municipality may request the assistance of members of the Georgia State Patrol in the prevention and detection of violations of the criminal laws and in the apprehension of those violating such laws; and for other purposes.

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.

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 Facil ity" and add a definition for "Accredited Institution"; to extend the date for registration of present orthotists; and for other purposes.

HB 1302. By: Representatives Davis of the 99th, Home of the 104th, and Randall of the 101st: A BILL to amend an Act providing for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages so as to change certain provisions relating to crimes and penalties for performing certain acts without obtaining a license; to change procedures; and for other purposes.

HB 1483. By: Representative Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 13-203.1, relating to bank offices and bank facilities, so as to provide for the establishment of bank offices or bank facilities within airports owned or oper ated, or both, by counties or municipalities in which parent or branch banks are located; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the Senate:

SR 121. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A RESOLUTION to amend a Resolution passed by the General Assembly of Georgia in its 1973 Regular Session authorizing the severing of four tracts of real property or interests therein from then existing leases between the State < f Georgia or authorized State entities, as Lessors, and

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second parties, as Lessees, and the consolidation of the said severed tracts or interests therein into a new Lease between the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Control Commission; and for other purposes.

SR 125. By: Senator English of the 21st: 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.

SR 237. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the State Properties Commission to enter into boundary line settlement agreements, for and on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, with property owners adjacent to the State Farmers Market in Dillard, Georgia; and for other purposes.

The Senate has agreed to House amendment to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 418. 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, approved February 28, 1956, so as to change the qualifications and compensation provisions relating to the Assistant District Attorney to conform to State standards; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

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 issue refunds or credits for distilled spirits excise tax stamps purchased by manufac turers, distillers, or wholesalers under certain conditions; and for other pur poses.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 392. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-308, relating to the determination of habitual violators, so as to change certain time limita tions concerning the offense of driving or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any drug; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 397. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Greene of the 26th and Evans of the 37th: A BILL to provide for intrastate child custody jurisdiction; to provide a short title; to specify purpose; to provide for construction; to define certain terms; to specify how an action to obtain a change of legal custody of certain children shall be brought; to provide limitations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 398. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act, approved March 10, 1970, so as to provide that the terms "peace officer" and "law enforcement unit" shall not include any personnel employed by the State

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or any agency thereof other than certain employees of the Department of Public Safety and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 413. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the use of radar speed detection devices by counties and municipalities, approved March 27, 1968, so as to change the circumstances under which a case may be made based upon use of a speed detection device; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 444. By: Senators Johnson of tt e 34th, Barnes of the 33rd, and Allgood of the 22nd: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively revising appellate and other posttrial procedure, approved February 19, 1965, so as to change the provisions relating to dismissal of appeals; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 445. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Barnes of the 33rd, and Allgood of the 22nd: A BILL to amend an Act to comprehensively and exhaustively revise, super sede, and modernize appellate and other posttrial procedure in civil and crim inal cases, approved February 19, 1965, so as to provide that the notice of appeal shall not serve as a supersedeas in child custody and habeas corpus cases; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 467. By: Senators Evans of the 37th, Coverdell of the 40th, Doss of the 52nd, Johnson of the 34th, Hudson of the 35th, Stephens of the 36th, Barnes of the 33rd and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-704, defining unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices, so as to include in the definition of unfair discrimination certain discrimination relating to property insurance; to provide for private causes of action and attorneys' fees; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 468. By: Senators Evans of the 37th, Coverdell of the 40th, Doss of the 52nd and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-24, relating to the insurance con tract in general, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for forms; to provide for notification prior to certain actions by insurers; to provide for time of notice, delivery or mailing and retention of notice, and contents thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 486. By: Senators Stumbaugh of the 55th, Broun of the 46th, Holloway of the 12th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-12, relating to control of pre ventable diseases, so as to provide for the responsibilities of the Department of Human Resources relating to the prevention of mental retardation resulting from inherited metabolic disorders; to provide for the development of a State wide network of medical genetics; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SB 503. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Department of Public Safety, approved

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March 19, 1937, so as to provide that the chief law enforcement officer of any municipality may request the assistance of members of the Georgia State Patrol in the prevention and detection of violations of the criminal laws and in the apprehension of those violating such laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SR 121. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A RESOLUTION to amend a Resolution passed by the General Assembly of Georgia in its 1973 Regular Session authorizing the severing of four tracts of real property or interests therein from then existing leases between the State of Georgia or authorized State entities, as Lessors, and second parties, as Lessees, and the consolidation of the said severed tracts or interests therein into a new Lease between the State of Georgia, acting by and through the State Properties Control Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SR 125. By: Senator English of the 21st: 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.

SR 237. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the State Properties Commission to enter into boundary line settlement agreements, for and on behalf of the Department of Agriculture, with property owners adjacent to the State Farmers Market in Dillard, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

Representative Ham of the 80th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1462. By: Representatives Ham of the 80th, Mann of the 13th, and Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the discharge of firearms on Sunday so as to change the provisions regarding application of that Act; and for other
purposes.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adam*, G.
Y Adams, Marvin
Y Andersen, W.
Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe 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. N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Butler, D. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.

Carries, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B.
Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Y 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 Y Edwards, W. N EUiott, E.H.
Evans, W.D. Felton, D. 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. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.

Harriaon, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N 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

Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R.
Y Kemp, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. 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.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L.

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Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J.
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.
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. Pilewicz, G.
Y Pinkston, P.C. YRainey, H.
Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.

Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Savage, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C.
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. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.

On the motion, the ayes were 111, nays 18. The motion prevailed.

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Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watkins, L. 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. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

Due to mechanical failure, the vote of Representative Pilewicz of the 41st was not recorded on the motion to reconsider HB 1462. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

Representative Tolbert of the 56th moved that the House reconsider its action in fail ing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1480. By: Representatives Tolbert of the 56th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-610, relating to the keeping of registration cards and other papers and voter registration places so as to provide that the chief regis trar, in addition to the main office, may designate other fixed public places in the county to be used for the purpose of receiving applications for registration and for the registration of electors; 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 Anderaon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Balkcom, R. Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Carnes, C. 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. 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. N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Evans, W.D. Felton, D. Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. Y Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F.

Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L.
N Holmes, Bob Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted
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. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. 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. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lenderman, M.

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. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. N 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. 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. 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.
Savage, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. N 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.
Y Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W.

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Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C.

N Watkins, L. Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby

N 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 motion, the ayes were 116, nays 18. The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent, the following Resolution of the House was withdrawn from the Committee on Ways and Means and referred to the Committee on Appropriations:

HR 615-1748. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Harris of the 8th, and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the processing and dis position, by the Claims Advisory Board, of claims against the State which do not exceed $500.00; and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 639. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Nix and Isakson of the 20th, Cooper, Wilson and Kaley of the 19th and Housley of the 21st: A RESOLUTION commending the 65-pound South Vipers Football Team of the South Cobb Ath letic Association; and for other purpoes.

Under the general order of business, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1591. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act so as to provide that cer tain courts shall have jurisdiction to try persons charged with operating a motor vehicle without insurance; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1560. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Gammage of the 17th, Johnson of the 66th, Birdsong of the 103rd, Phillips of the 91st, Isakson of the 20th, and Patten of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act implementing the requirements of the Federal Intergovernmental Corporation Act of 1968 so as to change the provisions relative to the functions and authority of area planning and develop ment commissions; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1343. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Lambert of the 112th, Childs of the 51st, Knight of the 67th, Wilson of the 19th, Connell of the 87th, Snow of the 1st, Evans of the 84th, and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing

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retirement benefits for the clerks of the superior courts of Georgia so as to change the provisions relative to retirement benefits for superior court clerks and their spouses who are retired or may retire under the provisions of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andersen, W. Y Argo, B. N Auten, D.
N Balkcom, R. 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. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N 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. 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 Y Edwards, W. Y EUiott, 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
Glover, M. Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. N Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. N 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.
Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Karrh, R. Kemp, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lendennan, M. Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. 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 MuUinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N 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. Y Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
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 Savage, J. N Scott, A.

N Scott, D. N 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. Y Toles, E.B. N 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. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y 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 122, nays 32. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representatives Jessup of the 117th, Rowland of the 119th, and Twiggs of the 4th stated that they had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1343, 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 and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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 appropriation and distribution of State funds; to provide for appointment of local public defender attorneys; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend the "Georgia Criminal Justice Act", approved April 8, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 999), so as to provide for the appropriation and distribution of State funds; to provide for appointment of local public defender attorneys; to provide for the election by local counties or circuits of a method of providing representation for indigents in State and superior courts; to provide pro rata distribution of State funds to local counties or circuits; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. The "Georgia Criminal Justice Act", approved April 8, 1968 (Ga. Law 1968, p. 999), is hereby amended by adding, following Section 15, six new Sections, to be designated Sections 15.1 through 15.6 to read as follows:
"Section 15.1. All funds appropriated for the representation of indigents charged with crimes shall be distributed as follows:
(1) Each judicial circuit shall receive an equal share of one-half of the funds so appro priated.
(2) Each judicial circuit shall receive a pro rata share of the remaining funds appropri ated as the number of indigent criminal cases handled in the State or superior courts of that circuit related to the total number of indigent criminal cases handled in those courts in the State of Georgia in the previous year.
(3) Each local unit of county government located in a judicial circuit shall receive a pro rata share of the monies so available to its judicial circuit based upon the population of that county as related to the total population of the judicial circuit.
Section 15.2. The Administrative Assistants established by the Judicial Administration Act of 1976 shall furnish the statistics necessary for the proper distribution of the funds and shall administer the distribution of the funds to local units of government.
Section 15.3. If a county or circuit has a public defender office in operation or estab lishes such an office as hereinafter provided, then the Administrative Assistant shall pay over to such county or circuit having the public defender office its share of the funds allo cated under this Act as provided.
Section 15.4. Any county or circuit may at any time establish a local public defender's office. The public defender in any office established under this Act shall be appointed by a committee comprised of the chief judge of the superior court, the president of the bar association of the county or circuit, and the chairman or chairmen of the board or boards of county commissioners of the county or circuit in which such office is being established.
Section 15.5. If a county or circuit has exercised either the option to employ a system of private counsel or contracted for the services of a legal aid unit and so designates by letter signed by the chairman or chairmen of the board or boards of county commissioners and the chief judge of the superior court of the circuit, then the Administrative Assistant shall pay over to such county or circuit a share of the funds allocated under this Act as heretofore provided.
Section 15.6. Nothing in this Act shall prevent any counties or county of a judicial circuit or circuits or a Judicial Administration District from establishing a joint fund for providing indigent services as provided by this Act."
Section 2. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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An amendment, offered by Representative Phillips of the 59th, was read and lost.

On the adoption of the Committee 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. N Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.
N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N 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. N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.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. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, G. Y Manner, B.
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. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y 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. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. N 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. N Lucas, D.E.
Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y 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. Y 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.
Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Hainey, H.
N Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Savage, J. N Scott, A.

N Scott, D. Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N 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 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. N Watkins, L. 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. N Wood, J.T. Y Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Committee substitute, the ayes were 99, nays 59. The Committee substitute was adopted.

A substitute, offered by Representative Thompson of the 93rd, was ruled out of order.

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. N Balkcom, R. 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.
Carrell, B. 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. 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. Y Davis, B. N Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. N 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. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, G. Y Banner, B.

Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.

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Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N 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 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.
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 MuUinax, 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.
Rainey, H. N 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.

Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Savage, J. Y Scott, A. N Scott, D.
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. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L.
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. Y Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 140, nays 15.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1369. By: Representatives Mostiler of the 71st, Felton of the 22nd, Williams and Foster of the 6th, Ralston of the 7th, Oldham of the 14th, Coleman of the 118th, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act" so as to change the provisions relative to pen alties for violations of said Act; to provide an effective date; and for other pur poses.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To amend an Act known as the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act", approved March 4, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 431), as amended, so as to provide that, when otherwise required to be forfeited, the principal amount of a loan contract shall not be forfeited under certain circumstances; to provide limitations with respect to who may assert a claim for violation of the Act; to exempt from certain penalties contracts made in reliance upon certain rules, regulations, or interpretations; 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 "Georgia Industrial Loan Act", approved March 4, 1955 (Ga. Laws 1955, p. 431), as amended, is hereby amended by striking Section 20 thereof in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 20 to read as follows:
"Section 20. Penalties, (a) Any person who shall make loans under the provisions of this Act without first obtaining a license or who shall make a false statement under oath in an application for a license hereunder, or who shall do business while the license of such person under this Act is finally suspended or revoked, or who shall knowingly charge, contract for, receive and collect charges in excess of those permitted by this Act shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. Any loan contract made in violation of this Act shall be null and void; provided, however, there shall be no forfeiture of the principal amount of the loan contract if the lender shows by a preponderance of the evidence that the violation is the result of a bona fide clerical or typographical error.
(b) A claim of violation of the Act may be asserted in an individual action only and may not be the subject of a class action under Section 23 of the Georgia Civil Practice Act (Ga. Laws 1966, pp. 609, 632), or any other provision of law.

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(c) If a contract is made iii good faith m conformity with an interpretation of this Act by the appellate courts of this State or in a rule or regulation officially promulgated by the Commissioner after public hearings, no provision in this Section imposing any penalty shall apply, notwithstanding that after such contract is made, such rule or regu lation is amended, rescinded, or determined by judicial or other authority to be invalid for any reason."
Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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. 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. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. 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. 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 EUiott, 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, 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. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. 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.
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. Y Long, W.K. Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. 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 MuUinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, K.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.
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. Y Savage, J. N Scott, A.

N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. 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. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. 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, by substitute, the ayes were 142, nays 14.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Due to mechanical failure, the vote of Representative Steinberg of the 46th was not recorded on the passage of HB 1369. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon.

HB 1358. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Williamson of the 45th, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to repeal an Act prohibiting the sales of cigarettes below cost and known as the "Unfair Cigarette Sales Act"; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act imposing a tax upon the sales, use, or other disposition of cigars and cigarettes, as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 17, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 125), so as to provide that the State Revenue Commissioner may not determine that price below which cigars and cigarettes may not be sold; to remove a prohibition against the sale of cigars and cigarettes below cost price; to provide that sales of cigars and cigarettes below cost price shall not subject a dealer or distributor to the suspension or revocation of his license; to repeal an Act prohibiting the sales of cigarettes below cost and known as the "Unfair Cigarette Sales Act," approved February 17, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 695); to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act imposing a tax upon the sales, use, or other disposition of cigars and cigarettes, as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 17, 1960 (Ga. Laws 1960, p. 125), is hereby amended by inserting in subsection (d) of Section 5 thereof after the words "in vending machines," the following:
", except as to the cost price of the cigars and cigarettes", and by striking in their entirety subsections (h) and (i) of Section 5, which read as follows:
"(h) No distributor or dealer as defined in this Act shall sell cigars or cigarettes below their cost price. The cost price shall be determined by the Commissioner accord ing to his discretion in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner.
(i) Any distributor or dealer licensed under this Act who sells cigars or cigarettes below their cost price, as determined by the Commissioner, shall subject the distributor or dealer to the suspension or revocation of his license after hearing before the Commis sioner.", so that when so amended Section 5 shall read as follows:
"Section 5. (a) No person shall engage in or conduct the business of manufacturing, purchasing, selling, consigning, vending, dealing in or distributing cigars or cigarettes in this State without having first obtained a license from the Commissioner.
(b) All licenses shall be issued by the Commissioner, who shall make rules and regu lations respecting applications therefor and issuance thereof. The Commissioner may refuse to issue any license under this Act where he has reasonable cause to believe that the applicant has willfully withheld information requested of him or required by the regulations to be provided or reported, or where he has reasonable cause to believe that the information submitted in any application or report is false or misleading and is not in good faith.
(c) The fee for a distributor's license shall be $50.00 annually, except that for a person commencing business as a distributor for the first time after the effective date of this Act the first year's fee shall be $250.00. Each dealer shall have a permanent license issued by the Commissioner free of charge. Each license, except a dealer's license, shall begin on July 1st and end on June 30th and the prescribed fee shall accompany every application for any such license and shall apply for any portion of the annual period. Any distributor's or dealer's license shall be subject to suspension or revocation for violation of any of the provisions of this Act and the rules and regulations made pur suant thereto. A separate license shall be required for each place of business. No person shall hold a distributor's license and a dealer's license at the same time.
(d) The Commissioner shall have the power to make rules and regulations governing the sale of cigars and cigarettes in vending machines, except as to the cost price of the cigars and cigarettes. Because of the transitory character of such vending machines, the Commissioner is authorized to require annually a special registration of each such vend ing machine for any operation in this State and to charge a license fee therefor in the amount of $1.00 for each machine. No vending machine shall be purchased or trans-

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ported into this State for use in this State after the effective date of this Act which is not so designed as to permit inspection without opening the machine, in order to deter mine that cigars and cigarettes contained therein bear the tax stamp required under this Act.
(e) The distributor's or dealer's license shall be exhibited in the place of business for which it is issued and in such manner as may be prescribed by the Commissioner. The Commissioner shall require each licensed distributor to file with him a bond in an amount not less than $1,000.00 to guarantee the proper performance of his duties and the discharge of his liabilities under this Act. The bond shall run concurrently with the distributor's license but shall remain in full force and effect for a period of one year after the expiration or revocation of the distributor's license unless the Commissioner certifies that all obligations due the State arising under the provision of this Act have been paid.
(f) The jurisdiction of the Commissioner in the administration of this Act shall extend to every person using or consuming cigars or cigarettes in this State, and to every person dealing in cigars or cigarettes in any way for business purposes and maintaining a place of business in this State. For the purpose of this Act the maintenance of an office, store, plant, warehouse, stock of goods, or regular sales or promotional activity, whether carried on automatically or by salesmen or other representatives, shall, among other activities, constitute the maintenance of a place of business.
(g) The Commissioner in his discretion may provide for the licensing of promotional activities, not including the sale of cigars or cigarettes, carried on by manufacturers, in which case the fee shall be $10.00 annually.
(h)--Ne distributor or dealer as defined ia this Aefc shall se& cigars of cigarettes below
his discretion m accordance with the rules ad regulations promulgated by the Commia-

bciow their eest price, as determined by the Commisoioncr, shall subject the distributor er dealer to the suspension or revocation ef his license after hearing before the Commissioncr.
Section 2. An Act prohibiting the sales of cigarettes below cost and known as the "Unfair Cigarette Sales Act," approved February 17, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 695), is hereby repealed in its entirety.
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 N Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. N 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.
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

Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.

Y Deveaui, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. N 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 Glover, M. Greene, J.

Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. Y Hanner, B.
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 N Home, F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.

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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.
Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. 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)
Lenderman, M. Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M. N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.B.
Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, D.R. McCoUum, H.
Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B.
Y Money, J. 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. 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. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.

Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. N Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
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. Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watkins, L. N 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, by substitute, the ayes were 117, nays 23.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

Representative Irvin of the 10th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1358, by substitute, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

Due to mechanical failure, the vote of Representative Steinberg of the 46th was not recorded on the passage of HB 1358, by substitute. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

HB 1306. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Logan of the 62nd, Russell of the 64th, Argo of the 63rd, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to pro vide under certain circumstances for an alternative method of providing the property tax rollback required in said Act; to provide for 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 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 Balkcom, R. 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 Games, 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. 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 EUiott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Poster, 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, 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 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 Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
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) Y Lenderman, M. Linder, J.

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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.
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.
Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H.

Y Ralston, E. 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.
Savage, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
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 Watkins, L. 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 154, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1368. By: Representatives Robinson of the 58th, Evans of the 84th, Harrison of the 20th, Home of the 104th, Tucker of the 73rd, Childs of the 51st, Butler and Tolbert of the 56th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 79A-8, the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, so as to prohibit certain transactions in objects intended primarily for use with narcotic drugs or marijuana; to provide under what circumstances objects may be deemed to be intended primarily for such use; to provide penalties; to provide an effective date; and for other pur poses.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Chapter 79A-8, the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, so as to pro hibit certain transactions in objects intended primarily for use with narcotic drugs or mari juana; to provide for definitions; to provide for what shall constitute a prima facie case that an object is drug related; to provide penalties; 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. Code Chapter 79A-8, the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, is hereby amended by inserting between Code Sections 79A-811 and 79A-812 a new Code Section, to read as follows:
"79A-811.1. Transactions in drug-related objects prohibited. (a) 'Drug-related object' means any instrument, device or object which is primarily intended for one or more of the following purposes:
(1) To inject, ingest, inhale or otherwise introduce into the human body marijuana or a controlled substance;
(2) To enhance the effect on the human body of marijuana or a controlled sub stance;
(3) To test the strength, effectiveness, or purity of marijuana or a controlled sub stance. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person ('transferor') to sell, offer to sell, exchange, or offer to exchange any drug-related object to any person but one whom the transferor knows to be authorized by law to possess or have under his control marijuana or a con trolled substance for which the object is primarily intended to be used. (c) A prima facie case that the drug-related object was intended primarily for a pur pose prohibited above shall be deemed to be proved if:
(1) the transferor holds out such instrument, object, or device as intended prima rily for such use, or

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(2) a person of common sense would reasonably conclude that the transferor intended such object primarily for such use, or
(3) the object has printed thereon or is accompanied by instructions explaining the purpose and use of such object and, if following such instructions, would cause a person to commit an act involving the use or possession of marijuana or a controlled substance in violation of the laws of this State, or
(4) the transferor gives away or has for sale on the premises any book, pamphlet, magazine, periodical or other printed matter which could reasonably be interpreted as having the effect or purpose of encouraging the commission of an act involving the use or possession of marijuana or a controlled substance. (d) Any person who shall violate any provision of this Section shall be guilty of a mis demeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor."
Section 2. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
Representative Hill of the 127th moved that HB 1368 be recommitted to the Commit tee on Judiciary for further study.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W.
Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefleld, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
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.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. N 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. 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. Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. Y Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob

Home, F. Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. 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. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G.
N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, WJ.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Linder, J. N Logan, H. Long, W.K. Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.B. 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. N Murray, B. N 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.
Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. 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 Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
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.
Y Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom
N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. 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.
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On the motion, the ayes were 37, nays 104. The motion was lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Townsend of the 24th, was read and lost.

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 Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.
Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Carrell, B.
Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. 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. 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
Glover, M. Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Hamilton, 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. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E.
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. 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 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. Lucas, D.E.
Mann, C.C. N 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. 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. 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.
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 Savage, J. N Scott, A.

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. Stone, R.
Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N 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. Watkins, L.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. 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, by substitute, the ayes were 130, nays 14.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

Representatives Irvin of the 10th and Lucas of the 102nd stated that they had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on the passage of HB 1368, by substitute, but had they been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

HB 1360. By: Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, Carnes of the 43rd, Knight of the 67th, Taggart of the 125th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Code Title 114, relating to Workmen's Compensation, so as to change the designation to Work ers' Compensation; to change the name of the Board to the State Board of Workers' Compensation and change the word "Workmen's" to "Workers'"; to

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provide for the time and procedure for filing claims; to provide benefits for total disability; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
The Committee on Industrial Relations moves to amend H. B. 1360 as follows:
By adding in the title on line 14 of page 1, immediately following the word "physi cians", the following:
", including any person licensed to practice a healing art and any remedial treatment and care in the State of Georgia".
By adding on line 28 of page 8, immediately preceding the word "duty", the following:
"including any person licensed to practice a healing art and any remedial treatment and care in the State of Georgia,".
By adding on line 31 of page 8, immediately following the word "Physicians", the following:
", including any person licensed to practice a healing art and any remedial treatment and care in the State of Georgia".
By adding on line 32 of page 8, immediately following the word "employees", the following:
"; provided, however, that where practical at least one of the physicians making up the Panel shall be selected from the Georgia State Medical Association".
By adding on line 10 of page 9, between the word "physician" and the word "se lected", the following:
", including any person licensed to practice a healing art and any remedial treatment and care in the State of Georgia,".
By adding on line 20 of page 9, between the word "physician" and the word "or", the following:
", including any person licensed to practice a healing art and any remedial treatment and care in the State of Georgia,".
By adding on line 25 of page 9, between the word "physician" and the word "or", the following:
", including any person licensed to practice a healing art and any remedial treatment and care in the State of Georgia,".
By adding on line 33 of page 9, between the word "physician" and the word "to", the following:
", including any person licensed to practice a healing art and any remedial treatment and care in the State of Georgia,".

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
Anderson, W.

Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Balkcom, R.

N 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.

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Y 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.
Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. 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. N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. N 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.
Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. Y Hanner, B.
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 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. Y Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. 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. N 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.
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. 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 Savage, J.
Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.
Sizemore, E. Smith, V.B.

Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
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.
Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. N 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 134, nays 7.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Representative Lane of the 81st gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1360, as amended.

HB 1367. By: Representatives Johnson of the 72nd, and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Employees' Retirement System so as to change the retirement requirements and benefits for certain State 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 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.
Balkcom, R. 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.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. 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. 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. Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. 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.

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Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R.
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. 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 Nil, 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. 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.
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 Savage, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. 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. Y Watkins, L. 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 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Kilgore of the 65th, was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Section 68B-215, relating to records to be kept by the Department of Public Safety, so as to require that the Department of Public Safety shall furnish cer tain persons with abstracts of drivers' operating records who request such records in connection with the underwriting of insurance involving the driver; to provide procedures connected therewith; to make it unlawful for certain persons to request abstracts of driv ers' records; to provide a penalty; 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 68B-215, relating to records to be kept by the Department of Public Safety, is hereby amended by striking subsection (c) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c) The Department shall upon the request ef a driver made et manner te be pre scribed by the Department furnish te such driver or other person designated by such driver a certified abstract ef- that driver's operating record, furnish a certified abstract of a driver's operating record under the following circumstances:
(1) In accordance with the written instructions of the driver upon whom the oper ating record has been made and compiled.
(2) Pursuant to a written request, to a person who the Department has reason to believe intends to use the information in connection with the underwriting of insur ance involving the driver. The person who makes a written request for a driver's oper ating record shall identify himself, certify the purpose for which the record is sought and certify that the information contained in the record will be used for no other pur-
The abstract shall include an enumeration of any accidents in which the driver has been involved, convictions, information pertaining to financial responsibility, and any other information the Department may consider pertinent. The Department shall pre-

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scribe a fee for furnishing such abstract; such f-ee net te- exceed ten- dollars, such fee- to cover the costs of administering this Section, such fee not to exceed $10.00. Subject to the provisions of subsection (d) of this Section, any person who submits a request for an abstract of a driving record other than one to which he is entitled pursuant to this Section and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Department pursuant hereto shall be punished upon conviction by net more than 12- months imprisonment or-a-fine net te exceed ene thousand dollars er both shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as for a misdemeanor."
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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Balkcom, R. 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.
N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
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. 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. N Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. N 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 Glover, M. Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E.
Y Hudson, Ted 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. N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R.
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, WJ.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
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.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H.
N 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 Savage, J. N Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
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. Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Tuten, J.
N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T,W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Watkins, L.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby 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, the ayes were 121, nays 16.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

Representative Pilewicz of the 41st gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 649, by substitute.

SB 452. By: Senator Reynolds of the 48th: A BILL to amend Code Title 95A, known as the "Georgia Code of Public Transportation", approved April 18, 1973, so as to

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prohibit the consideration of adjustable axles in determining a vehicle's allowa ble gross weight between 73,280 pounds and 80,000 pounds; 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 Balkcom, R. 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.
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.
Carrell, B. Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. 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. 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.
Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. Y HiU, B.L.
Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. 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. 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.
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, 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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 148, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. 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 Watkins, L. 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

Representatives Swann of the 90th and Beckham of the 89th stated that because of a conflict of interest they abstained from voting on the passage of SB 452.

HB 1338. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, and Horton of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act to Classify Property for Taxation so as to exempt from the tax certain property of certain international banking corpora tions and international bank agencies; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act to Classify Property for Taxation, approved December 27, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 156), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 924) and an Act approved March 5, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 405),

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so as to exempt from the tax certain property of certain international banking corporations and international bank agencies; 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 Classify Property for Taxation, approved December 27, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 156), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 924) and an Act approved March 5, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 405), is hereby amended by redesignating that particular Section 14 thereof which was added to the Act by an Act approved March 5, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 405), as Section 14A and by inserting in said Section between the words "associations" and "nor" in the second sentence thereof the following:
"nor international banking corporations and international bank agencies authorized to conduct business in this State under the provisions of Georgia law", so that when so amended said Section shall read as follows:
"Section 14 14A. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act, banks chartered under the laws of this State and building and loan associations organized under the laws of this State, which accept funds for deposit and submit to examination by the Commis sioner of Banking and Finance of this State, and banks and savings and loan associa tions chartered under the laws of the United States shall be taxed as provided by law. Neither such banks nor such building and loan associations nor international banking corporations and international bank agencies authorized to conduct business in this State under the provisions of Georgia law, nor their assets shall be subject to the provi sions of this Act. Provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section shall be con strued to exempt from the provisions of this Act any person, partnership, or corporation licensed to carry on a small loan business under the provisions of Code Chapter 25-3, as now or hereafter amended."
Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.
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 N Anderaon, W.
Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Balkcom, R. Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.

Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T.
N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaui, C. Diion, H.D.
N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.

Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. N Manner, B.
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.

Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. N 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. Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Kaley, M. 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. Linder, J.

N Logan, H. Long, W.K. Looper, M. Lord, J.
Y Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.

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Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L.

Y Richardson, E. Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
Scott, A.
Y Scott, D. Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B.

Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
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. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watkins, L.

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.
Y 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.

SB 447. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Russell of the 10th, Timmons of the llth, and others: A BILL to amend an Act regulating the sale, inspection, importation and distribution of fluid milk and milk products for human consumption, approved April 5, 1961, so as to change the provisions relating to the cost of inspections; and for other purposes.

The report 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 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 nuisances provided for by Code Chapter 72-3, relative to houses of prostitution, as amended; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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 nuisances provided for by Code Chapter 72-3, relative to houses of prostitution, as amended; to amend Code Chapter 72-3, relating to houses of prostitution, as amended by an Act approved April 14, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 402), so as to provide that houses, buildings, structures or places, and the contents thereof, used to commit sodomy or for the solicitation of sodomy shall be a nui sance and may be abated; to provide that the conviction of the owner, operator or any employee of any business establishment operating in any such building, structure or place shall be prima facie evidence of the existence of such nuisance and to provide for a defini tion in connection therewith; to provide that the prosecuting officers of State courts and of certain police, mayor's or recorder's courts may maintain such actions; to change the provisions relative to the dismissal of complaints and when solicitor or citizen may be sub stituted for complaining party; 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. Code Section 72-202, relating to public nuisances and how restrained, is hereby amended by striking the word "Private" appearing at the beginning of said Code Section and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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"Except for nuisances provided for by Code Chapter 72-3, relative to houses of pros titution, as amended, which may be restrained pursuant to an action maintained by citi zens, prosecuting officers of State courts and prosecuting officers of certain police, mayor's or recorder's courts as well as district attorneys, private", so that when so amended Code Section 72-202 shall read as follows:
"72-202. Public nuisance, how restrained. Private Except for nuisances provided for b^ Code Chapter 72-3, relative to houses of prostitution, as amended, which may be^ restrained pursuant to an action maintained by citizens, prosecuting officers of State courts and prosecuting officers of certain police, mayor's or recorder's courts as well as district attorneys, private citizens may not generally interfere to have a public nuisance enjoined, but the petition must proceed for the public on information filed by the dis trict attorney of the circuit. A public nuisance may be abated on the application of any citizen specially injured."
Section 2. Code Chapter 72-3, relating to houses of prostitution, as amended by an Act approved April 14, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 402), is hereby amended by striking Code Section 72-301, relating to certain houses and the contents thereof being declared a nui sance, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 72-301 to read as follows:
"72-301. Houses and contents declared a nuisance. Whosoever shall knowingly erect, establish, continue, maintain, use, own or lease any building, structure or place used for the purpose of lewdness, assignation, prostitution, sodomy, the solicitation of sodomy or masturbation for hire shall be guilty of maintaining a nuisance, and the building, struc ture or place, and the ground itself in or upon which such lewdness, assignation, er prostitutionj sodomy, the solicitation of sodomy or masturbation for hire shall be conducted, permitted or carried on, continued or shall exist, and the furniture, fixtures, musical instruments and other contents of such building or structure are also declared to be a nuisance and may be enjoined and abated as hereinafter provided. The conviction of the owner or operator of any such building, structure or place or the conviction of the owner, operator or any employee of any business establishment operating in such build ing, structure or place for any of the above stated offenses based on conduct or an act or occurrence in or on the premises of such building, structure or place shall be prima facie evidence of the nuisance and the existence thereof. Nothing in this Section shall be construed, however, to require that a conviction of any such person be had before an action to abate or enjoin such nuisance shall lie. As used in^ this Section, the word 'employee' shall include, in addition to those persons employed in any such business establishment, any other person who works in any such business establishment for tips or gratuities received from the customers of such business establishment."
Section 3. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 72-302, relating to actions to enjoin nuisance, how and by whom brought and temporary injunc tion, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 72-302 to read as follows:
"72-302. Action to enjoin nuisance, how and by whom brought; temporary injunction. Whenever a nuisance is kept, maintained, or exists, as defined in the preceding Section, the solicitor general district attorney, prosecuting officer of a State court, prosecuting officer of the police court of a city having a population of 20,000 or more, whether such court is known as mayor's or recorder's court or otherwise designated or any citizen of the county may maintain an action in the name of the State in the appropriate superior court upon the relation of such solicitor general district attorney, prosecuting officer or citizen to perpetually enjoin said nuisance, the person or persons conducting or main taining the same, and the owner or agent of the building upon which such nuisance exists. In such action, the court, or a judge in vacation, shall, upon the presentation of a petition therefor alleging that the nuisance complained of exists, order a temporary injunction, without bond, if it shall be made to appear to the satisfaction of the court or judge by evidence in the form of affidavits, depositions, or oral testimony or other wise, as the complainant may elect, unless the court or judge, by previous order, shall

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have directed the form and manner in which the evidence shall be presented, that such nuisance does in fact exist."
Section 4. Said Code Chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 72-306, relating to the dismissal of complaints and when the solicitor or citizen may be substituted for the complaining party, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 72-306 to read as follows:
"72-306. Dismissal of complaint; substitute for complaining party. If the complaint is filed by a citizen, it shall not be dismissed except upon a sworn statement by the com plainant and his attorney setting forth the reasons why the action should be dismissed, and the dismissal approved by the solicitor general district attorney or other prosecuting officer in writing or in open court. If the court shall be of the opinion that the action ought not to be dismissed, he the court may direct the solicitor general district attorney or other prosecuting officer to prosecute said action to judgment, and if the action shall be continued more than one term of court, any citizen of the county or the solicitor gcneral district attorney or other prosecuting officer may be substituted for the complaining party and prosecute said action to judgment."
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.
Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, 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.
Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. 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. Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Deveaui, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Effiott, 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. Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. Y Hanner, B. 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. Hudson, Ted 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.
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
Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Lihder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Looper, M. Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. PhiUips, L.L. 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. Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Savage, J. Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. 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.
Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. 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, the ayes were 112, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

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HB 1390. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Hatcher of the 131st, Karrh of the 106th, Richardson of the 52nd, Keyton of the 143rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3106, relating to personal exemptions for income tax purposes, so as to authorize multiple support agreements for deter mining entitlement to certain dependency exemptions; to provide for applica tion; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Wall of the 61st, was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Section 92-3106, relating to personal exemptions for income tax pur poses, as amended, so as to authorize multiple support agreements for determining entitlement to certain dependency exemptions; to provide for application; to provide for periodic adjustment of the amount of such exemptions based upon cost-of-living factors; 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. Code Section 92-3106, relating to personal exemptions for income tax pur poses, as amended, is hereby amended by striking paragraph (1) of subsection (b) thereof in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (1) of subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(1) (A) The term 'dependent' means any of the following individuals over half of whose support, for the calendar year in which the taxable year of the taxpayer begins, was received from the taxpayer
(A^ (i) A son or daughter of the taxpayer, or a descendent of either. {B) (ii) A stepson or stepdaughter of the taxpayer^ {} (iii) A brother, sister, stepbrother, or stepsister of the taxpayer;.. {B} (iv) The father or mother of the taxpayer, or an ancestor of either;. (E) (v) A stepfather or stepmother of the taxpayer;. {F-> (vi) A son or daughter of a brother or sister of the taxpayer;. {6} (vii) A brother or sister of the father or mother of the taxpayer^ (H) (viii) A son-in-law, daughter-in-law, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-inlaw or sister-in-law of the taxpayer;. (B) For the purposes of subparagraph (A), over half of the support of an indi vidual for a calendar year shall be treated as received from the taxpayer if: (i) No one person contributed over half of such support;
Over half of such support was received from persons each of whom, but for the fact that he did not contribute over half of such support, would have been entitled to claim such individual as a dependent for a taxable year beginning in such calendar year;
(iii) The taxpayer contributed over 10 percent of such support; and (iv) Each person described in sub-subparagraph (ii) (other than the taxpayer) who contributed over 10 percent of such support files a written declaration (in such manner and form as the Commissioner may by regulations prescribe) that he will not claim such individual as a dependent for any taxable year beginning in such cal endar year."
Section 2. Said Code Section is further amended by adding a new subsection at the end thereof, to be designated subsection (e), to read as follows:
"(e) The dollar amount of each exemption provided for in this Section shall be adjusted for each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 1979, by multiplying the dollar amount of the exemption by an inflation factor which is equal to the ratio of the Consumer Price Index for the twelve-month period ending June 30 of the taxable year to the Consumer Price Index for the twelve-month period ending June 30, 1977. The

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Consumer Price Index is as defined and officially reported by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics."
Section 3. The provisions of this Act shall apply with respect to taxable years begin ning on or after January 1, 1979.
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
The following amendment was read and adopted:
Representative Wall of the 61st moves to amend the substitute to HB 1390 by adding at the end of page 3, line 12, the following:
"The amount of additional exemption under this paragraph shall not exceed $1,000."
On the adoption of the substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W.
Argo, B. Auten, D. Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Butler, D. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
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.
Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B. Y Dean, B.C. Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D.
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. N Gignilliat, A.
N Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Greene, J.
N Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

N Home, F. Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. 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 N Kaley, M.
N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M.
Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. 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. N Nix, K.
Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H.
N 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.
Savage, J. N Scott, A.

N Scott, D.
Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplet!, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. 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 substitute, as amended, the ayes were 14, nays 97.

The substitute was lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 100, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 448. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Turner of the 8th, Russell of the 10th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the regulation of the sale of live-

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stock at auction, approved March 7, 1956, so as to provide for the manner of making payment and depositing payment for livestock purchased at auction; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

HB 1265. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3902A, relating to practice and procedure for certain county and municipal tax refunds, so as to change the time period within which a claim for refund must be filed; to provide an effective date; and for other pur poses.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Section 92-3902A, relating to practice and procedure for certain county and municipal tax refunds, so as to change the time period within which a claim for refund for taxes must be filed; 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 92-3902A, relating to practice and procedure for certain county and municipal tax refunds, is hereby amended by inserting in said Section after the words:
"one year", the following:
", or in the case of taxes three years,", so that when so amended Code Section 92-3902A shall read as follows:
"92-3902A. Same; practice and procedure.--In any case in which it shall be deter mined that an erroneous or illegal collection of any tax or license fee has been made by a county or municipal corporation or in any case in which it shall be determined that a taxpayer has overpaid any tax or license fee, whether such tax or license fee was paid voluntarily or involuntarily, the taxpayer from whom such tax or license fee was col lected may file a claim for a refund with the governing authority of the county or municipal corporation, at any time within one year, or in the case of taxes three years, after the date of the payment of such tax or license fee to the county or municipal cor poration. Such claim shall be in writing and shall be in such form and contain such information as the governing authority of the county or municipal corporation may require. Such claim shall include a summary statement of the grounds upon which the taxpayer relies. In the event the taxpayer desires a conference or hearing before the gov erning authority in connection with any claim for a refund, he shall so specify in writing in the claim. If the claim conforms with the requirements of this Section, the governing authority shall grant a conference at a time specified by the governing authority. The governing authority shall consider information contained in the taxpayer's claim for a refund and such other information as may be available. The governing authority shall approve or disapprove the taxpayer's claim and notify such taxpayer of its action. In the event any claim for refund is approved, the governing authority shall proceed under Section 92-3901A to give effect to the terms thereof. The refunds provided for shall be unassignable."
Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

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Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 96, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1286. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to change certain provisions relative to refund of tax paid with respect to solar energy machines or equipment; 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 94, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1259. By: Representative Lane of the 40th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1507, relating to damaging, injuring or interfering with property of public utility companies, municipalities or political subdivisions, so as to provide for the adoption of more restrictive laws, rules, regulations and ordinances; 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 94, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1584. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 79-501, relating to change of name, so as to change the requirement of consent as to the change of name of a minor child; to change certain provisions relating to notice of proceedings to change the name of a minor 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 ayes were 97, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1281. By: Representatives Steinberg of the 46th, Hatcher of the 131st, Taggart of the 125th, Hill of the 127th, Kemp of the 139th, Games of the 43rd, Knight of the 67th, Hawkins of the 50th, Richardson of the 52nd, Galer of the 97th, Hamilton of the 31st, Nichols of the 27th, and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend Code Title 74, relating to parent and child, as amended, so as to enact the Uni form Child Custody Jurisdiction Act; to provide a short title ("Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act"); to provide a purpose; to provide for construction; to define certain terms; to provide jurisdiction to make child custody determi nations; to provide for notice and opportunity to be heard; and for other pur poses.

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 1281 as follows:
By adding the following language on page 21 between lines 11 and 12: "The effective date of this Act shall be January 1, 1979."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 99, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 643. By: Representatives Nessmith of the 82nd, Murphy of the 18th, Marcus of the 26th, Gammage of the 17th and others: A RESOLUTION requesting the reas signment of Celestine Sibley; and for other purposes.

HR 644. By: Representatives Battle of the 124th, Murphy of the 18th, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Taggart of the 125th, Jones of the 126th and others: A RESOLUTION commending Miss Hollis Stacey; and for other purposes.

Representative Walker of the 115th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, Monday morning, and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker Pro Tern announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, Monday morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 13, 1978

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.
Balkcom, R. 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. BUTTUBS, A.L. Burton, J. Butler, D.
Carlisle, J. Carnes, C. Canon, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childere. 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. 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, G. Hanner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawking, J. Hays, F.Jr.
Hill, B.L. Home, F.

Horton, G.T. Housley, E. 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. Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H. 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.
Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E.
Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B.
Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Russell, J.
Savage, 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.
Watkins, L.
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 Elder R. Wayne Peters, Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church, Cartersville, 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.

The following communication was received and read:

Secretary of State State Capitol Atlanta 30334

February 13, 1978

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 this date, 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. Fortson, Jr., Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify, that the two pages of photographed matter hereto attached contain the names and addresses of those persons (numbered 357 through 381), 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 1978 Session of the Georgia General Assembly as of 4:30 p.m. Friday, February 10, 1978, 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 13th day of February, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy-eight and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and Second

/s/Ben W. Fortson, Jr. Secretary of State

(SEAL)

357. William J. Stembler Georgia Theatre Company Post Office Box 18707 Atlanta, Georgia 30326

358. Bettye Lowe Adoption Revision Comm. 591 W. Paces Ferry Rd., N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30305

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359. Doris Van Veelen Adoption Revision Comm. 1513 Thornhill Court Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
360. James L. Hutto Georgia Highway Contractors Association, Inc. 92 Luckie Street, N.W. Valley Forge Building Suite 1102 Atlanta, Georgia 30303
361. Clyde Dameron Registered Agent International Assn. of Machinists United Auto Workers R.F.D. 1 Kennesaw, Georgia 30144
362. John A. Kendrick, Sr. Registered Agent International Assn. of Machinists United Auto Workers 2128 Austell Road Marietta, Georgia 30060
363. Fred W. King Registered Agent International Assn. of Machinists United Auto Workers 4132 Hideaway Drive Tucker, Georgia
364. Grace Watson Georgia League of Women Voters 4 - 17th Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
365. Roy J. Nicholson Ga. Professional Barbers Assn. 11 W. Wieuca Road, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30305
366. Arthur P. Tranakos Electrolert, Inc. 151 Spring Street, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30303
367. William J. Shortt Johnson & Johnson c/o Chicopee Mfg. Co. Gainesville, Georgia 30501
368. Herman L. Moore Georgia-Pacific Corp. 2175 Parklake Drive, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30345

369. Judge G. Sisk National Association of Retired & Veteran Railway Employees, Inc. 390 Lake Drive Hapeville, Georgia 30354
370. Stephen W. Day Young Democrats of Ga. 249 Mt. Vernon Drive Decatur, Georgia 30030
371. John H. Hill Union Carbide Corp. 251 Florida Street Taylor Building Baton Rouge, La. 70801
372. George B. Applewhite CWA Georgia Political Council Route 1, Box 209M Evans, Georgia 30809
373. Glint Gillespie, Jr. CWA Georgia Political Council Post Office Box 341 Locust Grove, Ga. 30248
374. J. Dale Abston CWA Georgia Political Council 309 Delaware Avenue Warner Robins, Ga. 31093
375. Roger D. Speck CWA Georgia Political Council 3330 Brenda Lane Lithia Springs, Ga. 30057
376. Jane MacGregor League of Women Voters of Georgia 3361 Demooney Road College Park, Georgia 30349
377. Marjorie Westerfield League of Women Voters of Georgia 1557 North Springs Drive Dunwoody, Georgia 30338
378. Herbert H. Mabry AFL-CIO 501 Pulliam Street, S.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30312

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379. J. Roger Sumner Inland Container Corp. Post Office Box 5463 Rome, Georgia 30161
380. Karen Stephens Junior League of Atlanta 1934 Colland Drive, N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30318

381. S. M. "Gus" Guzzardi East DeKalb Political Action Alliance 631 Sheppard Road Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were intro duced, read the first time and referred to the committees:

HB 1778. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 46-5, relating to answer and subsequent proceedings in garnishment, so as to change the default judgment amount recoverable against a garnishee on failure to answer and to change the amount recoverable upon relief from default judg ment; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1779. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Ware of the 68th, Kemp of the 139th, and Davis of the 99th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-5, relating to rates for casualty, surety, vehicle, property, marine, and transportation insurance, so as to provide for applicability to title insurance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1780. By: Representative Bolster of the 30th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Private Detective and Private Security Agencies Act", so as to pro hibit the use of uniforms and vehicular colors and markings which are, in the judgment of the board, confusingly similar to those in use by existing police agencies of the State of Georgia or any political subdivision thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1781. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Evans of the 84th, Culpepper of the 98th, Butler of the 56th, and Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2907, relating to exemptions from the provisions of Code Section 26-2901 relating to carrying a concealed weapon; Code Section 26-2902, relating to the carrying of deadly weapons at public gatherings; Code Section 26-2903, relating to carrying pistols without licenses; and Code Section 26-2906, relating to machine guns; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1782. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Hatcher of the 131st, Walker of the 115th, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 68A-903, relating to homicide by a vehicle, so as to change the penalty for homicide by vehicle in the first degree; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1783. By: Representative Housley of the 21st: A BILL to require that all county and municipal jails be monitored at all times during which a person is confined

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therein; to provide that county and municipal jails shall not be left unattended when persons are confined therein; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1784. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County, so as to change the provisions relating to the location of the office of that board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1785. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 45-5, relating to hunting, so as to change the provisions relating to the killing of dogs running deer outside prescribed localities; to change the provisions relating to freedom from liability; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 1786. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend Code Chapter 26-29, relative to crimes involving dangerous instru mentalities and practices, 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...."; to provide this Act not applicable in counties having a population of not less than 10,700 or more than 11,300; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HB 1787. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend Code Chapter 26-29, relative to crimes involving dangerous instru mentalities and practices, 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...; to provide this Act not applicable in counties having a population of not less than 12,150 or more than 12,500; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.
HB 1788. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-24, relating to the insurance contract in general, so as to provide that all insurance contracts of accident and sickness insurance, including individual, group, and blanket policies, and all policies insuring the payment of compensation under any public law shall provide that the insured shall have full freedom of choice in the selection of any practitioner duly licensed to practice his profession in this State for the treatment of any illness or injury within the scope of his prac tice; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.
HB 1789. By: Representatives Ham of the 80th and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 45-5, relating to hunting, so as to change the provisions relating to taking deer in lakes, streams, or ponds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

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HB 1790. By: Representative Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Title 56, known as the "Georgia Insurance Code", so as to provide for the inclusion of mental health coverage in all individual and group accident and sickness insurance policies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HR 640-1790. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for direct appeals from the State Board of Workmen's Compensation of Georgia, or its successor, to the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 641-1790. By: Representative Oldham of the 14th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. James S. Payne, Jr.; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 642-1790. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that in Monroe County the grand jury shall be authorized to arbitrate and resolve certain disputes relating to certain county matters as the General Assembly by local law may provide; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1791. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Childs of the 51st, Irvin of the 23rd, Carnes of the 43rd, Pilewicz of the 41st, Murray of the 116th, Butler of the 56th, and Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2703, relating to the crime of commercial gambling, so as to provide that committing certain acts relating to bingo games without a license constitutes commercial gambling; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 645-1791. By: Representatives Glanton and Johnson of the 66th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for a civil service system for any or all persons, other than elected officials, whose wages or salaries are paid in whole or in part out of the funds of Carroll County; 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 1756 HR 632-1756 HB 1757 HB 1758
JlD I /Oi?
HB 1760
HB 1761 HB 1762 HB 1763 HB 1764 HB 1765

HB 1766 HB 1767 HR 633-1767 HB 1768
HR
TjTJ
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SB 445 SB 467 SB 468 SB 486 SB 503 SR 121 SR 125 SR 237

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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1562 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 330 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 405 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 and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 564-1592 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1530 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Dent of the 85th 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 628 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman

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Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - 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 recommendations:

HB 1734 HB 1744 HB 1745 HB 1746

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1753 Do Pass

HR 629-1752 Do Pass

SB 463

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1978

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Monday, February 13, 1978, and submits the following:

HB 108 HB 824 HB 1248 HB 1401 HB 1456 HB 1526 HB 1527 HB 1615 HB 1640 HB 1641 HB 1664

Corporations: License and Occupation Taxes Explosives/Blasting Operations; Regulate Drivers' Licenses, Revoked, Habitual Violator Income Tax; Armed Forces Members/Wages Local Option Sales Tax; Prior Construction Contr. Pub. Health: High Risk Infants/Hearing Impair Hearing Aids: Regulate Dispensing of Marriages, Comply with Statutory Requirements Jurors, Electronic or Mechanical Selections Jury Duty; Guidelines by Court Rule/Exemptions Ports Authority: Members Compensation

HR 39-178 State Employees, Prohibit Mandatory Retirement HR 85-370 Ad Valorem Tax, Swine and Bovines HR 514-1463 St. Properties Convey Air Rights; Bartow County HR 544-1533 Convey State Property; Located in Hinesville, Ga. HR 552-1580 Convey State Owned Property Located in Wayne Co. HR 553-1580 Council on the Deaf: Create HR 580-1662 Cobb County: Lease of Property in Cobb Cty. HR 611-1733 Convey State Property Located in St. Mary's HR 613-1748 Convey Property Located in Pulaski County

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.

Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 1734. By: Representatives Kaley, Cooper and Wilson of the 19th, Housley and Burruss of the 21st, and Nix, Harrison and Isakson of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County so as to provide for a third addi tional judge of the State Court of Cobb County; to provide for the powers, duties, jurisdiction, privileges, immunities and compensation of said additional judge; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1744. 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 so as to change the provisions relative to the appointment and compensation of personnel within the office of the Tax Commissioner of Crawford County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1745. 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 so as to change the provisions relative to the employment and compensation of the deputy clerk and other employees within the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Crawford County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1746. By: Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Ordinary of Crawford County (now the Judge of the Probate Court of Crawford County) and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary so as to change the compensation provisions relative to the Judge of the Probate Court of Crawford County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1753. By: Representatives Williams and Foster of the 6th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL creating and establishing a small claims court for Whitfield County to be known as the Small Claims Court of Whitfield 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.

SB 463. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new Charter for the City of Milledgeville, so as to de-annex and exclude from the city cer tain property; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 629-1752. By: Representatives Gammage of the 17th and Toles of the 16th:

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 Polk 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 Polk 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 Shall the Constitution be amended so as to increase the dollar amount of civil cases over which the Justices of the Peace in Polk County have
( ) NO jurisdiction from two hundred dollars to one thousand dollars?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""YNeos"".. All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

950

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andereon, W.
Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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 Bumiss, A.L. Y 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.
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 Coi, 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 Deveaui, C. Y Diion, 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. Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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

Home, F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
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. 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. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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.
Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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 Watkins, L. 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 158, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

Representative Rowland of the 119th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on the adoption of HR 629-1752, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House:

SB 540. By: Senator Paulk of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Ocilla, approved December 18, 1902, so as to extend the corporate limits of the city; and for other purposes.

HB 1276. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to repeal an Act fixing the compensation of the clerk of the board of county commissioners of all.counties of this State having a population of not less than 2,750 nor more than 3,250; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1371. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Thomas County so as to change the salary of the judge of the said court; and for other purposes.

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HB 1372. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Thomas County so as to change the salary of the solicitor of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 1373. 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 so as to change the number of commissioners required for a quorum; and for other purposes.

HB 1438. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to repeal an Act creating and establishing a Small Claims Court in and for Schley County; to provide for the disposition of all suits, cases, papers, processes, books, indexes and all other matters and materials of said court; and for other purposes.

HB 1467. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Pulaski County upon an annual salary so as to change the compen sation of deputies; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1468. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act to create a Small Claims Court in and for Bleckley County so as to change the jurisdictional amount of the court; and for other purposes.

HB 1471. By: Representative Patten of the 149th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Remerton so as to change the provisions relating to the residency of the mayor and councilmen; to change the maximum business license fee that can be charged for doing business in the City of Remerton; and for other pur
poses.

HB 1472. By: Representatives Bargeron of the 83rd, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing supplemental compensation for the Judge of the Probate Court of Burke County so as to provide for personnel of the judge's office; to provide for payment of expenses from county funds; and for other
purposes.

HB 1473. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Iron City in the County of Seminole so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the mayor and alderman; and for other
purposes.

SB 372. By: Senators Pearce of the 16th and Hudgins of the 15th: A BILL to amend Code Section 88-1803 relating to the creation of hospital authorities, so as to change the provisions relating to the appointment of members of hospital authorities and the filling of vacancies; and for other purposes.

SB 393. By: Senator Thompson of the 32nd: A BILL to provide for a right of cancellation with respect to sales of physical culture; physical fitness or body improvement courses or services; to provide enforcement of such right; and for other pur poses.

SB 420. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: 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 definitions to be used in the Georgia Election Code; to provide for the preser vation of records; to provide for county registrars; to provide for qualification of registrars and deputy registrars; and for other purposes.

952

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

SB 482. By: Senators Hudson of the 35th, Greene of the 26th, Lester of the 23rd, and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 88, relating to public health, so as to designate responsibility for the payment of health care costs for certain indigent persons; to provide a short title; to provide legislative intent; to define certain terms; and for other purposes.

SB 485. By: Senators Sutton of the 9th, Doss of the 52nd, Timmons of the llth and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34-11, relating to election ballots so as to provide that the order of names to be printed on ballots shall be determined periodically by lottery; to specify duties of the Secretary of State; and for other purposes.

SB 507. By: Senator Greene of the 26th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 45-5, so as to make it unlawful to kill a deer without visible antlers, unless authorized by the Board; to authorize the Board to provide by regulation for antlerless or either sex seasons or hunts; to provide for penalties for violation of the Code Section; and for other purposes.

SB 508. By: Senator Greene of the 26th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 45-3, relating to licenses and permits for hunting, trapping and fishing, so as to require per sons born after a certain date to complete a hunter education course prescribed by the Board of Natural Resources in order to obtain a hunting license; and for other purposes.

SB 509. By: Senator Greene of the 26th: A BILL to amend Code Section 45-323, relating to game and fish license or permit denial, revocation, suspension, and nonrenewal, so as to require denial, revocation, suspension, or nonrenewal under certain circumstances; to change the maximum period of revocations, suspen sions, nonrenewals, and denials; to direct the adoption of rules; to provide stan dards; to provide that certain acts are unlawful; to provide penalties; and for other purposes.

SB511. By: Senators Banks of the 17th, Holloway of the 12th, Starr of the 44th and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 105-106, relating to privity to support action,
so as to provide that it shall be an affirmative defense for a manufacturer in certain actions that his product was altered from its condition when sold; and for other purposes.

SB 512. By: Senators Banks of the 17th, Holloway of the 12th, Starr of the 44th and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 105-106, relating to privity to support actions, so as to require that certain actions against manufacturers be instituted within a certain period after sale of the manufacturer's product; and for other purposes.

SB 517. By: Senator Ballard of the 45th: A BILL to add one additional judge of the supe rior courts of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the appoint ment 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.

SB 548. By: Senator Carter of the 14th: A BILL to amend an Act providing the outside width of buses used by urban transit systems for the purpose of transporting passengers, approved March 11, 1977, so as to authorize the inclusion of modu lar homes and sectional houses in the law which permits the load width of a

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vehicle transporting a mobile home to extend up to and include 168 inches; and for other purposes.

SB 383. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to create the State Medical Education Board as the successor to and as a continuation of the heretofore existing State Medical Education Board; to provide for a Secretary and Treasurer of the Board and for clerical assistance; to provide for a Chairman and other officers and for meetings; and for other purposes.

SB 394. By: Senator Barker of the 18th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 45-5, relating to hunting, so as to provide that it is unlawful for any person to cause injury or damage to any person or property by the discharge of weapons under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties; to require law enforcement officers and district attorneys to bring violations before the grand jury; and for other pur poses.

SB 458. By: Senators Broun of the 46th, Lester of the 23rd, Overby of the 49th: A BILL to amend an Act known as "The Act Providing for the Review, Continuation, Reestablishment or Termination of Regulatory Agencies", approved March 24, 1977, so as to provide for joint hearings; to provide for legislation to continue or reestablish a regulatory agency; and for other purposes.

The Senate has agreed to House amendment to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House:

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 officials 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.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tion of the Senate:

SR 255. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Baldwin County, Georgia; and for other pur poses.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House and Senate:

HB 1597. By: Representative Rush of the 121st: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Lyons, approved August 7, 1907, so as to provide for the mayor's term of office; to provide for notice of special elections; to provide for severability; and for other purposes.

SB 354. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th and Pearce of the 16th: A BILL to provide and fix minimum salaries for judges of the probate courts of the various counties within the State of Georgia, to be paid from county funds; to provide for increases; to provide that the provisions of this Act shall not be construed to place any judge of the probate court on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 372. By: Senators Pearce of the 16th and Hudgins of the 15th: A BILL to amend Code Section 88-1803 relating to the creation of hospital authorities, so as to change the provisions relating to the appointment of members of hospital authorities and the filling of vacancies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SB 383. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to create the State Medical Education Board as the successor to and as a continuation of the heretofore existing State Medical Education Board; to provide for a Secretary and Treasurer of the Board and for clerical assistance; to provide for a Chairman and other officers and for meetings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SB 393. By: Senator Thompson of the 32nd: A BILL to provide for a right of cancellation with respect to sales of physical culture; physical fitness or body improvement courses or services; to provide enforcement of such right; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 394. By: Senator Barker of the 18th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 45-5, relating to hunting, so as to provide that it is unlawful for any person to cause injury or damage to any person or property by the discharge of weapons under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties; to require law enforcement officers and district attorneys to bring violations before the grand jury; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

SB 420. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: 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 definitions to be used in the Georgia Election Code; to provide for the preser vation of records; to provide for county registrars; to provide for qualification of registrars and deputy registrars; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 458. By: Senators Broun of the 46th, Lester of the 23rd, Overby of the 49th: A BILL to amend an Act known as "The Act Providing for the Review, Continuation, Reestablishment or Termination of Regulatory Agencies", approved March 24, 1977, so as to provide for joint hearings; to provide for legislation to continue or reestablish a regulatory agency; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

SB 482. By: Senators Hudson of the 35th, Greene of the 26th, Lester of the 23rd, and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 88, relating to public health, so as to designate responsibility for the payment of health care costs for certain indigent persons; to provide a short title; to provide legislative intent; to define certain terms; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

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SB 485. By: Senators Sutton of the 9th, Doss of the 52nd, Timmons of the llth and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34-11, relating to election ballots so as to provide that the order of names to be printed on ballots shall be determined periodically by lottery; to specify duties of the Secretary of State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 507. By: Senator Greene of the 26th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 45-5, so as to make it unlawful to kill a deer without visible antlers, unless authorized by the Board; to authorize the Board to provide by regulation for antlerless or either sex seasons or hunts; to provide for penalties for violation of the Code Section; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

SB 508. By: Senator Greene of the 26th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 45-3, relating to licenses and permits for hunting, trapping and fishing, so as to require per sons born after a certain date to complete a hunter education course prescribed by the Board of Natural Resources in order to obtain a hunting license; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

SB 509. By: Senator Greene of the 26th: A BILL to amend Code Section 45-323, relating to game and fish license or permit denial, revocation, suspension, and nonrenewal, so as to require denial, revocation, suspension, or nonrenewal under certain circumstances; to change the maximum period of revocations, suspen sions, nonrenewals, and denials; to direct the adoption of rules; to provide stan dards; to provide that certain acts are unlawful; to provide penalties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

SB 511. By: Senators Banks of the 17th, Holloway of the 12th, Starr of 44th and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 105-106, relating to privity to support action, so as to provide that it shall be an affirmative defense for a manufacturer in certain actions that his product was altered from its condition when sold; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 512. By: Senators Banks of the 17th, Holloway of the 12th, Starr of the 44th and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 105-106, relating to privity to support actions, so as to require that certain actions against manufacturers be instituted within a certain period after sale of the manufacturer's product; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 517. By: Senator Ballard of the 45th: A BILL to add one additional judge of the supe rior courts of the Alcovy Judicial Circuit of Georgia; to provide for the appoint ment 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.

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SB 540. By: Senator Paulk of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Ocilla, approved December 18, 1902, so as to extend the corporate limits of the city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 548. By: Senator Carter of the 14th: A BILL to amend an Act providing the outside width of buses used by urban transit systems for the purpose of transporting passengers, approved March 11, 1977, so as to authorize the inclusion of modu lar homes and sectional houses in the law which permits the load width of a vehicle transporting a mobile home to extend up to and including 168 inches; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

SR 255. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Baldwin County, Georgia; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SB 354. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th and Pearce of the 16th: A BILL to provide and fix minimum salaries for judges of the probate courts of the various counties within the State of Georgia, to be paid from county funds; to provide for increases; to provide that the provisions of this Act shall not be construed to place any judge of the probate court on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

Representative Lane of the 81st moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1360. By: Representatives Tucker of the 73rd, Games of the 43rd, Knight of the 67th, Taggart of the 125th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend Code Title 114, relating to Workmen's Compensation, so as to change the designation to Work ers' Compensation; to change the name of the Board to the State Board of Workers' Compensation and change the word "Workmen's" to "Workers'"; to provide for the time and procedure for filing claims; to provide benefits for total disability; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G.
Y Adams, Marvin Y Andereon, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
Y Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. N Burrusa, A.L.

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. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.

N Cooper, B. Coz, W.E.
N Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, B. Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. N Diion, H.D. Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y EUiott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.

N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Hamilton, G. Y Banner, 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

Y Horne, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. N Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R.

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Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G.
N Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M.
N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Looper, M.
N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R.

Y McCoUum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Milford, B. N Money, J. Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
N Nichols, M. N Nix, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D.
Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.

Y Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R.
N Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H.
N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B.
N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Savage, J. N Scott, A.

N Scott, D. Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
N Steinberg, C. Stone, R.
N Swann, D. Taggart, T.
N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R.

Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
N Williams, R. Williamson, G.
N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 45, nays 93. The motion was lost.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 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.

The report 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 10.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Hill of the 127th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 108.

HR 613-1748. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Pulaski County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 107, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 1641. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Evans of the 84th, Butler of the 56th, Carnes of the 43rd, Karrh of the 106th, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-112, relating to persons exempt from jury duty, so as to provide that a person other than the judge may be appointed by the judge to excuse jurors; to provide for establishment of guide lines by court rule; and for other purposes.

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The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend HB 1641 by adding after the word "term" on line 7, page 2 the words:
"or shall be deferred as set forth in the court 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 97, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

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.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To establish standards for the use of explosives in blasting operations; to provide for a short title; 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; to authorize emergency variations from requirements; to prohibit the use of explosives by counties and municipalities; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for pen alties; to provide for time limitations on obtaining registration certificates and identifi cation cards; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Blasting Standards Act of 1978".
Section 2. Definitions. As used in this Act unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "Explosives" means any chemical compound or other substance or mechanical system intended for the purpose of producing an explosion, or that contains oxidizing and combustible units or other ingredients in such proportions or quantities that ignition by detonation may produce an explosion, capable of causing injury to persons or damage to property. (b) "Blasting operation" means the use of explosives in the blasting of stone, rock, ore or any other natural formation, or in any construction or demolition work but shall not include its use in agricultural operations. The provisions of this Act, in any event, shall not apply to any blasting operation where the charge weight is 200 pounds or less. (c) "Blaster" means a person qualified by reason of training, knowledge or experi ence to fire or detonate explosives in blasting operations and has in his possession a valid blaster's license issued by the Commissioner. (d) "Person" means any individual, public or private corporation, political subdivi sion, government agency, municipality, industry, copartnership, association, firm, trust, estate, or other entity whatsoever. (e) "Delay initiation" means the detonation of subcharge of explosives in predeter mined sequence, which is accomplished by using regular or short period delay electric blasting caps or other means of equivalent effectiveness.

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(f) "Delay period" means the time interval in milliseconds (eight [8] milliseconds or greater) between successive detonations of subcharges produced by the delay devices used.
(g) "Distance" means the actual distance in feet along ground contour to the nearest house, public building, school, church, commercial or institutional building normally occu pied.
(h) "Charge weight" means the total weight in pounds of an explosive charge. (i) "Charge weight per delay" means the weight in pounds of an explosive charge that is detonated per delay period for delay intervals of eight (8) milliseconds or greater, or the total weight of explosives in pounds that is detonated within an interval less than eight (8) milliseconds. (j) "Scaled distance" (Ds) shall mean the actual distance (D) in feet divided by the square root of the maximum charge weight (W) in pounds that is detonated per delay period. This means:
D Ds = Vw"

Scaled Distance =

Actual distance

Vcharge weight per delay interval
(k) "Particle velocity" means the velocity with which an earth particle moves when vibrating or oscillating in any manner from its position of rest or elastic equilibrium.
(1) "Commissioner" means the Georgia Safety Fire Commissioner.

Section 3. Requirements Governing the Use of Explosives in Blasting, (a) The use of explosives for the purpose of blasting in the neighborhood of any public highway, rail road, airport, dwelling house, public building, school, church, commercial or institutional building, or pipeline shall be done in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Commissioner.
(b) In all blasting operations except as hereinafter otherwise provided, the maximum particle velocity of any component of ground motion recorded on a three (3) component seismograph (where the components - transverse, vertical and longitudinal - are arranged mutually perpendicular) shall not exceed two (2) inches per second at the location of any dwelling house, public building, school, church, commercial or institutional building nor
mally occupied. (c) Blasting operations without instrumentation will be considered as being within
the limits set forth in this Section if such blasting operations are conducted in accordance with the provisions of subsection (d) of Section 3.
(d) Any blasting operation may be conducted without reference to any maximum amount or period provided by this Section if the person in charge of such blasting oper ation demonstrates by instrumentation that maximum particle velocity of any component of the ground motion does not exceed the limits provided in subsection (b) of Section 3.
(e) Instrumentation for determining particle velocity of ground motion as set forth in this Act shall be limited to devices that conform with design criteria for portable seismographs as found in the U.S. Bureau of Mines, RI-6487, and U.S. Bureau of Mines Bulletin 656. The instrument should have calibration traceable to the U.S. Bureau of Stan dards. The Commissioner or his duly authorized agent may enter upon premises for the purpose of observing any necessary instrumentation provided by this Act.
(f) When blasting operations, other than those conducted at a fixed site as a part of any industry or business operated at such site, are to be conducted within close prox imity of a known pipeline, the blaster or person in charge of the blasting operations shall take reasonable precautionary measures for the protection of the line and shall notify the owner of the line or his agent that such blastings are intended.
(g) Blasting operations shall not be conducted within close proximity of any public highway unless reasonable precautionary measures are taken to safeguard the public.

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(h) When blasting operations are conducted at the immediate location of any dwell ing house, public building, school, church, commercial or institutional building which would result in ground vibrations having a particle velocity exceeding the limits provided by this Act, such blasting operations may proceed after receiving written consent from the property owner or owners affected.
Section 4. Blasting Standards, (a) In all blasting operations, except as hereinafter otherwise provided, the peak particle velocity of any component of ground motion recorded on a three (3) component seismograph (where the components - transverse, verti cal and longitudinal - are arranged mutually perpendicular) shall not exceed two (2) inches per second at the location of any dwelling house, public building, school, church, commer cial or institutional building normally occupied.
(b) For blast to structure distance greater than three hundred (300) feet, the stan dard table for maximum charge per delay shall be generated by the formula:

W= 50
Where W is the weight of explosive in pounds and D is the distance in feet to the nearest dwelling house, public building, school, church, commercial or institutional building nor mally occupied.
(c) The following table may be used for determining weight of explosives to be used with a single delay period:

STANDARD TABLE OF DISTANCE

Distance in feet
0-10 11-15 16-20 21-25 26-30
40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 130 150 170 190 210 230 250 270 290 300

Weight in pounds
1/8 1/4 1/2 3/4 I.00 2.25 3.50 4.75 6.00 7.25 8.50 9.75 II.0 13.5 16.0 18.5 21.0 23.5 26.0 28.5 31.0 33.5 34.75

Distance in feet
350 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600 1700 1800 1900 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500

Weight in pounds
49 64 100 144 196 256 324 400 484 576 676 784 900 1024 1156 1296 1444 1600 2500 3600 4900 6400 8100

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(d) For nontabulated distances of over three hundred (300) feet, the following for mula shall be used:

2 I Distance \ Weight = V 50 /

Section 5. Seismograph Measurements, (a) Seismograph measurements may be used to increase the charge weight per delay period, provided that the velocity limit of two (2) inches per second of any of the three (3) mutually perpendicular components of ground motion is not exceeded.
(b) Seismograph measurements must be used in each individual blasting operation in which the Standard Table of Distance is not being complied with. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a modified table for blasting operations may be established for use at a partic ular site provided that the velocity limit of two (2) inches per second of any of the three (3) mutually perpendicular components of ground motion is not exceeded. Blasting oper ations without instrumentation will be considered as being within the limits set forth in this subsection if at a specified location on at least five (5) blasts instrumentation has shown that the maximum peak particle velocity of any of the three (3) mutually perpen dicular components of ground motion at the specified location is fifty percent (50%) or less than the limit set forth in this subsection; provided that on all future blasts, the scaled distance is equal to or greater than the scaled distance for the instrumented blast.
(c) In estimating the peak particle velocity at a particular position, the following for mula shall be used:
1.5
V=

Where Vo is the maximum ground particle velocity at the seismograph, DO is the distance of seismograph from the blasting, and D is the distance from the blasting to the position in question and in the same general direction. The distance DO may not be greater than D, and D cannot be more than five (5) times DQ. This determined velocity at the site of any dwelling house, public building, school, church, commercial or institutional building normally occupied shall not exceed the two (2) inches per second limit.
Section 6. Registration of Explosives Users, (a) Every person engaged in any use of explosives regulated by this Act shall apply for and obtain a registration certificate from the Commissioner. Employees of such persons are not required to register separately; pro vided, however, that no such employee may be permitted to engage in any activity covered by this Act unless he possesses a valid identification card issued by the Commissioner. Identification cards for employees are obtainable only by application of their employer.
(b) The fee for a registration certificate shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00); the fee for each identification card shall be five dollars ($5.00). These fees shall be payable annually, shall not be prorated for portions of a year, and all registration certificates and identifi cation cards shall expire on December 31st of each year.
Section 7. Records, (a) A record of each blast shall be kept. All records, including seismograph reports, shall be retained at least three (3) years and shall be available for inspection and shall contain the following minimum data:
(1) name of company or contractor; (2) location, date and time of blast; (3) name, signature and license number of blaster in charge; (4) type of material blasted; (5) number of holes, burden and spacing;

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(6) diameter and depth of holes; (7) types of explosives used (trade name); (8) total weight of explosives used; (9) maximum weight of explosives and maximum number of holes per delay inter val of eight (8) milliseconds or greater; (10) method of firing; (11) direction and distance in feet to nearest dwelling house, public building, school, church, commercial or institutional building normally occupied, neither owned nor leased by the person conducting the blasting; (12) weather conditions; (13) type and height or length of stemming; (14) type of delay blasting caps used and delay periods used (trade name). (b) If mats or other forms of protection were used, the person taking the seismo graph reading shall accurately indicate: (1) the location of each seismograph used and its distance from the blast; (2) the name of person and firm, if any, analyzing the seismograph record; (3) the name of person operating seismograph; (4) the exact location of blast relative to grid, station number or permanent loca tion. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person to make false entry in any record required to be kept pursuant to this Section.
Section 8. Promulgation of Rules and Regulations. The Commissioner may promul gate such rules and regulations, neither inconsistent nor contradictory with this Act, which he deems necessary to effectuate the provisions of the Act. The Commissioner may also prescribe forms required for the administration of the Act.
Section 9. Emergency Variations. The Commissioner may approve variations from the requirements of this Act where he finds that an emergency exists and that the pro posed variations from the specific requirements (a) are necessary, (b) will not hinder the effective administration of the Act, and (c) will not be contrary to the provisions of any other applicable law, either State or Federal.
Section 10. Penalties. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Act, or any rule or regulation promulgated by the Commissioner pursuant to the provisions of this Act, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
Section 11. Time Limitations on Obtaining Registration Certificates and Identifi cation Cards. Any person engaged in any use of explosives regulated by this Act on its effective date shall have sixty (60) days after that date to obtain a registration certificate and any identification cards required for his employees.
Section 12. Effective Date. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 13. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1664. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the "Georgia Ports Authority" so as to change the provi-

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sions relating to the compensation of the members of the Authority; 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 101, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1640. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Hatcher of the 131st, Carnes of the 43rd, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-108, relating to jury boxes, so as to provide for the contracting of electronic or mechanical means of selecting jurors on a judicial administrative districtwide basis; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 90, nays 0. The Chair voted "aye". On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 91, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 611-1733. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance to the City of St. Marys of an irrevocable easement in certain real property owned by the State and located in Camden 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 95, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 1248. By: Representatives Scott of the 123rd, Milford of the 13th, and Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend Article III of Code Title 68B, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of drivers' licenses, as amended, so as to change cer tain time limitations; to change the provisions relating to the suspension of drivers' licenses; to change the provisions relating to habitual violators; to change the provisions relating to limited drivers' permits; to change the provi sions relating to periods of suspension; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Article III of Code Title 68B, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revo cation of drivers' licenses, as amended, so as to change certain time limitations; to change the provisions relating to the suspension of drivers' licenses; to change the provisions relat ing to habitual violators; to change the provisions relating to limited drivers' permits; to change the provisions relating to periods of suspension; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article III of Code Title 68B, relating to cancellation, suspension, and revocation of drivers' licenses, as amended, is hereby amended by striking from subsection (a) o"f1C0"o,de Section 68B-308, the following:
and "in5s"e,rting in lieu thereof the following:
so that, when so amended, subsection (a) of Code Section 68B-308 shall read as follows: "(a) When the records of the Department disclose that any person has been convicted
of a violation of Georgia Code Title 68A or of a valid local ordinance adopted pursuant thereto, of an offense occurring on or after the effective date of this Act, which record of conviction, when taken with, and added to, the previous convictions of such person of offenses occurring within 10 5 years prior to the date of such offenses, as contained in the files of the Department, shall reveal that said person is an habitual violator, as hereinafter defined in this Section, the Department shall forthwith notify such person that upon the date of notification such person has been declared by the Department to be an habitual violator, and that henceforth it shall be unlawful for said habitual vio lator to operate a motor vehicle in this State. Notice shall be given by certified mail, with return receipt requested; or in lieu thereof notice may be given by personal service upon such person. In the event that at the time of determination the habitual violator had been issued a driver's license, such license shall be thereby revoked and shall be sur rendered to the Department within 10 days of notification of such determination."
Section 2. Said Article III of Code Title 68B is further amended by striking subsec tion (c) of Code Section 68B-308, which reads as follows:
"(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle in this State after such person has received notice that his driver's license has been revoked, as pro vided in subsection (a), and who thereafter has not obtained a valid driver's license. Any person declared to be an habitual violator and whose driver's license has been revoked under the provisions of this section who is thereafter convicted of operating a motor vehicle, while his license is so revoked, shall, upon such conviction, be punished by con finement in the penitentiary not less than one, nor more than five, years, and no portion of the sentence may be suspended, rebated or probated.", and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) of Code Section 68B-308, to read as fol lows:
"(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle in this State after such person has received notice that his driver's license has been revoked, as pro vided in subsection (a), and who thereafter has not obtained a valid driver's license. Any person declared to be an habitual violator and whose driver's license has been revoked under the provisions of this Section who is thereafter convicted of operating a motor vehicle, while his license is so revoked, may, upon such conviction, be punished by con finement in the penitentiary not less than one nor more than five years."
Section 3. Said Article III of Code Title 68B is further amended by striking from subse"ctetino"n, (a) of Code Section 68B-311, the following:
and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "five",
so that when so amended, subsection (a) of Code Section 68B-311 shall read as follows: "(a) Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of Section 68B-307 or Section 68B-312
or any other sections of this Title, any person may apply for a limited driver's license permit when and only when that person's driver's license has been suspended pursuant to (1) accumulating 15 or more points for traffic violations in any 24-month period or (2) a conviction under subsection (3) of Section 68B-305 of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, provided that such person had not been convicted of or had a plea of nolo contendere to such offense accepted within te five years prior to the date of the most recent conviction."

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Section 4. Said Article III of Code Title 68B is further amended by striking from paragraphs 2 and 3 of subsection (a) of Code Section 68B-312, the following:
"10",
and "in5s"e, rting in lieu thereof the following:
so that when so amended, subsection (a) of Code Section 68B-312 shall read as follows: "(a) Any person who is convicted of an offense listed in Section 68B-305 of this Title
or has such points assessed against him as to require the suspension of his license pur suant to Section 68B-307 shall have his license suspended as follows:
1. Upon a first conviction of any such offense or assessment of the requisite points, the period of suspension shall be one year: Provided, that at any time after 60 days of suspension, such person may apply to the Department for the return of his license; and further provided that for the purposes of this paragraph 1, an accepted plea of nolo contendere to a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall not con stitute a conviction.
2. For a second conviction of any such offense or assessment of the requisite points within 10 5 years, the period of suspension shall be 3 years: Provided that for the pur poses of this paragraph 2, all accepted pleas of nolo contendere to a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, made or accepted within 5 years of a previous conviction, shall be considered convictions; and further provided, that at any time after 90 days of suspension, such person may apply to the Department for the return of his license.
3. For a third assessment of requisite points or third conviction of any such offense within K) 5 years, such person shall be considered a habitual violator, and his license shall be revoked as provided for in Section 68B-310(a)(l) of this Title: Provided that for the purposes of this paragraph 3, all accepted pleas of nolo contendere shall be considered convictions."
Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Smith of the 42nd moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1248 as follows:
Page 1, line 17 change "5" to "8"; Page 1, line 27 change "5" to "8 years"; Page 3, line 18 change "five" to "eight"; Page 3, line 31 change "five" to "eight years"; Page 4, line 6 change "5" to "8"; Page 4, line 24 change "5" to "8 years"; Page 4, line 34 change "5" to "8 years".

On the motion, the ayes were 70, nays 50. The amendment was adopted.

Representative Childers of the 15th moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting the Smith Amendment.

On the motion, 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.
Auten, D. N Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B.
Y Bumiss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
N Carnes, C. Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childere, 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 Coi, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Deveaui, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. N EUiott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, G. Manner, B. N 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 Horne, F. N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.
Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
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.(BU1)
Lenderman, M. N Under, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Looper, M. N Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B.
N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nil, K.
Noble, Bill
N 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. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
N Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
N Savage, 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.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R.
N Tucker, R.M. 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. Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
N Williams, R. N Williamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 90, nays 59. The motion prevailed.

On the re-adoption of the Smith Amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andereon, W. N Argo, B.
Auten, D. N Balkcom, R. N 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. Y Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
N Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Cames, C.
Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childere, 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. N Cooper, B.
N Coi, 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.
N Deveaui, C. N Diion, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Y EUiott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M.
N Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom
N Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.

N Hamilton, G. N Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y 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 Horne, F. N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J.
N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.

N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, WJ. N Lee, WJ.(BUl) N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Nil, K. Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.

N Patten, R.L. N 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.
Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Savage, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D. N 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. N Thompson, A.W.
Tolbert, T.

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Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M.

Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.

Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.

Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.

Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.
N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the re-adoption of the Smith Amendment, the ayes were 48, nays 106. The Smith Amendment was lost.

Representative Butler of the 56th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on the re-adoption of the Smith Amendment, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

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:

N Adams, G.
N Adams, Marvin Y Andersen, W. Y Argo, B.
Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
N Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Y Castlebeny, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childera, 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. N Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaui, C. Y Diion, H.D.
Dover, Bill Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
N Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Ganunage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. Y Manner, B. Y 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 Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. NIrvin, J. Nlrvin.R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y 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) Y Lendennan, M.
Y Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nil, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Petere, 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. 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. N Savage, 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. Y Tolbert, T.
Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.
Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
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, by substitute, the ayes were 123, nays 38.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HR 580-1662. By: Representatives Wilson, Cooper, and Kaley of the 19th, Harrison, Nix and Isakson of the 20th, and Burruss and Housley of the 21st: A RESOLU TION authorizing the extension of a lease of certain real property located in Cobb County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 98, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 514-1463. By: Representative Harris of the 8th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of an easement of air rights over and across certain real property owned by the State of Georgia in Bartow County; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Institutions and Property moves to amend HR 514-1463 as follows: by striking on Line 18, Page 1 the words
"extension for Porter" and adding on Line 18 after the word "bridge" the following:
"as modification of the existing crossing at Montgomery" and by striking on Line 6, Page 2 after the word "bridge" the following:
"extension for Porter Street" and by striking on Line 9, Page 2 after the word "bridge" the word
"extension"

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 103, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolution of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HR 39-178. By: Representatives Greer of the 43rd and Marcus of the 26th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit mandatory retirement and mandatory resignation from office or employment of any official, officer or employee of the State of Georgia, or any county, municipal corporation, board of education, or authority solely because of age; 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 X, Section I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Paragraph VI, to read as follows:

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"Paragraph VI. Mandatory Retirement Because of Age; Prohibited. No offi cial, officer or employee of the State of Georgia or of any county, municipal corporation, board of education or authority shall be required to retire or resign from office or employment solely because of age. The State, counties, municipal corporations, boards of education and authorities are hereby prohibited from enacting any law or ordinance and from entering into any contract which would require any official, officer or employee to retire or resign from office or employment upon reaching any specified age. The provisions of this Paragraph shall become effective on January 1, 1980."

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 prohibit mandatory retire ment and mandatory resignation from office or employment of any official, officer or employee of the State of Georgia, or any county, municipal corporation, board of education, or authority solely because of age?"

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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit mandatory retirement and mandatory resignation from office or employment of certain officials, officers or employees of the State of Georgia, or any county, municipal corporation, board of edu cation, or authority solely because of age; 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 X, Section I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Paragraph VI, to read as follows:
"Paragraph VI. Mandatory Retirement Because of Age; Prohibited. No offi cial, officer or employee of the State of Georgia or of any county, municipal corporation, board of education or authority, except law enforcement personnel and firefighters, shall be required to retire or resign from office or employment solely because of age. The State, counties, municipal corporations, boards of education and authorities are hereby prohibited from enacting any law or ordinance and from entering into any contract which would require any official, officer or employee, except law enforcement personnel and firefighters, to retire or resign from office or employment upon reaching any speci fied age. The provisions of this Paragraph shall become effective on January 1, 1980."
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 prohibit mandatory retire ment and mandatory resignation from office or employment of any offi-
( ) NO cial, officer or employee of the State of Georgia, or any county, municipal

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corporation, board of education, or authority, except law enforcement personnel and firefighters, solely because of age?"
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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Pinkston of the 100th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HR 39-178 by adding a new section to be known as Section 2, which shall read as fol lows:
"Any employer hereunder shall have the right to require a physical and/or mental examination of any official, officer or employee which shall state that any such employee is physically and mentally able to continue the performance of his or her duties past said employee's normal retirement date."
And by renumbering Section 2 as Section 3.

Representative Johnson of the 74th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HR 39-178 by adding at the end of line 26, page 1 the following:
"Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prohibit an employer named herein from requiring the retirement of any employee who in the employer's opinion is unable by reason of health, senility, or physical disability, to discharge his duties."

An amendment, offered by Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Irvin of the 23rd, was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Connell of the 87th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HR 39-178 by changing page 1, line 26, to read:
"on July 1, 1979."

An amendment, offered by Representative Greer of the 43rd, was read and withdrawn.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Lane of the 40th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HR 39-178 by inserting the words "prior to age 70" on page 1, line 2 between the words "resignation" and "from"; also insert these words at all appropriate places in the Resolu tion.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. NAuten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H.

Carlisle, J. N Games, C.
Carrell, B. Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.

N Childs, P. Clark, Betty
N Clark, L. Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

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Connell, J. Cooper, B. 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. 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. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L.
Y Gignffliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, G. Y Hanner, B.

Y 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. N Holmes, Bob
N Home, F. N Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted N 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. N Johnson, W.Rud.
Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Y Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W.
N Kilgore, T.M.

Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(BU1) N Lenderman, M.
N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K. N Looper, M.
N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. N 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. 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. Y Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. Y 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.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Savage, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
N Steinberg, C. Y 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. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L.
Y 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 55, nays 100. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Lane of the 40th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HR 39-178 by striking the words ",except law enforcement personnel and firefighters," on page 1, lines 15 and 16 and lines 22 and 23, also the same words on page 2, lines 12
and 13.

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. N Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N 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.
Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Games, C.
Carrell, B. 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. Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Cooper, B. Cox, W.E.
Y 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. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H.
Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.

N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N GigniUiat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, 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.
Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F. N Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.

N Jessup, Ben Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
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.
Y 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.
N 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. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.
N Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L.
N 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.
Randall, W.C.

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N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Savage, J. N Scott, A.

N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
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. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R.
N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.

Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 120. The amendment was lost.

N White, J. N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Elliott of the 49th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HR 39-178 by striking the words "or of any county, municipal corporation," and changing the caption and appropriate verbiage accordingly.

Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HR 39-178 by adding after the word "educational" on line 15 of page 1, after the word "employee" on line 22 of page 1 and after the word "education" on line 12 of page 2 the following: "other than classroom teachers."

Representative Jones of the 126th moved that HR 39-178 be placed upon the table.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G.
N Adams, Marvin Y Andereon, W. N Argo, B.
Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckhsm, B. Y Benefield, J.
BiroUong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
N Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. 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. N Coleman, T. Y Coffins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.

Cooper, B. COT, 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.
N Deveaui, C. N Dizon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H.
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
Y Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
YHam, B. N Hamilton, G. Y Manner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. N Harrison, 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 Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J.
N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y 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. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

On the motion, the ayes were 55, nays 101.

N McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. N Nil, K. N Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.
N Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. N Phiffips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Savage, J. N Scott, A.

N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D. N Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M.
N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C.
N Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
N Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Y Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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The motion was lost.

Representative Greer of the 43rd moved that the House reconsider its action in adopt ing the Ham amendment to the Committee substitute to HR 39-178.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin N Andereon, W. Y Argo, B.
Auten, D. N Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y 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.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Colling, M. N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.

Cooper, B. Y Coi, W.E. N 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 N Edwards, W.
N EUiott, E.H. Evans, W.D.
N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. Y GUnton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y 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
Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
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. Y Long, W.K. N Looper, M. N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
N McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. Y Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y 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. Y Savage, J. N Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E.
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.
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.
Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 67, nays 87. The motion was lost.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.
On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, 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.
N Balkcom, R. Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N 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.
N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. 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. N Collins, M. N 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. 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.
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. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.

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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. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinaon, R.S. N 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. Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb

Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M Knight, N.G.
N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(BiU) Y Lenderman, M. Y 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. Y McKinney, J.E.

Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, E.G.
Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
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 Rarosey, T.

Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Rosa, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. N Scott, A. Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y 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. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 121, nays 38.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute, as amended.

Representative Knight of the 67th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HR 39-178, by substitute, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

Representative Owens of the 77th stated that he had inadvertently voted "nay" on the adoption of HR 39-178 but intended to vote "aye" thereon.

By unanimous consent, HR 39-178, by Committee substitute, as amended, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

Representative Toles of the 16th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was withdrawn from the Committee on State of Republic and referred to the Committee on Appropriations:

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.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 646. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Coleman of the 118th: A RESOLU TION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of recognizing, commending and hearing an address from Robert Lee (Bobby) Dodd; 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.

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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 14, 1978

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.
Balkcom, R. 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.
Carries, C. Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T.
CoUins, M. Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. Cooper, B. Coi, W.E.
Crosby, T. Culpepper, B. Daniel, G. Davis, B. Dent, R.A. Diion, H.D. Dover, Bill Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D. Pelton, D. Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Galer, M. Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. 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. Holmes, Bob Housley, E.

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, Herb Kaley, M. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick Lane, W.J.
Lee, WJ.(Bill) Logan, H. Long, W.K. Looper, M. Lord, J. Lucas, D.E. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R. McCoIlum, 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. 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. Savage, J. Scott, A. Sizemore, E.

Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Steinberg, C. Stone, R. Swann, D. Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M. Twiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V.
Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L.
Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.
Whitmire, D.
Williams, R.
WiUiarnBon, G.
Wilson, J.M.
Wood, J.
Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Lee Robinson, Pastor, Lookout Baptist Church, High Point, 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 1792. By: Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a small claims court in certain counties of this State so as to change the provi sions relating to the clerk of the small claims court; to change the filing costs; to provide for the disposition of filing costs; to authorize the clerk to charge a fee for issuing fi. fas; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1793. By: Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd: A BILL to amend an Act abolish ing the fee system of compensating the Sheriff of Lee County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to the salary of the sheriff and his deputies; to remove the provisions relating to the automobile of the sheriff, shortwave radio and reimbursement of certain auto mobile expenses; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1794. By: Representative Robinson of the 58th: A BILL to create the Citizens Ethical Review Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 1795. By: Representatives Glanton and Johnson of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Carroll County so as to change the compen sation of the judge of that court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1796. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act repealing an Act incorporating the City of Covington and granting a new charter to the City of Covington so as to change the provisions relating to the election of mayor and councilmen of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1797. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend Code Title 88, known as the "Georgia Health Code", so as to insure that adequate health care services and facilities are developed in an orderly and economical manner and available to all citizens, and to meet the requirements of and to implement the National Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-641); and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1798. By: Representatives Cooper, Wilson and Kaley of the 19th, Housley and Burruss of the 21st, and Nix, Isakson and Harrison of the 20th: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to create the Cobb County Records and Identification Bureau"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1799. By: Representatives Cooper, Wilson and Kaley of the 19th, Nix, Harrison and Isakson of the 20th, and Housley and Burruss of the 21st: A BILL to amend

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an Act relating to the abolition of the fee system in Cobb County and providing salaries for the judge of the probate court, sheriff, deputy sheriff and clerk of the superior court, so as to change the provisions relative to the chief investi gator in the sheriffs office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1800. By: Representatives Triplett of the 128th, and Chance of the 129th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the municipality of Garden City so as to extend the present corporate limits of said municipality; to provide for pur chase or condemnation of sewer facilities and water systems; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1801. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Collins of the 144th, Vaughn of the 57th, Connell of the 87th, and Wilson of the 19th: A BILL to provide a uniform method for the determination of fees to be charged by State licensing and examining boards; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1802. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Hall County (formerly known as the City Court of Hall County) so as to change the compensation of the solicitor of said court; to prohibit the solicitor of said court to engage in the practice of law; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1803. By: Representatives Looper, Anderson, and Harris of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court and Judge of Probate Court of Dawson County upon an annual salary so as to provide for a clerk for the judge of probate court; to provide for appointment and salary of that clerk; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1804. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to provide for distribution of revenues from the local option sales and use tax in all counties having a population of not less than 27,500 and not more than 28,500 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.

HB 1805. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend Code Section 113-904, relating to inheritance by illegitimate persons, so as to provide that an illegitimate person may inherit from his or her father; to provide a mechanism for determining who shall be deemed the father of an illegitimate person; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1806. 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 providing for

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appointments to and the filling of vacancies on the Albany-Dougherty Hospital Authority so as to provide for appointments to and the filling of vacancies on the Albany-Dougherty Hospital Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 647-1806. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A RESOLU TION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned property to the City of Ringgold, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1807. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Murphy of the 18th, Ware of the 68th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Medical Assistance Act of 1977" so as to permit the Department of Medical Assistance to seek reimbursement for medical assistance rendered to a person as a result of sickness; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1808. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Murphy of the 18th, Ware of the 68th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-3002, relating to scope and format of individual accident and sickness insurance poli cies, so as to provide that no such policy nor any group or blanket policy pro viding such insurance shall contain a provision denying or reducing certain benefits as a result of the receipt of medical assistance benefits; to specify poli cies in violation to be null and void; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1809. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to create the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Board; to provide for membership, expenses, offices, personnel, functions, purposes and funds; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Appropriations:

HB 1820. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Collins of the 144th, Wilson of the 19th, Vaughn of the 57th, and Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend an Act author izing the Department of Administrative Services to establish and operate motor pools and relating to the use of State and privately owned motor vehicles by officials, officers and employees of the State or any agency thereof so as to change the automobile mileage allowance rate; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1778 HB 1779 HB 1780 HB 1781 HB 1782 HB 1783 HB 1784

HB 1785 HB 1786 HB 1787 HB 1788 HB 1789 HB 1790 HR 640-1790

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HR 641-1790 HR 642-1790 HB 1791 HR 645-1791 SB 372 SB 383 SB 393 SB 394 SB 420 SB 458 SB 482

SB 485 SB 507 SB 508 SB 509 SB 511 SB 512 SB 517 SB 540 SB 548 SR 255 SB 354

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 following recommendations:
HB 1224 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Harris of the 8th 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:

HB 1218 Do Not Pass HB 1363 Do Not Pass HB 1366 Do Pass

HB 1431 Do Pass HB 1693 Do Pass HB 1694 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Phillips of the 91st Secretary

Representative Lane of the 81st District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Highways has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1539 Do Pass, by Substitute
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 and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1427 HB 1267 HB 1769 HB 1770 HB 188

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 876

Do Pass, as Amended

HR 577-1662 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1000 Do Pass, as Amended

HR 444-1274 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 Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:

HB 831 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1253 Do Pass HB 1624 Do Pass, as Amended

HB 1671 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1385 Do Pass, as Amended

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 Bills and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 626 Do Pass HB 1718 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1747 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

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and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 433 HB 1645 HB 1628

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HR 586-1710 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1549 Do Pass

HB 644

Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Thompson of the 93rd Chairman

Representative Bray of the 70th District, Acting 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 1291 Do Pass HB 1242 Do Pass HB 1576 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Bray of the 70th Acting 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1729 Do Pass

HB 1730 Do Pass

HB 1731

Do Pass

HB 1732 Do Pass

HB 1733 Do Pass

HB 1756 Do Pass

HB 1757 Do Pass

HB 1758 Do Pass

HB 1761

Do Pass

HB 1762 Do Pass

HB 1765 Do Pass

HB 1773 Do Pass

HB 1777 Do Pass

HR 632-1756 Do Pass

SB 520

Do Pass

HB 1763 Do Pass

HB 1599 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1600 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1601

Do Pass

HB 1602

Do Pass

HB 1603

Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1606

Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1607

Do Pass

HB 1608 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1609 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1610 Do Pass, by Substitute

HR 566-1599 Do Pass, by Substitute

HR 567-1602 Do Pass, by Substitute

HR 568-1603 Do Pass

HR 569-1605 Do Pass, by Substitute

HR 570-1606 Do Pass, by Substitute

HR 571-1607 Do Pass, by Substitute

HR 572-1608 Do Pass

HR 573-1608 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

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The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1978

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Tuesday, February 14, 1978, and submits the following:

HB 1012 HB 1230 HB 1247 HB 1288 HB 1300 HB 1356 HB 1401 HB 1428 HB 1448 HB 1456 HB 1505 HB 1509 HB 1521 HB 1526 HB 1527 HB 1538 HB 1579 HB 1615 HB 1623 HB 1642

Board of Nursing, Licenses, Actions Employees' Retirement System, Service Retirement Drivers' Licenses, Revoked/Point System Sales Tax Refund, Resale of Personal Property Superior Court Clerks, Longevity Salary Increases Income Taxation; Internal Revenue Code Income Tax; Armed Forces Members/Wages Speech Pathology, Audiology; Board Members List No-Fault Insurance, Coverage Workmen's Comp. Benefits Local Option Sales Tax: Prior Construction Contr. Hunting, Fishing, Trapping Licenses: Non Resident International Banks, Representatives Office in State Day Care Centers, Fire Safety Standards Public Health; High Risk Infants/Hearing Impair Hearing Aids; Regulate Dispensing Of Cty Boards of Tax Assessors: Membership; Nepotism ADM Procedure Act; Contested Cases/Med. License Marriages, Comply with Statutory Requirements Superior Court Judges, Educational Expenses Traverse Juries, Oath of Jurors Mandatory

HR 85-370 Ad Valorem Tax, Swine and Bovines HR 527-1520 Convey State Property; Boys Estate, Inc. HR 544-1533 Convey State Property; Located in Hinesville, Ga. HR 552-1580 Convey State Owned Property Located in Wayne Co. HR 553-1580 Council On The Deaf; Create

SR 259

State Owned Property/Convey; Gaf. Corporation

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.

Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1729. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act to create the office of Commissioner of Heard County so as to change the compensation of the 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 110, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1730. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Heard County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; to provide an effec tive date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1731. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Heard County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compen sation of the sheriff; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1732. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices and duties of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Heard County into the single office of Tax Commissioner of Heard County so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; to require that certain fees be paid into the county treasury; to authorize the employment of a part-time clerk for the tax commissioner; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1733. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Heard County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Heard County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1756. By: Representatives Greene and Stone of the 138th: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the coroner of Wayne County, known as the fee

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system; to provide in lieu thereof a salary and an expense allowance; to provide for the payment of the operating expenses of said office; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1757. By: Representative Dover of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide for a secretary for the Solicitor of the State Court of Habersham County"; to fix the compensation for such secretary and provide for payment of same so as to change the maximum compensation of the secretary of the Solicitor of the State Court of Habersham 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 1758. By: Representatives Phillips of the 59th, Harris of the 60th, and Wall of the 61st: A BILL to provide for the salary and expense allowance of members of the Board of Education of Gwinnett County; to specifically repeal a Section of a certain Act; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1761. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Forsyth County so as to remove a limitation on the salary of the county administrator; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1762. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act changing the compensation of certain county officers of Forsyth County so as to provide for a determination of the annual salary of the clerk of the superior court, sheriff, and judge of the probate court by the county governing 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.

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HB 1763. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Tax Commissioner of Forsyth County so as to provide for determination of the compensation of the tax commissioner by the county governing 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 1765. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to create and establish the Forsyth County Airport Authority; to provide a title for such Act ("Forsyth County Airport Authority Act"); to declare the need for such Authority; to declare the public purpose of the Authority; to provide for mem bers of the Authority and their terms; to provide for the election of officers, a quorum, bylaws, procedures and 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1773. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a small claims court for Spalding County to be known as the Small Claims Court of Spalding County, so as to change the title of the bailiff; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1777. By: Representative Ware of the 68th: A BILL to create the Downtown West Point Development Authority; to provide for the appointment of members of the Authority and their terms of office; to provide for a recall of the members; to create the Downtown West Point District; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 520. By: Senator Russell of the 10th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Boston in the County of Thomas, so as to provide for the elec tion of the mayor, Post One alderman, and Post Two alderman in the year 1978, in the year 1980, and every four years thereafter; and for other purpose.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 632-1756. By: Representatives Greene and Stone of the 138th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the dollar amount of civil cases over which the Justices of the Peace of Wayne County shall have jurisdiction; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VI, Section VII, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:
"Provided, however, that in Wayne County the justices of the peace shall have juris diction in all civil cases arising ex contractu and in cases of injury or damage to and conversion of personal property when the principal sum does not exceed $2,000.00 and shall sit monthly at fixed times and places, but in all cases there may be an appeal to a jury in said court or an appeal to the superior court under such regulations as may be prescribed by law."
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 dollar amount of civil cases over which the Justices of the Peace in Wayne County shall
( ) NO have jurisdiction from $200.00 to $2,000.00?"
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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. Y Benefleld, 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. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Games, C. Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Y Guilders, 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.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Diion, 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, 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 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.

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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, WJ.(Bill) Y 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. Y Matthews, D.R.
Y MeCoUum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Y NU, 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.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.

Y Savage, 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. 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 Watkins, L.
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 157, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House:

SB 541. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Toomsboro, approved August 15, 1904, so as to prohibit the consumption of any spirituous malt or alcoholic beverage in or upon any street, alley, sidewalk or other public way or place in the town, within any public building, or while occupying any automobile which is parked on any public street; and for other purposes.

SB 542. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a Small Claims Court for Baldwin County, Georgia, approved April 21, 1967, so as to change the provisions relating to the jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court of Baldwin County; to change the provisions relating to cost of service; to change the provisions relating to fines and punishment; and for other pur
poses.

SB 549. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A BILL to provide for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Rabun County by the Board of Education of Rabun County; to provide for the initial appointment; to provide for other mat ters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide for addi tional requirements for this Act to become effective; and for other purposes.

SB 550. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A BILL to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Rabun County by the qualified electors of the Rabun County School District; to provide for the method of electing said mem bers; to provide for filling vacancies on said Board; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 560. By: Senator Dean of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the City Court of Jesup (now the State Court of Wayne County), approved July 31, 1916, so

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as to provide that when a vacancy in the office of judge is filled by appointment of the Governor, such appointment shall be with the advice and consent of the Senate; and for other purposes.

SB 561. By: Senator Dean of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Glynn County, approved March 9, 1943, so as to prohibit the judge of said court from ruling on certain matters in which he has a financial interest; to pro vide for disqualification from office and vacancies; and for other purposes.

SB 567. By: Senators Wessels of the 2nd and Riley of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, approved February 20, 1970, so as to change the name of said city to the City of Tybee; to provide for other matters relative thereto; and for other purposes.

SB 575. By: Senator Wessels of the 2nd: A BILL to repeal an Act fixing the compensation of sheriffs in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 185,000 nor more than 190,000 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970; or any such future census, approved March 21, 1974; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 576. By: Senator Wessels of the 2nd: A BILL to provide for the compensation of the Sheriff of Chatham County; to provide for the compensation of the chief deputy and the chief deputy jailer; to provide for annual cost-of-living increases; and for other purposes.

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.

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 provide for periods of mandatory imprisonment upon second and third convictions of said offense; and for other purposes.

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 authorize the State Board of Education to use certain nonteaching personnel interchangeably in the allotment of funds; and for other purposes.

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.

HB 1388. By: Representatives Collins of the 144th, Long of the 142nd, Hanner of the 130th, Cox of the 141st, and Balkcom of the 140th: A BILL to add one addi tional judge of the superior courts of the South Georgia 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.

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The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the Senate:

SR 130. By: Senators Evans of the 37th, Coverdell of the 40th, Howard of the 42nd, and Hudson of the 35th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Con stitution so as to authorize cities to provide for temporary total or partial exemptions from taxation of improvements on land within a designated housing improvement district; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 284. By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th and Brown of the 47th: A RESOLUTION urging the inclusion of information concerning littering, its clean-up costs, and the penalties for conviction thereof be included in certain publications distrib uted and examinations conducted by the Department of Public Safety and in certain programs of such Department; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 1241. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Joint Advisory Board of Family Practice so as to change the name of the Board; to provide for the organization and meetings of the Board; to provide a per diem for members of the Board; to clarify the powers of the Board; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House:

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.

HB 1310. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Swann of the 90th, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to authorize the State Building Adminis trative Board to adopt regulations for the establishment of thermal efficiency standards for new and renovated buildings, and lighting efficiency standards for new and renovated public buildings; to provide for a short title ("Energy Conservation Building Standards Act of 1978"); to provide for definitions; and for other purposes.

HB 1578. By: Representative Rowland of the 119th: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Dublin and to repeal existing Charters; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:

SB 318. By: Senator Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 79A-10, known as the "Georgia Drug and Cosmetic Act", so as to require pharmacists dispens ing certain drugs to include on the label of the container for such drugs certain information; and for other purposes.

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SB 382. By: Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing boards of education to purchase liability insurance or contracts of indemnity insuring or indemnifying board members, superintendents, administrators and other employees against liability for damage in specified instances, approved April 18, 1973, so as to add a new Section thereto authorizing the State Board of Edu cation, local boards of education and boards of control of cooperative educa tional service agencies, to pay that part of damages, attorney's fees and other recovery recovered against board members, superintendents, teachers, prin cipals, and other administrators and employees, in certain instances, not cov ered by a policy of liability insurance, and for other purposes.

SB 429. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the pay ment of the cost of persons admitted or committed to State institutions which come under the management and control of the Department of Human Resources, approved March 23, 1960, so as to change certain provisions relating to the payment of maintenance costs by patients and by other persons liable for the cost of care; and for other purposes.

SB 513. By: Senators Banks of the 17th, Holloway of the 12th, Starr of the 44th and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-3, relating to authorization of insur ers and general requirements for doing business in this State, so as to require certain insurers and self-insurers providing product liability insurance to make certain annual reports concerning product liability insurance experience; and for other purposes.

SB 514. By: Senators Banks of the 17th, Holloway of the 12th, Starr of the 44th and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-622, relating to record of surplus line brokers, so as to require that a copy of the record be furnished annually to the Insurance Commissioner; and for other purposes.

SB 519. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 23-1704, relating to bonds required of contractors contracting with counties, so as to change the bond requirement; and for other purposes.

SB 529. By: Senator Scott of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", approved March 26, 1974, so as to change the provisions relating to the allotment of elementary instructional spe cialists and the amount of funds needed for payment of salaries of such per sonnel; and for other purposes.

SB 522. By: Senator Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-2, relating to county boards of health, so as to permit county boards of health and health districts to contract with certain agencies, institutions, and political subdivi sions; to provide for the appointment of directors of health districts; to author ize contracts for multicounty services; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 501. By: Senators Hudgins of the 15th, Evans of the 37th, Johnson of the 34th and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 24A, the Juvenile Court Code of Georgia, so as to change the provisions regarding creation of juvenile courts; to provide for judges; to provide for their compensation, terms of office, appointment, and reappointment; to provide for seminars; and for other purposes.

SB 28. By: Senators Tate of the 38th, Foster of the 50th, Kennedy of the 4th, Kidd of the 25th, Gillis of the 20th and others: A BILL to amend an Act establishing

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the Teachers' Retirement System, so as to change the provisions relative to retirement benefits; and for other purposes.

SB 140. By: Senators Pearce of the 16th, Johnson of the 34th, Barnes of the 33rd, Paulk of the 13th, Traylor of the 3rd, and others: A BILL to create the Prosecuting Attorneys' Retirement System; to provide for procedures, requirements and other matters relative thereto; to provide for certain penalties in connection therewith; 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 318. By: Senator Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 79A-10, known as the "Georgia Drug and Cosmetic Act", so as to require pharmacists dispens ing certain drugs to include on the label of the container for such drugs certain information; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SB 382. By: Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing boards of education to purchase liability insurance or contracts of indemnity insuring or indemnifying board members, superintendents, administrators and other employees against liability for damage in specified instances, approved April 18, 1973, so as to add a new Section thereto authorizing the State Board of Edu cation, local boards of education and boards of control of cooperative educa tional service agencies, to pay that part of damages, attorney's fees and other recovery recovered against board members, superintendents, teachers, prin cipals, and other administrators and employees, in certain instances, not cov ered by a policy of liability insurance, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 429. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the pay ment of the cost of persons admitted or committed to State institutions which come under the management and control of the Department of Human Resources, approved March 23, 1960, so as to change certain provisions relating to the payment of maintenance costs by patients and by other persons liable for the cost of care; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

SB 501. By: Senators Hudgins of the 15th, Evans of the 37th, Johnson of the 34th and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 24A, the Juvenile Court Code of Georgia, so as to change the provisions regarding creation of juvenile courts; to provide for judges; to provide for their compensation, terms of office, appointment, and reappointment; to provide for seminars; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 513. By: Senators Banks of the 17th, Holloway of the 12th, Starr of the 44th and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-3, relating to authorization of insur ers and general requirements for doing business in this State, so as to require certain insurers and self-insurers providing product liability insurance to make certain annual reports concerning product liability insurance experience; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

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SB 514. By: Senators Banks of the 17th, Holloway of the 12th, Starr of the 44th and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-622, relating to record of surplus line brokers, so as to require that a copy of the record be furnished annually to the Insurance Commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 519. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 23-1704, relating to bonds required of contractors contracting with counties, so as to change the bond requirement; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 522. By: Senator Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-2, relating to county boards of health, so as to permit county boards of health and health districts to contract with certain agencies, institutions, and political subdivi sions; to provide for the appointment of directors of health districts; to author ize contracts for multicounty services; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SB 529. By: Senator Scott of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act", approved March 26, 1974, so as to change the provisions relating to the allotment of elementary instructional spe cialists and the amount of funds needed for payment of salaries of such per sonnel; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 541. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Toomsboro, approved August 15, 1904, so as to prohibit the consumption of any spirituous malt or alcoholic beverage in or upon any street, alley, sidewalk or other public way or place in the town, within any public building, or while occupying any automobile which is parked on any public street; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 542. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a Small Claims Court for Baldwin County, Georgia, approved April 21, 1967, so as to change the provisions relating to the jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court of Baldwin County; to change the provisions relating to cost of service; to change the provisions relating to fines and punishment; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 549. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A BILL to provide for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Rabun County by the Board of Education of Rabun County; to provide for the initial appointment; to provide for other mat ters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide for addi tional requirements for this Act to become effective; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 550. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A BILL to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Rabun County by the qualified electors of the

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Rabun County School District; to provide for the method of electing said mem bers; to provide for filling vacancies on said Board; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 560. By: Senator Dean of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the City Court of Jesup (now the State Court of Wayne County), approved July 31, 1916, so as to provide that when a vacancy in the office of judge is filled by appointment of the Governor, such appointment shall be with the advice and consent of the Senate; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 561. By: Senator Dean of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Glynn County, approved March 9, 1943, so as to prohibit the judge of said court from ruling on certain matters in which he has a financial interest; to pro vide for disqualification from office and vacancies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 567. By: Senators Wessels of the 2nd and Riley of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Savannah Beach, Tybee Island, approved February 20, 1970, so as to change the name of said city to the City of Tybee; to provide for other matters relative thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 575. By: Senator Wessels of the 2nd: A BILL to repeal an Act fixing the compensation of sheriffs in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 185,000 nor more than 190,000 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970; or any such future census, approved March 21, 1974; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 576. By: Senator Wessels of the 2nd: A BILL to provide for the compensation of the Sheriff of Chatham County; to provide for the compensation of the chief deputy and the chief deputy jailer; to provide for annual cost-of-living increases; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SR 130. By: Senators Evans of the 37th, Coverdell of the 40th, Howard of the 42nd, and Hudson of the 35th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Con stitution so as to authorize cities to provide for temporary total or partial exemptions from taxation of improvements on land within a designated housing improvement district; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

SR 284. By: Senators Reynolds of the 48th and Brown of the 47th: A RESOLUTION urging the inclusion of information concerning littering, its clean-up costs, and the penalties for conviction thereof be included in certain publications distrib uted and examinations conducted by the Department of Public Safety and in certain programs of such Department; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

SB 28. By: Senators Tate of the 38th, Foster of the 50th, Kennedy of the 4th, Kidd of the 25th, Gillis of the 20th and others: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System, so as to change the provisions relative to retirement benefits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SB 140. By: Senators Pearce of the 16th, Johnson of the 34th, Barnes of the 33rd, Paulk of the 13th, Traylor of the 3rd, and others: A BILL to create the Prosecuting Attorneys' Retirement System; to provide for procedures, requirements and other matters relative thereto; to provide for certain penalties in connection therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

Representative Hill of the 127th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

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.

On the motion, the ayes were 99, nays 1. The motion prevailed.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 648. By: Representatives Nessmith of the 82nd, Lane of the 81st, Matthews of the 145th, Clifton of the 107th, Collins of the 144th and others: A RESOLUTION requesting the Congress of the United States to take certain actions respecting the 1977 Farm Act; 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 1538. By: Representatives Birdsong of the 103rd, Harris of the 60th, Home of the 104th, Pinkston of the 100th, Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th, Wall of the 61st, Bray of the 70th, and Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-6903, relating to county boards of tax assessors, so as to provide that certain persons having a specified degree of kinship to a member of the county governing authority may not be appointed to the county board of tax assessors; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Section 92-6903, relating to county boards of tax assessors, so as to provide that certain persons having a specified degree of kinship to a member of the county governing authority may not be appointed to the county board of tax assessors; to

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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. Code Section 92-6903, relating to county boards of tax assessors, is hereby amended by designating the text of said Section as subsection (a) and adding a new sub section to said Section, to be designated subsection (b), to read as follows:
"(b) Beginning July 1, 1978, no individual may be appointed or reappointed to a county board of tax assessors when the individual is related to a member of the county governing authority, or to the county governing authority, in one or more of the follow ing degrees:
(1) Mother or mother-in-law. (2) Father or father-in-law. (3) Sister or sister-in-law. (4) Brother or brother-in-law. (5) Grandmother or grandmother by marriage. (6) Grandfather or grandfather by marriage.", so that when so amended Code Section 92-6903 shall read as follows: "92-6903. County board of tax assessors; creation; appointment; commission.--(a) There is hereby established in each of the several counties of this State, a county board of tax assessors, which board shall consist of three members to be appointed by the board of county commissioners or by a majority thereof, or by the judge of the probate court in counties which have no board of county commissioners. Provided that in all counties of this State which shall have a population of less than 25,000, according to the United States census of 1950 or by any future census of the United States, the boards of tax assessors in those counties shall consist of not less than three nor more than five members, otherwise qualified, the number of members to serve on such boards in said counties to be determined by the county commissioners or other county governing authority. The order making such appointment shall be regularly entered upon the record of the superior court of the county, and a certificate from the clerk of the supe rior court reciting said order, and that such person has taken the oath required by law, shall constitute the commission of the members and no other or further commission shall be required. (b) Beginning July 1, 1978, no individual may be appointed or reappointed to a county board of tax assessors when the individual is related to a member of the county governing authority, or to the county governing authority, in one or more of the follow ing degrees: (1) Mother or mother-in-law. (2) Father or father-in-law. (3) Sister or sister-in-law. (4) Brother or brother-in-law. (5) Grandmother or grandmother by marriage. (6) Grandfather or grandfather by marriage."
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
Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E.

Y Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.

Bolster, P. Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. Y BUITUSS, A.L.
Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H.

Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.

Childs, P. N Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

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Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Croahy, T.
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. Evans, W.D. 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, G. Hanner, B.

Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
YHawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. 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 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. 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.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler. J.L. Y Muliinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D.

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.
Ross, Ben B.
Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Savage, 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. Y Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M. 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.
Watkins, L. 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, by substitute, the ayes were 129, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

Due to mechanical failure, the vote of Representative Lenderman of the 53rd was not recorded on the passage of HB 1538, by substitute.

HB 1300. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act providing mini mum salaries for clerks of the superior courts so as to provide for longevity increases; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act providing minimum salaries for clerks of the superior courts, approved March 30, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 256), as amended by an Act approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 547), so as to provide for longevity increases; to repeal con flicting 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), as amended by an Act approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 547), is hereby amended by adding, following Section 2, a new Section 3, to read as follows:
"Section 3. The amounts provided in Sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall be increased by three and one-half (3 Vt} percent of such base amounts for each year in office served by any clerk, figured at the end of each such period of service; provided, however, that such increase shall not apply to any clerk whose minimum salary as set forth in Section 1 above exceeds $18,000 per annum; provided, further, that if the percentage of change in the United States Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Work ers, All Items - United States City Average, as such index is calculated for June of each calendar year and such index as it exists for the month of July of the preceding year

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results in an increase of less than three and one-half (3 Vfc) percent, the longevity increase provided in this Section shall be equal to the percentage increase in such index. No clerk shall receive any portion of any longevity increase provided hereunder which, when added to the minimum salary of such clerk as set forth in Section 1, exceeds $18,000 per 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 pro vided in this Section shall not apply to any service performed prior to July 1, 1977. The first such increase under this Section shall be payable beginning on July 1, 1978. This Act shall not be construed to reduce the salary of any clerk of the superior court pres ently 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 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 102, nays 12.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

Representative Castleberry of the lllth gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1300, by substitute.

HB 1509. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend Code Title 41A, known as the "Financial Institutions Code of Georgia" so as to authorize certain banks to maintain representative offices in this State; to authorize certain inter national bank agencies to maintain representative offices in this State; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 108, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Toles of the 16th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

The Speaker Pro Tem 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 544-1533. By: Representative Kemp of the 139th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in the City of Hinesville, Liberty County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderaon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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. Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Cantleberry, D. Chance, G.
Y Childere, E.M.
ChUds, 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 COT, 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 Diion, 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. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, 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

Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, 3. 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.(BU1)
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. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, K.
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.
Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Rosa, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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 Swarm, 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 Watkins, L. 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 145, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 552-1580. By: Representatives Greene and Stone of the 138th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the State Properties Commission, for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, to grant and convey to Wayne County certain State-owned real prop erty located within Wayne County, Georgia; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y 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. 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.
ChUds, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.

Y Collins, M. Y ColweU, 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, BiU
Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Galer, M.

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Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, 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. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Home, F. Horton, G.T. Housley, E. 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.
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.
Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E.

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Nir, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y 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. 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.
Rons, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Savage, 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. 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.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L.
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 136, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 1505. By: Representatives Mann, Clark and Milford of the 13th, Cason of the 96th, Rainey of the 135th, Ross of the 76th, Daniel of the 88th, Carrell of the 75th, Irvin of the 10th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 45-3, relating to hunting, fishing and trapping licenses, so as to change the provisions relating to nonresident big game licenses; to change by whom such licenses may be issued and sold, and the fees received therefor; to require certain specifications on such licenses and restrict the issuance of sale of such licenses according to certain quotas to be established by the Department; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation moves to amend Section 4 of H. B. No. 1505 as follows:
1. By deleting the phrase "Fulton County" appearing in subsection 45-301.l(a) and inserting in lieu thereof the phrase "the State".
2. By deleting the word "quota" in subsection 45-301.l(b).
3. By deleting subsection 45-301.l(c) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(c) On July 1, 1979, and every year thereafter the Department shall not issue and sell more than one hundred (100) nonresident big game licenses for hunting big game in any one county. Licenses shall be issued for each county by random computer selec tion of applications received by the Department."
4. By deleting subsection 45-301.l(d) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(d) The Department shall take such actions as it deems reasonably necessary to inform nonresidents of the provisions of this section."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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. N Butler, D.
Canty, H. Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. 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. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaui, 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. Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, 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. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E.
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. 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.
Looper, M. Lord, J. Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. N 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.
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 Savage, 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. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. 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 Watkins, L. 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 146, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 1456. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Murray of the 116th, Gammage of the 17th, Connell of the 87th, Coleman of the 118th, Jessup of the 117th, Wood of the 9th and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act", so as to provide that the local option tax authorized for certain counties and municipalities shall not apply with respect to certain sales and uses pursuant to written construction contracts entered into prior to the approval of the tax by a county or munici pality; 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, particularly by an Act approved April 24, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 984), an Act approved June 30, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1729), an Act approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1019), and an Act approved March 24, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1008), so as to provide that the local option tax authorized for certain counties and municipalities shall not apply with respect to certain sales and uses pursuant to written construction contracts advertised for bid prior to the approval of the tax by a county or municipality; to provide for all other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. 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, particularly by an Act approved April 24, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 984), an Act approved June 30, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, Ex. Sess., p. 1729), an Act approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1019), and an Act approved March 24, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1008), is hereby amended by adding a new subsection at the end of Section 26A thereof, to be designated subsection (r), to read as follows:
"(r) (1) As used in this subsection, 'building and construction materials' means all building and construction materials, supplies, fixtures, or equipment, and any combi nation of such items, and any other leased or purchased articles when the materials, supplies, fixtures, equipment, or articles are to be utilized or consumed during con struction, or which are incorporated into construction work, pursuant to a bona fide written construction contract.
(2) No tax shall be imposed by a county or municipality upon the sale or use of building and construction materials when the contract pursuant to which the materials are purchased or used was advertised for bid prior to approval of the levy of the tax by the county or municipality and the contract was entered into as a result of a bid actually submitted in response to such advertisement prior to approval of the levy of the tax."
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 Andereon, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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.
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.
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 EUiott, E.H.
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. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, 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. Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. 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.
Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(BU1)
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 Mullinai, 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 Phiffips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Y ROBS, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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.
Tucker, R.M. 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 Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y WiUiamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 146, nays 2.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tion of the House:

HR 646. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Coleman of the 118th: A RESOLU TION calling a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate for the purpose of recognizing, commending and hearing an address from Robert Lee (Bobby) Dodd; and for other purposes.

The President has appointed a Committee of Escort on the part of the Senate the following Senators:
Senators: Thompson of the 32nd, Tysinger of the 41st, Kidd of the 25th, Robinson of the 27th, Doss of the 52nd and Hudgins of the 15th.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:

HB 1578. By: Representative Rowland of the 119th: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Dublin and to repeal existing Charters; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend HB 1578 as follows:
By striking the title thereof from lines 1 through 17 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof a new title to read as follows:
"To provide for incorporation and name; to provide corporate powers and the exercise thereof; to provide for continuation; to provide for corporate boundaries; to provide for mayor and council, their composition, number, election, terms, compensation, qualifica tion, powers, duties and oath; to provide for meetings and quorum; to provide for mayor pro tempore and the duties thereof; to provide for rules of procedure; to provide for city clerk, city treasurer, city attorney, city judge and city manager and the term, duties, responsibilities, qualifications, appointment and compensation, suspension or removal thereof; to provide for prohibitions; to provide for ordinances and the procedures con nected therewith; to provide for election of officers of the city and the procedures con nected therewith; to provide for vacancies and removal; to provide for city departments and agencies and the reorganization thereof; to prohibit interference with certain city employees; to provide for an acting city manager; to provide for the organization, power, duties and personnel of the city departments and agencies; to provide for a city court, its name, powers, duties, and jurisdiction; to provide for appeals; to provide for absence or disability of the city judge and for vacancies in such office; to provide for finance and taxation, including the assessment, levy and collection of property tax, occupation or business taxes, licenses, permits, fees, franchises, service charges and special assessments; to provide for collection of taxes, fees and other revenue; to authorize the issuance of bonds and notes; to provide for a fiscal year, audits, budgets and their preparation and adoption; to provide authority for the creation of commissions, councils and boards, their composition, appointment, duties and bylaws; to provide for sale of city property;

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to provide for eminent domain; to provide for official bonds; to prohibit certain conduct by officers and employees of the city; to provide for continuance of ordinance and reso lutions; to provide for continuance of contracts and other obligations; to provide pen alties; to provide for all matters relating to the foregoing; to provide as to captions; to provide for severability; to specifically repeal certain laws; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes."
By adding between lines 2 and 3 of page 3 the following:
"(c) The corporate limits of the City of Dublin shall not contain either of the follow ing described tracts of land:
(1) All that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 93 in the 1st Land District of Laurens County, Georgia, containing 50 acres, more or less, and more particularly described by reference to a plat of survey made by Daniel R. Riggs, Surveyor, on September 9, 1977, and described as the Fire Tower Road, Pecan Grove Subdivision, Section 1, as shown by said plat, a copy of which is recorded in the office of the Clerk of Laurens Superior Court in Deed Book 350, page 63. The recorded plat and the courses and distances shown thereon are incorporated into and made a part of this description by reference thereto.
(2) All that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 91 in the 1st Land District of Laurens County, Georgia, containing 51.12 acres, as shown by a plat of survey made by J. D. Glover, Surveyor, on July 1-3, 1972, and recorded in Deed Book 300, page 251, in the office of the Clerk of Laurens Superior Court. The recorded plat and the description contained therein are made a part hereof by refer-

Representative Rowland of the 119th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1578.
On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0.
The motion prevailed.
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 1230. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th, and Clark of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia so as to change the provisions relating to the service necessary for retirement and the calculation of service retirement benefits; 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:

N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Argo, B. Auten, D. N Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.

N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. N Butler, D.

Canty, H. Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Caatleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childere, E.M. Y Childs, P. Clark, Betty

Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Cooper, B. Y Coi, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Culpepper, B.

N Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A. N Deveaui, C.
Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, W. N EUiott, E.H.

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N Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
Foster, R.L. Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. Hamilton, G. Hanner, B.
Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
HiU, B.L. N Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted

N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. N Karrh, R.
Y Kerop, R. N Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(BU1) 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. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. N MuUinai, 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. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L.
N Phillips, R.T.

Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. N Rosa, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.
Savage, J.
Y Scott, A. N Scott, D.
Y Sizemore, E. N 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.

N Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M.
N Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
N Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
N Williams, R. N WiUiamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 60, nays 66. The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Baugh of the 108th 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 1230.

HB 1428. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Patten of the 149th, Marcus of the 26th, Townsend of the 24th, and Swann of the 90th: A BILL to amend an Act regulating the practice of speech pathology and audiology so as to change the list of names from which persons may be appointed as Board members; to change certain powers and duties of the Board; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Health and Ecology moves to amend H. B. No. 1428 as follows:
By inserting between lines 25 and 26 of page 4 the following:
'"(e) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to entitle any person licensed hereunder, to engage in the practice of selling and dispensing hearing aids, unless such person also holds a valid license as a hearing aid dealer or dispenser issued under the laws of Georgia;
(f) Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit in any way the rights of hearing aid dealers or dispensers licensed under Georgia law.'
Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (b) of Section 8, which reads as follows:
'(b) Submit evidence of the completion of 60 semester hours of academic credit from one or more accredited colleges or universities constituting a well-integrated pro gram that includes 18 semester hours in courses that provide fundamental information applicable to the normal development and use of speech, hearing and language, and 42 semester hours in courses that provide information about and training in the man agement of speech, hearing and language disorders, or that provide information supplementary to these fields. Of these 42 semester hours, no fewer than six must be

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in audiology for the speech pathologist or in speech pathology for the audiologist; no more than six of these 42 semester hours may be in courses that provide academic credit for clinical practice. Of these 42 semester hours, at least 24, not including credit for thesis or dissertation, must be in courses in the field in which the license is requested. Furthermore, 30 of these 42 semester hours must be in courses acceptable toward a graduate degree by the college or university in which these courses are taken.',
and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) of Section 8 to read as follows:
'(b) Submit evidence of the completion of 60 semester hours of academic credit from one or more accredited colleges or universities constituting a well-integrated pro gram that includes 4 12 semester hours in courses that provide fundamental informa tion applicable to the normal development and use of speech, hearing and language, and 43 30 semester hours in courses that provide information about and training in the management of speech, hearing and language disorders, or that provide informa tion supplementary to these fields. Of these 43 30 semester hours, no fewer than six must be in audiology for the speech pathologist or in speech pathology for the audiologist; no more than six of these 43 30 semester hours may be in courses that provide academic credit for clinical practice. Of these 43 30 semester hours, at least 24, not including credit for thesis or dissertation, must be in courses in the field in which the license is requested. Furthermore, 30 of these 43 60 semester hours must be in courses acceptable toward a graduate degree by the college or university in which these courses are taken.'"
By striking from line 26 of page 4 the following:
"Section 4.",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 5."
By striking from line 6 of page 5 the following:
"Section 5.",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 6."
By striking from line 5 of page 6 the following:
"Section 6.",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 7."
By striking from line 14 of page 7 the following:
"Section 7.",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 8."
By striking from line 16 of page 7 the following:
"Section 8.",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 9."

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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 Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G.
Y Castlebeny, 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 COT, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaui, C.
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 Ganunage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, 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 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 Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(BiU) 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 Nil, 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 PhiUips, W.R. Y PUewicz, G. Y 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 Savage, 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.
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 Watkins, L. 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 160, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 1526. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Richardson of the 52nd, Hatcher of the 131st, Steinberg of the 46th, Linder of the 44th, Hill of the 127th, Ross of the 76th, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend Code Title 88, relating to public health, so as to provide for public policy; to provide for the development of evaluation and follow-up procedures for the detection of hearing impairments in certain high-risk infants; and for other purposes.

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 Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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.

Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. 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. 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.

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Y Deveaux, C. Diion, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Edwards, W.
Y Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D. Felton, D. 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, G. Y Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. 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 Kaley, M.
Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(BiU)
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 Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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.
Ralston, B. 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 Savage, 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. 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 Watkins, L. 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 146, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1527. By: Representatives Smyre of the 92nd, Marcus of the 26th, Carlisle of the 71st, Owens of the 77th, Galer of the 97th, Russell of the 64th, Randall of the 101st, and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 84, relative to professions, businesses and trades, so as to provide for the regulation of the dispensing of hearing aids; to provide a short title ("Hearing Aid Act of Georgia"); to provide for a declara tion of policy; to provide certain prohibitions; to define certain terms; to require a bill of sale; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Title 84, relative to professions, businesses and trades, as amended, so as to provide for the regulation of the dispensing of hearing aids; to provide a short title; to provide for a declaration of policy; to provide certain prohibitions; to define cer tain terms; to require a bill of sale; to provide for exemptions; to provide for the issuance of licenses and the cost for the licenses; to provide for nonresident licenses; to provide for licenses by examination; to provide for temporary permits; to require notice to the Joint Secretary of the place of practice; to provide for biennial renewal of licenses, fees and effect of failure to renew; to require continuing education; to create the Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers; to provide the powers and duties of the Board; to require meetings of the Board; to provide grounds for denial, nonrenewal, suspension or revocation of licenses or permits; to provide the procedure for contested cases; to authorize equitable proceedings; to provide powers and duties of the Joint Secretary; to provide criminal pen alties for violating Code Chapter 84-56; to provide that active licenses issued by the Board existing prior to the effective date of this Act shall not be invalidated; to provide for severability; to repeal a specific Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Title 84, relative to professions, businesses and trades, as amended, is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Code Chapter to be designated Code Chapter 84-56 to read as follows:

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"CHAPTER 84-56. GEORGIA HEARING AID DEALERS AND DISPENSERS ACT.
84-5601. Short title. This Chapter may be cited as the 'Georgia Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers Act.'
84-5602. Declaration of policy. The purpose and intent of this Chapter is to estab lish and enforce standards of competence and ethics in the dispensing of hearing aid devices or instruments (for profit or otherwise) and to protect the public from the dis pensing of hearing aids (for profit or otherwise) by unskilled or unprincipled persons.
84-5603. Prohibitions. It is unlawful for any person or firm to engage in the practice of dispensing hearing aids, as defined in this Chapter, in the State of Georgia without having a valid license issued under this Chapter. No person or firm except those exempted in Code Section 84-5606 shall engage in the practice of dispensing hearing aid devices or instruments or display a sign or in any way advertise or represent himself or any firm as practicing the dispensing of hearing aid devices or instruments in Georgia unless such person holds an unsuspended, unrevoked license issued by the Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers, as hereinafter defined. A dispenser's license issued under this Chapter shall entitle the holder to dispense hearing aid devices or instru ments under the supervision of a licensed dealer. The dealer's license issued under this Chapter shall permit and require the holder to establish and operate an establishment open to the public for the purpose of dispensing hearing aids and providing follow-up services. No firm shall engage in the practice of dispensing hearing aid devices or instru ments or display a sign or in any way advertise or represent itself as dispensing hearing aid devices or instruments in Georgia unless each office or location is staffed by a person who holds a valid dispenser's license issued under this Chapter. Duplicate dealers' licenses shall be issued by the Joint Secretary on behalf of the Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers to valid license holders operating more than one office or place of practice upon the payment of an additional dealer's license fee for each location, pro vided each such location shall be staffed and supervised by a person holding a valid dispenser's license issued under this Chapter. Each and every dealer's license and dispenser's license required by this Chapter shall be conspicuously posted at each loca tion and place of practice at all times as may be required by regulations established by the Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers.
84-5604. Definitions. (a) 'Joint Secretary' shall mean the secretary appointed by the Secretary of State under the Act creating the State Examining Boards and charged with administering the State Examining Boards in the State of Georgia. (b) 'License' shall mean any license issued by the Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers or by the Joint Secretary on behalf of the Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers under this Chapter to hearing aid dealers or to hearing aid dispensers. (c) 'Dealer's license' shall mean the license required for each office, store or location established or maintained for the dispensing of hearing aid devices or instruments in the State of Georgia. (d) 'Dispenser's license' shall mean the license required for each individual who shall engage in the practice of dispensing of hearing aid instruments or devices to or for the user thereof. (e) 'Apprentice dispenser's permit' shall mean a temporary nonrenewable one-year permit issued while the applicant is in apprenticeship under a licensed dispenser in order to become a licensed hearing aid dispenser. (f) 'Training permit' shall mean a temporary renewable six-month permit issued while the applicant is in training under the direct supervision and immediate observa tion of a licensed dispenser to become a licensed dispenser. (g) 'Board' shall mean the Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers created in this Chapter. (h) 'Hearing aid device or instrument,' 'hearing aid' or 'aid' shall mean any wearable electronic instrument or device designed for or represented or offered for the purpose

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of compensating for defective human hearing, including parts, attachments, ear molds and accessories (except batteries and cords).
(i) The 'practice of dispensing hearing aids' shall mean the providing of a hearing aid to a consumer by sale, rental, lease or otherwise. A holder of a license or permit issued under this Chapter shall be entitled to conduct testing and other procedures to deter mine suitability for use of a hearing aid, to determine hearing aid characteristics which properly compensate the hearing condition, to select suitable aids, to fit aids to the subject and to counsel and instruct in the use thereof.
84-5605. Bill of sale and receipt required to be furnished to a person sup plied with a hearing aid. Any person who dispenses hearing aid devices or instru ments shall deliver to each person supplied with a hearing aid device or instrument written receipt or bill of sale in such form as may be prescribed by the Board which shall contain, as a minimum, the dealer's name, license number, address and schedule of office hours as well as the dispenser's name, signature and number of the dispenser's license, together with specification as to the make and model and serial number of the hearing aid device or instrument furnished, and the full terms of sale, including guaran tees, if any, clearly stated, and such other information as the Board may determine to be necessary in the public's interest. If a hearing aid device or instrument which is not new is sold, the receipt therefor must be clearly marked as 'used' or 'reconditioned,' whichever is applicable, with the terms of the guarantee, if any, clearly stated.
84-5606. Persons and practices not affected, (a) The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to a person who is a physician licensed to practice medicine in the State of Georgia.
(b) The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to a person while he is working as an employee of a federal, State, county or municipal agency or a duly chartered edu cational institution or a training center, provided that such person does not engage in the sale, rental or lease of hearing aids.
(c) Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prevent a person licensed under any other law of the State of Georgia from operating within the scope of that license, provided that such person does not engage in the sale, rental or lease of hearing aids.
(d) Nothing in this Chapter shall prohibit a corporation, partnership, trust, associa tion or other like organization maintaining an established business address from engag ing in the business of selling or offering for sale hearing aid devices or instruments at retail, provided that it holds a dealer's license issued under this Chapter and that it employs only properly licensed persons who engage in the sale or dispensing of such products to the purchaser and user thereof. Such corporations, partnerships, trusts, asso ciations or other like organizations shall file with the Board a list of all licensed dispens ers directly or indirectly employed by them, including the addresses and license numbers of such dispensers.
84-5607. Issuance of license; cost of license, (a) The Board may issue a dealer's license to any applicant for a dealer's license upon compliance with this Chapter, upon payment of the appropriate license fee for a dealer's license and upon the presentation of evidence satisfactory to the Board that he has established or will establish and main tain a regular office, store or location for the dispensing of hearing aid devices or instru ments, and that a person who possesses a valid Georgia dispenser's license will be responsible for the dispensing of hearing aids under such dealer's license.
(b) The Board may issue a dispenser's license to an applicant only when the appli cant has satisfactorily completed an examination administered under the direction of the Board, when proof of age and lack of contagious or infectious disease have been verified and when proof that a satisfactory relationship with a licensed dealer has been received. The license shall authorize the holder to dispense hearing aids under the general super vision of a licensed dealer.
(c) The dealer's license fee shall be an amount determined by the Board and must be paid for each office or location established by the dealer.
(d) The dispenser's license fee shall be an amount determined by the Board.

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84-5608. Nonresident licenses, (a) Nonresident dealers' licenses may be issued to individuals domiciled outside of the State of Georgia upon presentation of satisfactory evidence to the Board that they comply with all provisions of this Chapter for a dealer's license and upon payment of the fees required for such licenses. Holders of nonresident dealers' licenses shall be governed by and subject to all conditions and provisions of this Chapter relating to dealers' licenses.
(b) A nonresident dispenser's license may be issued to an applicant who holds a cur rent unsuspended, unrevoked license to practice the dispensing of hearing aids in another state or jurisdiction upon payment of the fee provided for a dispenser's license under this Chapter, upon presentation of satisfactory evidence to the Board that such other state or jurisdiction has requirements equivalent to or higher than those in effect pursuant to this Chapter for the practice of dispensing hearing aids and that such state or jurisdiction has a program equivalent to or stricter than that required by this Chapter for determining the qualifications of applicants for a dispenser's license; provided that such state or jurisdiction has a provision for reciprocity and has entered into a reciprocal agreement with the Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers. No such applicant for a reciprocal nonresident dispenser's license shall be required to submit to or undergo a qualifying examination. The holder of a nonresident dispenser's license shall be regis tered in the same manner as the holder of a regular resident dispenser's license and shall present satisfactory evidence to the Board that he maintains a satisfactory relation ship and responsibility to a holder of a dealer's or nonresident dealer's license as required under this Chapter. Fees, grounds and procedures for renewal, suspension and revocation of dispensers' licenses shall apply to all nonresident dispensers' licenses.
84-5609. License by examination, (a) Applicants may obtain a license by success fully passing a qualifying examination administered by the Board, provided that the applicant
(1) is at least 18 years of age, (2) is of good moral character, (3) is free of contagious or infectious disease, and (4) presents satisfactory evidence to the Board that the applicant maintains a satisfactory relationship and responsibility to a holder of a dealer's license issued under this Chapter. (b) An applicant for a dispenser's license by examination who is advised by the Board that he has fulfilled the necessary requirements as stipulated by this Chapter shall appear at a time and place and before such persons as the Joint Secretary may designate to be examined as directed by the Board as to his competence to engage in the practice of dispensing hearing aids. (c) The Joint Secretary shall schedule at least three examinations each year. (d) Each applicant desiring to become licensed as a dispenser shall make application for examination to the Joint Secretary on forms required by the Joint Secretary at least 30 days prior to the date of such examination, accompanied by the examination fee as provided by the Board in its rules and regulations. (e) The qualifying examination shall be compiled by or at the direction of the Board. In addition to questions involving that body of knowledge relating to the function and operation of hearing aids, the examination shall be designed to demonstrate, as it pertains to the practice of dispensing hearing aids or selling hearing aids, the applicant's knowledge of the structure and function of the ear, his competence and proficiency in making appropriate hearing tests and in making selections or adaptations of hearing aids for hearing-impaired persons consistent with minimal practices, and procedures and instrumentations currently employed by the hearing aid industry. There shall be included questions concerning the applicant's knowledge of available medical and reha bilitation agencies and referral methods. (f) The Board shall establish uniform criteria for passing and failing candidates.
84-5610. Temporary permits, (a) An apprentice dispenser's permit shall be issued by the Joint Secretary on behalf of the Board only when application has been made, a statement of supervision has been provided by the licensed dispenser, a statement has

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been made by the supervising dealer that the applicant is capable of making the tests and applying the techniques required to dispense hearing aids in accordance with this Chapter, and proof of age and the absence of contagious or infectious disease has been made. Apprentice dispensers' permits are limited to one year in duration and may not be renewed.
(b) Training permits shall be issued by the Joint Secretary on behalf of the Board only when application has been made and a statement of supervision has been provided by a licensed dispenser. The permit should authorize the person to dispense hearing aids only under direct supervision and immediate observation of the licensed dispenser who shall be responsible for the trainees' compliance with the provisions of this Chapter. Proof of age and the absence of contagious or infectious disease shall also be made. Training permits should be for a duration of six months and may be renewed as often as necessary for additional six-month time periods so long as the requirements of this Section for issuance of permits are met for each renewal.
84-5611. Notice to Joint Secretary of place of practice; notice to holders of license, (a) A person holding a dealer's license shall notify the Joint Secretary in writ ing of the regular addresses of places of business operated by the dealer for dispensing hearing aids. Furthermore, the dealer is required to notify the Joint Secretary in writing as to the names and license or permit numbers of all dispensers, apprentice dispensers and trainees employed or otherwise practicing at each of his places of business. The dealer is required to notify the Joint Secretary in writing of any changes of the foregoing within seven calendar days of such change. Any failure shall be considered a violation of this Chapter by the dealer.
(b) The Joint Secretary shall keep a record of the locations and places of practice of persons who hold licenses.
(c) Any notice required to be given by the Joint Secretary or by the Board to any person who holds a license or permit issued by the Board shall be mailed to such licen see or permit holder by certified mail to the address of the place of practice last recorded with the Joint Secretary, and such mailing shall constitute sufficient notice to such licensee.

84-5612. Biennial renewal of licenses; fees; effect of failure to renew. Licenses as provided in this Chapter shall expire on December 31 of each odd-numbered year. Each licensee shall biennially, before January 1 of each even-numbered year, pay to the Joint Secretary the appropriate fee for renewal and shall keep such license con spicuously posted in his place of practice at all times. When more than one office or place of business is operated, a duplicate license shall be obtained from the Joint Secre tary for each such location or place of regularly carrying on the practice of dispensing hearing aid devices or instruments upon the payment of an additional appropriate fee for each duplicate license. The address of the location or place of doing business shall be stated on said duplicate license and be posted at said location. A 30-day grace period shall be allowed after January 1 during which time licenses may be renewed upon pay ment of a penalty of ten percent of the license fee plus the amount of the license fee to the Joint Secretary. After the expiration of the 30-day grace period, said license shall lapse and be void and said licensee shall not engage in the practice of dispensing hearing aids as defined in this Chapter nor act as a hearing aid dealer in Georgia. Thereafter, during the calendar year in which the license lapsed, the Joint Secretary on behalf of the Board may renew such lapsed license upon the payment of the fee plus 50 percent of the applicable fee to the Joint Secretary. No licensee who applies for renewal after expiration of his license shall be required to submit to any examination as provided in this Chapter as a condition to renewal, provided such application for renewal is made within one year from the date of expiration (or 11 months after the date the license lapsed) and provided said person has not engaged in the practice of dispensing hearing aids or acted as a hearing aid dealer in Georgia during the period of lapse of said license. Furthermore, no license shall be renewed until the licensee provides the Board with a verification that he is still free of contagious or infectious disease.

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84-5613. Continuing education. As a prerequisite for the renewal of a dispenser's license, the dispenser must provide proof to the Board that he has successfully com pleted eight hours of continuing education in a program approved by the Board. The Board may promulgate such rules and regulations as is necessary to implement the con tinuing education requirement.
84-5614. Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers, (a) There shall be established a Board of Hearing Aid Dealers and Dispensers which shall administer and enforce the provisions of this Chapter.
(b) Members of the Board shall be residents of the State of Georgia. The Board shall consist of seven members, three of whom shall possess the qualifications herein specified for dispensers' licenses and shall have no less than three years' experience as a hearing aid dispenser, two of whom shall be diplomate or eligible for certification by the Ameri can Board of Otolaryngology and licensed to practice medicine in this State, one of whom shall be an audiologist licensed by the State of Georgia and one of whom shall be appointed from the public at large.
(c) Each member of the Board shall be appointed by the Governor with the approval of the Secretary of State. The original Board shall be so appointed prior to July 1, 1978. The term of office for each member shall be three years or until his successor has been appointed and qualified, excepting that for the first Board appointed under this Chapter, two members shall be appointed for a two-year term and three members shall be appointed for a three-year term. Upon the expiration of each term, the Governor and the Secretary of State shall appoint a successor as provided above. Any vacancy on the Board arising from death, resignation or other cause shall be filled by such appointment for the unexpired term. The members of the Board shall annually designate one such member to serve as chairman and another to serve as vice-chairman and may select such additional officers as the Board deems necessary. Four members of the Board or a majority of the active membership, whichever is less, shall be a quorum.
84-5615. Powers and duties of the Board, (a) The Board shall have the responsi bility and duty of administering and enforcing the provisions of this Chapter. The Board shall be responsible for preparing the examinations required by this Chapter and the Joint Secretary shall assist the Board in carrying out the provisions of this Chapter. The Board shall have the power to establish and to revise minimal procedure and equipment requirements which shall be used in the dispensing of hearing aids.
(b) The Board shall: (1) authorize, with the advice of the Joint Secretary, all disbursements necessary
to carry out the provisions of this Chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board;
(2) supervise the issuance of licenses and administer qualifying examinations; (3) license persons who make proper application to the Joint Secretary and who meet the qualifications for licensure; (4) purchase and maintain or rent facilities necessary to carry out the examination of applicants as provided herein; (5) issue and renew licenses; (6) suspend, revoke or otherwise sanction licenses in the manner provided herein; (7) designate the time and place for examining applicants; (8) appoint representatives to conduct or supervise examinations; (9) appoint and employ subordinate employees and carry out the administration of provisions of this Chapter; and (10) provide to each licensed dealer a copy of this Chapter, any amendments thereto and all adopted rules. (c) The Joint Secretary shall be guided by the recommendations of the Board in all matters relating to this Chapter. (d) In the administration and enforcement of this Chapter, the Board shall have the power to adopt reasonable rules and regulations not inconsistent with this Chapter and the Constitution and laws of this State or of the United States for governing its times and places of meetings for organization and reorganization; for the holding of exami-

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nations; for governing all other matters requisite to the exercising of its powers; for the performance of its duties relating to examinations; for granting, suspending, revoking or otherwise sanctioning licenses; and for the transaction of its business under the provi sions of this Chapter.
84-5616. Meetings of the Board, (a) The Board shall meet not less than once a year at a place, day and hour determined by the Board and as many other times per year as deemed necessary, for which the members shall be entitled to $36.00 per diem and travel at the same rate at which State employees are compensated.
(b) The Joint Secretary shall notify each member of the Board by certified mail not less than ten days in advance of the time and place of any meeting of the Board.
84-5617. Grounds for denial, nonrenewal, suspension or revocation of licenses or permits. In addition to any other penalties as provided in this Chapter, the Board shall be empowered to reprimand any licensee or permit holder under this Chapter and to suspend, revoke or otherwise sanction such license or permit for a fixed period or the Board may refuse to renew or deny said license or permit upon affording an opportunity for a hearing for any of the following causes:
(a) Conviction of or a plea of nolo contendere to a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude shall subject a licensee or permit holder to revocation of his license or permit or an applicant to a denial upon a hearing as herein provided. The record of con viction or plea or a copy thereof certified by the clerk of the court shall be conclusive evidence of such conviction or plea.
(b) Procuring of a license or permit by fraud or deceit. (c) Selling, bartering or offering to sell or barter a license or permit. (d) Purchasing or procuring by barter a license or permit with intent to use it as evi dence of the holder's qualifications to practice the dispensing of hearing aid devices or instruments or to sell such devices or instruments. (e) Altering a license or permit with fraudulent intent. (f) Using or attempting to use as a valid license or permit a license or permit which has been purchased, fraudulently obtained, counterfeited or materially altered. (g) Willfully making a false statement in an application for a license or permit or application for renewal of a license or permit. (h) Being found guilty of unethical conduct by the Board or by some other tribunal or court of law. Unethical conduct shall include:
(1) fraud or misrepresentation in the dispensing of a hearing aid; (2) knowingly employing, directly or indirectly, any suspended or unlicensed person to perform any service covered by this Chapter; (3) using, or causing or promoting the use of, any advertising material, promotional literature, testimonial, guarantee, warranty, label, brand, insignia or any other repre sentation, however disseminated or published, which is misleading, deceptive or untruthful; (4) advertising a particular model or type of hearing aid for sale when purchasers or prospective purchasers responding to the advertisement can not purchase the advertised model or type and where it is determined that the purchase of the adver tisement is to obtain prospects for the sale of a different model or type than that advertised;
(5) representing that the services or advice of a licensed physician or an audiologist will be used or made available in the selection, adjustment, maintenance or repair of hearing aids when that is not true or using the words 'hearing center,' 'doctor,' 'ear specialist,' 'clinic,' 'clinical audiologists,' 'State licensed clinic,' 'State registered,' 'State certified,' 'State approved' or any other term, abbreviation or symbol when it would falsely give the impression that one is being treated medically or that the licensee's or permit holder's service has been recommended by the State;
(6) representing or implying that a hearing aid device or instrument is or will be custom made, 'made to order,' 'prescription made' or in any other sense specially fabricated for an individual person when such is not the case;

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(7) representing that a recommendation for a specific brand or model aid or source of product or service has resulted from an unbiased or impartial process when such is not the case;
(8) permitting another to use his license or permit; (9) advertising a manufacturer's product or using a manufacturer's name or trade mark which implies a relationship with the manufacturer that does not exist; (10) giving or receiving, directly or indirectly, or offering to give or receive money or anything of value to any person who advises another in a professional capacity as an inducement to influence or have such person influence others to purchase or con tract to purchase any product sold or offered for sale by a licensee or permit holder or to influence persons to refrain from dealing in the products of competitors; (11) selecting or fitting a hearing aid for a person who has not been given the appropriate tests utilizing procedures and instrumentation as specified by this Chapter or by the rules and regulations of the Board; (12) committing any other professionally immoral act. (i) Practicing while suffering from a contagious or infectious disease, (j) Dispensing hearing aids under a false name or alias. (k) Violating any of the provisions of this Chapter or the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board. (1) Gross incompetence or negligence in dispensing hearing aids.
84-5618. Procedure for contested cases. Contested cases under this Chapter shall be administered in accordance with the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, as amended; provided, however, that any person whose license or permit has been revoked, suspended or otherwise sanctioned by a final order of the Board or denied or not renewed pursuant to Section 84-5617 may appeal to the superior court in the county wherein the Joint Secretary maintains his office to review the decision of the Board to determine its legal correctness; and provided, further, that the findings of fact rendered by the Board will be accepted by the court if said findings are supported by any evi dence.
84-5619. Equitable proceedings. The Board shall have the power to bring an equi table proceeding to enjoin any person, firm or corporation who, without being licensed or issued a permit by the Board, dispenses hearing aids in this State. The proceedings shall be filed in the county in which said person resides or practices or in the county where the firm or corporation maintains an office or practices. If it shall appear that the person, firm or corporation is guilty of dispensing hearing aids without a license or permit issued by the Board, then said person, firm or corporation shall be enjoined from dispensing hearing aids without a valid license or permit throughout the State of Georgia. It is hereby declared that such unlicensed activities are a menace and a nui sance and are dangerous to the public health, safety and welfare and, therefore, it shall not be necessary in order to obtain relief as herein provided for the Board to allege or prove that there is no adequate remedy at law.
84-5620. Powers and duties of the Joint Secretary. The powers and duties of the Joint Secretary are as provided in Code Title 84, as amended, and as may be dele gated by the Board."
Section 2. Said Code Title is further amended by adding in Code Chapter 84-99, relative to crimes, a new Code Section to be designated as Code Section 84-9982 to read as follows:
"84-9982. Violations of Chapter 84-56 relating to the dispensing of hearing aids. Any person who dispenses or sells hearing aid devices or instruments without a license in violation of Chapter 84-56 of the Code or who otherwise is in violation of any provision of Chapter 84-56 of the Code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. For the purposes of Code Chapter 84-56, such mis demeanor shall be considered a crime involving moral turpitude."
Section 3. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to invalidate any active license issued by the Board existing prior to the effective date of this Act, and any person

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licensed by the Board in existence prior to the effective date of this Act shall retain licensure status under this Act without the requirement of relicensure; provided, however, said licensees shall be subject to the renewal and sanction provisions.
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent a person licensed under this Act or a licensed audiologist from making a hearing aid available to a person in the nature of a charitable gift.
Section 4. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 5. An Act providing for the licensure of persons as dealers or dispensers of hearing aids, approved March 24, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 653), is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
The following amendments to the Committee substitute were read and adopted:
Representative Daniel of the 88th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1527 as follows:
By striking from line 23 on page 4 the following:
"and cords).",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
", cords, replacement tubing and minor service limited to the removal of battery corrosion)."

Representative Smyre of the 92nd and Marcus of the 26th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1527 by striking on line 5, page 15, the figure "$36.00", and inserting "$44.00."

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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderaon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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.
Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B.
Y Canon, 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. 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.
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, 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.

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Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. 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.(BiU)
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. Y McCoUum, 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 Nil, 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 Savage, J. Y 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. 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 Watkins, L. 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, as amended, the ayes were 159, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

HR 85-370. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Triplett of the 128th, Chance of the 129th, Childers of the 15th, Wood, Jackson and Whitmire of the 9th, Argo of the 63rd, Colwell of the 4th 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 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:
"The General Assembly may exempt all swine and bovines from all ad valorem taxa tion."
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 authorize the General Assem bly to exempt swine and bovines from all ad valorem taxation?"
( ) NO All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYeos"".. 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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend HP 85-370 by adding a parenthesis after the word "bovines" on line 20, page 1, the word "(cattle)".

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Representative McCollum of the 134th moves to amend HR 85-370 by inserting the word "horses", on line 11, after the word "bovines".
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 Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E.
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.
Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carries, C.
Carrell, B. Y Canon, 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.

Cooper, B. Y Coi, 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 Deveaui, C. Y Diion, 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.
Galer, M. Y Gftmmoge, L.
Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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.
Holmes, Bob

Home, F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. 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. N Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y KaJey, 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, WJ.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
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. 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.
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.
ROBS, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Savage, 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.
Watkins, L.
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. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 145, nays 2.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended.

The hour of convening the Joint Session, pursuant to HR 646, 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 Honorable Robert Lee (Bobby) Dodd, 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, including His Excellency Governor George D. Busbee, Honorable Robert Lee (Bobby) Dodd appeared upon the floor of the House.

The following Resolution was read and adopted:
HR 649-JR1. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Coleman of the 118th: A RESOLUTION commending Robert Lee (Bobby) Dodd; and for other purposes.

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Honorable Robert Lee (Bobby) Dodd addressed the Joint Session.

Senator Riley of the 1st moved that the Joint Session of the General Assembly be now dissolved and the motion prevailed.

The President of the Senate announced the Joint Session dissolved.

The Speaker called the House to order.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:45 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The Speaker Pro Tern called the House to order.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time.
HB 1401. By: Representative Williamson of the 45th: A BILL to impose withholding and estimated taxes to aid in the collection of the income tax imposed by law upon individuals so as to remove an exclusion of remuneration paid for active service as a member of the armed forces from the meaning of the word "wages", as used in 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 92, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SR 259. By: Senators Wessels of the 2nd and Riley of the 1st: A RESOLUTION authoriz ing the State Properties Commission for and on behalf of the State of Georgia, to grant and convey to GAF Corporation, a Delaware corporation, its successors and assigns, an easement over, under, across and through certain property owned or claimed by the State of Georgia and located in the Savannah River, Chatham County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 99, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.
HR 553-1580. By: Representatives Childers of the 15th, Noble of the 48th, Gammage of the 17th, Oldham of the 14th, Hawkins of the 50th, Richardson of the 52nd, and Toles of the 16th: A RESOLUTION creating the Council on the Deaf; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A RESOLUTION
Creating the Council on the Deaf; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, deaf persons face many problems in all areas of life primarily because of the communication barrier and the lack of understanding on the part of professionals; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that the State assume a more aggressive role to assist and service the needs of hearing impaired citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is hereby created the Council on the Deaf. The Council shall be composed of 16 members, to be appointed by the Governor. Four members shall be appointed from the Department of Human Resources as follows: one member from the

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Division of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, one member from the Division of Physical Health, one member from the Division of Family and Children Services, and one member from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Two members shall be appointed from the State Department of Education as follows: one member from the Division of State Schools, and one member from the Division of Special Education. One member shall be appointed from the Department of Labor. One member shall be appointed from the Georgia Association of the Deaf. One member shall be appointed from the Georgia Regis try of Interpreters for the Deaf. One member shall be appointed who is a representative of parents of the deaf. One member shall be appointed from the Social Security Adminis tration, and three members shall be appointed who are hearing impaired citizens. Two members of the General Assembly shall be appointed as follows: one Senator and one Representative. Provided that funds are appropriated, the Governor shall also appoint an Executive Director of the Council who shall be authorized to employ one secretary. The Executive Director shall assist the Council in carrying out its duties. The Council shall be authorized to review and evaluate programs for the deaf, advise State agencies and polit ical subdivisions concerning programs for the deaf, develop new programs and to take other steps to assist and service the needs of hearing impaired citizens. The Council is fur ther authorized to conduct meetings at such places and at such times as it considers 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. Each legislative member of the Council shall receive the expenses and allowances authorized by law for members of legislative interim committees for service on the Council. The State officer and employee members of said Council shall receive no compensation for their services, but they shall be reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as mem bers of the Council. The remaining members of the Council shall receive no compensation from State funds for their services, but shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official Council business. The funds necessary for the reimbursement of the expenses of said State officer and employee members shall come from funds appropriated 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 report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 99, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HB 1642. By. Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Evans of the 84th, Butler of the 56th, Carnes of the 43rd, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 59-7, relating to traverse juries in general, so as to provide for the mandatory administration of an oath to jurors to compel jurors to give a truthful answer to questions asked during the voir dire of all cases; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Walker of the 115th and Childs of the 51st move to amend HB 1642 by adding after the word "God" on line 18, the following sentence, "This Oath shall be administered by the presiding Judge or the Clerk of the Court."

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 103, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 1356. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3108, relating to the definition of Internal Revenue Code of 1954 for pur poses of income taxation, so as to change the definition; 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 100, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1579. By: Representatives Linder of the 44th, and Savage of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act so as to pro vide that in contested cases involving 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 ayes were 99, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1521. By: Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th, Veazey of the 146th, Tolbert and Johnston of the 56th, Hays of the 1st, Money of the 5th, Ramsey of the 3rd, Oldham of the 14th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Children and Youth Act" so as to provide that the State Fire Marshall shall have the responsibility for promulgating and enforcing fire safety stan dards for day care centers after a certain date; to provide for certain fire safety standards until such date; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act known as the "Children and Youth Act," approved March 13, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 81), as amended, so as to provide that the State Fire Safety Commis sioner shall have the responsibility for promulgating and enforcing fire safety standards for day care centers after a certain date; to provide for certain fire safety standards until such date; 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 "Children and Youth Act," approved March 13, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 81), as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of Section 6 a new subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c) Effective July 1, 1978, the State Fire Safety Commissioner shall have the respon sibility for promulgating and enforcing fire safety standards for day care centers and, on and after such date, the Board shall not be authorized to promulgate or enforce fire safety standards for day care centers. Until July 1, 1978, the regulations of the Board governing fire safety standards for day care centers shall be as set forth in the 1973 Life Safety Code promulgated by the National Fire Prevention Association."

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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. 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 99, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

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.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Russell of the 64th moves to amend H. B. 1012 as follows:
By adding in the title on line 7 of page 1, immediately preceding the words "to repeal", the following:
"to list the actions and conduct which would subject persons licensed under Code Chapter 84-10 to disciplinary or certain other actions by the Board; to provide that the convictions of certain crimes will subject persons licensed under Code Chapter 84-10 to disciplinary or other actions by the Board;".
By adding at the end of Section 1, between lines 22 and 23 on page 2, a new para graph to read as follows:
"Any of the above actions may be taken upon finding by the Board that the licentiate or applicant has:
(1) Failed to demonstrate the qualifications or standards for a license contained in this Chapter or the rules and regulations of the Board; it shall be incumbent upon the applicant to demonstrate to the Board that he meets all requirements for the issu ance of a license; or
(2) Knowingly made misleading, deceptive, untrue, or fraudulent representations in the practice of nursing or in any document connected therewith; or practiced fraud or deceit or intentionally made any false statement in obtaining a license to practice nursing, or made a false or deceptive annual registration with the Board; or
(3) 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; or
(4) Had license to practice nursing revoked, suspended, or annulled by any lawful licensing authority; or had other disciplinary action taken against him/her by any lawful licensing authority; or was denied a license by any lawful licensing authority; or
(5) Engaged in any unprofessional, unethical, deceptive, or deleterious conduct or practice harmful to the public, likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public. Unpro fessional conduct shall also include the failure to meet the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing nursing practice; or

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(6) 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 related to or in part regulated the practice of nursing, when the licentiate or applicant knows or should know that such action is violative of such statute, law or rule, or violated a lawful order of the Board, previously entered by the Board in a disciplinary hearing; or
(7) Been adjudged mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction (within or without this State); any such adjudication shall automatically suspend the license of any such person, and shall prevent the reissuance or renewal of any license so suspended for as long as the adjudication of incompetence is in effect, unless the Board, upon a finding that the licentiate is mentally competent, orders otherwise; or
(8) Become unable to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness, use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material, or as a result of any mental or physical condition."

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 102, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 1623. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Karrh of the 106th, Carnes of the 43rd, Evans of the 84th, Walker of the 115th, and Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 24-26, relating to judges of the superior courts, so as to authorize judges of the superior courts to accept reimbursement of expenses incurred while attending any educational seminars, schools and programs; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Walker of the 115th move to amend HB 1623 by adding after the word "made" on line 19, page 1, the words "provided that the source is from a governmental entity".
Representatives Wheeler of the 152nd, Peters of the 2nd, and Rainey of the 135th move to amend HB 1623 by adding on line 16, after the word "incurred", the words "not to exceed more than (5) five days annually".

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 Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E.
YBeck, J.M.

Y Beckham, B. Y Beneileld, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J.
Y Butler, D.

Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Y Caraes, C. Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty

Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Coffins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. N Cooper, B. Y COT, W.E. Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B.

Y Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Diion, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W.
Y Effiott, E.H.

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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
N Glover, M. Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. Y Manner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Home, F.
Horton, G.T. N Housley, E.
Hudson, Ted

Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R.
N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. Y 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. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy 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. N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R. 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.
Nil, K. N Noble, Bill
N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D.
Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Y Peters, R.G.
Y Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.

N 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. Richardson, E. Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Savage, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Steinberg, C.
N Stone, R.
Y Swann, D. Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W.

Y 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. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. N Williams, R.
Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.
Y Wood, J.T. Y Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 105, nays 31.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Representative Daugherty of the 33rd stated that he had inadvertently voted "nay" on the passage of HB 1623, as amended, but intended to vote "aye" thereon.

HR 527-1520. By: Representatives Tuten of the 153rd, and Auten of the 154th: A RESO LUTION authorizing the conveyance of all right, title, and interest of the State in certain real property heretofore conveyed pursuant to resolution of the Gen eral Assembly to Boys Estate Incorporated; 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 103, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 1288. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to authorize the Commissioner to require the collection of tax on the retail price on certain sales of tangible personal property for resale; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 109, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 1448. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th, Wood of the 72nd, Pilewicz of the 41st, Clifton of the 107th, Watson of the 114th, Auten of the 154th, and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Acci dent Reparations Act" so as to provide that coverage required under the Act shall be excess over, and shall not duplicate, certain workmen's compensation benefits; and for other purposes.
The following amendment was read:
Representatives Wall of the 61st and Harris of the 60th move to amend HB 1448 by deleting on page 2, line 12 the sum of $5,000 dollars and inserting in lieu thereof the sum of $7,500 dollars; change caption accordingly.
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G.
N Adams, Marvin N Andereon, W. N Argo, B.
N Auten, D. N Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. N Benefield, 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.
Y Canty, H. Carlisle, J.
N Carnes, C. Carrell, B.
N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childera, 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. N Coi, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveauz, C. Y Diron, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. N EUiott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W.
Foster, R.L.
N Galer, M. N Ganunage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. N Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
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. Y Horton, G.T. N Housley, E.
Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
NIrvin, 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.
N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M.
Linder, J. N Logan, H. N 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. McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. N Muford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinai, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E.
N Nichols, M. N Nil, K.
Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D.
Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L.
N 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.
Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C.
N Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
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. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. 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 31, nays 121. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Wall of the 61st and Harris of the 60th move to amend HB 1448 by deleting on page 2, line 15 the sum of $2,500 and inserting in lieu thereof the sum of $4,500; change caption accordingly.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Andersen, W.
N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. N Burruas, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
Y Games, C. Carrell, B.
N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childera, 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 ConneU, J.

N Cooper, B. N Coi, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
N Diion, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W.
Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J.
Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, G.
N Manner, B. Y 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.
N Holmes, Bob

N Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. N Housley, E.
Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Nlrvin, R. N Isakson, J.
N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben
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.
Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M.
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. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mufflnax, E.G. N Murray, B.
N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. N Nil, K.
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.
Phillips, L.L. N 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. N Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Rons, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Savage, J. N Scott, A.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 19, nays 135. The amendment was lost.

N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. 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.
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. Y Wall, V.
N Ware, J.C. Watkins, L.
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

Three other amendments, offered by Representatives Wall of the 61st and Harris of the 60th were read and withdrawn.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Wood of the 9th, was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act", approved February 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 113), as amended, so as to provide for cer tain correlation of benefits; 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 "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act", approved February 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 113), as amended, is hereby amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 9 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new sub section (a) to read as follows:
"(a) The benefits payable under this Act shall not be reduced or eliminated by any workmen's worker's compensation benefits, medical payments benefits or any other dis ability benefits, wage loss benefits or hospitalization benefits that the injured person is entitled to receive; provided, that, in those instances where the benefits payable under this Act have been provided for at the expense of an employer who is also obligated by statute to provide compensation for its employees under any worker's compensation law, such benefits payable under this Act shall be reduced or eliminated to the extent of the amount of the benefits which the injured person receives or is entitled to receive under such worker's compensation law."

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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. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Lambert of the 112th moves to amend the substitute to HB 1448 by striking the language beginning on line 20 as follows: "for at the expense of an employer who is also obligated by statute to provide compensation for its employee under any worker's compensation law.".

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Hill of the 127th, Randall of the 101st, Clark of the 55th, Glover of the 32nd, and McKinney of the 35th move to amend the substitute to HB 1448 by add ing a section to read as follows:
"All insurers who take advantage of this Act shall be required within one year from the effective date to calculate the difference between what they paid out and what they would have paid had this Act not been in force and should a net saving result to the insurer, the insurer shall reduce its rates on an aggregate basis to the total insured class.".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin Y Andereon, W.
N Argo, B. N Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. N 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. Y Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M.
Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. 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 Deveaui, C. Y DUon, 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.
Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. N Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. Y 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. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
NIrvin, 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.
N Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, WJ.(BiU) 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.
Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nil, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
N Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L.
Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. Y Roes, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 113, nays 46.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N 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. N Vaughn, C.R.
N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
WiUiamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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The amendment was adopted.
Representative Wood of the 9th moved that the House reconsider its action in adopt ing the Hill et al amendment.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G.
N Adams, Marvin N Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Beckham, B.
N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S.
N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Cames, C.
Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N Childere, E.M. N Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.

N Cooper, B. Y 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. N Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. N Effiott, E.H. Y 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.
Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. N Hamilton, G. Y Hanner, B.
N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawking, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob

N Home, F. N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E.
Hudson, Ted Y 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.
N Johnston, J.
N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. N 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. N Lee, WJ.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M.
Y 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. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Mowy, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. Noble, Bill
N Oldham, L. N 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. 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. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Savage, J. N Scott, A.

N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyie, C. Y 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. N Tucker, R.M.
Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby N 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 motion, the ayes were 58, nays 100. The motion was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Karrh of the 106th and Kaley of the 19th move to amend the substi tute to HB 1448 by striking on lines 25 and 26 the words: "or is entitled to receive.".

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. N Argo, B.
N Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.

N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
N Buck, T.B. Y Bumiss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Games, C.
Carrell, B.

N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G.
Y Childere, E.M. Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
N Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill

Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J.

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Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G.
Hanner, B. Y 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 Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
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.
Y Jones, B.
N Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G.
N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, WJ.(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.
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. N Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E.
Nichols, M. Y Nil, K.
Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y 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. Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C. Rosa, Ben B.
N Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Savage, 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.
Y 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. Y Tuten, J. NTwiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y 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 amendment, the ayes were 102, nays 50. The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Hill of the 127th, McKinney of the 35th, Scott of the 37th, White of the 132nd, and Dean of the 29th move to amend the substitute to HB 1448 by adding a section to read as follows:
"That on Jan. 1, 1979 the Act known as the Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act is repealed in its entirety.".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin Y Andereon, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D.
N Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Beckham. B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. N Cason, G.
Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y 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 Coi, W.E. N Croeby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Diion, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. Y Gauunage, L. N GignilUat, A. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J.

Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y 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 Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. NIrvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D. N Jessup, Ben Y 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. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
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. 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.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinai, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M.
Y Nix, K. 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. Phillips, L.L.
N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, 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 Savage, J. Y Scott, A. N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1978

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Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.

Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet*, 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.

Y Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 36, nays 121. The amendment was lost.

N Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

The substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by substitute, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin N Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childere, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Y 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. N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Deveaui, C. N 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. N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. Hamilton, G.
Y Hanner, B. N 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

Y Home, F. N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E.
Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Ylrvin, R. N Isakson, J. Y 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 Kaley, M.
Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N Looper, M. N Lord, J. N 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.
N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. N Nix, K.
Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. N 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. N Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C. Y Rons, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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.
N 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. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby N 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 88, nays 70.
The Bill, by substitute, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitu tional majority, was lost.

Representative Wood of the 9th 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 1448, by substitute, as amended.

HB 1247. By: Representatives Scott of the 123rd, Hill of the 127th, Dean of the 29th, Taggart of the 125th, Chance of the 129th, Triplett of the 128th, and Childers

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of the 15th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-307, relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to suspend or revoke licenses and establish ing a point system, so as to change the number of points necessary for the sus pension of licenses in certain cases; to provide for proof of certain facts; to provide for practices and procedures; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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, as amended, so as to change the provisions relating to pleas of nolo contendere; to change the provi sions relating to the reduction of violation point counts; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Section 68B-307, relating to the authority of the Department of Public Safety to suspend or revoke licenses and establishing a point system, as amended, is hereby amended by adding after the words "nolo contendere" in the first sentence of the last paragraph of subsection (c), the following:
", within the preceding five years,", and by striking the figure "6" in the last sentence of subsection (c) and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "0", so that the last paragraph of subsection (c) of Code Section 68B-307, when so amended, shall read as follows:
"The Commissioner shall suspend the driver's license of any person who has accumu lated a violation point count of 15 or more points in any consecutive 24-month period: Provided that a second or subsequent plea of nolo contendere, within the preceding five years, to a charge of committing an offense listed in this subsection (c) shall be consid ered a conviction for the purposes of this Section. At the end of the period of suspen sion, the violation point count shall be reduced to 6 0 points."
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 114, nays 3.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitutes thereto:

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 issue refunds or credits for distilled spirits excise tax stamps purchased by manufac turers, distillers, or wholesalers under certain conditions; and for other pur poses.

The following Senate substitute was read:

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A BILL
To amend an Act entitled the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors", approved February 3, 1938 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 103), as amended, so as to authorize the State Revenue Commissioner to issue refunds or credits for distilled spirits excise tax stamps purchased by manufacturers, distillers, or wholesalers under certain conditions; to provide for the reimbursement of any wholesaler bearing the cost of stamps for which a refund or credit is subsequently granted; to change the tax on distilled spirits and alcohol; 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 "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors", approved February 3, 1938 (Ga. Laws 1937-38, Ex. Sess., p. 103), as amended, is hereby amended by striking subsection (f) of Section 11 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (f) to read as follows:
"(f) The State Revenue Commissioner shall be authorized to issue refunds or credits for stamps purchased by a manufacturer, distiller, or wholesaler, under regulations promulgated by the Commissioner, when it can be shown to the Commissioner's satisfac tion that any of the following events have occurred:
(1) Distilled spirits, ordered by the wholesaler, have been destroyed in transit prior to entry into the wholesaler's warehouse or storage area,
(2) Distilled spirits have been destroyed while in the possession of a Georgia wholesaler by an act of God, such as fire, flood, lightning, wind or other natural calamity,
(3) Distilled spirits have been received by the wholesaler, which are unfit for con sumption upon receipt, and such distilled spirits are returned to the shipper or destroyed prior to any sale by the wholesaler in Georgia, or
(4) Distilled spirits have been received by the wholesaler through an error in ship ment and such distilled spirits are returned to the shipper prior to any sale by the wholesaler in Georgia. It is further provided that any manufacturer, distiller, or wholesaler receiving a refund or credit for stamps purchased as provided herein, in every case where the cost of the stamps have been charged to or paid by a wholesaler, shall refund or credit to such wholesaler an amount equal to the credit or refund allowed by the Commissioner."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking from Section 11 the following: "There shall be levied and collected on all distilled spirits imported into the State of Georgia a tax of three dollars and seventy-five cents ($3.75) per wine gallon, and on all alcohol imported into the State of Georgia a tax of five dollars and twenty-five cents ($5.25) per wine gallon, and a proportionate tax at like rates on all fractional parts of a gallon. There shall be levied and collected on all distilled spirits manufactured in the State of Georgia from Georgia grown products, a tax of one dollar and eighty-seven and one-half cents ($1.87 Vi) per wine gallon and on all alcohol manufactured in the State of Georgia from Georgia grown products, a tax of two dollars and sixty-two and one-half cents ($2.62 Vz) per wine gallon, and a proportionate tax at like rates on all fractional parts of a gallon.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "There shall be levied and collected on all distilled spirits imported into the State of Georgia a tax of four dollars and twenty-five cents ($4.25) per wine gallon, and on all alcohol imported into the State of Georgia a tax of five dollars and seventy-five cents ($5.75) per wine gallon, and a proportionate tax at like rates on all fractional parts of a gallon. There shall be levied and collected on all distilled spirits manufactured in the State of Georgia from Georgia grown products, a tax of two dollars and thirty-seven and one-half cents ($2.37 '/2> per wine gallon and on all alcohol manufactured in the State of Georgia from Georgia grown products, a tax of three dollars and twelve and one-half cents ($3.12 Vi) per wine gallon, and a proportionate tax at like rates on all fractional parts of a gallon."

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Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Taggart of the 125th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 1046.
The motion prevailed.

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 Senate substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Section 59-106, relating to the revision of jury lists and the selection of grand and traverse jurors, as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 484), and an Act approved March 16, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 438), 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 mechanical or electronic means; 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; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Section 59-106, relating to the revision of jury lists and the selec tion of grand and traverse jurors, as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 484), and an Act approved March 16, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 438), is hereby amended by striking said Code Section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof, the following:
"59-106. Revision of jury lists; selection of grand and traverse jurors.--At least bienni ally, or, if the senior judge of the superior court shall direct, at least annually, the board of jury commissioners shall compile and maintain and revise a jury list of intelligent and upright citizens of the county to serve as jurors. In composing such list the commission ers shall select a fairly representative cross section of at least 50% of the intelligent and upright citizens of the county from the official registered voters' list of the county as most recently revised by the county board of registrars or other county election officials. If at any time it appears to the jury commissioners that the jury list, so composed, is not a fairly representative cross section of the intelligent and upright citizens of the county, they shall supplement such list by going out into the county and personally acquainting themselves with other citizens of the county, including intelligent and upright citizens of any significantly identifiable group in the county which may not be fairly representative thereon.
After selecting the citizens to serve as jurors, the jury commissioners shall select from the jury list net tess thaa 10% nor mere than 4ft%- a sufficient number of the most experienced, intelligent and upright citizensz not exceeding two-fifths of the whole number2 to serve as grand jurors. The entire number first selected, including those after wards selected as grand jurors, shall constitute the body of traverse jurors for the county, except as otherwise provided herein, and no new names shall be added until those names originally selected have been completely exhausted, except when a name

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which has already been drawn for the same term as a grand juror shall also be drawn as a traverse juror, such name shall be returned to the box and another drawn in its stead.
Provided, however, in any county utilizing a plan for the selection of persons to serve as jurors by mechanical or electronic means in conformance with subsection (e) of Code Section 59-108, the board of jury commissioners shall compile and maintain a jury list of all the intelligent and upright citizens of the county who are otherwise qualified to serve as jurors. The approved jury list may be taken from the registered voters' list of the county as most recently revised by the county board of registrars or other county election officials and from any other source approved by the board of jury commission ers. After selecting the citizens to serve as jurors, the board of jury commissioners shall select from the jury list any number of the most experienced, intelligent, and upright citizens, not less than one-third of the whole number, but not to exceed 5,000 jurors, to serve as grand jurors.
Once the jury list is established, the board of jury commissioners may add new names to the lists, correct names and addresses within the lists, and eliminate names from the lists by reason of death or legal cause from time to time.
The list so established shall become the permanent jury box. The information con tained thereon shall be stored in a security data processing storage bank from which all juries in the county shall be selected by the judges designated by law to draw the trav erse juries or grand juries.
The computer shall be programmed to scan the entire list at each panel selection of traverse jurors and grand jurors under the formula and plan adopted by the court pur suant to Code Section 59-109."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Holmes of the 39th moved that the House agree to the Senate substi tute to HB 627.
On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B.
Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G.
Y Childers, E.M. Y ChUds, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D.

Y Coleman, T. Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
Coi, W.E. 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 Diion, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. EUiott, 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
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. Y Hanner, B.

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 Home, F.
Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinaon, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Isakson, J. 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. Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick

Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(BU1)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Y 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.
Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, E.G.
Murray, B. 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.
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.
Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B.
Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. 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.

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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 Watkina, L. 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.
Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 126, nays 0. 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 1615. By: Representative Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend Code Title 53, relating to husband and wife, so as to require compliance with the statutory procedures regarding marriage, with certain exceptions; to abolish common law marriages; to continue currently valid marriages; and for other purposes.

The previous question was ordered.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend H. B. No. 1615 as follows:
By substituting the following for subparagraph (c) on page 2:
Common law marriage after July 1, 1978 is abolished and no conduct of the parties occurring after July 1, 1978 shall be used as evidence or proof of a common law mar riage. Provided, however, this act in no way shall affect those common law marriages established prior to July 1, 1978 and shall not invalidate any evidence of a common law marriage created prior to July 1, 1978. All valid marriages existing on July 1, 1978 whether by common law or ceremonial, shall continue to be valid.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Hatcher of the 131st moves to amend HB 1615 by striking everything on lines 23 through 27 on page 1;
by striking everything on page 2.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Butler, D.

Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Games, C.
Carrell, B. Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N CM, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B.

Y Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveauz, C. Y Diion, H.D.
Dover, Bill Edwards, W. N EUiott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Galer, M. Y G&mniflge, L, N GigniUiat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J.

Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, 3. N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
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.
Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J. (Bill) Y Lenderman, M. N Linder, J.

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Logan, H. Long, W.K.
N Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.
Y McColIum, H. McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
N Money, J. Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B.

N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. N Nix, K.
Noble, BiU N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T.
N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
N 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 Savage, J. N Scott, A. N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.

N Snow, Wayne.Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swann, D.
N Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom N Traluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 86, nays 55. The amendment was adopted.

N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

Representative Snow of the 1st moved that HB 1615 be recommitted to the Commit tee on Judiciary.

The motion was ruled out of order.

Representative Snow of the 1st moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

On the motion to adjourn, 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. N Balkcom, R. 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. N Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Chirk, Betty Y Clark, L. Y 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. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. N 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, G. Y Manner, 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

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. 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.
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. 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.

On the motion, the ayes were 149, nays 8.

Y McColIum, 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. 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.
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. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. Y Roes, Ben B.
Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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.
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 Watkins, L. 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

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The motion prevailed and the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning; and further consideration of HB 1615 was postponed.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 15, 1978

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 Anderaon, W. Auten, D. Balkcom, R. Battle, Joe Baugh, W.E. Beck, J.M. Beckham, B. Benefreld, J. Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Butler, D. Canty, H. Carnes, C. Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G. Childers, E.M. ChUds, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Collins, M. Colwell, C.H.

Connell, J. Cooper, B. Coi, W.E. Crosby, T. Culpepper, B. Daniel, G.
DavU, B. Dent, K.A.
Deveaui, C. Diion, H.D. Dover, Bill Felton, D.
Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Galer, M. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Ham, B. Hamilton, G. Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr. HU1, B.L. Holmes, Bob Home, F. Housley, E.

Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R Isakson, J. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, G. Johnson, P. Johnson, W.Rud.
Jones, B. Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Karrh, R.
Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Lee, WJ.(BUl) Linder, J. Logan, H. Long, W.K. Lord, J. Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.

Milibrd, B. Money, J. Montiler, J.L. Mullinai, E.G. Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. Nil, K. Noble, Bill Oldham, L. Owens, R.D. Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. PhUlipB, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phiffips, W.R. Pilewicz, G.
Rainey, H. Ralston, E.
Ramsey, T. Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E. Robinson, C. Rowland, J.R. Rush, Dewey Russell, J. Savage, J.
Scott, A.

Sizemore, E. Smith, V.B. Steinberg, C. Stone, R. Swann, D. Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B. Triplett, Tom Truluck, R. Tuten, J. Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V.
Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L.
Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby
White, J.
Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Williams, R.
Wilson, J.M.
Wood, J.
Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by Reverend William Wood, Pastor, Quitman First Baptist Church, Quitman, 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 1810. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia so as to permit certain federally funded employees of this State who are participants in the CETA Program to be members of this Retirement System under certain conditions as required by the United States Secretary of Labor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

HB 1811. By: Representatives Wood, Whitmire, and Jackson of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Title 69, relating to municipal corporations, so as to provide for the cre ation of Resource Recovery Development Authorities in certain counties and municipalities; to provide a short title ("Resource Recovery Development Authorities Law"); and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1812. By: Representative Money of the 5th: A BILL to provide for the compensation of members of the Board of Education of Chattooga County and the travel expenses thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1813. By: Representatives Hill of the 127th, Scott of the 123rd, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Taggart of the 125th, Triplett of the 128th, and Battle of the 124th: A BILL to amend the Charter of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah and the several Acts supplementary thereto and amendatory thereof, so as to create the office of Commissioner for the Poor for the City of Savannah; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1814. By: Representative Jones of the 78th: A BILL to provide the annual salary of the sheriff in all counties of the State having a population of not less than 10,450 and not more than 10,650, 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.

HB 1815. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-40, relating to landscape architects, so as to enlarge the exemptions to include city, regional, or urban planners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1816. By: Representatives Canty of the 38th, Glover of the 32nd, and Lucas of the 102nd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-5, relating to the regulation of chiro practic and the Board of Chiropractic Examiners so as to change the provisions regarding appointment of members of the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HB 1817. By: Representatives Canty of the 38th, Glover of the 32nd, Randall of the 101st, and Lucas of the 102nd: A BILL to amend an Act to establish a State Board

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for the Certification of Librarians so as to change the provisions regarding appointment of members of the board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1818. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend Code Title 68C, known as "The Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act", so as to change the provisions relating to security; to provide for security through surety bonds and real property bonds; to provide requirements as to such additional types of security; to provide for cancellation of bonds; to provide for liens; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1819. By: Representative Nix of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 113-12, relating to executors and administrators, so as to provide for the appointment of successor executors upon the death, disqualification, or disability of the orig inal executor; to provide for powers and duties of successor executors; to pro vide for cumulative effect of Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1821. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to authorize the governing authority of Hall County to create special districts within the county for the purposes of providing sewer and water services; to require that the creation of such a district shall be subject to the approval of voters residing within the district; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1822. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Civil Practice Act" so as to require that the court shall find facts spe cifically and state separately its conclusions of law thereon when an uncontested or contested divorce, alimony, custody of minor children and change of name cases form the sole basis of the action; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1823. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Noble of the 48th, Burruss of the 21st, and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-507, relating to stan dards applicable to insurance rates, so as to provide that classification rating plans for certain types of insurance may not be based upon age of the person insured; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

HB 1824. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Irvin of the 10th, Kilgore of the 65th, Kemp of the 139th, and Bolster of the 30th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the modification of permanent alimony so as to change the conditions under which petitions for revision of judgments for permanent alimony may be made; to authorize certain revisions; to provide for testimony and evidence; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1825. By: Representative Dover of the llth: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Habersham County; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1826. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Foster of the 152nd, Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, Jessup of the 117th, Hanner of the 130th, McDonald of the 12th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act pertaining to the registration and licensing of motor vehicles in counties throughout the State so as to pro vide for special and distinctive automobile license plates for the elected sheriffs of the counties of this State; to provide a fee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HR 650-1826. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Money of the 5th, and Foster of the 6th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitu tion so as to increase the dollar amount of civil cases over which the Justices of the Peace of Walker County shall have jurisdiction; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 651-1826. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, and Sizemore of the 136th: A RESOLUTION designating the park administration building at Georgia Vet erans Memorial State Park as "The General Courtney Hicks Hodges Building"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Game, Fish & Recreation.

HR 652-1826. By: Representatives Daniel of the 88th, Connell of the 87th, Dent of the 85th, and Swann of the 90th: A RESOLUTION relative to developing recom mendations for the merger of specified services currently provided by Richmond County and the City of Augusta, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1827. By: Representatives Smith of the 42nd, Carnes of the 43rd, Nichols of the 27th, Adams of the 36th, Pilewicz of the 41st, ,and Lane of the 40th: A BILL to require the Department of Human Resources to provide the various counties of the State the same ratio of State matching funds for food stamp issuance as is provided for food stamp eligibility; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1828. By: Representatives Rush of the 121st, Murphy of the 18th, and Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the comprehensive treatment of alcoholism and intoxication so as to change the date on which the provisions of said Act become effective; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

HR 653-1828. By: Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Scott of the 123rd, Jones of the 126th, Battle of the 124th, Chance of the 129th, Taggart of the 125th, and Hill of the 127th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the compensation of the members of the Board of Education of Chatham County may be changed by local law without the necessity of a referendum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 654-1828. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st, and Johnson, Benefield, Wood, and Lee of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amend-

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ment to the Constitution so as to increase the number of members of the Fayette County Industrial Building Authority and to change the method of appointing members of such Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 655-1828. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing authority of Jones County to levy and collect an ad valorem property tax, not to exceed onehalf mill, for the exclusive use of the Development Authority of Jones County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1829. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act to provide for license and excise taxes upon the business of dealing in malt beverages so as to define "broker" and "importer"; to provide that importers shall be licensed and bonded in the same manner as wholesale dealers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Temperance.

HB 1830. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, Pinkston of the 100th, Home of the 104th, Davis of the 99th, and Randall of the 101st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 27-14, relating to arraignment and pleas, so as to authorize the court to set a time for motions in criminal cases; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1831. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Ramsey of the 3rd, and Veazey of the 146th: A BILL to amend the Executive Reorganization Act of 1972 so as to change the composition, manner of selection and terms of office of the Board of Public Safety; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1832. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, McDonald of the 12th, Ramsey of the 3rd, Veazey of the 146th, Long of the 142nd, Milford of the 13th, and Keyton of the 143rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Department of Public Safety for Georgia so as to provide that officers of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation may also render assistance to local authorities upon request of the head of any municipal or county fire department in cases of crime-related fires; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1833. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Forsyth so as to provide for publication of notice to adopt ordinances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1834. 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 author ize the grand jury to arbitrate and decide certain disputes; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HR 656-1834. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Foster of the 152nd, Keyton of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd, Veazey of the 146th, and Milford of the 13th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for funds, insurance or a fund or a combination thereof for the purpose of pro viding indemnification with respect to the death of any law enforcement officer, fireman or prison guard killed in the line of duty; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1835. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, and Irvin of the 10th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 26-20, relating to sexual offenses, so as to create the crime of operation of a nudist camp; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HR 657-1835. By: Representative Irvin of the 10th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a homestead exemption for tax purposes for certain property owned by residents of Banks County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 658-1835. By: Representative Irvin of the 10th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a homestead exemption for tax purposes for certain property owned by residents of Stephens County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1836. By: Representative Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act" so as to change certain provisions relating to abrogation; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the Committee on Insurance:

HB 1855. By: Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, and Randall of the 101st: A BILL to amend Code Title 56, known as the Georgia Insurance Code, so as to provide for the discharge of truth in life insurance; to provide a short title ("Truth in Life Insurance Act"); to provide legislative findings; to require the Insurance Commissioner to adopt certain rules relating to disclosure of life insurance provisions; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1792 HB 1793 HB 1794 HB 1795 HB 1796 HB 1797 HB 1798 HB 1799

HB 1800 HB 1801 HB 1802 HB 1803 HB 1804 HB 1805 HB 1806 HR 647-1806

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HB 1807 HB 1808 HB 1809 HB 1820 SB 318 SB 382 SB 429 SB 501 SB 513 SB 514 SB 519 SB 522 SB 529

SB 541 SB 542 SB 549 SB 550 SB 560 SB 561 SB 567 SB 575 SB 576 SR 130 SR 284 SB 28 SB 140

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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1755 Do Pass, as Amended
Respectfully submitted, Matthews of the 145th 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 House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 1670 Do 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:

HB 1512 Do Pass
SB 403 Do Pass HB 1699 Do Pass SB 517 Do Pass

HB 1547 Do Pass
HB 1752 Do Pass HB 1781 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1791 Do Pass

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HB 1569 Do Pass HB 1720 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1504 Do Pass HB 1544 Do Pass SB 259 Do Pass

HB 1711 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1053 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Thompson of the 93rd Chairman

Representative Bray of the 70th District, Acting 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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 1656 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Bray of the 70th Acting Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1574 Do Pass HB 1507 Do Pass HB 1572 Do Pass HB 1780 Do Pass

HB 1209 Do Pass HB 1613 Do Pass HB 284 Do Not 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:

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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 recommendations:

HB 1784 Do Pass HR 642-1790 Do Pass

HR 645-1791 Do Pass

SB 540

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 Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 1364 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1365 Do Pass HB 1381 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th 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 and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1333 Do Pass HR 458-1312 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Gignilliat of the 122nd Chairman
The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1978

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Wednes day, February 15, 1978, and submits the following:

HB 1224 HB 1253
HB 1254 HB 1258 HB 1267

Appropriations: July 1, 1978 - June 30, 1979 Motor Vehicle Registration; Non-residence/Time Limit
Juries, Size and Selection of Juries Life Sustaining Procedures, New Code (Postponed 2/15) Bingo Games: Regulation Of

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HB 1366 HB 1382 HB 1445 HB 1511 HB 1549 HB 1646

County Bds. of Education: Funds: Employee Uniforms Game and Fish Code; Shrimping; Licensing Pharmacy; Location of; Interns; License Revoked Banking and Financial Institutions, Illegal Operations Unif. Criminal Extradition Act: Include Washington.D.C. Delinquent Jurors, Finding In Contempt

HR 478-1349 Recall of Elected Officials, Repeal 1977 Act 51 HR 480-1349 Select Committee on Constitutional Revision

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.

Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1784. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County, so as to change the provisions relating to the location of the office of that board; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 540. By: Senator Paulk of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Ocilla, approved December 18, 1902, so as to extend the corporate limits of the city; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 642-1790. By: Representative Ham of the 80th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that in Monroe County the grand jury shall be authorized to arbitrate and resolve certain disputes relating to cer tain county matters as the General Assembly by local law may provide; 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 IX, Section I, Paragraph VI of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Paragraph to read as follows:
"Provided, however, that in Monroe County the grand jury is authorized to arbitrate and resolve certain disputes relating to certain county matters, as the General Assembly by local law may provide."

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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 that in Monroe County the grand jury shall be authorized to arbitrate and resolve certain disputes relating to certain county matters, as the General Assembly by local law may provide?"

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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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 Carries, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childera, E.M. Y Childs, P. N 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 Coi, W.E.
Crosby, T.
Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaui, C. Y DUon, 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.
Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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.
N Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
Ylrvin, R. Y Isakson, J.
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. 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. N Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonaJd, 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.
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 PhiUips, R.T. Y PhiUips, 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.
Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Rons, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Russell, J.
Y Savage, J. 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.
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. N Watkins, L.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 130, nays 8.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 645-1791. By: Representatives Glanton and Johnson of the 66th:

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A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for a civil service system for any or all persons, other than elected offi cials, whose wages or salaries are paid in whole or in part out of the funds of Carroll 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 IX, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution of 1976 is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for a Civil Service System of Carroll County for any or all persons, other than elected officials, whose wages or salaries are paid in whole or in part out of the funds of Carroll County."

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 authorize the General Assem bly to provide by law for a civil service system for any or all persons, other than elected officials, whose wages or salaries are paid in whole or in part out of the funds of Carroll County?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYeos"".. 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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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.
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.
Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Coi, W.E.
Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveauz, C.
Y Diion, 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.
Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. N Hill, B.L.
Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. 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.
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. 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. Y Mullinai, 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.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C.

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Y Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey
Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
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.
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. N Watkins, L.
Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby

N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 130, nays 8.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 1599. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to create a County Board of Tax Assessors in all counties of this State having therein the greater part of a city of a population of 300,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future United States Decennial Census, and to define its powers and duties; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To create a County Board of Tax Assessors in all counties of this State having therein the greater part of a city of a population of 300,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future United States Decennial Census, and to define its powers and duties; to provide for the appointment, terms, compensation, and qualifications of members of the County Board of Tax Assessors; to provide for the expenses of said board to be paid by the County; to provide for the transfer of all employees, personal and real property of the Joint City-County Board of Tax Assessors to the County Board of Tax Assessors; to establish County Boards of Equalization, and to define their powers and duties; to repeal an Act creating the Joint City-County Board of Tax Assessors in all coun ties having within their borders all or the greater part of the population of a municipality of a population of 300,000 or more, according to the United States Census of 1950 or any future census of the United States, approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. Laws 1952, p. 2825), as amended; 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. Definitions. These terms when used in this Act, shall have the following definitions unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
"City" shall mean the largest municipality located completely or in part in any county to which this Act shall be applicable.
"County" shall mean any county in this State having a population of more than 600,000 according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future United States Decennial Census.
"County Board of Commissioners" shall mean the board of commissioners of any county to which this Act shall be applicable, or the governing authority of any such county having no board of commissioners.
"Board" means the County Board of Tax Assessors created by this Act.
Section 2. There is hereby created a County Board of Tax Assessors for the entire territorial area of the incorporated and unincorporated county. Said board of tax assessors shall consist of three co-equal members to be appointed by the County Board of Commis sioners. The members of the Joint City-County Board of Tax Assessors, at the time of the effective date of this Act, shall be and become members of the County Board of Tax

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Assessors, and shall serve out the respective terms for which they have been elected. Thereafter, the term of office for each member appointed to the County Board of Tax Assessors shall be six years, and the terms shall be staggered such that one position shall become vacant on the County Board of Tax Assessors every two years. The County Board of Commissioners shall make all appointments to the County Board of Tax Assessors for terms of six years, unless an appointment for a shorter period of time is necessary to achieve the staggered expiration of terms.
Section 3. Each member of the County Board of Tax Assessors shall serve until his successor is duly appointed and qualified unless he becomes disqualified during his term of office or he is removed at an earlier date, in which event the County Board of Commis sioners shall appoint a successor to complete the term.
Section 4. Said members of the Board shall give their full time to the duties of the office and shall hold no other public office or position.
Section 5. Members of the County Board of Tax Assessors shall meet the following qualifications:
(a) No person shall serve as tax assessor who is less than 25 years of age. (b) No person shall serve as tax assessor who is not a resident of the County, unless said person shall become a resident of the County within not more than six months follow ing the date of taking office. (c) No person shall serve as tax assessor who fails to meet the following qualifica tions upon taking office, unless such person meets the qualifications within one year of ini tially taking office:
(1) No person shall serve as tax assessor who does not hold a four-year degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
(2) No person shall serve as tax assessor who does not have at least five years of experience in property appraisal covering at least three of the following six categories: residential property, industrial property, commercial property, agricultural property, special purpose properties, personal property.
(3) No person shall serve as tax assessor who does not possess knowledge of the methods and techniques used in developing real estate records and evaluating tax values, knowledge of the materials and methods used in residential, commercial and industrial building construction, and knowledge to plan an appraisal covering all types of real and personal property.
(4) No person shall serve as tax assessor unless he shall have successfully com pleted 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 Associ ation of Assessing Officers or Empire Real Estate Board or equivalent courses offered by other accredited professional groups, colleges or universities.
(5) No person shall serve as tax assessor unless he shall have successfully com pleted the Assessors' Certification Course No. I and the Assessors' Qualification Examination, which are prepared and administered by the State Revenue Commis sioner, and shall meet the requirements of an Appraiser IV pursuant to the Act creat ing, 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.
Provided, however, that the requirements of subsections (a), (b) and (c) of this Section shall not be applicable to those assessors who are properly serving on the Joint City-County Board of Tax Assessors at the effective date of this Act, until such time as their current terms shall expire.
Section 6. The members of the Board shall be paid as compensation for their ser vices such an amount as may be fixed from time to time by the County Board of Commis sioners. The attendance at required approved appraisal courses shall be part of their official duties and they shall be paid for each day in attendance at such courses and shall be allowed reasonable expenses necessarily incurred in connection therewith. The compensjtion of the members of said Board, and other such expenses as may be necessary to be

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incurred in the performance of the duties of the Board, shall be paid from the county treasury in the same manner as other payments by the county are made.
Section 7. In addition to any powers and responsibilities granted in this Act, said County Board of Tax Assessors shall be subject to and shall have all the duties, powers, authority and responsibility given to county tax assessors by Title 92, Chapter 69, Code of Georgia, as amended, in carrying out the purposes of this Act.
Section 8. It shall be the function and the duty of the County Board of Tax Asses sors to fix the value of all property located within the entire territorial area of the incorpo rated and unincorporated county for all State, county, city, municipal, school or other tax purposes. They shall prepare and keep tax maps and other tax records, adopt and amend such rules and regulations as will establish an equitable and scientific system of assessing property for taxation; shall give notices of assessments as provided by law and perform any and all other duties relating to the assessment of taxable property as may be appropri ate and necessary.
Section 9. The County Board of Tax Assessors, in assessing property for taxation, shall value same as required by Title 92, Chapter 57, Code of Georgia, as amended, and particularly by Sections 92-5701 and 92-5702, relating to the valuation of property for taxation.
Section 10. It shall be the duty of the Board to take whatever action is appropriate and necessary to equalize assessments placed upon property and the tax resulting thereon. In the performance of this duty said Board shall have the power to reduce property assess ments when it is necessary in connection with the equalization of taxes. When they find, upon investigation, that any property has been assessed in excess of its fair market value or that the taxpayer has been assessed taxes in excess of taxes due on such fair market value, they shall enter same on the minutes of the Board.
Section 11. Upon a determination made by the Board that a taxpayer has returned his property at an amount in excess of its fair market value or has been assessed taxes in excess of the amount due, the Chairman shall certify such finding to the governmental authorities of the County and to the tax collector. Whereupon it shall be the duty of such tax collector to give appropriate credit for the adjustment on his records and, if the taxes have been paid, it shall be the duty of the governing authority of such County to refund to the taxpayer such amounts as may be certified by the Chairman of said Board.
Section 12. The action of the Board in connection with the authorities conveyed in the two preceding paragraphs shall be considered discretionary and shall not vest any rights to such adjustments and refunds.
Section 13. Such adjustments as may be made by the Board shall relate to taxes for the current year and shall not create any obligation on the part of the County to refund taxes for preceding taxable years.
Section 14. County Boards of Equalization shall be established in the County, pur suant to Code of Georgia, Section 92-6912. The review and equalization of assessments shall be handled as provided in Title 92, Chapter 69, Code of Georgia, as amended.
Section 15. All notices, summons, and subpoenas issued by the County Board of Tax Assessors may be served by depositing the same in the United States mail, properly stamped and addressed to the person thereby served at his last known address. Proof of such mailing shall be sufficient evidence of such service unless the person served or noti fied shall make it appear that such letter or notice was not received.
Section 16. The County Board of Commissioners shall designate one member of the County Board of Tax Assessors as Chairman and chief administrative officer of the Office of Tax Assessors. The Chairman of the County Board of Tax Assessors shall be responsible for all administrative duties of said Board with the exception of the duties of the evalu-

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ation of properties and the assessment of taxes. All employees of the County Board of Tax Assessors shall be subject to and under the supervision and direction of the Chairman.
Section 17. All employees of the County Board of Tax Assessors shall be paid and provided by the County.
Section 18. All physical facilities, obligations, debts, assets, records, employees, causes of action, rights, and all other personal or real property of the Joint City-County Board of Tax Assessors are hereby transferred to the County Board of Tax Assessors.
Section 19. Persons who are full-time permanent employees of the Joint City-County Board of Tax Assessors shall have the right to enter the employment of the County Board of Tax Assessors, without any lapse or hiatus in their employment, on the terms provided herein. The terms of this Section shall apply only to those positions with the Joint CityCounty Board of Tax Assessors which are abolished by the dissolution of the Joint CityCounty Board of Tax Assessors. No employee transferred to the County Board of Tax Assessors shall suffer a decrease in salary as a result of being transferred. All transferred employees shall be assigned by the County Board of Tax Assessors to positions of employ ment similar to those occupied by the employees with the Joint City-County Board of Tax Assessors. After being so assigned, all such employees shall be subject to the civil service laws and regulations of the County. For any purpose involving seniority or requiring com putation of the period of employment, the former employment with the Joint City-County Board of Tax Assessors shall be given the same effect as employment with the County government. Nothing in this Section shall affect the power of the chief administrative offi cer of the Office of Tax Assessors or other duly authorized officer to dismiss employees for grounds set forth in existing laws and regulations.
Section 20. As to pension and retirement rights and benefits of employees being transferred from the City to the County, all creditable service with the Pension Fund of his former employer shall be credited with the Pension Fund of his new employer in accordance with the following procedure.
Within thirty (30) days from the date such employee is transferred, the Secretary of the Pension Fund of the former employer shall certify to the Secretary of the Pension Fund of the new employer the total number of years of service, including fractional parts of years, accrued to the credit of each such employee; the amount due such Pension Fund by each such employee for such credit, if any; the amount of accumulated employee con tributions; and the amount of employer matching contributions. Said Secretary shall trans fer all funds contributed by said employee, together with all employer matching contributions, to the Secretary of the Pension Board of the new employer. In the event that such employee shall owe any sum for prior service credits, said sum shall be payable by such employee to the Pension Fund of the new employer. In the event that any employee shall have withdrawn any amounts contributed by him to the Pension Fund of his former employer, the certification of the Secretary of such Pension Fund shall indicate the amount of such contributions withdrawn and the amount of funds transferred to the Secretary of the Pension Fund of the new employer shall not include such amounts with drawn by the employee, but shall be payable by the employee to the Pension Fund of the new employer upon his transfer or at the option of the Board of Trustees of the Pension Fund of the new employer, such payment may be deferred and paid in equal installments over a period of sixty (60) months with interest at the rate of seven percent (7%) per annum. Upon the date of transfer, the transferred employee shall become a member of the Pension Fund of his new employer and shall have his rights and obligations determined in accordance with the most recent amendments to such Pension Fund, but shall be entitled to receive no less benefits from such Pension Fund than he would have been entitled to receive under the most recent amendments to the Pension Fund of his former employer on the day prior to his transfer. Upon such certification and transfer of funds, as provided above, such employee shall become entitled to credit for all years of service which may have accrued to him with his former employer to the same extent as if such service had been rendered to his new employer, without the payment of additional con tributions (other than amounts previously due for prior service credits or amounts due for

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withdrawn contributions). The funds transferred in accordance with the above provisions shall become the property of the Pension Fund of the new employer.
Section 21. An Act creating a Joint City-County Board of Tax Assessors in all coun ties of this State having within its boundaries all or the greater part of the population of a city with a population of 300,000 or more according to the U. S. Census of 1950, or any future United States census, approved February 15, 1952 (Ga. Laws 1952, p. 2825), as amended, is hereby repealed in its entirety. Provided however, that any action taken by the Joint City-County Board of Tax Assessors created by the aforementioned 1952 Act prior to the effective date of this Act, is hereby ratified and confirmed; and, provided fur ther, that nothing in this Act shall affect any arbitration proceeding which may be pres ently pending on either an administrative level or in the courts of this State.
Section 22. 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 23. 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 132, nays 16.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1600. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to require the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County to receive tax returns for all taxable property of each of the municipalities lying wholly or partially within Fulton County; to provide for the use of consolidated tax return forms; to require the preparation of digests from such returns; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To require the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County to receive tax returns for all tax able property of certain municipalities lying wholly or partially within Fulton County; to provide for the applicability of this Act; to provide for the use of consolidated tax return forms; to require the preparation of digests from such returns; to require the Tax Commis sioner of Fulton County to bill for all taxes due to each such municipality; to provide for the payment of taxes by certain due dates; to provide for the collection of delinquent taxes; to require the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County to perform the services provided for in this Act at no charge to such municipalities to which said services are provided; to provide for paying over to each such municipality all sums collected by the Tax Commis sioner on behalf of such municipality; to provide for the apportionment of partial pay ments; to provide access to the records of the Tax Commissioner; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide the conditions upon which this Act shall be effective and for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Except as hereinafter provided, the provisions of this Act shall apply only to those municipalities lying wholly or partially within Fulton County which consent to allowing the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County to receive the tax returns and collect the taxes of such municipalities as provided in this Act. Each such municipality may grant such consent by appropriate resolution duly adopted by its governing authority, and such resolution shall specify the effective date that the Tax Commissioner shall begin receiving tax returns and collecting the taxes of such municipality. If the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County was receiving the tax returns and collecting the taxes of any such munici pality on the effective date of this Act, then the Tax Commissioner shall continue to receive the tax returns and collect the taxes of such municipality, and such municipality shall be subject to the provisions of this Act. Any resolution granting consent to allow the Tax Commissioner to receive tax returns and collect taxes of a municipality may be repealed by appropriate resolution duly adopted by the governing authority of the affected municipality, and such repealing resolution shall specify the effective date that the Tax Commissioner shall cease receiving the tax returns and collecting taxes of such municipal ity. As hereinafter used in this Act, the word "municipality" or "municipalities" mean only those municipalities which have granted consent, as provided by this Section, to allow the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County to receive the tax returns and collect the taxes of such municipalities, and any municipality lying wholly or partially within Fulton County for which the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County was receiving tax returns and collecting taxes on the effective date of this Act.
Section 2. The Tax Commissioner of Fulton County shall receive all tax returns for municipalities lying wholly or partially within Fulton County for all taxable property lying within said municipalities. It shall be the duty of such officer to prepare consolidated tax return forms providing for the return of all taxable property in Fulton County for taxation by the State of Georgia, Fulton County and municipalities lying wholly or partially within Fulton County and to cause such consolidated return forms to be used for the return of such property. It shall be the duty of such officer to prepare tax return forms providing for the return of all taxable property, lying within another county, of any municipality which lies partially within Fulton County and partially within another county, and to cause such return forms to be used for the return of such property.
Section 3. From such returns, the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County shall prepare a digest of all such property returned, which digest may be a copy of any other digest pre pared by such officer properly segregated and arranged to constitute a digest of property taxable by each municipality lying wholly or partially within Fulton County, and a copy of such digest shall be furnished to the governing authorities of each said municipality.
Section 4. The Tax Commissioner of Fulton County shall bill for all taxes due to each municipality lying wholly or partially within Fulton County, on all property lying within said municipalities. The Tax Commissioner shall also receive all payments of such taxes including interest and fi. fa. costs thereon.
Section 5. The Tax Commissioner of Fulton County, as ex officio sheriff of Fulton County, shall collect all delinquent taxes due to each municipality lying wholly or partially within Fulton County, with all the powers and authorities of a municipal revenue collector. The Tax Commissioner of Fulton County shall advertise for sale and sell property on which taxes are due, and delinquent, to any municipality lying wholly or partially within Fulton County.
Section 6. The Tax Commissioner of Fulton County shall provide the services set forth in this Act, including the preparation of tax forms, billing for taxes, the receiving of returns and the collection of current and delinquent taxes, with no charge to, or compensation from, the municipalities to which said services are provided.
Section 7. The Tax Commissioner of Fulton County shall pay over to the treasurer of each municipality lying wholly or partially within Fulton County all sums collected by

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him for said municipality not later than the second business day following the day of collection and at the same time furnish a statement of such collection to the comptroller, or like official, of said municipality.
Section 8. All taxes due to the State of Georgia on taxable property in Fulton County and all taxes due to Fulton County, Fulton County school districts, and to each municipality lying wholly or partially within Fulton County may be paid in separate parts, in accordance with the existing due dates established for said taxes.
Section 9. All such taxes due to the State of Georgia on taxable property within Fulton County, and all taxes due to Fulton County, Fulton County school districts, and to any municipality lying wholly or partially within Fulton County shall be shown on a single tax bill, a copy of which shall be mailed to the person subject to such taxes at the last address entered on the records of the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County.
Section 10. All payments or partial payments of taxes, or installments thereof, shall be apportioned by the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County among the State of Georgia, Fulton County, Fulton County school districts, and each municipality lying wholly or par tially within Fulton County in the same proportions that the taxes due each shall bear to the whole tax bill.
Section 11. The records of the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County with respect to property or property owners of any municipality lying wholly or partially within Fulton County, and taxes due to said municipality, shall be available at all business hours to duly authorized representatives of each said municipality.
Section 12. The governing authorities of each municipality lying wholly or partially within Fulton County shall furnish to the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County, each year, such information concerning the nature and classification of property subject to taxation by said municipality as will enable the said officer to prepare a consolidated tax return form for the ensuing year and shall furnish the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County, each year, such information as to the levying of taxes and the fixing of tax rates by the munici pality as will enable such officer to prepare tax statements and collect taxes due to the municipality on such consolidated tax returns.
Section 13. The taxes referred to herein to be collected by the Tax Commissioner of Fulton County shall mean any ad valorem, sanitary service charges, other service charges, street taxes, or other taxes shown to be due on the returns filed by the taxpayers as corrected by the county board of tax assessors and on assessments made by said county board.
Section 14. The Tax Commissioner of Fulton County shall, upon request, give a bond to each municipality lying wholly or partially within Fulton County, conditioned upon the payment to said municipality of all sums collected by him for and on behalf of said municipality as provided by this Act. The sum of each bond shall be as determined by law or ordinance.
Section 15. This Act shall become effective only if an amendment to the Constitu tion authorizing the General Assembly to require the tax receiver, tax collector, or tax commissioner of any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1970, or any future such census, to receive tax returns and collect taxes due to any or all consenting municipalities located wholly or par tially within such county at no charge to said municipalities is ratified at the 1978 general election. If said amendment to the Constitution is so ratified, this Act shall become effec tive on January 1, 1979.
Section 16. 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

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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. 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 121, nays 14.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1601. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Georgia Code Title 34A, the Georgia Municipal Election Code, relat ing to the authority of any municipality lying wholly or partially within certain counties to authorize the county to conduct any election; 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 130, nays 15.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1602. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Atlanta in the Counties of Fulton and DeKalb so as to change the qualification provisions relative to Council Members, President of the Council, and Mayor holding or seeking any other elective office or holding a position of full-time employment; 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 117, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1603. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to provide the procedures for the preparation and annual updating by the Fulton County governing authority of a countywide framework plan for all of incorporated and unincorporated Fulton County; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To provide the procedures for the preparation and annual updating by the Fulton County governing authority of a comprehensive plan for all of unincorporated Fulton County; to provide for a Countywide framework plan composed of such comprehensive

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plan and the adopted comprehensive plans of each municipality in Fulton County which has developed and maintained a comprehensive plan together with maps with uniform levels of detail for proposed predominant land use and development patterns, and pro posed major public facilities; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. The Fulton County governing authority shall prepare and annually update a comprehensive plan for all unincorporated portions of Fulton County. The Fulton County governing authority shall also prepare a Countywide framework plan which shall serve as a formal mechanism for achieving continuing communication and coordination among the local governments of Fulton County so as to accomplish the coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious physical growth and development of Fulton County. Each municipality located wholly or partially within Fulton County shall designate a representa tive to work with and to assist the Fulton County governing authority in the preparation and annual updating of the Countywide framework plan. Provided, however, that nothing herein shall be deemed to grant to the Fulton County governing authority any power to make planning or zoning determinations for areas within the jurisdiction of any incorpo rated municipality.
The Countywide framework plan shall include the adopted comprehensive develop ment plans of each municipality, located wholly or partially within Fulton County, which has developed and maintained a comprehensive development plan. The Countywide frame work plan shall also include a comprehensive plan prepared by the Fulton County gov erning authority for the unincorporated portion of Fulton County and shall illustrate the goals and objectives of such comprehensive plans with at least three maps and other descriptive materials. The goals and objectives of the Countywide framework plan shall reflect the policies embodied in the adopted comprehensive plans and shall be formulated to advance conditions favorable to health, safety, neighborhood preservation, prosperity, civic activities, recreational opportunities, educational opportunities, and cultural oppor tunities. The three maps which must be included in the Countywide development plan shall depict the following Countywide development objectives:
(a) One map shall depict and identify proposed predominant land use and develop ment patterns. Said map must be comparable in detail for all areas of the County, and shall conform to the adopted planning and zoning maps of each municipality.
(b) One map shall depict and identify proposed major transportation facilities and networks including, but not limited to, streets, waterways, railways, airports, and rapid transit lines. Said map must be comparable in detail for all areas of the County, and shall conform to the adopted transportation plans of each municipality in the county.
(c) One map shall depict and identify the proposed major public facilities including, but not limited to, public parks, recreation and open space areas, trunkline water distri bution and trunkline wastewater collection facilities, and other public sites, uses, and facilities which are of more than local community significance. Said map must be compa rable in detail for all areas of the County, and shall conform to the adopted plans of affected municipalities.
Section 2. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit or repeal any planning or zoning or other governmental powers now exercised by any municipality within Fulton County.
Section 3. This Act shall become effective only if an amendment to the Constitution providing for the preparation and annual updating by the Fulton County governing authority of a comprehensive plan for all unincorporated Fulton County and providing for a countywide framework plan composed of such comprehensive plan and the adopted plans of each municipality within Fulton County which has developed such a plan is rati fied at the 1978 general election. If said amendment to the Constitution is so ratified, this Act shall become effective on January 1, 1979.
Section 4. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no

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manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1606. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to provide the procedures for the County operation, maintenance, and funding of all public garbage disposal systems located within unincorporated Fulton County or within any municipality located wholly or partially within Fulton County; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To provide the procedures for the County operation, maintenance, and funding of all public garbage disposal systems located within unincorporated Fulton County or within any municipality located wholly or partially within Fulton County; to provide the proce dures for the transfer of all existing municipally owned or operated sanitary landfills or garbage disposal systems, together with the personal property, debts, assets and employees thereof, to Fulton County; to provide that Fulton County shall be responsible for paying any bond debt service requirements on any property transferred pursuant to this Act; to provide conditions for the effectiveness of this Act and 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. As used in this Act, the term "garbage disposal system" shall include sanitary landfill areas, motor vehicles, and all other land, materials, equipment, supplies, and personnel that may be necessary to dispose of garbage, refuse, and industrial and con struction waste.
Section 2. The provisions of this Act shall not be applicable to solid waste collec tion, volume reduction facilities and equipment, inactive incinerator facilities, or transfer equipment, stations, or sites.
Section 3. After midnight December 31, 1978, all public garbage disposal systems in unincorporated Fulton County and within all parts of any municipality located wholly or partially within Fulton County shall be maintained, operated, funded, and continued in existence by Fulton County, and no municipality located wholly or partially within Fulton County may operate a public garbage disposal system.
Section 4. Fulton County shall establish uniform user fees and rates for public, pri vate or commercial use of any public garbage disposal system operated by the County.
Section 5. On or before January 1, 1979, each municipality located wholly or par tially within Fulton County, which operates a garbage disposal system shall transfer to

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Fulton County all assets, records, employees, causes of action, rights, obligations, debts, and all other personal property used in the normal operation of the said garbage disposal system.
Section 6. Except as otherwise provided in this Act, on or before January 1, 1979, each municipality located wholly or partially within Fulton County, which operates a gar bage disposal system shall transfer to Fulton County, the legal title to all real property utilized for the garbage disposal system, together with all rights and appurtenances thereto and subject to all liens and encumbrances thereon. In the event Fulton County shall fail to use, by January 1, 1980, or shall discontinue to use, any real property transferred pur suant to this Section for a garbage disposal system, legal title to said real property will automatically revert to the transferring municipality.
Section 7. On or before January 1, 1979, each municipality located wholly or par tially within Fulton County, shall lease to Fulton County all real property subject to bond debt service requirements, which is used by said municipality as part of a garbage disposal system. During the term of said lease, Fulton County shall make lease payments on said property in an amount equal to the bond debt service. Upon discharge and retirement of said bonds, the municipality shall transfer legal title to the real property to Fulton County pursuant to the procedures established in Section 6 of this Act.
Section 8. Persons who are full-time, permanent employees of any municipally operated garbage disposal system transferred to Fulton County pursuant to this Act, shall have the right to enter the employment of Fulton County without any lapse or hiatus in their employment on the terms provided herein. The terms of this paragraph shall apply only to those positions with an existing municipality which are abolished by the transfer of the garbage disposal system. No employee transferred to Fulton County shall suffer a decrease in salary as a result of being transferred. All transferred employees shall be assigned by the County government to a position of employment similar to that occupied by the employee with the former system. After being so assigned, all such employees shall be subject to the Civil Service laws and regulations of the County. For any purpose involv ing seniority or requiring computation of the period of employment, the former employ ment with the municipality shall be given the same effect as employment with the County government. As to pension and retirement rights and benefits of employees being trans ferred from the city to the county, all creditable service with the Pension Fund of his former employer shall be credited with the Pension Fund of his new employer in accord ance with the following procedure.
Within thirty (30) days from the date such employee is transferred, the Secretary of the Pension Fund of the former employer shall certify to the Secretary of the Pension Fund of the new employer the total number of years of service, including fractional parts of years, accrued to the credit of each such employee; the amount due such Pension Fund by each such employee for such credit, if any; the amount of accumulated employee con tributions; and the amount of employer matching contributions. Said Secretary shall trans fer all funds contributed by said employee, together with all employer matching contributions, to the Secretary of the Pension Board of the new employer. In the event that such employee shall owe any sum for prior service credits, said sum shall be payable by such employee to the Pension Fund of the new employer. In the event that any employee shall have withdrawn any amounts contributed by him to the Pension Fund of his former employer, the certification of the Secretary of such Pension Fund shall indicate the amount of such contributions withdrawn and the amount of funds transferred to the Secretary of the Pension Fund of the new employer shall not include such amounts with drawn by the employee, but shall be payable by the employee to the Pension Fund of the new employer upon his transfer or at the option of the Board of Trustees of the Pension Fund of the new employer, such payment may be deferred and paid in equal installments over a period of sixty (60) months with interest at the rate of seven percent (7%) per annum. Upon the date of transfer, the transferred employee shall become a member of the Pension Fund of his new employer and shall have his rights and obligations determined in accordance with the most recent amendments to such Pension Fund, but shall be

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entitled to receive no less benefits from such Pension Fund than would have been entitled to receive under the most recent amendments to the Pension Fund of his former employer on the day prior to his transfer. Upon such certification and transfer of funds, as provided above, such employee shall become entitled to credit for all years of service which may have accrued to him with his former employer to the same extent as if such service had been rendered to his new employer, without the payment of additional contributions (other than amounts previously due for prior service credits or amounts due for withdrawn contributions). The funds transferred in accordance with the above provisions shall become the property of the Pension Fund of the new employer.
Section 9. This Act shall become effective only if an amendment to the Constitu tion providing for the transfer of all existing municipally owned or operated sanitary landfills or garbage disposal systems located within the unincorporated area of any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decen nial Census of 1970 or any future such census or within any municipality located wholly or partially within such county and providing for matters relative thereto is ratified at the 1978 general election. If said amendment to the Constitution is so ratified, this Act shall become effective on January 1, 1979.
Section 10. 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 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1607. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to create the Unified Atlanta-Fulton County Water and Sewer System; to pro vide a short title for this Act ("Unified Atlanta-Fulton County Water and Sewer System Act"); to provide for the definition of terms used in this Act; to provide for the powers and property of such system; to provide for the acquisi tion and transfer of property to such system; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1608. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to provide the procedures for the establishment of the County-wide Library System in Fulton County; to provide for the transfer of all existing library ser vices and facilities located within unincorporated Fulton County and within any

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municipality located wholly or partially within Fulton County; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To provide the procedures for the establishment of the County-wide Library System in Fulton County; to provide the procedures for the transfer of all existing library services and facilities located within unincorporated Fulton County, and within any municipality located wholly or partially within Fulton County, together with the property, debts, assets, and employees thereof, to the County-wide Library Service; to provide that Fulton County, as the funding government of the County-wide Library Service, shall be responsible for paying all bond debt service requirements on the new Central Building for the Atlanta Library System; to provide for the composition of the Library Board of Trustees and for the manner of appointment of members thereto; to provide conditions for the effectiveness of this Act and 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. After midnight December 31, 1978, all public library services and facilities in unincorporated Fulton County and within all parts of any municipality located wholly or partially within Fulton County shall be maintained, operated, and continued in exist ence by the County-wide Library Service, and no municipality located wholly or partially within Fulton County may operate a public library system or facility.
On or before January 1, 1979, each municipality located wholly or partially within Fulton County, which operates a public library service or facility, shall transfer to Fulton County for operation of the County-wide Library Service all assets, records, employees, causes of action, rights, obligations, debts, and all other personal property used in the normal operation of the municipality's library service or facility.
Except as otherwise provided herein, on or before January 1, 1979, each municipality located wholly or partially within Fulton County, which operates a public library service or facility shall transfer to Fulton County for operation of the County-wide Library Ser vice, the legal title to all real property with a library service or facility thereon, together with all rights and appurtenances thereto and subject to all liens and encumbrances thereon. In the event that the County-wide Library Service shall fail to use, by January 1, 1980, or shall discontinue to use, any real property transferred pursuant to this Section for a library facility or service, legal title to said real property will automatically revert to the transferring municipality.
On or before January 1, 1979, the City of Atlanta shall lease to Fulton County, for the operation of the County-wide Library Service, the new "Central Building for the Atlanta Library System" and all other real property of the City of Atlanta Library System. During the term of said lease, lease payments on such property shall be paid by Fulton County in an amount equal to the bond debt service requirements of all property of the library system leased pursuant to this Section. Upon discharge and retirement of said bonds, the City of Atlanta shall transfer legal title to all such real property of the Atlanta Library System to Fulton County.
Persons who are full-time, permanent employees of all library facilities transferred to the County-wide Library Service shall have the right to enter the employment thereof without any lapse or hiatus in their employment on the terms provided herein. The terms of this paragraph shall apply only to those positions with existing library facilities which are abolished by the dissolution of those facilities. No employee transferred to the Countywide Library Service shall suffer a decrease in salary as a result of being transferred. Every transferred employee shall be assigned by the Library Board of Trustees to a posi tion of employment similar to that occupied by the employee with the former library facil ity. After being so assigned, all such employees shall be subject to the Civil Service laws and regulations of the County. For any purpose involving seniority or requiring computa-

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tion of the period of employment, the former employment with the then existing library facility or the municipal government shall be given the same effect as employment with the County government. Nothing in this Section shall affect the power of the Library Board of Trustees of the County-wide Library Service or any other duly authorized officer to dismiss employees for grounds set forth in existing laws and regulations.
As to pension and retirement rights and benefits of employees being transferred from the City to the County, all creditable service with the Pension Fund of his former employer shall be credited with the Pension Fund of his new employer in accordance with the following procedure.
Within thirty (30) days from the date such employee is transferred, the Secretary of the Pension Fund of the former employer shall certify to the Secretary of the Pension Fund of the new employer the total number of years of service, including fractional parts of years, accrued to the credit of each such employee; the amount due such Pension Fund by each such employee for such credit, if any; the amount of accumulated employee con tributions; and the amount of employer matching contributions. Said Secretary shall trans fer all funds contributed by said employee, together with all employer matching contributions, to the Secretary of the Pension Board of the new employer. In the event that such employee shall owe any sum for prior service credits, said sum shall be payable by such employee to the Pension Fund of the new employer. In the event that any employee shall have withdrawn any amounts contributed by him to the Pension Fund of his former employer, the certification of the Secretary of such Pension Fund shall indicate the amount of such contributions withdrawn and the amount of funds transferred to the Secretary of the Pension Fund of the new employer shall not include such amounts with drawn by the employee, but shall be payable by the employee to the Pension Fund of the new employer upon his transfer or at the option of the Board of Trustees of the Pension Fund of the new employer, such payment may be deferred and paid in equal installments over a period of sixty (60) months with interest at the rate of seven percent (7%) per annum. Upon the date of transfer, the transferred employee shall become a member of the Pension Fund of his new employer and shall have his rights and obligations determined in accordance with the most recent amendments to such Pension Fund, but shall be entitled to receive no less benefits from such Pension Fund than he would have been entitled to receive under the most recent amendments to the Pension Fund of his former employer on the day prior to his transfer. Upon such certification and transfer of funds, as provided above, such employee shall become entitled to credit for all years of service which may have accrued to him with his former employer to the same extent as if such service had been rendered to his new employer, without the payment of additional con tributions (other than amounts previously due for prior service credits or amounts due for withdrawn contributions). The funds transferred in accordance with the above provisions shall become the property of the Pension Fund of the new employer.
Responsibility for constructing, operating, and maintaining all library facilities and services within all above-mentioned portions of Fulton County shall be hereinafter vested in the County-wide Library Service which shall be administered by the Library Board of Trustees. The members of the Board of Trustees of the Atlanta Public Library at the time of the effective date of this amendment shall be and become members of the Library Board of Trustees and shall serve in that capacity through midnight December 31, 1979. Commencing January 1, 1980, the composition of the Library Board of Trustees shall be as hereinafter provided and each member shall serve a term of four years; provided that the term shall expire at midnight on December 31 of the fourth year of each member's term.
The Mayor of the City of Atlanta or his designee shall serve on the Library Board of Trustees in an ex officio capacity. The Mayor of the City of Atlanta shall also appoint one member of the Atlanta City Council to serve as a regular member on the Library Board of Trustees. The Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners or his designee shall also serve on the Library Board of Trustees in an ex officio capacity; and the Board of Commissioners shall elect one member from their board to serve as a regular member on the Library Board of Trustees. In addition, the Fulton County Board of Com
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and two members from the County at large; provided, however, that four members appointed from said County Commission districts shall be residents of the City of Atlanta, and one member appointed from the County at large shall be a resident of the City of Atlanta.
Section 2. This Act shall become effective only if an amendment to the Constitution providing for the transfer of all existing library facilities and services located within any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United State Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census and within any municipality located wholly or partially within such county is ratified at the 1978 general election. If said amendment to the Constitution is so ratified, this Act shall become effective on January 1, 1979.
Section 3. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly 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 report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 110; nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1609. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to provide for the financing of services in any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To provide for the financing of services in any county of this State having a popu lation of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; to provide for the applicability of this Act; to provide for definitions; to provide for tax service districts; to provide requirements relative to the financing of ser vices within counties subject to the provisions of this Act; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for the intention of the General Assembly; to provide for severability; to provide the conditions upon which this Act shall be effective; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Applicability. This Act shall apply to any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census.
Section 2. Definitions. As used in this Act, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the following words or terms shall have the following meanings:

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(a) "County" means any county subject to the provisions of this Act. (b) "County governing authority" means the board of commissioners or any other body or official, by whatever name designated, now or hereafter established as the gov erning authority of a county. (c) "Municipality" means any municipality lying wholly or partially within the county. (d) "Municipal governing authority" means the mayor and council or other body or official, by whatever name designated, now or hereafter, established as the governing authority of a municipality. (e) "Tax service district" means any specific geographical area of the county, not embracing the entire area of the county, that is established by the county governing authority, pursuant to the requirements of this Act, as a taxing district within which dis trict services are provided. (f) "District Service" means any one or more of the following governmental services:
(1) Police Protection (2) Fire Protection, but only as provided by Section 6 of this Act. (3) Solid Waste Collection (4) Building and Housing Code Enforcement (5) Public works (street and road construction and maintenance, including curbs, sidewalks, street lights, and traffic control devices). (6) Any other county governmental service hereafter declared as a district service by the county governing authority, including the provision of a countywide service to a greater extent within a tax service district than is provided throughout the total geo graphical area of the county. (g) "Countywide Service" means any county governmental service, other than a dis trict service, which is available to the residents of the entire county, and the facilities for any such service may be located within any municipality of the county.
Section 3. Tax Service District. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (a) of Section 8 of this Act, the county governing authority is hereby prohibited from assess ing, levying and collecting ad valorem taxes, or expending public funds from taxes and from other tax and nontax revenues to finance, exercise, perform or provide any district service, except when such taxes and other revenues to provide such district service are assessed, levied and collected only within a tax service district created pursuant to this Act. Any Federal and State grants received by the county expressly for a service which is a district service shall be considered as revenue raised within the tax service district for the purposes of this Section. Revenues raised within tax service districts for the purpose of financing district services shall not be used for financing any countywide service.
Section 4. Creation of Initial Tax Service District. Except as provided by Section 6 of this Act, within 90 days following the effective date of this Act, the county governing authority shall establish within the unincorporated territory of the county one or more tax service districts within which the county government shall finance, exercise, perform or provide district services on a uniform basis within such tax service district or districts. Such tax service district or districts shall constitute the initial tax service district or districts of the county and shall continue in existence until changed or modified or until other service districts are created in addition to or in lieu thereof pursuant to the provi sions of this Act.
Section 5. Creation of Additional or Modification of Existing Tax Service Districts, (a) The county governing authority shall be authorized to create tax service districts within the unincorporated area of the county in addition to or in lieu of the initial tax service district or districts, or modify or change tax service districts as deemed neces sary for the purpose of raising revenue to finance the provision of district services therein.
(b) In addition, the county governing authority shall be authorized to create tax ser vice districts within a municipality or any portion thereof when:
(1) That municipality duly adopts a resolution expressly authorizing the county to assess, levy and collect ad valorem taxes within the municipality or any portion thereof for the purpose of raising revenue for the provision of a district service within such municipality or any portion thereof; or

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(2) The county is authorized to assess, levy and collect ad valorem taxes within the municipality or any portion thereof pursuant to a contract between the governing authority of the county and the governing authority of the municipality for the provi sion of a district service within the municipality or any portion thereof.
The provisions of this subsection shall apply only to that portion of a municipality lying wholly within the county.
(c) Registered voters residing within an unincorporated portion of the county may, by petition to the county governing authority, propose the creation of a tax service district for provision of any one or more district services, as specified by such petition. The peti tion shall contain a legal description of the proposed portion of the unincorporated area to be embraced within the tax service district and shall bear signatures equal in number to at least 15% of the registered voters residing in the geographical area described in the petition. Only registered voters who reside within the geographical area described in the petition shall be eligible to sign the petition. The petition shall be filed with the super intendent of elections of the county who shall certify as to its sufficiency within 45 days after the date it is filed. If the petition is found to be sufficient, the county governing authority shall call a special election to be held at the next general county election follow ing the date of the certification of the petition. Said election shall be held only in the pro posed tax service district. If a majority of those voting in the election approve the proposal to establish a tax service district, the county governing authority shall create the tax ser vice district and begin providing the district services requested by the initiative petition and begin taxation for the provision thereof by the beginning of the calendar year next following the date of the initiative referendum. The authority granted in this subsection shall be exercised only when the area proposed as a tax service district contains not less than 300 housing units.
Section 6. Fire Districts, (a) Fire districts existing within the county on the effec tive date of this Act shall continue unaffected by this Act unless changed or modified in accordance with subsection (b) of this Section.
(b) The county governing authority shall divide the unincorporated area of the county into districts, without regard to uniformity of area or population, for the purpose of pro viding to the residents of said districts, fire protection services and systems of fire pro tection. Within twelve months of the effective date of this Act, the county governing authority shall create, establish, and maintain said fire service districts so that all fire pro tection services and systems of fire protection provided within the unincorporated portion of the county shall be delivered through fire service districts. The establishment of fire service district boundary lines shall be determined by the county governing authority, and may be altered in accordance with the provisions of this Section. If the boundary of any existing fire service district is altered, changed, or abolished so as to delete a portion of the unincorporated area of the county from such service district, the portion of the county so deleted must be encompassed within the boundaries of another fire service district. Upon the establishment of such districts the county governing authority shall levy and col lect taxes only within such district or districts to defray the costs of such services, and the allocation of costs for financing such fire protection services shall be in accordance with the provisions of subsections (c) through (f) of Section 8 of this Act.
(c) The county governing authority is authorized to create fire service districts within a municipality or any portion thereof only in accordance with the provisions of subsection (b) of Section 5 of this Act.
(d) The provisions of subsection (a) of Section 8 of this Act shall not apply to fire service districts as provided herein.
Section 7. Uniformity Required. District services provided by the county gov erning authority within a tax service district created pursuant to this Act shall be reason ably uniform throughout the total area of the tax service district.
Section 8. Taxation and Allocation of Costs to Tax Service Districts, (a) The costs necessary for providing district services within the tax service district or districts

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created pursuant to Section 4 of this Act shall be allocated to such tax service district or districts over a five-year period upon the following basis:
(1) In the 1979 county fiscal year, the tax service district or districts shall defray 20% of the cost of providing district services and the countywide general funds shall defray 80 % of the cost of such services.
(2) In the 1980 county fiscal year, the tax service district or districts shall defray 40% of the cost of providing district services and the countywide general funds shall defray 60% of the cost of such services.
(3) In the 1981 county fiscal year, the tax service district or districts shall defray 60% of the cost of providing district services and the countywide general funds shall defray 40% of the cost of such services.
(4) In the 1982 county fiscal year, the tax service district or districts shall defray 80% of the cost of providing district services and the countywide general funds shall defray 20% of the cost of such services.
(5) In the 1983 county fiscal year, and thereafter, the tax service district or districts shall defray 100% of the cost of providing district services until such time as there after modified or changed pursuant to this Act. (b) As used in subsection (a) of this Section, the term "cost of providing district ser vices" shall include only noncapital operating expenses plus an amount for capital expenses not to exceed ten percent of noncapital expenses. (c) The assessment of real and personal property for ad valorem tax purposes shall be uniform throughout the entire area of the county; provided that the rate of additional taxation in any tax service district may vary from that in the total area of the county or from that in another tax service district. (d) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (a), when any service, facility or func tion is provided or maintained only for one or more tax service districts, the total costs of providing or maintaining the service, facility or function for each tax service district shall be allocated to that district. When a countywide service, facility or function is pro vided in a tax service district to a greater extent than such countywide service is provided in the total geographical area of the county, the total costs of providing or maintaining the countywide service facility or function at a higher level in the tax service district shall be allocated to that district, and the taxation of property to finance such higher or more intense level of a countywide service shall be uniform throughout the area of the tax ser vice district. (e) The costs of maintaining or providing for a tax service district a service, facility or function in addition to, or to greater extent than, those services, facilities or functions provided for the total geographical area of the county, include operating, maintenance and repair expenses, capital improvement costs, and the debt service on bonds or notes issued to finance capital improvements associated with the service, facility or function. (f) All general obligation bonds issued prior to the effective date of this Act by the county government, and the principal of and interest on such bonds shall be paid from ad valorem taxes or other revenues collected within the total territorial limits of the county government, or in accordance with the obligations incurred in the issuance of such bonds. The principal of and interest on any general obligation bonds issued after the effec tive date of this Act for the purpose of financing a district service facility or function shall be paid from ad valorem taxes or other revenues collected within the tax service district in which such service, facility or function is provided. Notwithstanding any other provision of Article IX, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution, the referendum on the ques tion of the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance a facility or service within a tax service district provided for by this Act shall be submitted only to the qualified elec tors residing within such district. The total bonded indebtedness of any county subject to this Act shall not exceed the limitation prescribed in Article IX, Section VII, Paragraph I of the Constitution.
Section 9. District Millage Limitations, (a) The total ad valorem tax millage rate established for the provision of district services within any tax service district shall not be raised by more than five mills above the level established for such tax service dis trict for the 1983 county fiscal year, except with the approval of a majority of the voters

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residing within said tax service district voting at an election called for such purpose as hereinafter provided. If, for any county fiscal year subsequent to the 1983 county fiscal year, the county governing authority proposes to raise the ad valorem tax millage rate above the limit set herein, said governing authority shall instruct the superintendent of elections to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting the question of raising such limit to a new limit or, as an alternative, for the purpose of submitting the question of removing any limit on the ad valorem tax millage rate for such tax service dis trict. The superintendent shall issue the call for such election within ten days after receiv ing such instructions from the county governing authority and shall set the date of such election for a day not less than 30 nor more than 45 days after the date the call was issued. Such question shall be submitted only to the qualified electors of the county residing within the tax service district. If the question submitted to the voters is the estab lishment of a new limit on the ad valorem tax millage rate for such tax service district, the ballot question shall specify the new limit. If a majority of the voters voting on such question vote in favor of such new limit, such new limit shall be effective for all subse quent county fiscal years, but otherwise the limit provided for herein shall remain unchanged. If a new limit is established, the same procedure authorized herein may be repeated from time to time for the purpose of establishing other limits for the ad valorem tax millage rate for such tax service district. If the question submitted to the voters is on the removal of the ad valorem tax millage rate for such tax service district, the ballot question shall clearly state such question. If the majority of the voters voting on such question vote in favor of the removal of said ad valorem tax limit, there shall be no limit on the levy of ad valorem taxes within such tax service district for all subsequent county fiscal years, but otherwise the limit provided for herein shall remain unchanged, unless a new limit is subsequently established for such tax service district pursuant to the require ments of this Section.
(b) The provisions of this Section shall not apply to ad valorem taxes for the pur poses of bonded indebtedness as provided by subsection (f) of Section 8 of this Act.
Section 10. Intent. It is the intention of the General Assembly that the county gov^ erning authority shift the cost of district services in accordance with the provisions of this Act to the tax digest of the tax service district and other associated revenues and remove the cost thereof from the general county tax levy.
Section 11. 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, subsection, sen tence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional 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.
Section 12. When Requirements Effective. This Act shall become effective only if an amendment to the Constitution authorizing the General Assembly to provide for financing of services in counties of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, is rati fied at the 1978 general election. If said constitutional amendment is so ratified, this Act shall become effective on January 1, 1979. This Act shall remain in effect only so long as said constitutional amendment remains in force as a part of this Constitution.
Section 13. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 120, nays 16.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1610. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Section 2 of an Act known as "The Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965" so as to prohibit the General Assembly from enacting a local act to annex an area larger than forty acres or having more than 50 residents according to the latest United States Census; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act known as "The Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965," approved March 26, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 298), as amended, so as to prohibit the General Assem bly from enacting an act to annex an area larger than forty acres or having more than 50 residents to any municipality lying wholly or partially within any county of this State hav ing a population in excess of 600,000 according to the 1970 United States Census, or any future such census, unless such act calls for a referendum to ratify or reject the annexa tion; to provide the conditions upon which this Act shall be effective; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act known as "The Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965," approved March 26, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 298), as amended, is hereby amended by striking the period appearing at the end of Section 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"; provided, however, the General Assembly shall be prohibited from enacting an act to annex an area larger than forty acres or having more than 50 residents to any munici pality lying wholly or partially within any county of this State having a population in excess of 600,000 according to the 1970 United States Census, or any future such census, unless such local act calls for a referendum to ratify or reject the annexation, said refer endum to be held only within the territory proposed to be annexed.", so that, when amended, Section 2 shall read as follows:
"Section 2. Creation, Dissolution, Merger, Boundary Changes. No municipality shall be incorporated, dissolved, merged or consolidated with any other municipality or municipal boundaries changed, except by local act of the General Assembly or by such methods as may be provided by general law; provided, however, the General Assembly shall be prohibited from enacting an act to annex an area larger than forty acres or hav ing more than 50 residents to any municipality lying wholly or partially within any county of this State having a population in excess of 600,000 according to the 1970 United States Census, or any future such census, unless such act calls for a referendum to ratify or reject the annexation, said referendum to be held only within the territory proposed to be annexed."
Section 2. Condition for effectiveness; effective date. This Act shall become effective only if an amendment to the Constitution authorizing the General Assembly to provide for financing services in counties of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census is ratified at the 1978 general election. If said amendment to the Constitution is so rati fied, this Act shall become effective on January 1, 1979.
Section 3. If a certain Act of the General Assembly establishing requirements rela tive to the financing of services in counties of this State having a population of 600,000 or more is declared unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, does not become effective, is repealed, or is declared invalid for any reason, this Act shall be null and void.
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HR 573-1608. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd and Irvin of the 23rd:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that under certain conditions the General Assembly shall be authorized by law to provide requirements rela tive to the financing of services in counties of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; to provide that the General Assembly may by law provide for the implementation of such requirements and for other matters relative thereto; 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 IX, Section IV, Paragraph II of the Constitution is amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph to be designated Paragraph IIA and to read as follows:
"Paragraph IIA. Financing Services Within Certain Counties. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution, the General Assembly shall be authorized by law to prohibit the governing authority of any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census from levying and collecting taxes and from expending public funds from taxes to finance, exercise, or perform any service as defined by such law except when such service is provided within a tax service district created pursuant to such law. To this end and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the General Assembly may by such law provide for any one or more of the following:
1. Define and enumerate governmental services which shall be provided by such counties only within tax service districts.
2. Require such counties to create initial tax service districts following the effective date of such law for the financing and provision of services therein.
3. Provide for the manner and method of creating or modifying tax service districts to be established in addition to or in lieu of initial tax service districts created pursuant to such law.
4. Provide that special districts existing within such counties shall be unaffected by such law until otherwise changed or modified pursuant to such law.
5. Provide that district services provided by such counties within tax service districts created pursuant to such law shall be reasonably uniform throughout such tax service districts.
6. Provide for the taxation and allocation of costs of financing services provided within tax service districts.
7. Provide for the method of retirement of indebtedness of such counties outstanding on the effective date of such law and for the creation and retirement of indebtedness incurred by such counties after the effective date of such law, including the debt limita tion applicable to such counties.
8. Provide that the rate and manner of taxation may vary in any tax service district created pursuant to such law from that in the total area of such counties or from that in another tax service district.
9. Provide any other provisions, terms, or conditions as necessary to effectuate the purposes of this amendment.

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The authority granted herein shall not authorize the General Assembly to create or authorize the governing authority of a county subject to the provisions of this Paragraph to create a tax service district within the boundaries or any portion of the boundaries of any municipality located wholly or partially within such county, unless the creation of such tax service district is with the approval of the governing authority of such
municipality. The provisions of this Paragraph are hereby declared to be cumulative and supple
mental to any powers heretofore possessed by the General Assembly and not in lieu of
such powers. Except for annexation of territory by municipalities pursuant to methods provided for
annexation by certain Acts of the General Assembly of Georgia approved March 10, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 409), as amended, and an Act approved March 20, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 426), as amended, this Paragraph shall be null and void unless there is in effect on and after January 1, 1979, a statute that prohibits annexation of any area larger than 40 acres or having more than 50 residents without a referendum to any municipality lying wholly or partially within counties of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such
census.

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 under certain conditions the General Assembly shall be authorized by law to provide requirements relative to the financing of services by counties of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census and for other mat ters relative thereto?"

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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B.
Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E. Y 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. Y Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J.

Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Games, C. Carrell, B. Cason, G. Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Y ConneU, 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 Deveaui, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, BiU Edwards, W. EUiott, E.H. Evans, W.D.
N Felton, D. Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.

Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, G. Y Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Hateher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Hays, F. Ji. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Housley, E. 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.
Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. N KUgore, T.M. Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy

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N Lane, Dick Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(BiU)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J.
Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
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.

N Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Nessmith, P.B.
Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K. N 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.
Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R.

N Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Rosa, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Savage, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.
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.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R.

Y Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L.
Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williams, R.
Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 90, nays 16.
The Resolution, having failed to receive the requisite two-thirds constitutional major ity, was lost.

Representative Marcus of the 26th 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 HR 573-1608.

HR 566-1599. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to Article IX, Section I, Paragraph VI of the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to require the Tax Receiver, Tax Collector, or Tax Commissioner of Fulton County to receive tax returns and collect taxes due to any or all municipalities located wholly or par tially within Fulton County, at no charge to said municipalities; and for other
purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to require the tax receiver, tax collector, or tax commissioner of any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census to receive tax returns of and collect taxes due to the largest municipality lying wholly or partially within any such county and to any or all con senting municipalities located wholly or partially within such county at no charge to said municipalities; 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 IX, Section I, Paragraph VI of the Constitution, as amended spe cifically by an amendment ratified November 7, 1950 (Ga. Laws 1950, p. 441) is hereby amended by striking from said Paragraph the following:
"Provided, however, that the General Assembly of the State shall have the authority to require or permit the Tax Receiver, Tax Collector, or Tax Commissioner of Fulton County to receive tax returns and collect taxes due to the City of Atlanta, and to permit the retention of a percentage of such collections as compensation for such services." and by substituting in lieu thereof the following:
"Provided, however, that the General Assembly of the State shall have the authority to require or permit the tax receiver, tax collector, or tax commissioner of any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States

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Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census to receive tax returns of and collect taxes due to the largest municipality lying wholly or partially within any such county and to any or all consenting municipalities located wholly or partially within such county at no charge to said municipalities."

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 authorize the General Assem bly to require the tax receiver, tax collector, or tax commissioner of any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census to receive tax returns of and collect taxes due to the largest municipality located wholly or partially within any such county and to any or all con senting municipalities located wholly or partially within such county at no charge to said municipalities?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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. Y Canty, H.
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.
Y Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Coi, W.E.
Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaui, C.
Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, W. 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. Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. Y Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
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 Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
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.
KUgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(BiU)
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.
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 Nil, 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.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Sizemore, E. 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. 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.
Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watkins, L. Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J. .
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. 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, by substitute, the ayes were 137, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HR 567-1602. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the preparation and annual updating, by the Fulton County governing authority, of a Countywide framework plan for all incorporated and unincor porated Fulton County; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly shall have the power by general, local or special law applicable to any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decen nial Census of 1970 or any future such census, and applicable to any municipality located wholly or partially within such county, notwithstanding any uniformity provisions other wise contained in this Constitution; to provide for the preparation and annual updating, by the county governing authority, of a comprehensive plan for all of the unincorporated area of the county; to provide for a countywide framework plan composed of such compre hensive plan and the adopted comprehensive plans of each municipality in such county which has developed and maintained a comprehensive plan; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article IX, Section IV, Paragraph II of the Constitution, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph at the end thereof to read as follows:
"Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution, any uniformity provisions otherwise contained in this Constitution, and any general law of this State, the General Assembly shall have the power by general, local or special law applicable to any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, and applicable to any municipality located wholly or partially within such county to require the county governing authority of any such county to prepare and annually update a comprehensive plan for all unin corporated portions of such county; and to require the county governing authority to prepare a countywide framework plan which shall serve as a formal mechanism for achieving continuing communication and coordination among the local governments of such county so as to accomplish the coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious physical growth and development within such county.
The countywide framework plan shall consist of the adopted comprehensive develop ment plans of each municipality, located wholly or partially within such county, which has developed and maintained a comprehensive development plan. The countywide framework plan shall also include a comprehensive plan prepared by the county gov erning authority for the unincorporated portion of the county. The goals and objectives of the countywide framework plan shall reflect the policies adopted in the compre hensive plans of the county and municipalities and shall be formulated to advance conditions favorable to health, safety, neighborhood preservation, prosperity, civic activi ties, recreational opportunities, educational opportunities, and cultural opportunities.
The countywide framework plan shall be prepared in accordance with procedures which shall be prescribed by general, special, or local act of the General Assembly.
Provided, however, that the General Assembly shall not grant to the governing author ity of any such county, any power to make planning or zoning determinations for areas within the jurisdiction of any incorporated municipality."

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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 authorize the General Assem bly to enact general, local or special laws applicable to any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, and applica ble to any municipality located wholly or partially within such county, so as to provide for the preparation and annual updating, by such county governing authority, of a comprehensive plan for all of the unincor porated county, and to provide for a countywide framework plan which shall consist of the adopted comprehensive plans of each municipality in such county, which has developed a comprehensive plan along with the comprehensive plan for the unincorporated portion of such 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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderaon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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 Burniss, A.L.
Burton, J.
Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H,
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M. Y 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.
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.
Diion, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, W. 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. Glanton, Tom
Y Glover. M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes. Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Jessup, Ben Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johneton, 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 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.
Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Muffinax, E.G.
Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
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.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Sizemore, E. 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. 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.
Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L.
Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Williams, R.
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 137, nays 0.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1978

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The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HR 568-1603. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd and Irvin of the 23rd:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a seven-member Fulton County Planning Commission; to provide for their appointment by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners; to provide guidelines for appointments thereto so that one member, who will be appointed as Chairman of the Fulton County Planning Commis sion, shall reside anywhere within Fulton County, two members shall be appointed who are residents of north Fulton County, two members shall be appointed who are residents of the City of Atlanta, and two members shall be appointed who are residents of south Fulton County; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Article IX, Section IV, Paragraph II of the Constitution, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph at the end thereof to read as follows:
"Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution or the general laws of this State, in order for the Fulton County Planning Commission to reflect the diversity of Fulton County, the Fulton County Planning Commission shall be composed of seven members appointed by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners in such manner as hereinafter provided. One such appointed member of the Fulton County Planning Com mission shall be designated Chairman of the Planning Commission by the Board of Commissioners, and such member may reside anywhere within the boundaries of Fulton County. Of the remaining six members appointed to the Fulton County Planning Com mission, two members shall be residents of north Fulton County, two members shall be residents of the City of Atlanta, and two members shall be residents of south Fulton County. For the purpose of this amendment, north Fulton County shall include all por tions of Fulton County, whether incorporated or unincorporated, which are situated north of the Atlanta city limits; south Fulton County shall include all portions of Fulton County, whether incorporated or unincorporated, which are situated south of the Atlanta city limits."

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 seven-member Fulton County Planning Commission; to provide for their appointment by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners; to provide guidelines for their appointment thereto so that one member, who will be appointed Chairman of the Fulton County Planning Commission, shall reside any where within Fulton County, two members shall be appointed who are residents of north Fulton County, two members shall be appointed who are residents of the City of Atlanta, and two members shall be appointed who are residents of south Fulton 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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

1078

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

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 fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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. Y Canty, H.
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.
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.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, W. 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.
Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
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.
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.
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. 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.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.
Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
Scott, A.

Y Scott,' D. Sizemore, E. 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. 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.
Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L.
Watoon, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
Williams, R.
WiUiamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 137, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 569-1605. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the transfer of all existing municipally owned or operated sanitary landfills or garbage disposal systems located within unincorporated Fulton County or within any municipality located wholly or partially within Fulton County; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the transfer of all existing municipally owned or operated sanitary landfills or garbage disposal systems locat ed within the unincorporated area of any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census or within any municipality located wholly or partially within any such county, together with the personal property, debts, assets and employees thereof, to such county

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for operation of said sanitary landfills or garbage disposal systems; to provide that such county shall have full power and authority, within the unincorporated and incorporated regions of the county, to operate sanitary landfills and garbage disposal systems; to pro vide that no municipality located wholly or partially within any such county may operate a sanitary landfill or garbage disposal system; to provide for the submission of this amend ment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Article IX, Section IV, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution, any uniformity provisions otherwise contained in this Constitution, and any general law of this State, all existing municipally owned or operated sanitary landfills or garbage disposal systems located within the unincorporated area of any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, and all existing municipally owned or operated sanitary landfills or garbage disposal systems within any municipality located wholly or partially within any such county, together with the personal property, debts, assets and employees thereof, are hereby transferred to such county for operation of said sanitary landfills or garbage dis posal systems.
After midnight, December 31, 1978, all public sanitary landfills and garbage disposal systems in the unincorporated area of any such county and within all parts of any municipality located wholly or partially within any such county shall be funded, main tained, operated, and continued in existence by such county and no municipality located wholly or partially within any such county may operate a sanitary landfill or garbage disposal system, except as authorized by this amendment.
Sanitary landfills and garbage disposal systems within any such county shall be trans ferred and continued in existence in accordance with procedures which shall be pre scribed by local act of 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 ) NO

Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide for the transfer of all existing municipally owned or operated sanitary landfills or garbage disposal systems located within the unincorporated area of any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, or within any municipality located wholly or partially within any such county, together with the personal property, debts, assets and employees thereof to such county for operation of said sanitary landfills or garbage disposal systems; and to provide that no municipality located wholly or partially within any such county may operate a sanitary landfill or gar bage disposal system?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYeos"".. 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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

1080

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M.
Y 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.
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. Dover, Bill Edwards, W. EUiott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D. Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. 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, G. Y Banner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
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 Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
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.
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. 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.
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.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
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.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Sizemore, E. 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.
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.
Waddle, T.W. Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williams, R. Williatnson, 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 137, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HR 570-1606. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to create a unified Atlanta-Fulton County Water and Sewer System; to provide for the City of Atlanta to own, finance, operate and manage the Atlanta-Fulton County Water and Sewer System on a unified basis throughout Fulton County and in such other areas as may be desirable; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly shall have the power by general, local, or special law to create a unified municipal/county water and sewer system between any county having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, and the largest municipality lying wholly or partially therein; to provide for the largest municipality within such county to own, finance, operate and manage the municipal/county water and sewer system on a unified basis throughout such county and in such other areas as may be desirable; 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 IX, Section IV, Paragraph II of the Constitution is amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

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"Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution, any uniformity provisions otherwise contained in this Constitution, and any other general law of this State, the General Assembly shall have the power by general, local, or special law to create a unified municipal/county water and sewer system between any county having a popu lation of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, and the largest municipality lying wholly or partially therein. The terms 'municipality', 'municipal', or 'largest municipality' as used in this amend ment, shall mean the largest municipality by population according to the last United States Decennial Census lying wholly or partially within such county, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context.
Without limiting the foregoing, the General Assembly shall have the power to: (1) Require such municipal water and sewer system and the county water and
sewer system to be merged and operated as a unified municipal/county water and sewer system.
(2) Prohibit the operation of any water or sewer system by such county or such municipality other than the system created pursuant to this amendment.
(3) Provide for the lease or transfer of any public property, or the purchase or con demnation of private property, for the operation of the unified municipal/county water and sewer system.
(4) Provide for such municipality to own, finance, operate and manage the municipal/county water and sewer system on a unified basis throughout such county and in such other areas as may be desirable.
(5) Provide for the manner and method of retirement of bonded indebtedness secured by revenues of any system of any governmental unit joining the system created pursuant to this amendment.
(6) Provide the terms and conditions upon which such county, the largest munici pality lying wholly or partially within such county, or any other municipality lying wholly or partially within such county shall receive the services of the municipal/county water and sewer system.
(7) Provide that the system created pursuant to this amendment shall be deemed to be the water and sewer system of the largest municipality in such county for pur poses of existing and new bonded indebtedness of said municipality, and that there shall be no pledge of the credit or any other incumbrance on any other participating municipality whether participating in whole or in part in said system.
(8) Provide the provisions, terms or conditions as necessary to effectuate the pur poses of this amendment, subject to the limitations herein contained.
(9) Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to compel consolidation of either the water or sewer system in whole or in part of any municipality lying wholly or partially within such county without the consent of the governing authority of such affected municipality, except the water and sewer system of the largest municipality in such county.
(10) Notwithstanding anything herein contained to the contrary, each municipality retaining and operating a water or sewage system separate from the unified municipal/county water and sewage system shall retain sole and exclusive control to determine and assess rates, charges and revenues from its separate water or sewer system."

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 authorize the General Assem bly to create a unified municipal/county water and sewer system between any county having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, and the largest municipality lying wholly or partially therein?"

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
Y Andersen, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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. Y Canty, H.
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.
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. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Diion, H.D.
Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. 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. Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, 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. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
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. 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. 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.
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.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Sizemore, E. 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.
Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet!, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williams, R.
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 137, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HR 571-1607. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the transfer of all existing library facilities and services located within unin corporated Fulton County and within any municipality located wholly or par tially within Fulton County, together with the property, debts, assets and employees thereof, to the County-wide Library Service; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the transfer of all existing library facilities and services located within any county of this State having a

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population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census and within any municipality located wholly or partially within such county, together with the property, debts, assets and employees thereof, to a countywide library service; to designate such facilities and services as, and make them a part of, the countywide library service; to provide that such county shall be the funding government of the countywide library service; to provide for a library board of trustees who shall administer the countywide library service; 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 IX, Section IV, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution, any uniformity provisions otherwise contained in this Constitution, and any general law of this State, all existing public library systems, facilities and services located within any county of this State hav ing a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census and all library facilities and services located within all parts of any municipality located wholly or partially within such county, are hereby designated as, and made a part of, a countywide library service.
The county shall be the funding government for all library services provided by the countywide library service.
After midnight, December 31, 1978, all public library services and facilities in the unincorporated region of any such county and within all parts of any municipality locat ed wholly or partially within any such county shall be maintained, operated, and con tinued in existence by the countywide library service, and no municipality located wholly or partially within any such county may operate a public library system or facility, except as authorized by this amendment.
Responsibility for constructing, operating, and maintaining all library facilities and services within all above-mentioned portions of any such county shall be hereinafter vested in the countywide library service which shall be administered by a library board of trustees.
On or before January 1, 1979, all physical facilities, obligations, debts, assets, records, employees, causes of action, rights, and all other personal or real property of every public library located in any such county or in any municipality located wholly or par tially within any such county shall be transferred to such county for operation of the countywide library service.
The countywide library service shall be established and all transfers made in accord ance with procedures which shall be prescribed by local Act of the General Assembly. The composition of the library board of trustees and the manner of appointment thereto shall also be in accordance with procedures which shall be prescribed by local Act of 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 ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide for the transfer of all existing library facilities and services located within any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census and within any municipality located wholly or partially within any such county, together with the property, debts, assets, and employees thereof, to the countywide library service; to designate such facilities and services as, and make them a part of, the countywide library service; to provide that such county shall be the funding government of the countywide library

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service; and to provide for a library board of trustees who shall adminis ter the countywide library service?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYeos"".. 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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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 Burrusa, A.L.
Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M.
Y 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.
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. Dover, Bill Edwards, W. 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.
Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. Y Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
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 Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
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. 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. 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.
Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Sizemore, E. 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. 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. Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williams, R. 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 137, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HR 572-1608. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd and Irvin of the 23rd:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to establish a method for providing prompt traffic engineering services, to be performed by the City of Atlanta at cost, in Fulton County and municipalities located wholly or in part within Fulton County; to authorize the governing authority of Fulton County or any municipality located wholly or partially within Fulton County to call on the City of Atlanta to provide traffic engineering

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services; to require the City of Atlanta to provide a reasonable estimate of the cost of pro viding the requested traffic engineering services; 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 IX, Section IV, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution or the general laws of this State, upon request of the governing authority of Fulton County or the governing authority of any municipality lying wholly or partially within Fulton County, the City of Atlanta shall promptly provide, at cost, traffic engineering services to the county or municipality requesting said services, pursuant to the method provided for herein.
If a need for traffic engineering services is ascertained by Fulton County, or any municipality located wholly or partially within Fulton County, such county or municipal ity may certify such determination to the governing authority of the City of Atlanta, together with a request for a reasonable estimate of the cost, to the City of Atlanta, for furnishing such service to the requesting county or municipality. The City of Atlanta shall then prepare an estimate, the cost of which shall be paid by the requesting county or municipality. Said estimate shall be presented to the governing authority of the requesting county or municipality within 60 days of the initial request, unless a longer period is consented to by the requesting county or municipality.
After receiving such estimate, the governing authority of the requesting county or municipality shall have the right, by resolution, to call upon the City of Atlanta to pro vide such traffic engineering services at the cost thereof. The resolution shall set forth the manner of payment for said services, such that the City of Atlanta shall not be required, except with its consent, to advance any funds or incur any expense in provid ing said services.
Upon receiving said resolution requesting traffic engineering services and stating the method of payment therefor, the governing authority of the City of Atlanta shall promptly provide said service at cost to said city."

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 establish a method for pro viding prompt traffic engineering services, to be performed by the City of Atlanta at cost, in Fulton County and municipalities located wholly or partially within Fulton County; to authorize the governing authority of Fulton County or any municipality located wholly or partially within Fulton County to call on the City of Atlanta to provide traffic engineer ing services; and to require the City of Atlanta to provide a reasonable estimate of the cost of providing the requested traffic engineering ser
vices?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

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Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Cames, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castlebeny, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M. Y 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 Coi, W.E.
Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaui, C.
Diion, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, W. 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.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. Y Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Ji. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Ylrvin, R Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
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.
Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(BU1)
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.
Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, E.G.
Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
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.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Sizemore, E. 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. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplet*, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. 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 137, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House:

SB 584. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Seminole County upon an annual salary, approved March 31, 1967, so as to change the compensation of said clerk; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

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.

SB 585. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Sheriff of Seminole County, approved February 18, 1966, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 586. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Board of Commissioners of Seminole County, approved August 16, 1920, so as

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to change the compensation of members of the Board of Commissioners of Seminole County; and for other purposes.

SB 531. By: Senator Scott of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-31, relating to group and blanket accident and sickness insurance, so as to provide that no insurer authorized to write accident and sickness insurance in this State shall issue any group accident and sickness insurance policy to any employer to replace any existing policy of group accident and sickness insurance which such employer then has in effect or has had in effect during the preceding six months unless such group accident and sickness insurance policy provides for the payment of benefits for preexisting illnesses or conditions for which benefits would have been payable under such previous policy; and for other purposes.

SB 530. By: Senator Scott of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-31, relating to group and blanket accident and sickness insurance, so as to provide that no group accident and sickness insurance policy shall be issued in this State which limits or restricts payment of benefits for any preexisting illness or condition for a period in excess of six months following the date of the issuance of the policy; and for other purposes.

SB 543. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a Board of Trustees of the Georgia Military College, approved August 1, 1922, so as to change the number and composition of the said Board of Trustees; to change the provisions relating to the appointment or election of the Board; to provide procedures connected with the forming of said Board; to provide for vacancies; to repeal a specific provision; and for other purposes.

SB 553. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act providing for sick leave of teachers in the public schools of this State, approved December 10, 1953, so as to provide clarification of the process to transfer accumulated sick and personal leave of a teacher changing employment from one local board of education to another local board of education in Georgia; and for other purposes.

SB 554. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act," approved March 26, 1974, so as to provide for representation of the Department of Offender Rehabilitation on a Coordinating Committee for Exceptional Individuals; to provide for quarterly reports to the Governor; to provide for matters related thereto; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 555. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act," approved March 26, 1974, so as to provide for the employment of classroom aides and paraprofessional; to provide for the authority of "in loco parentis" for such classroom aides and paraprofessionals under certain condi tions; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the House and Senate:

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

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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.

HR 471-1337. By: Representatives Phillips of the 59th, Harris of the 60th, and Wall of the 61st: 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 the Gwinnett County Board of Education without the necessity of such local law being approved in a referendum election; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

HR 546-1545. By: Representative Patten of the 149th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the civil jurisdiction of justices of the peace in Lanier County; and for other purposes.

SR 217. By: Senators Holloway of the 12th, Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd, and Langford of the 51st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Con stitution, so as to completely revise Article X relating to retirement systems and educational scholarships and to change other provisions of the Constitution in connection with such revision; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 261. By: Senators Foster of the 50th, Carter of the 14th, and Tate of the 38th: A RESOLUTION urging the State Board of Education to encourage local boards of education to develop local policies allowing Social Science teachers to take their students on at least one class field trip during their school career years, grades 7 - 12, to visit a State/Federal correctional institution; and for other pur poses.

SR 293. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the civil jurisdiction of justices of the peace in Wilkinson County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratifi cation or rejection; and for other purposes.

SR 297. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia School Law Recodification Committee to study the recodification of the Georgia School Laws; and for other purposes.

SR 298. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A RESOLUTION charging the Coordinating Committee for Exceptional Indi viduals; and for other purposes.

SR 311. By: Senators Stephens of the 36th, Evans of the 37th, Hudson of the 35th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide a homestead exemption of $10,000.00 from all Fulton County and Fulton County School District ad valorem taxes for each resident of Fulton County who is 65 years of age or over or disabled if his adjusted gross income, together with the adjusted gross income of his spouse who also occupies and resides at such homestead, does not exceed the maximum amount which may be received by an individual and his spouse under the Federal Social Security Act; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:

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SB 505. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to provide for a program for elderly citizens of this State to attend units of the University System of Georgia with out payment of fees with certain exceptions; to provide for a short title; to pro vide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide conditions for the effectiveness of this Act; and for other purposes.

SB 556. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act," approved March 26, 1974, so as to provide for the enrollment of selected individuals who are 16 or 17 years of age into adult education programs in Georgia; to provide for matters relating thereto; and for other purposes.

SB 557. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act," approved March 26, 1974, so as to provide local units of adminis tration with the authority to utilize adult education personnel to manage com munity education activities; to provide for matters relating thereto; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 410. By: Senators Foster of the 50th and Overby of the 49th: A BILL to amend an Act known as "The Georgia Public Assistance Act of 1965", approved March 30, 1965, so as to provide for certain fraudulent offenses relative to food stamps and to provide for penalties in connection therewith; and for other purposes.

The Senate insists on its Substitute to the following Bill of the House:

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 issue refunds or credits for distilled spirits excise tax stamps purchased by manufac turers, distillers, or wholesalers under certain conditions; and for other pur poses.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 378. By: Senator Hudgins of the 15th: A BILL to amend the Gasoline Marketing Prac tices Act, approved April 13, 1973, 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; 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 410. By: Senators Foster of the 50th and Overby of the 49th: A BILL to amend an Act known as "The Georgia Public Assistance Act of 1965", approved March 30, 1965, so as to provide for certain fraudulent offenses relative to food stamps and to provide for penalties in connection therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 505. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A BILL to provide for a program for elderly citizens of this State to attend units of the University System of Georgia with-

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out payment of fees with certain exceptions; to provide for a short title; to pro vide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide conditions for the effectiveness of this Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on University System of Georgia.

SB 530. By: Senator Scott of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-31, relating to group and blanket accident and sickness insurance, so as to provide that no group accident and sickness insurance policy shall be issued in this State which limits or restricts payment of benefits for any preexisting illness or condition for a period in excess of six months following the date of the issuance of the policy; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 531. By: Senator Scott of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-31, relating to group and blanket accident and sickness insurance, so as to provide that no insurer authorized to write accident and sickness insurance in this State shall issue any group accident and sickness insurance policy to any employer to replace any existing policy of group accident and sickness insurance which such employer then has in effect or has had in effect during the preceding six months unless such group accident and sickness insurance policy provides for the payment of benefits for preexisting illnesses or conditions for which benefits would have been payable under such previous policy; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 543. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a Board of Trustees of the Georgia Military College, approved August 1, 1922, so as to change the number and composition of the said Board of Trustees; to change the provisions relating to the appointment of election of the Board; to provide procedures connected with the forming of said Board; to provide for vacancies; to repeal a specific provision; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 553. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act providing for sick leave of teachers in the public schools of this State, approved December 10, 1953, so as to provide clarification of the process to transfer accumulated sick and personal leave of a teacher changing employment from one local board of education to another local board of education in Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 554. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act," approved March 26, 1974, so as to provide for representation of the Department of Offender Rehabilitation on a Coordinating Committee for Exceptional Individuals; to provide for quarterly reports to the Governor; to provide for matters related thereto; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 555. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in

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Georgia Act," approved March 26, 1974, so as to provide for the employment of classroom aides and paraprofessionals; to provide for the authority of "in loco parentis" for such classroom aides and paraprofessionals under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 556. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act," approved March 26, 1974, so as to provide for the enrollment of selected individuals who are 16 or 17 years of age into adult education programs in Georgia; to provide for matters relating thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 557. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard ofthe 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act," approved March 26, 1974, so as to provide local units of adminis tration with the authority to utilize adult education personnel to manage com munity education activities; to provide for matters relating thereto; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 584. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Seminole County upon an annual salary, approved March 31, 1967, so as to change the compensation of said clerk; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 585. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Sheriff of Seminole County, approved February 18, 1966, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 586. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Board of Commissioners of Seminole County, approved August 16, 1920, so as to change the compensation of members of the Board of Commissioners of Seminole County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SR 217. By: Senators Holloway of the 12th, Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd, and Langford of the 51st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Con stitution, so as to completely revise Article X relating to retirement systems and educational scholarships and to change other provisions of the Constitution in connection with such revision; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SR 261. By: Senators Foster of the 50th, Carter of the 14th, and Tate of the 38th: A RESOLUTION urging the State Board of Education to encourage local boards of education to develop local policies allowing Social Science teachers to take

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their students on at least one class field trip during their school career years, grades 7 - 12, to visit a State/Federal correctional institution; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SR 293. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the civil jurisdiction of justices of the peace in Wilkinson County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratifi cation or rejection; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SR 297. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia School Law Recodification Committee to study the recodification of the Georgia School Laws; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SR 298. By: Senators Starr of the 44th, Howard of the 42nd and Langford of the 51st: A RESOLUTION charging the Coordinating Committee for Exceptional Indi viduals; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SR 311. By: Senators Stephens of the 36th, Evans of the 37th, Hudson of the 35th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide a homestead exemption of $10,000.00 from all Fulton County and Fulton County School District ad valorem taxes for each resident of Fulton County who is 65 years of age or over or disabled if his adjusted gross income, together with the adjusted gross income of his spouse who also occupies and resides at such homestead, does not exceed the maximum amount which may be received by an individual and his spouse under the Federal Social Security Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 378. By: Senator Hudgins of the 15th: A BILL to amend the Gasoline Marketing Prac tices Act, approved April 13, 1973, 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; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

Representative Wood of the 9th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1448. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th, Wood of the 72nd, Pilewicz of the 41st, Clifton of the 107th, Watson of the 114th, Auten of the 154th, and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Acci dent Reparations Act" so as to provide that coverage required under the Act shall be excess over, and shall not duplicate, certain workmen's compensation benefits; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, 1. Y Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Butler, D.
N Canty, H. Carlisle, J.
N Carries, C. Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G.
Y Castleberry, D. Chance, G.
N Childers, E.M. Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.

N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crosby, T. Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. N Deveaui, C. N Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
Foster, R.L. N Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, G. Y Hanner, B. N 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

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Ylrvin, R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb N 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. N Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. N Looper, M. Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E.
N 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. N 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.
N 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. Y Savage, J.
N Scott, A.

Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
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.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Walker, L.
N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J.
Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the motion, the ayes were 98, nays 45. The motion prevailed.

Representative Baugh of the 108th moved that the House reconsider its action in fail ing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1230. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th, and Clark of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia so as to change the provisions relating to the service necessary for retirement and the calculation of service retirement benefits; and for other pur
poses.

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. Y Auten, D. N Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E.
N 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.
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.
Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. Y Childera, E.M.
Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. N 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.
Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A.

Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. Hamilton, 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.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted

Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
N Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M.
N Karrh, R. Kemp, R.
N Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy

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Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(BiU) Y Lenderman, M.
N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCoUum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B.

Y Money, J. Y MostUer, J.L.
Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M.
Y Nil, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R.

Y Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. N 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. N Savage, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D.
N Sizemore, E.

On the motion, the ayes were 97, nays 34. The motion prevailed.

N 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. Y Tucker, R.M.
Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R.

N Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
N Watkins, L. Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

Representative Castleberry of the lllth moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1300. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act providing mini mum salaries for clerks of the superior courts so as to provide for longevity increases; and for other purposes.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andereon, W.
Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
N Canty, H. Carlisle, J.
N Carnes, C. Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. N 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. Cox, W.E.
N Crosby, T. Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C. Davi8, B. Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C.
N Diion, H.D. Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Evans, W.D.
N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, G. Hanner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, R. Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Kaley, M.
N Karrh, R. Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, WJ.(Bill)
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.

On the motion, the ayes were 81, nays 48. The motion prevailed.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, 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. N 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. Y Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Savage, J.
Scott, A.

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Walker, L.
Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Watkins, L. Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y 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

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Representative Lee of the 72nd asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended in order that he might make a motion that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority to the following Resolution of the House:

HR 573-1608. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly shall be authorized by law to provide requirements relative to the financing of services in counties of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.

There was objection. The request was denied.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 659. By: Representative Pilewicz of the 41st: A RESOLUTION commending Phil Niekro; and for other purposes.

Representative Harris of the 8th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1224. By Representative Lambert of the 112th:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

To make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State Government, its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, and for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, political subdivisions and for all other governmental activities, projects and undertakings author ized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to pro vide 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, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year, from the General Funds of the State, including unappropriated surplus, Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, Federal Anti Recession Fiscal Assistance Payments and a revenue estimate of $2,290,000,000 for fiscal year 1979.

PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

Section 1. Legislative Branch. F. Y. 1979

$ 8,575,000

For compensation, expenses, mileage, allowances, travel and benefits for members, officials, committees and employees of the General Assembly and each House thereof; for

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operating the offices of Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of the House of Representatives; for membership in the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; for membership in the Council of State Governments, the National Conference of State Legis latures and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators and other legislative orga nizations, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for membership in the Marine Fisheries Compact and other Compacts, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for the maintenance, repair, construction, reconstruction, furnishing and refurbishing of space and other facilities for the Legislative Branch; for the Legislative Services Committee, the Office of Legislative Counsel and the Office of Legislative Budget Analyst; for the operation of the Georgia Educational Improvement Council; for compiling, publishing and distributing the Acts of the General Assembly and the Journals of the Senate and the House of Representatives; for the annual report of the State Auditor to the General Assembly; for equipment, supplies, furnishings, repairs, printing services, and other expenses of the Legislative Branch of Government. The Legislative Service Commit tee shall seek to determine ways to effect economies in the expenditure of funds appropri ated to the Legislative Branch of Government. The Committee is hereby authorized to promulgate rules and regulations relative to the expenditure of funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch which may include that no such funds may be expended without prior approval of the Committee. The Committee shall also make a detailed study of all items and programs which are paid for from funds appropriated to the Legislative Branch of Government with a view towards determining which are legitimate legislative expenses and which should be paid for from other appropriations.

Section 2. Department of Audits. F. Y. 1979

$ 3,243,275

PART II. JUDICIAL BRANCH

Section 3. Supreme Court. F. Y. 1979

$ 1,504,800

For the cost of operating the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, including salaries of Justices and the employees of the Court, their retirement contributions and for the Emeritus Judges of the Court. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000 per annum for each additional Emeritus position established during the fiscal year. Provided, however, that the sum of $7,500 shall be allo cated for the payment of attorneys' fees and legal expenses for indigent defendants in criminal cases on appeal as provided in Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Session, pp. 478-481.

Section 4. Superior Courts. F. Y. 1979

$ 13,070,995

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 Superior Court Judges authorized to attend the National College of State Trial Judges, and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law.

For payment of salaries, the payment of mileage and other expenses as may be authorized by law for the District Attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys, and District Attorneys Emeritus.

For the cost of operating the Judge Sentence Review Panel as created by 1974 Ga. L. p. 358.

Provided, however that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $21,666 per annum for each additional Judge Emeritus positions 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.

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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 1978 session of the Gen eral Assembly.

Section 5. Court of Appeals. F. Y. 1979

$ 1,591,230

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 Courts. F. Y. 1979

$ 939,199

For the cost of operating the Administrative Office of the Courts.

Section 7. Appellate Court Reports. F. Y. 1979

$ 116,700

For the cost of printing and distributing the reports of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

Section 8. Judicial Qualifications Commission. F. Y. 1979

$ 56,652

For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commission.

Section 9. Board of Court Reporting. F. Y. 1979

$ 19,952

For the cost of operating the Board of Court Reporting.

Section 10. Council of Juvenile Court Judges. F. Y. 1979

$ 74,941

For the cost of operating the Council of Juvenile Court Judges.

Section 11. Georgia Criminal Justice Defense Council. F. Y. 1979

$ 250,000

For the cost of operating the Georgia Criminal Justice Defense Council.

PART III. EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Section 12. Department of Administrative Services. F. Y. 1979

$ 25,792,756

Section 13. Department of Agriculture. F. Y. 1979

$ 16,793,088

Section 14. Department of Banking and Finance. F. Y. 1979

$ 2,144,018

Section 15. Department of Community Affairs. F. Y. 1979

$ 3,009,119

Section 16. Office of the Comptroller General. F. Y. 1979

$ 3,671,014

Section 17. Department of Defense. F. Y. 1979

$ 1,933,417

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Section 18. State Board of Education. F. Y. 1979

$ 848,652,559

Provided, that none of the State funds appropriated above may be expended to ini tiate 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 2 through 6 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 2 through 6 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.

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 September 1 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 tests 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 1977-78 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 system's first grade ADA to the total State first grade ADA, with unused allotments 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 reimbursement for salary, retirement, and school lunch cost and $9,002 for operational cost incurred by continued units and $10,611 for operational cost incurred by new units in pre-school devel opment programs. Operational cost shall include maintenance and operation, sick and per sonal leave, instructional media, instructional equipment, testing, transportation, and additional instructional personnel when such additions will have the effect of serving addi tional students, provided such additional students shall not be used for the purpose of earning additional instructional units.

Provided, that the State Board of Education shall make allotments for Sections 5, 7, 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 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

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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 for Education Act) shall be distributed to local systems based on 75 cents per child in average daily attendance.

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Travel (Section 32-617a of APEG), such funds shall be allocated to local systems based on 85 cents per student in average daily attendance.

It is the intent of this General Assembly that the allocation of General Obligation Bonds proceeds, authorized in Section 44 of this Act, for the purpose of renovating public school buildings and facilities 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 require a lesser percentage of construction cost for items which would otherwise be financed from mainte nance and operation funds.

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 financial ability to participate.

It is the intent of this General Assembly that the allocation of General Obligation Bonds proceeds, authorized in Section 44 of this Act, for the purpose of financing a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia 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 and between systems, 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.

Section 19. Forest Research Council. F. Y. 1979

$ 591,978

Section 20. Forestry Commission. F. Y. 1979

$ 11,981,526

Section 21. Georgia Bureau of Investigation. F. Y. 1979

$ 10,216,447

Section 22. Georgia Franchise Practices Commission. F. Y. 1979

$ 49,986

Section 23. Office of the Governor. F. Y. 1979

$ 7,390,610

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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 discre tion 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 enforce ment 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. F. Y. 1979

$ 6,800,000

Section 25. Department of Human Resources. F. Y. 1979

$ 307,269,723

Section 26. Department of Industry and Trade. F. Y. 1979

$ 9,061,752

Section 27. Department of Labor. F. Y. 1979

$ 3,539,418

Section 28. Department of Law. F. Y. 1979

$ 2,750,320

Section 29. Department of Medical Assistance. F. Y. 1979

$ 130,608,199

Section 30. Department of Natural Resources. F. Y. 1979

$ 37,486,611

Section 31. Department of Offender Rehabilitation. F. Y. 1979

$ 67,141,097

Section 32. Department of Public Safety. F. Y. 1979

$ 31,595,658

Section 33. Public School Employees' Retirement System. F. Y. 1979

$ 8,430,680

Section 34. Public Service Commission. F. Y. 1979

$ 2,722,826

Section 35. Regents, University System of Georgia. F. Y. 1979

$ 340,902,398

Provided, that anticipated revenue from contract and grant overhead shall be avail able 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 $2,000,000 shall not be available for operations unless prior approval is granted by the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate; provided, further, that revenue from sales and services shall be classified as restricted funds and shall be available for use by the unit of the University System generating such income.

Provided, that where personnel are paid in whole or in part from funds other than State appropriations, the fund sources from which such salary is paid shall pay the pro rata cost of any employer contribution applicable to such salary to the Teachers' Retire ment System.

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Section 36. Department of Revenue. F. Y. 1979

$ 24,000,577

Provided, that of the above amount relating to motor vehicle tag purchases, $2,099,000 is designated and committed for use in contracting with the Department of Offender Rehabilitation for the production of at least $3,700,000 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.

Section 37. State Scholarship Commission. F. Y. 1979

$ 12,928,550

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 $1,434,000 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 the above appropriated amount relative to Direct Guaranteed Loans an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the purpose of providing loans under the guaranteed student loan program to eligible members of the Georgia National Guard which shall be repayable in cash with interest at seven percent per annum or by retaining membership in the Georgia National Guard as provided for in Georgia Laws 1977, p. 739.

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, $8,210,200 is designated and committed to provide $600 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 appropriation 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 stu dents otherwise eligible and qualifying to receive a Student Incentive Scholarship shall have priority and be eligible to receive a scholarship without regard to their undergraduate academic level or classification but such priority for veterans shall only apply to $230,000 of the funds appropriated for Student Incentive Scholarships. Provided, further, that until the Student Incentive Scholarship Program is adequately funded to assist eligible students at all undergraduate levels of study, scholarships shall not be awarded to students for summer term study in institutions of higher education nor to students for summer period study in other post-secondary educational institutions unless summer period study is part of the typical academic year of such institution.

Section 38. Secretary of State. F. Y. 1979

$ 8,953,882

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Section 39. Soil and Water Conservation Committee. F. Y. 1979

$ 475,598

Section 40. Teachers' Retirement System. F. Y. 1979

$ 4,477,700

Section 41. Department of Transportation. F. Y. 1979

$ 314,498,291

Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing Department of Transportation budgets shall be in conformity with and pursuant to Article III, Section X, Paragraph VII, subsec tion (b) 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 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.

Provided, however, that objects for Activities financed by Motor Fuel Tax including Planning and Construction, Maintenance and Betterments, Authority Lease Rentals, Gen eral Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Payments, Administration, and Grants to Counties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or balances appropriated and brought forward from previous years as requested by the Department of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.

For State matching participation in costs of construction, reconstruction, improvement in highways, and highway planning, in cooperation with the Federal Government, including 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 Fed eral 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 Transportation.

For less 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 mile age in the State, as such mileage information is furnished by the Department of Trans portation.

Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the county, designated by such authority, shall submit to the State Auditor a copy of its regular annual audit not later than six months after the end of the fiscal year for which such audit is made. The

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State Auditor shall compare the amount of funds distributed to each county in such year under the provisions of Section 92-1404, subsection (F) of the Motor Fuel Tax Law against the amount of funds expended by each county in such year for the purposes authorized by said Section.

Section 42. Department of Veterans Service. F. Y. 1979

$ 6,838,608

Section 43. State Board of Workmen's Compensation. F. Y. 1979

$ 2,369,385

Section 44. State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.

F. Y. 1979

$ 37,988,616

Section 45. Cost-of-Living Salary Adjustment. F. Y. 1979

$ 92,340,766

Section 46. Space Management. F. Y. 1979

$ 4,162,450

Section 47. Travel Reimbursement Adjustment. F. Y. 1979

$ 940,965

Section 48. This Appropriations Bill includes the appropriation of Federal AntiRecession Fiscal Assistance Payments for such items of appropriation in this Bill as the Governor shall designate.

Section 49. 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, former gasoline tax refund 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. L. 1947, p. 1115), by virtue of the said wholesale distributor being engaged in retailing motor fuel.

Section 50. In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section VI, Para graph la of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appropri ated 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 exist ence 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 effec tive date of the aforesaid constitutional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1978, and for each and every fiscal year thereafter, until all payments required under lease contracts have been paid in full, and if for any reason any of the sums herein provided under any other provision of this Act are insufficient in any year to make the required payments in full, there shall be taken from other funds appro priated to the department, agency or institution involved, an amount sufficient to satisfy such deficiency in full and the lease payment constitutes a first charge on all such appro priations.

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 51. 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 1978 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-

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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 1979, 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 allo cation until such shall be submitted and approved in the same manner and under the same conditions provided hereinbefore for transfers.

Section 52. The Director of the Budget shall determine the appropriations con tained in the Bill to which the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds contemplated in the Bill shall apply.

Section 53. Provided, however, it is the intent of this General Assembly that to the greatest extent possible, federal funds in excess of the amounts contemplated in this Appropriations Act shall be used to supplant State funds, and the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized and directed to implement this proviso to the greatest extent fea sible.

Section 54. 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 55. TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS F. Y. 1979

$ 2,419,953,332

Section 56. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.

Section 57. 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, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979; to make and provide such appropriations for the operation of the State Government, its departments, boards, bureaus, commissions, institutions, and other agencies, and for the university system, common schools, counties, municipalities, political subdivisions and for all other governmental activities, projects and undertakings author ized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to pro vide for the control and administrtation of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

That the sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the fiscal year begin ning July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year,

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from the General Funds of the State, including unappropriated surplus, Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, Anti-Recession Fiscal Assistance Funds and a revenue estimate of $2,290,000 for fiscal year 1979.
PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch ......................................................................$ 8,575,000 1. Operations......................................................................................................$ 8,175,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,175,000 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 8,175,000
2. For Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses..............................................................................................$ 400,000
Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 400,000 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 400,000
Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations...............................................................................................................! 8,175,000 Election Blanks and Other Election Expenses..............................................................................................,..! 400,000
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 Representatives; for membership in the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; for membership in the Council of State Governments, the National Conference of State Legis latures and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators and other legislative orga nizations, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for membership in the Marine Fisheries Compact and other Compacts, upon approval of the Legislative Services Committee; for the maintenance, repair, construction, reconstruction, furnishing and refurbishing of space and other facilities for the Legislative Branch; for the Legislative Services Committee, the Office of Legislative Counsel and the Office of Legislative Budget Analyst; for the operation of the Georgia Educational Improvement Council; for compiling, publishing and distributing the Acts of the General Assembly and the Journals of the Senate and the House of Representatives; for Code Revision; for the annual report of the State Auditor to the General Assembly; for equipment, supplies, furnishings, repairs, print ing, services and other expenses of the Legislative Branch of Government; for costs of the Georgia Official and Statistical Register; and for payments to Presidential Electors. The provisions of any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, such payments to Presidential Electors 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.
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 ................................................................$ 3,243,275 1. Operations......................................................................................................$ 2,893,275 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,893,275 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,893,275
2. Tax Ratio Study...............................................................................................$ 350,000

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Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 350,000 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 350,000

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Operations...............................................................................................................$ 2,893,275

Tax Ratio Study........................................................................................................$ 350,000

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

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PART II. JUDICIAL BRANCH
Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court............................................................................$ 1,449,880
For the cost of operating the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, including salaries of Justices and the employees of the Court, their retirement contributions and for the Emeritus Judges of the Court. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $12,000 per annum for each additional Emeritus position established during the fiscal year. Provided, however, that the sum of $7,500 shall be allo cated for the payment of attorneys' fees and legal 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 ........................................................................$ 11,175,470
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 mile age authorized by law and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law.
Provided, however, that none of the above appropriation shall be expended for the pay ment of travel, tuition and expenses to attend the National College of State Trial Judges.
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 1978 session of the Gen eral Assembly.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Superior Courts, $283,110 is desig nated and committed for the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council for operations and $41,360 is designated and committed for the Sentence Review Panel.

Section 5. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals.........................................................................$ 1,550,190
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 $12,000 per annum for each additional Emeritus position established during the fiscal year.
Section 6. Administrative Office of the Court.
Budget Unit: Administrative Office of the Court ................................................................................................$ 266,000

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Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,106,626 State Funds Budgeted...............................................................:..............................$ 266,000
For the cost of operating the Administrative Offices of the Court. Provided, however, of the above appropriation, $30,000 is designated and committed for funding of a Judicial College.

Section 7. Appellate Court Reports. Budget Unit: Court Reports .................................................................................$ 120,000
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 ...................................................................................................$ 32,000
For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commission.

Section 9. Board of Court Reporting. Budget Unit: ................................................................................................................$ 8,400
For the cost of operating the Board of Court Reporting.

Section 10. Council of Juvenile Court Judges.
Budget Unit:.................................................................................................................$ 67,000
For the cost of operating the Council of Juvenile Court Judges.

PART III. EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Section 11. Department of Administrative Services.
A. Budget Unit: Department of Administrative Services........................................................................$ 10,923,841

1. State Properties Commission Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................-..................................! 142,500

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 21,058

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,000

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 2,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 15,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 187,058

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 187,058

Total Positions Budgeted

9

2. Departmental Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 627,447

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Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 35,839

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 7,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 3,800

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 5,800

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 17,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................................................$ -0-

Direct Payments to Georgia

Building Authority for

Capital Outlay.......................................................................................................? 140,000

Direct Payments to Georgia

Building Authority for

Operations ......................................................................................................................$ -0-

Direct Payments to Georgia

Building Authority for

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 850,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,687,286

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,687,286

Total Positions Budgeted

36

3. Fiscal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 430,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 25,330

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 2,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 6,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,075

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 3,775,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 10,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 4,252,005

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,252,005

Total Positions Budgeted

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4. Self-Insurance Administration

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 310,940

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................,.! 8,334

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 24,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................................................,..................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,825

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,650

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 500

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Public Safety Officers

Indemnity Fund.............................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 10,250

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Workmen's Compensation....................................................................................! 2,200,000

State Liability Self-Insurance

Reserve............................................................................................................................! -0-

Unemployment Compensation Reserve .............................................................$ 700,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 3,260,899

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,206,444

Total Positions Budgeted

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5. Procurement Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 841,980

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 62,500

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 5,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 26,500

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................-! 3,700

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 97,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 34,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,071,680

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,071,680

Total Positions Budgeted

53

6. General Services Administration

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 165,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 75,710

Travel.................................................................................................................................! 750

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 100

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 5,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................$ 3,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 249,560

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 124,041

Total Positions Budgeted

14

7. Property Management

Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 247,500

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 20,680

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 700

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 250

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 21,960

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 20,029

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 7,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 1,450

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 323,969

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 323,969

Total Positions Budgeted

16

8. Data Processing Services Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 10,525,000 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,199,060 Travel............................................................................................................................! 31,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 17,100 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 103,600 Computer Charges ...................................................................................................I 215,000 Rents and Maintenance Expense......................................................................! 10,325,000 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 192,300

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Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 253,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.........................................................................$ 1,400,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 24,261,560

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

719

9. Motor Pool Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 323,200

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 617,300

Travel.................................................................................................................................! 900

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,550

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 5,075

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 1,500

Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................................! 720

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 5,300

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 955,545

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

29

10. Communication Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,617,200

Regular Operating Expenses ........................................................,..........................$ 300,230

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 8,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 42,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 13,200

Computer Charges.........................................................................,............................! 76,000

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 37,400

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 2,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 15,500

Telephone Billings ..........................................................................................$ 14,891,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 17,002,830

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

107

11. Printing Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 956,300

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,127,614

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 800

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 53,800

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 5,250

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 66,050

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 11,250

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$ 630

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,224,694

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

77

12. Central Supply Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 142,500 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,805,070 Travel.................................................................................................................................! 400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................,...................................$ -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,200 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,215

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Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 54,350

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 4,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$ 800

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,012,035

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

12

13. Volunteer Services Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 46,000

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 6,569

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 3,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 6,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,989

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications .....................................................................................................$ 1,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 3,800

Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................................................................$ 71,358

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 71,358

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 16,375,567

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 5,305,294

Travel............................................................................................................................! 95,450

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 112,575

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 203,854

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 4,192,210

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 370,849

Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 361,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 1,437,180

Rents and Maintenance Expense......................................................................! 10,325,000

Workmen's Compensation....................................................................................! 2,200,000

Direct Payments to Georgia

Building Authority for

Operations......................................................................................................................! -0-

Direct Payments to Georgia

Building Authority for

Capital Outlay .......................................................................................................$ 140,000

Direct Payments to Georgia

Building Authority for

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 850,000

State Liability Self-Insurance

Reserve............................................................................................................................! -0-

Telephone Billings ...............................................................................................$ 14,891,000

Public Safety Officers

Indemnity Fund.............................................................................................................! -0-

Unemployment Compensation Reserve.................................................................! 700,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,119

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

334

B. Budget Unit: Georgia Building Authority ...........................................................................................................$ -0-
1. Georgia Building Authority Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,521,045

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Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,548,538

Travel..............................................................................................................................? 3,050

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................? 13,500

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 10,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 54,576

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 40,300

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 74,000

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................? 140,000

Authority Lease Rentals..........................................................................................? 850,000

Utilities....................................................................................................................? 2,406,957

Facilities Renovations & Repairs..................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 10,661,966

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................? -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

403

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 5,521,045

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................? 1,548,538

Travel..............................................................................................................................? 3,050

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................? 13,500

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 10,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 54,576

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 40,300

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 74,000

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................? 140,000

Authority Lease Rentals..........................................................................................? 850,000

Utilities....................................................................................................................? 2,406,957

Facilities Renovations and Repairs................................................................................? -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

403

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

39

The Authority is authorized to increase the amount budgeted for Facilities Renovations and Repairs by such amounts as are approved for other Agencies or Authorities of the State by the Office of Planning and Budget, and by such amounts as are received from other sources for renovations or repairs.

Section 12. Department of Agriculture.

A. Budget Unit: Department of

Agriculture..............................................................................................$ 15,869,709

1. Plant Industry Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 2,339,642

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 188,808

Travel..........................................................................................................................? 115,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................? 38,400

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 11,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 45,800

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................? 2,200

Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 27,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 8,100

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 2,775,950

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 2,610,950

Total Positions Budgeted

182

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2. Animal Industry Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 708,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 101,430

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 31,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 9,600

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,000

Equipment Purchases...........................................................-.......................................! 4,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 20,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..................................................................................................................! 289,658

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..................................................................................................................! 479,820

Poultry Improvement Contract..............................................................................! 697,000

Veterinary Fees.........................................................................................................! 375,000

Research Contract with Georgia

Institute of Technology........................................................................................! 220,000

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Avian Disease.........................................................................! 265,000

Indemnities.............................................................................................................$ 150,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 3,355,508

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,235,508

Total Positions Budgeted

49

3. Marketing Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 578,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 105,100

Travel............................................................................................................................! 28,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,400

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,700

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 17,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................-! 16,700

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 295,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,048,900

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,048,900

Total Positions Budgeted

39

4. Major Markets Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,229,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 500,880

Travel............................................................................................................................! 13,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 4,800

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 27,800

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 17,800

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 23,100

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................^ 21,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,837,380

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 478,160

Total Positions Budgeted

118

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5. General Agricultural Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,457,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 66,700

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 150,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 9,600

Publications and Printing.................................................,.............................................$ 500

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................$ 750

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 3,300

Telecommunications.............--..........................................--......................................$ 15,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,703,350

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,703,350

Total Positions Budgeted

125

6. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 820,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 88,350

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 19,200

Publications and Printing..........................................................,.................................! 5,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,000

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 87,156

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 36,700

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 20,750

Advertising Contract ...............................................................................................$ 35,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,129,156

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,129,156

Total Positions Budgeted

55

7. Information and Education Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 128,000

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 214,660

Travel.......................................-................................................-.....................-.......-...* 1,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases--..................................................--..------$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................-.................-....-...----.-..............-...$ 271,000

Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................--! -0-

Computer Charges....................................--..................................................................--.$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................----...--------.-...........--..$ -0-

Telecommunications...........................................................--....................................--! 5,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.........................--.----.............................................----.$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted....................................................................................----..$ 619,660

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................------..-...-! 619,660

Total Positions Budgeted

11

8. Fuel and Measures Standards Budget: Personal Services..............................----..............................................................--.$ 804,000 Regular Operating Expenses.............................................................................. .....$ 134,060 Travel..........................................--------------------..................----............-.$ 66,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 89,000 Publications and Printing.................................................................------------$ 1,500 Equipment Purchases....................................................................................----.--..$ 21,550 Computer Charges..--..........--...--....................--.....--..................................................--! -0Real Estate Rentals.....................................................-------------------.----.............$ -0Telecommunications.............----..----------------------..----.....................------! 13,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................--------------......................................--...--.$ -0-

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Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,129,110

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,123,110

Total Positions Budgeted

66

9. Consumer Protection Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 592,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 50,920

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 14,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 14,400

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,500

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 8,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 1,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 685,020

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 685,020

Total Positions Budgeted

37

10. Consumer Protection Field

Forces Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................-.........................! 1,709,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 71,800

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 102,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 33,600

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 550

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 7,500

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 19,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,944,450

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,619,450

Totel Positions Budgeted

121

11. Meat Inspection Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,000,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................! 38,560

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 156,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 500

Equipment Purchases.....................................................................,................................! 735

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 15,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 75,150

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,285,945

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 932,945

Total Positions Budgeted

149

12. Fire Ant Control Budget: Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 80,000 Regular Operating Expenses ...........................................................................................$ -0Travel............................................................................................................................$ 15,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

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Telecommunications.........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Purchase of Bait

and Airplane Contracts ....................................................................................$ 405,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 500,000

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 500,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

13. Georgia Agrirama Development

Authority Budget:

Direct Payments to Georgia

Agrirama Development

Authority for Operations..................................................................................$ 183,500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 183,500

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 183,500

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 12,444,642

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,561,268

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 706,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................! 218,600

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 329,750

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 99,835

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 87,156

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 13,000

Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 199,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 142,700

Purchase of Bait

and Airplane Contracts........................................................................................! 405,000

Athens Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..................................................................................................................! 289,658

Tifton Veterinary Laboratory

Contract..................................................................................................................! 479,820

Poultry Improvement Contract ..............................................................................$ 697,000

Veterinary Fees.........................................................................................................! 375,000

Research Contract with Georgia

Institute of Technology........................................................................................! 220,000

Contract with University of

Georgia to Study Avian Disease.........................................................................! 265,000

Indemnities................................................................................................................! 150,000

Advertising Contract ..................................................................................................$ 35,000

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 295,000

Direct Payments to Georgia

Agrirama Development Authority

for Operations........................................................................................................! 183,500

Total Positions Budgeted

952

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

197

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 appropriation, up to !50,000 may be used (unmatched) for a study of alternate methods of fire ant eradication, with emphasis on genetic research.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, up to !100,000 may be used to match Federal funds for a joint project to develop a pesticide for fire ant control.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Contract with University of Georgia to Study Avian Disease, !15,000 is designated and committed to study the effect of aflatoxicosis on quail and other game birds.

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1117

B. Budget Unit: Georgia Agrirama

Development Authority...................................................................................$ -0-

1. Georgia Agrirama Development

Authority Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 361,277

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 69,850

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 10,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,090

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................$ 3,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 11,660

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 462,877

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

48

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 361,277

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 69,850

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 10,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,090

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Teleeommunications.....................................................................................................! 3,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 11,660

Total Positions Budgeted

48

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

4

Section 13. Department of Banking

and Finance.

Budget Unit: Department of Banking

and Pinance.............................................................................................$ 2,110,840

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 457,890

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 37,640

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 9,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 10,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,000

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 7,100

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 37,150

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 12,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$ 500

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 577,280

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 577,280

Total Positions Budgeted

25

2. Examination Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,197,000 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 16,000 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 279,560 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,000

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Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Telecommunications .........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 35,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,533,560

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,533,560

Total Positions Budgeted

67

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,654,890

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 53,640

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 288,560

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 10,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 12,000

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 7,100

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 37,150

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 12,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 35,500

Total Positions Budgeted

92

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

Section 14. Department of Community

Affairs.

A. Budget Unit: Department of

Community Affairs ..................................................................................$ 2,217,201

1. Executive Office and Administrative

Support:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 390,846

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 30,989

Travel............................................................................................................................! 17,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,750

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 37,050

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 4,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 16,480

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 502,115

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 437,115

Total Positions Budgeted

22

2. Area Development:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 300,000

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 8,000

Travel............................................................................................................................! 10,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,400

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 330

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 5,000

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 6,000

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 9,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................! 600

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions...............................................................................! 1,350,000

HUD 701 Planning Grants ..................................................................................$ 750,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,441,330

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,549,289

Total Positions Budgeted

15

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1119

3. Local Development:

Personal Services......................................................................................................-! 370,948

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 10,014

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 29,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .:..........................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 6,200

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 1,500

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 10,820

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$ 500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 429,282

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 230,797

Total Positions Budgeted

19

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,061,794

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 49,003

Travel...........................................................................................................................-! 56,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 11,600

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,080

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 6,500

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 43,050

Telecommunications................................................................................................-..! 23,820

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 17,580

Grants to Area Planning and

Development Commissions...............................................................................! 1,350,000

HUD 701 Planning Grants......................................................................................! 750,000

Total Positions Budgeted

56

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

B. Budget Unit: State Building

Administrative Board ....................................................................................$ 91,500

State Building Administrative

Board Budget:

Personal Services....................................-......-.............................................................! 76,000

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 2,000

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 6,000

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications .....................................................................................................$ 1,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 3,500

Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................................................................$ 94,000

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 91,500

Total Positions Budgeted

5

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 76,000 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 2,000 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 5,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 6,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

1120

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Computer Charges...................................................................................,.........................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Telecommunications .....................................................................................................$ 1,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................$ 3,500

Total Positions Budgeted

5

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

C. Budget Unit: Indian Affairs

Commission .....................................................................................................$ 73,493

Indian Affairs Commission Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 72,527

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 2,315

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and .Printing............................................................................................$ 1,200

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 300

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 4,182

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 2,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 9,818

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................! 95,542

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 73,493

Total Positions Budgeted

4

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 72,527

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 2,315

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,200

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 300

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 4,182

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 2,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 9,818

Total Positions Budgeted

4

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

D. Budget Unit: State Crime Commission...........................................................$ 574,406

1. State Crime Commission Planning

and Grant Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 579,989

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 32,989

Travel............................................................................................................................! 21,116

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 18,125

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 3,345

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 37,220

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 18,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 17,922

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 729,206

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 61,406

Total Positions Budgeted

30

2. LEAA Grants Budget: LEAA Juvenile Justice..........................................................................................! 1,500,000 LEAA Action Local ...............................................................................................$ 3,750,000 LEAA Action State................................................................................................! 2,725,000

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LEAA State Buy-In..................................................................................................$ 210,000

LEAA Buy-In Reserve .............................................................................................$ 303,000

LEAA Planning .....................................................................................................$ 378,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,866,000

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 513,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 579,989

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 32,989

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 21,116

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 18,125

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 3,345

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 37,220

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 18,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 17,922

LEAA Action Local ...............................................................................................$ 3,750,000

LEAA Action State................................................................................................! 2,725,000

LEAA State Buy-In..................................................................................................! 210,000

LEAA Buy-In Reserve .............................................................................................$ 303,000

LEAA Planning.........................................................................................................! 378,000

LEAA Juvenile Justice..........................................................................................! 1,500,000

Total Positions Budgeted

30

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For general administrative cost of operating the State Crime Commission Office, includ ing the State "buy-in" for Law Enforcement Assistance Agency grants to local govern mental units.

Section 15. Office of Comptroller

General.

Budget Unit: Office of Comptroller

General.....................................................................................................$ 3,685,861

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 327,630

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 57,902

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 9,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 6,900

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 13,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 5,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 419,432

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 419,432

Total Positions Budgeted

19

2. Insurance Regulation Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 615,500 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 40,260 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 7,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 27,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,248 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 34,400

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Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 23,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 14,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 762,908

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 762,908

Total Positions Budgeted

43

3. Industrial Loans Regulation

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 255,700

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 20,120

Travel............................................................................................................................! 12,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 4,500

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,400

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges............................................................................................................,! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 5,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 299,720

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 299,720

Total Positions Budgeted

15

4. Information and Enforcement

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 541,580

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 29,260

Travel............................................................................................................................! 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 4,500

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,850

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,640

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 13,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 3,000

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 613,830

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 613,830

Total Positions Budgeted

43

5. Fire Safety and Mobile Home

Regulation Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,423,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 84,760

Travel......................................................................................................................-...! 126,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................................-......! 72,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 13,711

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 5,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................................-! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 25,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,749,971

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,589,971

Total Positions Budgeted

104

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,163,410 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 232,302 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 169,000

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 81,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 53,861

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 9,888

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 34,400

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 80,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 22,000

Total Positions Budgeted

224

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Section 16. Department of Defense.

Budget Unit: Department of Defense..............................................................$ 1,872,829

1. Administration and Support of

State Militia Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 578,158

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 74,010

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 25,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,200

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 29,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 10,000

Military Assistance to

Safety and Traffic Grant.........................................................................................! 1,500

Georgia Military Institute Grant..............................................................................! 16,000

Civil Air Patrol Contract ........................................................................................$ 25,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 765,368

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 765,368

Total Positions Budgeted

33

2. Civil Defense Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 548,461

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 56,177

Travel............................................................................................................................! 20,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,250

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 21,528

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 15,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 665,116

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 344,561

Total Positions Budgeted

33

3. Construction and Facilities Maintenance Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 101,500 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 119,700
Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 9,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0Telecommunications .........................................................................................................$ -0-

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Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................$ 3,000

Grants to National Guard Units ............................................................................$ 277,500

Capital Outlay..................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 515,100

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 515,100

Total Positions Budgeted

8

4. Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................,? 145,595

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 10,301

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 24,650

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,000

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 3,600

Telecommunications .........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 185,146

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

9

5. Service Contracts Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,335,815

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,134,175

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,595

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 2,515

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications........................................................................................................! 900

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 2,478,000

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 247,800

Total Positions Budgeted

117

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,709,529

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,394,363

Travel............................................................................................................................! 56,845

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 29,250

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 13,200

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 2,515

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 3,600

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 51,428

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 28,000

Military Assistance to

Safety and Traffic Grant.........................................................................................! 1,500

National Guard Units Grants.................................................................................! 277,500

Georgia Military Institute Grant..............................................................................! 16,000

Civil Air Patrol Contract...........................................................................................! 25,000

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

200

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Section 17. Economic Development Council

of Georgia.

Budget Unit: Economic Development

Council of Georgia..................................................................................$ 50,000

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................$ 36,000

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 2,800

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 2,400

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 3,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 4,000

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................! 50,000

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 50,000

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 36,000

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 2,800

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 1,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 2,400

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 3,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 4,000

Total Positions Budgeted

2

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Section 18. State Board of Education -

Department of Education.

A. Budget Unit: Department of

Education .............................................................................................$ 836,938,433

1. Instructional Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,471,848

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 101,320

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 174,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 82,390

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,410

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 61,098

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 81,280

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.........................................................................$ 1,075,480

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,051,526

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,621,030

Total Positions Budgeted

130

2. Governor's Honors Program Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 222,614 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 49,620 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,000

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Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 3,150

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................? 4,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 273,850

Total Funds Budgeted ...........................................................,.................................$ 563,534

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 563,534

Total Positions Budgeted

2

3. Vocational and Adult

Education Budget:

Personal Services...................................................................................................-! 2,006,134

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 158,810

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 162,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 32,450

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 7,100

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 17,200

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 70,450

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 1,619,884

Utilities ........................................................................................................................$ 6,400

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,080,828

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,237,661

Total Positions Budgeted

110

4. Media Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,486,756

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,549,610

Travel............................................................................................................................! 59,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 124,200

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 159,610

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 5,050

Telecommunications...................................,...............................................................? 57,970

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 209,190

Utilities.......................................................................................................................? 261,280

Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................$ 8,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 4,921,166

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 4,285,149

Total Positions Budgeted

180

5. Public Library Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 591,370

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 265,551

Travel................................................................................................-..........................? 18,011

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 9,600

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 12,300

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 67,830

Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 40,385

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................-...........................-..? 44,050

Utilities ........................................................................................................................$ 9,840

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 1,058,937

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 682,824

Total Positions Budgeted

49

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6. State Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 826,203

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 77,635

-Travel............................................................................................................................$ 35,575

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 5,500

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 20,300

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 10,750

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 14,361

Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 21,050

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 232,760

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,244,134

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 968,154

Total Positions Budgeted

38

7. Administrative Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 3,755,965

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 385,613

Travel.......................................................................^..................................................? 212,520

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................? 15,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 184,935

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 13,980

Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 670,626

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 63,711

Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 90,329

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 74,400

Utaities......................................................................................................................$ 25,060

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 5,492,139

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................? -0-

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 3,335,276

Total Positions Budgeted

244

8. Certification of Public

School Personnel Budget:

Personal Services......................................................................................-...............? 301,017

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................? 17,880

Travel..............................................................................................................................? 1,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 6,760

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................? 8,180

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................................$ 200

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................? 335,237

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 324,832

Total Positions Budgeted

27

9. Local Programs Budget: Grants to School Systems for Authority Lease Rental Payments to Georgia Education Authority (Schools)..........................................................................................? 26,738,617 Direct Grants to School Systems for Capital Outlay Purposes....................................................................................................? 624,243 Authority Lease Rentals..........................................................................................? 333,204

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APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional
Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2)) ..............................................................................................$ 407,528,386 Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5).........................................................................................$ 55,951,160 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a)) ................................................................................$ 18,233,456 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21).........................................................................................................$ 51,667,091 Pre-School Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (1)).........................................................................................$ -0Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2))..............................................................................$ 1,833,406 Instructional Media (Sec.13) ..........................................................................$ 18,187,200 Instructional Equipment (Sec. 14)..............................................................................................................$ 735,905 Maintenance and Operation (Sec. 15).........................................................................................................$ 77,295,600 Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16)...........................................................................................................$ 5,683,500 Travel (Sec. 17) .....................................................................................................$ 686,845 Pupil Transportation Regular (Sec. 25) ..........................................................................................$ 43,252,805 Pupil Transportation Special (Sec. 25) .............................................................................................$ 4,055,600 Isolated Schools.....................................................................................................$ 188,189 Selective Pre-School Development.................................................................................................! 25,980,562 Mid-Term Adjustment..................................................................................$ 2,000,000 Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 713,279,705 Less Required Local Effort .............................................................................$ (78,550,000) State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 634,729,705 Non-APEG Grants: Education of Children of Low-Income Families...................................................................................$ 64,854,814 Driver Education ...........................................................................................................$ -0Teacher Retirement.........................................................................................! 47,757,161 Instructional Services for the Handicapped ............................................................................................$ 6,024,735 Preparation of Professional Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children.................................................................................! 120,000 Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded...................................................................................! 5,000 Tuition for the Multi handicapped .......................................................................................................$ 622,000 Severely Emotionally Disturbed.........................................................................................................! 6,071,115 Compensatory Education ................................................................................$ 12,746,747 Guidance, Counseling and Testing........................................................................................................................! -0School Library Resources
and Other Materials.......................................................................................! 3,703,157
School Lunch ..................................................................................................$ 114,019,600
Supplementary Education
Centers and Services......................................................................................$ 3,150,619

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Staff Development .............................................................................................$ 1,280,000

Supervision and Assessment

of Students and Beginning

Teachers..............................................................................................................$ 245,000

Cooperative Educational

Service Agencies.............................................................................................! 2,556,720

Superintendents' Salaries .................................................................................$ 3,363,666

High School Program ......................................................................................$ 17,597,161

Area Vocational-Technical

Schools ...........................................................................................................$ 33,125,956

Research and Development

Utilization...................................................................................................................! -0-

Junior College Vocational

Program..............................................................................................................! 738,446

Quick Start Program .........................................................................................$ 1,200,000

Comprehensive Employment

and Training ...................................................................................................$ 2,724,107

Vocational Research and

Curriculum..................................................................................................................! -0-

Adult Education.................................................................................................! 2,788,681

Salaries and Travel of

Public Librarians............................................................................................! 3,043,303

Public Library Materials...................................................................................! 2,189,523

Talking Book Centers...........................................................................................! 496,000

Public Library Maintenance

and Operation.................................................................................................! 1,817,508

Public Library Construction.............................................................................! 1,250,000

Comprehensive Planning......................................................................................! 520,000

Competency-Based High School

Graduation Requirements................................................................................! 250,000

Vocational Special

Disadvantaged....................................................................................................! 516,632

Performance Based

Certification.......................................................................................................! 350,000

Instructional Aides.............................................................................................! 7,066,407

Teacher Health Insurance ..............................................................................$ 14,685,000

Regional ITV Projects..........................................................................................! 100,000

Area Vocational Technical

School Construction ......................................................................................$ 242,000

Total Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 1,019,646,827

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 822,919,973

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 12,661,907 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,606,039 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 667,406 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................! 20,500 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 464,635 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 209,150 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 670,626 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 232,400 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 374,444 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 3,529,814 Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 302,580 Capital Outlay ..:*..........................................................................................................$ 8,000

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APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (2)) ..............................................................................................$ 407,528,386
Salaries of Instructional Personnel (Sec. 5).........................................................................................$ 55,951,160
Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel (Sec. 20 (a)) ................................................................................$ 18,233,456
Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (Sec. 21) .........................................................................................................$ 51,667,091
Pre-School Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (1)).........................................................................................$ -0-
Special Education Leadership Personnel (Sec. 21(c) (2))..............................................................................$ 1,833,406
Instructional Media (Sec. 13).........................................................................$ 18,187,200 Instructional Equipment
(Sec. 14)..............................................................................................................$ 735,905 Maintenance and Operation
(Sec. 15) .........................................................................................................$ 77,295,600
Sick and Personal Leave (Sec. 16)...........................................................................................................$ 5,683,500
Travel (Sec. 17) .....................................................................................................$ 686,845 Pupil Transportation
Regular (Sec. 25) ..........................................................................................$ 43,252,805 Pupil Transportation
Special (Sec. 25) .............................................................................................$ 4,055,600 Isolated Schools.....................................................................................................! 188,189 Selective Pre-School
Development ...................................................................-............................$ 25,980,562 Mid-Term Adjustment ......................................................................................$ 2,000,000 Less Required Local Effort .............................................................................$ (78,550,000) Non-APEG Grants: Education of Children of
Low-Income Families...................................................................................$ 64,854,814 Driver Education ...........................................................................................................$ -0Teacher Retirement.....................................................................................-...! 47,757,161
Instructional Services for the Handicapped ............................................................................................$ 6,024,735
Preparation of Professional Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children.................................................................................! 120,000
Educational Training Services for the Mentally Retarded...................................................................................! 5,000
Tuition for the Multi handicapped.......................................................................................................! 622,000
Severely Emotionally Disturbed.........................................................................................................$ 6,071,115
Compensatory Education................................................................................$ 12,746,747 High School Program ......................................................................................$ 17,597,161
Vocational Research and Curriculum..........................................................................................................! -0-
Adult Education.................................................................................................! 2,788,681
Area Vocational Technical Schools ...........................................................................................................$ 33,125,956
Research and Development
Utilization...................................................................................................................! -0-

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Junior College Vocational

Program ..............................................................................................................$ 738,446

Quick Start Program .........................................................................................$ 1,200,000

Comprehensive Employment

and Training ...................................................................................................$ 2,724,107

Guidance, Counseling and

Testing ........................................................................................................................$ -0-

School Library Resources

and Other Materials.......................................................................................$ 3,703,157

Salaries and Travel of

Public Librarians............................................................................................$ 3,043,303

Public Library Materials...................................................................................! 2,189,523

Talking Book Centers...........................................................................................! 496,000

Public Library Maintenance

and Operation.................................................................................................? 1,817,508

Public Library Construction.............................................................................! 1,250,000

School Lunch ..................................................................................................$ 114,019,600

Supplementary Education

Centers and Services......................................................................................! 3,150,619

Staff Development.............................................................................................! 1,280,000

Supervision and Assessment

of Students and Beginning

Teachers..............................................................................................................! 245,000

Cooperative Educational

Service Agencies.............................................................................................! 2,556,720

Superintendents' Salaries .................................................................................$ 3,363,666

Comprehensive Planning......................................................................................! 520,000

Competency-Based High School

Graduation Requirements................................................................................! 250,000

Vocational Special

Disadvantaged....................................................................................................! 516,632

Performance Based

Certification.......................................................................................................! 350,000

Instructional Aides.............................................................................................! 7,066,407

Teacher Health Insurance ..............................................................................$ 14,685,000

Regional ITV Projects..........................................................................................! 100,000

Area Vocational Technical

School Construction..........................................................................................! 242,000

Grants to School Systems

for Authority Lease Rental

Payments to Georgia Education

Authority (Schools)..........................................................................................! 26,738,617

Direct Grants to School

Systems for Capital

Outlay Purposes....................................................................................................! 624,243

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 333,204

Total Positions Budgeted

780

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

17

B. Budget Unit: Institutions ............................................................................$ 10,876,423 1. Georgia Academy for the Blind Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,535,059 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 182,184 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 2,300 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,345 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 28,880 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

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Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 11,059

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ....................................................................................$ 4,600

Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 115,000

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 12,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,893,427

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,642,626

Total Positions Budgeted

152

2. Georgia School for the Deaf

Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,801,435

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 643,874

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 6,320

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 64,000

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 40,911

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 12,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 4,000

Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 144,370

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 966,816

Authority Lease Rentals.........................................................................................$ 23,400

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 4,707,126

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,338,538

Total Positions Budgeted

272

3. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,028,000

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 154,431

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,500

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 10,410

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 11,770

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 42,800

Utilities.........................................................................................................................! 55,860

Capital Outlay..................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,308,771

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,187,098

Total Positions Budgeted

83

4. Alto Education and Evaluation Center BudgetPersonal Services.......................................................................................................! 857,503 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 77,490 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,250 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 12,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 7,250 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

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Utilities..............................................................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 960,493

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 759,668

Total Positions Budgeted

52

5. North Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,516,000

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................,...........................................$ 404,008

Travel..................................................................... ...........,...........................................$ 14,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 5,250

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 61,000

Computer Charges.........................................................................................,...................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................$ 7,300

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 9,200

Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 179,778

Authority Lease Rentals.........................................................................................$ 54,750

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,251,786

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,518,269

Total Positions Budgeted

103

6. South Georgia Vocational-Technical

School Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,296,000

Regular Operating Expenses...............................'....................................................$ 297,381

Travel...........................................................................................................................-! 12,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,360

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 54,195

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications .....................................................................................................$ 8,150

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................$ 4,110

Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 160,000

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0-

Authority Lease Rentals.........................................................................................$ 49,315

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,884,511

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,274,365

Total Positions Budgeted

97

7. State Schools Administration

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 139,791

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 2,440

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 900

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 1,400

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 30,000

Utilities..............................................................................................................................! -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 179,531

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 155,859

Total Positions Budgeted

6

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 9,173,788

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,761,808

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 48,370

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 64,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 15,355

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 207,396

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 58,929

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 94,710

Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 655,008

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 978,816

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 127,465

Total Positions Budgeted

765

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

62

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 2 through 6 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 2 through 6 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.
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 September 1 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 tests 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 allot ted 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 emotionally 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 1977-78 attendance data from the selected pre-school development program for continuation of existing programs; additional allotments shall be based upon the proportion of the local system's first grade ADA to the total State first grade ADA, with unused allotments 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 reimbursement for salary, retirement, and school lunch cost and !8,579 for operational cost incurred by continued units and $11,304 for operational cost incurred by new units in pre-school devel opment programs. Operational cost shall include maintenance and operation, sick and per sonal leave, instructional media, instructional equipment, testing, transportation, and additional instructional personnel when such additions will have the effect of serving addi tional 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.

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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 special education $27,500 is desig nated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for pay ment 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 75 cents per child in average daily attendance.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Public Library Construction Grants, $1,250,000 is designated and committed for public library construction and renovation.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Travel (Section 32-617a of APEG), such funds shall be allocated to local systems based on 80 cents per student in average daily attendance.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, funds allocated for the purpose of renovating public school buildings and facilities 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 fore seeable future.
4. No project shall be eligible unless it comprehensively addresses all needed improve ments to house the functions and educational programs within the facility.
5. A higher priority ranking shall be given to those projects which require a lesser per centage of construction cost for items which would otherwise be financed from mainte nance and operation funds.
6. A local system shall be required to provide local funds in an amount to be determined by the State Board of Education's policies which reflect the local system's financial ability to participate.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that the allocation of General Obligation Bonds proceeds, authorized in Section 45 of this Act, for the purpose of financing a school con struction program throughout the State of Georgia 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, renovations, outstand ing 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.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that from the above appropriations relative to Special Education Teachers' Salaries, M & O, Sick and Personal Leave, Teacher Retire ment, and Instructional Media, the Department shall allot as many new teacher positions as the $5,140,000 funding (as adjusted by rate increases in salaries, M & O, Sick and Per sonal Leave, Teacher Retirement and Instructional Media) recommended in the

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Governor's Budget Report will permit for the entire academic year, but in no case shall the Department allot on a basis which would require a supplementary appropriation for this purpose in Fiscal 1979.
Provided, further, funds appropriated for Maintenance and Operation, Sick and Per sonal Leave and Instructional Media, for all Special Education Teachers, payments shall
not be made until the allotted teaching unit has been filled. Provided, further, it is the intent of the General Assembly that local units of administra
tion shall be allowed limited discretion to utilize their pro-rate share of the 3,274 half-time instructional aides/paraprofessionals, herein provided, in grades one through three with the understanding that the first grade shall receive top priority.
Provided, that of the above appropriation for Comprehensive High School Program, $541,800 is designated and committed for vocational equipment.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that the additional Section 5 teaching per sonnel appropriated herein shall be allocated to all eligible local units of administration on the basis of identified unserved exceptional student need. Need shall be determined by the number of children identified by local school districts as having met all requirements of State and Federal laws, rules and regulations for placement into classes for exceptional children. The fact that an eligible local unit of administration is currently meeting some portion of its identified exceptional student needs via local supplemental funding shall not be a factor for consideration in the State Board of Education's allocation formula. Further more, the Section 5 teaching units so allocated to an eligible local unit shall remain a part of that local unit's allotment until the end of the current school year in which allocated.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that local school systems be permitted to directly or indirectly utilize increased Maintenance and Operation funding contained in this appropriation to fund Section 12 of the Adequate Program of Education in Georgia.

Section 19. Employees' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement

System....................................................................................................................$ -0-

1. Employees' Retirement System Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 430,000

Regular Operating Expenses ..............................--.................................................$ 42,900

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 12,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 3,200

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 133,603

Telecommunications .....................................................................................................$ 7,700

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 325,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 959,403

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 430,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 42,900

Travel.....................................................................................-.....................................-! 5,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 12,000

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................-..........................! 3,200

Computer Charges ........--......--......----............................................. ...........$ 133,603

Telecommunications..............................................................................................--.! 7,700

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................... ......................$ 325,000

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

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Section 20. Forest Research Council.

Budget Unit: Forest Research Council................................................................$ 633,560

Forest Research Council Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 111,200

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 23,360

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 23,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,200

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 2,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Contractual Research............................................................................................$ 477,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................! 642,560

State Funds Budgeted........................................................-....................................! 633,560

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 111,200

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 23,360

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 23,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,200

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals.............................................,............................................................! -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 2,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Contractual Research...............................................................................................! 477,000

Total Positions Budgeted

6

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

3

Section 21. Forestry Commission.

Budget Unit: Forestry Commission ...............................................................$ 12,260,640

1. Reforestation Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 515,600

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 269,600

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 39,700

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 900

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 60,000

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 8,253

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 8,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 41,045

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 946,898

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 334,870

Total Positions Budgeted

30

2. Field Services Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 10,057,887 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,492,416 Travel............................................................................................................................! 68,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 1,227,494 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 17,600 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 254,400 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 20,400 Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 1,760

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Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 352,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 325,803

Ware County Grant....................................................................................................! 60,000

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 185,500

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 14,063,460

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 11,413,460

Total Positions Budgeted

810

3. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 406,600

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 74,000

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 11,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 11,600

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 700

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 52,010

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 11,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 3,100

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 570,310

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 512,310

Total Positions Budgeted

22

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 10,980,087

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,836,016

Travel............................................................................................................................! 82,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 1,267,194

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 30,100

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 315,100

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 80,663

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 1,760

Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 371,700

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 369,948

Ware County Grant ....................................................................................................$ 60,000

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 185,500

Total Positions Budgeted

862

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

360

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 Man agement, Insect and Disease, Forest Incentive and Public Service Employment Programs 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 appro priated 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. This provision shall not apply to project grants.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $185,500 is desig nated and committed for construction or replacement of a cold storage facility, county offi ces, shops and truck sheds.

Section 22. Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of
Investigation............................................................................................$ 9,525,363 1. General Administration Budget:
Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 396,000 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 29,925

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Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,000

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 27,000

Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 15,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 476,125

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 476,125

Total Positions Budgeted

25

2. Investigative Division Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,399,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 381,298

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 254,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................! 200,400

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 24,700

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 17,700

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 3,000

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 72,000

Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 109,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 30,000

Evidence Purchased..............................................................................................$ 147,500

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,639,098

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,223,098

Total Positions Budgeted

178

3. Crime Laboratory Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,392,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 246,000

Travel............................................................................................................................! 17,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 30,000

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,300

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 184,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 192,200

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 29,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 2,093,500

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,984,600

Total Positions Budgeted

79

4. Georgia Crime Information

Center Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,422,000

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 124,245

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 9,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 54,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 75,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,700

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 1,080,000

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 3,000

Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 279,900

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 3,200

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,052,545

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,841,540

Total Positions Budgeted

103

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 6,609,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 781,468

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 286,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................! 284,400

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 105,000

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 203,400

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 1,275,200

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 102,000

Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 433,900

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 33,200

Evidence Purchased..................................................................................................! 147,500

Total Positions Budgeted

385

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

219

Provided that to the extent that Federal Funds are realized in excess of the amounts 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. This provision shall not apply to project grants.

Section 23. Georgia Franchise

Practices Commission.

Budget Unit: Georgia Franchise

Practices Commission..................................................................................$ 49,900

Georgia Franchise Practices

Commission Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 32,000

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 5,720

Travel.................................................................................................................................! 500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .............................,..............................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,000

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 250

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 2,730

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 1,700

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 5,000

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................! 49,900

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 49,900

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 32,000

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 5,720

Travel.................................................................................................................................! 500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,000

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 250

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 2,730

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 1,700

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 5,000

Total Positions Budgeted

2

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

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Section 24. Georgia State Financing

and Investment Commission.

Budget Unit: Georgia State Financing

and Investment Commission ..............................................................................$ -0-

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 660,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 53,300

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 12,600

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 4,000

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 31,600

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 15,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 203,000

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................? 985,500

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

33

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 660,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 53,300

Travel..............................................................................................................................? 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 12,600

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 4,000

Computer Charges......................................................................................................? 31,600

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 15,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 203,000

Total Positions Budgeted

33

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

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, 1979, 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.

Section 25. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office ....................................................................$ 3,236,904
1. Governor's Office Budget: Cost of Operations.................................................................................................? 1,154,904 Mansion Allowance.....................................................................................................? 40,000 Governor's Emergency Fund................................................................................? 2,000,000 Intern Stipends and Travel....................................................................................$ 42,000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 3,236,904 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 3,236,904

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. Expendi tures from this fund shall be made in accordance with other provisions of State law and the Constitution.
Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount 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.

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Cost of Operations.................................................................................................! 1,154,904

Mansion Allowance.....................................................................................................! 40,000

Governor's Emergency Fund................................................................................$ 2,000,000

Intern Stipends and Travel.......................................................................................! 42,000

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

B. Budget Unit: Office of Planning

and Budget................................................................................................$ 3,622,148

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services......................................................................................................-! 282,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 21,800

Travel............................................................................................................................! 12,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 23,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 7,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 40,500

Payments to Regional Commissions...................................................................$ 143,583

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 533,883

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 533,883

Total Positions Budgeted

15

2. Council of the Arts Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 89,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 10,230

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,300

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 13,525

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 5,300

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 7,000

Art Grants...........................................................................................................$ 1,031,705

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,163,960

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 610,700

Total Positions Budgeted

5

3. Educational Development Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 200,278

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 4,897

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications .....................................................................................................$ 3,555

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................,..............................................................^ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 216,730

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 176,730

Total Positions Budgeted

9

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1143

4. Intergovernmental Relations Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................--.............................................$ 157,300

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 7,220

Travel.............................................................................-...-.-...-.............-...-.-..-..-...? 14,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................----.................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................. ...........$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases.......................----..........--............----........................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.........----...--...............------.........................................--..--...--$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals..............-.--.--.-.----........------........................................$ -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................$ 5,100

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.--..----...................................................................$ 800

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................$ 186,920

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 186,920

Total Positions Budgeted

8

5. Management Review Budget:

Personal Services.................................................----.-.-...----.....................----.? 432,115

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$ 17,998

Travel........................................................................................................-...----.----.? 7,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.......................................................................------.------.....$ -0-

Equipment Purchases--......--.....--........................--.----.......................... ................$ 2,144

Computer Charges...........................................................--------.....----.................$ 15,000

Real Estate Rentals..................................................------.------------.......................$ -0-

Telecommunications...........................................................................------------.----! 5,950

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......----...................................................................$ 1,300

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 482,107

State Funds Budgeted...............................................--------............----..............$ 398,828

Total Positions Budgeted

22

6. Human Development Budget:

Personal Services...................................----------.....------....................................$ 224,000

Regular Operating Expenses......--.----......................................................................$ 7,212

Travel.............................----..........................................................................................$ 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................$ 500

Computer Charges.......................--........------.................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals--........----.----..--------................................................................$ -0-

Telecommunications ------....----................................................................................$ 3,950

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................$ 241,662

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 196,662

Total Positions Budgeted

10

7. Office of Consumer Affairs: Personal Services...................--.------.------.............................................. .............$ 731,040 Regular Operating Expenses.................................................................. ...................$ 52,552 Travel-----..................................................................................................................$ 14,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................. ..........................$ -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 18,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,325 Computer Charges..........................................................................----.----------.....$ 18,000 Real Estate Rentals....................-...-.--..................-.......----..........------.........$ 50,525 Telecommunications...........----------..--------....------....------...........------....$ 102,533 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................... ..........................................$ 8,000 Total Funds Budgeted......................................................... ....................................$ 996,975

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State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 618,047

Total Positions Budgeted

50

8. State Energy Office Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 198,942

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 13,899

Travel............................................................................................................................! 13,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 11,000

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 700

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 13,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................* 76,600

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 327,741

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 183,000

Total Positions Budgeted

12

9. Georgia Post-Secondary Education

Commission Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 87,000

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 5,760

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,150

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,500

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,280

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 5,000

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 7,000

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 2,900

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 11,650

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 128,240

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 52,060

Total Positions Budgeted

4

10. Facilities Management Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 68,000

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 2,230

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 2,100

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................................................................$ 76,330

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 76,330

Total Positions Budgeted

3

11. Physical and Economic Development Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 541,000 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 14,360
Travel............................................................................................................................! 39,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 10,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,000 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 10,000 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 14,000

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1978

1145

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 69,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 701,360

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 263,360

Total Positions Budgeted

28

12. General Government and Protection

of Persons and Property Budget:

Personal Services......................................................................................................-! 268,949

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 6,269

Travel...................................................-........................................................................! 7,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 900

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................................-! -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 4,750

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 288,168

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 238,168

Total Positions Budgeted

12

13. Consumer's Utility Counsel Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 205,260

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 15,100

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 6,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 600

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 8,000

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 5,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 15,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 255,460

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 87,460

Total Positions Budgeted

13

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,484,884

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 179,527

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 136,550

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 72,900

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 18,349

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 48,000

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 79,050

Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 175,138

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 229,850

Art Grants...............................................................................................................! 1,031,705

Payments to Regional Commissions......................................................................! 143,583

Total Positions Budgeted

191

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 26. 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

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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 27. Department of Human

Resources.

A. Budget Unit: Departmental

Operations ............................................................................................$ 131,866,265

1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 5,522,470

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 623,495

Travel..........................................................................................................................? 136,150

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 46,155

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 4,990

Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 1,200,000

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 122,915

Telecommunications.....................................................,...........................................? 261,400

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 311,980

Utilities.........................................................................................................................? 50,500

Postage........................................................................................................................? 428,600

Institutional Repairs

and Maintenance................................................................................................? 1,000,000

Capital Outlay..................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 9,708,655

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................? -0-

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................? 3,897,973

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 5,810,682

Total Positions Budgeted

366

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

7

General Administration and Support Functional Budgets

Commissioner's Office
Volunteer Services
District Programs Director's Office
Planning and Evaluation
Child Support Recovery
Contract Management
Public Relations and Information

Total Funds ? 455,715 $ 304,880
$ 312,130 ? 452,563 ? 1,141,330 ? 102,809
$ 259,105

State Funds Pos.

? 455,715

19

? 304,880

15

? 312,130

14

? 452,563

24

? 285,333

69

? 102,809

5

? 259,105

14

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1978

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Regional Building Maintenance

$ 47,400

$ 47,400

0

Special Administrative Services

$ 558,625

$ 558,625

32

Administrative Policy, Coordination and Direction

$ 281,679

$ 281,679

10

Personnel

$ 1,305,860

$ 1,265,260

83

Administrative Support Services

$ 1,662,644

$ 1,662,644

64

Systems Planning, Development and Training

$ 239,800

$ 239,800

12

Electronic Data Processing, Planning and Coordination

$ 1,250,000

$ 1,025,000

0

Facilities Management

$ 109,115

$ 109,115

5

Indirect Cost

$ --0--

$ (2,776,376)

0

Undistributed

$ 1,225,000

$ 1,225,000

0

Total

$ 9,708,655

$ 5,810,682 366

2. Financial Management Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,117,600

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 97,920

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 107,470

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 17,055

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 43,740

Telecommunications........................................................................................................! 800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 126,000

Utilities...............................................................................................................................! -0-

Postage ..............................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,514,585

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 1,448,624

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,065,961

Total Positions Budgeted

216

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Financial Management Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Budget Administration

! 468,955

$ 468,955

23

Accounting Services

$ 1,727,630

$ 1,727,630 132

Auditing Services

$ 1,318,000

$ 1,293,000

61

Indirect Cost

! --0--

$ (1,423,624)

0

1148 Undistributed Total

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, $ -03,514,585

0

$ 2,065,961

216

3. Special Programs:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,565,625

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 103,845

Travel................................................... .......................................................................$ 194,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 23,480

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 9,350

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 214,185

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 53,265

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................-! 3,349,090

Utilities..............................................................................................................................! 800

Postage............................................................................................................................! 4,400

Grant to Parent-Child Center................................................................................$ 11,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,529,240

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 5,515,828

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,013,412

Total Positions Budgeted

225

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

4

Special Programs Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Office of Regulatory Management

$ 2,828,835

1,258,085

155

State Economic Opportunity Office

! 3,287,365

! 109,513

17

Mental Health/Mental Retardation Advisory Council

! 62,950

! 62,950

2

Council on Family Planning

! 88,155

$ 8,816

5

Council on Aging

$ 57,580

! 57,580

3

Developmental Disabilities

! 194,440

4

Council on Maternal and Infant Health

! 103,800

! 103,800

5

Applachian Health and Child Development

$ 256,730

! 64,183

11

State Health Planning and Development Agency

! 538,385

! 237,485

23

Undistributed

$ 111,000

t 111,000

0

Total

! 7,529,240

5 2,013,412

225

4. Physical Health - Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,564,960 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................,....$ 112,050 Travel.....................................................................................................................,......$ 60,000

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1978

1149

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..................................................................................-......? 46,700

Equipment Purchases....................................................-----------------------$ 2,130

Computer Charges.........................--......................................----.....--..................--.--.--$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 11,800

Telecommunications...............................-........................-.....-..----.----------..$ 175,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................------...........$ 40,360

Utilities.......-....-................-.........-.......--.-..........-........--...........................--------$ -0-

Postage...................-..-...-.............................------------------..............................$ 5,000

Total Funds Budgeted .......................-..........................-...-...----.....--------$ 2,018,000

Indirect DOAS Services Funding.....................----....................................--.....--.$ -0-

Agency Funds.................................................----------.------......................------.$ 335,000

State Funds Budgeted.............................................................................____$ 1,683,000

Total Positions Budgeted

107

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

Physical Health - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Director's Office

$ 408,380

$ 408,380

7

Employee's Health

$ 215,810

$ 132,810

10

Office of Professional Services

$ 408,410

$ 235,610

20

Health Program Management

$ 155,600

$ 145,400

10

Vital Records

$ 605,980

$ 605,980

48

Health Services Research

$ 223,820

$ 154,820

12

Undistributed

$ --0--

$ --0--

0

Total

$ 2,018,000

$ 1,683,000

107

5. Physical Health - Family Health Budget: Personal Services............--.....--...............--......--..--................--..........................$ 3,291,615 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 1,040,850
Travel.........-..-.-......-..-...---...........................................------........................I 108,950 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing..................--.......................----....................................$ 95,600 Equipment Purchases.....................................----.................--............--------.--$ 10,335 Computer Charges....................................................................................................$ 140,000 Real Estate Rentals ...,,...--------............------...,,.................--..........................$ 260,475 Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 49,300 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................$ 5,147,700 Utilities--.........--................................................................................................................$ -0Postage..........................................................................................................................$ 10,390 Regional Grants for Prenatal and
Postnatal Care Programs..................................................................................$ 2,989,000 Crippled Children Benefits ..........,,----..............................____...................$ 3,951,000 Kidney Disease Benefits......................... .................................................................$ 450,000 Cancer Control Benefits------..............................................................................$ 1,600,000 Contract for the Purchase of
Clotting Factor for the Hemophilia Program .......................................................--.................--............$ 100,000

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Midwifery Program Benefits...................................................................................! 175,000

Benefits for Medically Indigent

High Risk Pregnant Women and

Their Infants............................................................................................................$ 25,000

Grant to Grady Hospital for

Cystic Fibrosis Program.........................................................................................$ 40,000

Contract with Emory University

for Arthritis Research...........................................................................................! 159,625

Family Planning Benefits ....................................................................................$ 226,530

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 19,871,370

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0-

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 9,281,887

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 10,589,483

Total Positions Budgeted

224

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

8

Physical Health - Family Health Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Family Health Management

$ 4,952,780

$ 40,000

10

Birth Defects

$ 5,473,275

$ 2,761,603

118

Maternal Health

$ 360,325

$ 283,380

7

Infant and Child Health

$ 649,275

$ 566,275

17

Chronic Disease

$ 3,389,585

$ 2,998,585

41

Malnutrition

$ 308,460

$ --0--

6

Family Planning

$ 886,700

$ 88,670

17

Dental Health

$ 173,970

$ 173,970

6

Undistributed

$ 3,677,000

$ 3,677,000

2

Total

$ 19,871,370

$ 10,589,483

224

6. Physical Health - Community

Health Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,414,230

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,130,495

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 121,840

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 49,305

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 51,570

Computer Charges.....................................................................................................-! 18,540

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 40,055

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 20,075

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 528,070

Utilities...............................................................................................................................! -0-

Postage..........................................................................................................................! 12,800

Facilities Construction Grants.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 6,386,980

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

Agency Funds............................................................................................................! 965,280

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,421,700

Total Positions Budgeted

294

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

6

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1978

1151

Physical Health - Community Health Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Community Health Management

$ 215,195

! 215,195

10

Environmental Health Director's Office

! 223,650

! 223,650

9

General Sanitation

$ 145,710

! 145,710

7

Institutional Health

$ 119,685

! 119,685

6

Radiological Health

$ 271,890

! 271,890

13

Occupational Health

$ 112,610

! 112,610

6

Land Use

! 139,420

! 139,420

7

Epidemiology Immunization

$ 578,620 $ 266,080

! 578,620

5

! --0--

20

Venereal Disease

$ 162,540

! 162,540

7

Tuberculosis Control

$ 785,780

! 608,780

28

Laboratory Services

$ 2,282,715

! 2,106,515

141

Emergency Health

$ 768,085

! 422,085

18

Undistributed

$ 315,000

$ 315,000

17

Total

$ 6,386,980

$ 5,421,700

294

7. Physical Health - Local

Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 8,219,090

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 464,315

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 442,745

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,800

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 23,090

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 75,080

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 85,290

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 3,046,010

Utilities...........................................................................-...............................................-...! -0-

Postage..........................................................................................................................! 17,280

Family Planning Benefits ..........................................................................................$ 96,000

Benefits for Medically Indigent

High Risk Pregnant Women

and Their Infants...............................................................................................! 3,451,480

Grant for DeKalb County Mental

Retardation Project ..............................................................................................$ 106,646

Grant for Chatham County

Mental Retardation Project.................................................................................! 102,464

Grant-In-Aid to Counties...............................................................................$ 27,347,375

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 43,481,665

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

Agency Funds.......................................................................................................! 23,542,345

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 19,939,320

Total Positions Budgeted

553

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Physical Health - Local Services Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Minimum Foundation

$ 5,321,215

$ 5,159,750 245

Grant-In-Aid to Counties

$ 12,064,145

$ 9,039,985

0

Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention
Family Planning

$ 713,945 $ 4,285,630

! 515,445

26

! 336,800

186

Sickle Cell, Vision and Hearing

$ 254,965

! 254,965

17

Sexually Transmitted Diseases
High Risk Pregnant Women and Their Infants
Newborn Follow-Up Care
District Dental

$ 376,440
$ 3,114,425 $ 180,390 $ 573,920

! 43,340

15

! 3,085,225

18

! 180,390

12

! 573,920

18

Comprehensive Maternal and Infant Care Project
Mental Retardation Projects Malnutrition Undistributed Total

$ 260,000 $ 209,110 $ 15,377,980 $ 749,500 $ 43,481,665

!-0-

9

! -0-

0

! -0-

7

$ 749,500

0

> 19,939,320 553

8. Mental Health - Program

Direction and Support Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,211,859

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 101,790

Travel............................................................................................................................! 90,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 27,600

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,700

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 631,000

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 87,545

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 95,300

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 432,000

Utilities...........................................................................................................................! 1,500

Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 2,500

Total Funds Budgeted .........,,...............................................................................! 3,683,194

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ............................................,,.....................................! -0-

Agency Funds............................................................................................................! 775,458

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,907,736

Total Positions Budgeted

140

9. Title XX Administration: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,065,505 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 110,260 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 130,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................._.......................................! -0-

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1153

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 46,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 1,200

Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 450,000

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 151,400

Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 66,400

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................? 22,522,400

Utilities...............................................................................................................................? -0-

Po8tage.........................................................................................................................$ 1,500

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 25,544,665

Agency Funds..........................................................................,............................? 22,657,432

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................? -0-

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 2,887,233

Total Positions Budgeted

131

Title XX Administration Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Administration

? 1,465,430

? 259,701

48

Contract Management

? 1,715,835

83

Day Care Foster Care for Children Chore/Homemaker Adult Day Care

$ 15,002,758 ? 101,937
? 1,410,868 ? 678,975

? 1,454,488

0

? --0--

0

? --0--

0

? --0--

0

Home Delivered and

Congregate Meals

? 1,125,366

0

Home Management

? 1,475,884

0

Outreach Transportation

? 418,579 ? 1,193,369

? 50,532

0

? --0--

0

Information and Referral Health Related

? 324,336 ? 206,328

0

? --0--

0

Social Security and Minimum Wage

? 425,000

? 425,000

0

Undistributed

$ 697,512

0

Total

? 25,544,665

? 2,887,233

131

10. Purchase of Social Services: Personal Services...............................................................................................................? -0Regular Operating Expenses...........................................................................................? -0Travel..................................................................................................................................? -0Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0Publications and Printing................................................................................................? -0Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................? -0Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0Telecommunications.........................................................................................................? -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 250,000 Utilities...............................................................................................................................? -0Postage................................................................................................................................? -0-

1154

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WIN Benefits Grants to Fulton County for 24
hour Emergency Social Services ....... Benefits for Child Care.......................... Chatham County Homemaker Project Fulton County Homemaker Project..... Total Funds Budgeted ............................ Agency Funds .......................................... State Funds Budgeted............................ Total Positions Budgeted

.................................$900,000
.................................$ 130,000 ..............................$ 8,740,498 .................................$ 366,330 .............................$ 205,735 ............................$ 10,592,563 ..............................$6,096,943 ..............................$4,495,620
0

Purchase of Social Senrices Functional Budgets

Chatham County Homemaker Project
Fulton County Homemaker Project
Work Incentive Benefits
Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services
Legal Services
AFDC - Family Foster Care
AFDC - Institutional Foster Care
Specialized Institutional Foster Care
Specialized Foster Care
Child Welfare Family Foster Care
Adoption Supplement
Liability Insurance
Emergency Shelter Care
Day Care
Psychiatric, Psychological and Speech Therapy
Maternity Care
Return of Runaways - County
Undistributed
Total

Total Funds
$ 366,330
$ 205,735 $ 900,000
$ 130,000 $ 250,000 $ 2,779,280
$ 710,425
$ 445,000 $ 120,000
$ 2,809,825 $ 80,000 $ 17,000 $ 120,000 $ 415,640
$ 120,000 $ 275,400
$ 4,000 $ 843,928 $ 10,592,563

State Funds Pos.

$ --0--

0

$ --0--

0

$ 90,000

0

$ 130,000

0

$ 62,500

0

$ 949,957

0

$ 242,823

0

$ 445,000

0

$ 97,500

0

$ 1,324,000

0

$ 50,000

0

$ 17,000

0

$ 30,000

0

$ 181,640

0

$ 30,000

0

$ 275,400

0

$ 1,000

0

$ 568,800

0

$ 4,495,620

0

11. Community Youth Services Administration: Personal Services.....................................

..................................$ 414.905

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1155

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 13,770

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 13,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,000

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 24,000

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 15,695

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 2,500

Utilities...............................................................................................................................! -0-

Postage................................................................................................................................$ -0-

Benefits for Child Caie...................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 486,370

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0-

Agency Funds....................................................................................................................! -0-

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 486,370

Total Positions Budgeted

24

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

5

12. Services to the Aged Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 445,300

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 12,200

Travel............................................................................................................................! 22,250

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,200

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 36,400

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 11,030

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 948,300

Utilities...............................................................................................................................! -0-

Postage................................................................................................................................$ -0-

Areawide and Community Grants.......................................................................! 2,241,600

Nutrition Grants ................................................................................................$ 4,003,200

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,722,480

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 7,215,660

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 506,820

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Services to the Aged Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Administration and Planning Nutrition Grants Areawide Grants Undistributed

! 597,780 ! 4,003,200 ! 2,241,600 $ 879,900

! 242,820

26

! 264,000

0

0

2

Total

! 7,722,480

28

13. Vocational Rehabilitation Program Direction and Support Budget:
Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 693,690 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 69,380 Travel............................................................................................................................! 29,000

1156

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 15,960

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,100

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 275,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................-...............................$ -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 25,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 259,000

Utilities .................,...........................................................................................,.................$ -0-

Postage............................................................................................................................$ 3,000

Case Services................................................................................................-............! 225,000

Grants for Nephrology Centers...........................................................................$ 185,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,782,130

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0-

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 1,417,099

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................-.....-............! 365,031

Total Positions Budgeted

39

Vocational Rehabilitation - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Program Direction and Support

$ 1,101,670

$ 160,031

37

Grants Management

$ 680,460

$ 205,000

2

Undistributed

$ --0--

$ --0--

0

Total

$ 1,782,130

$ 365,031

39

14. Vocational Rehabilitation

Facilities Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,119,580

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 203,090

Travel............................................................................................................................! 51,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 14,500

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,800

Equipment Purchases................................................................................................-! 25,170

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 90,400

Telecommunications.............................................................................-...................! 118,250

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 117,900

Utilities.........................................................................................................................! 47,000

Postage............................................................................................................................! 4,800

Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0-

Case Services ....................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,796,290

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 2,903,180

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 893,110

Total Positions Budgeted

220

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

21

Vocational Rehabilitation - Facilities Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Program Direction and Support

! 379,780

! 141,830

13

Atlanta Rehabilitation Center

$ 1,208,560

! 304,060

64

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Alto Rehabilitation Center
Cave Spring Rehabilitation Center
Yarbrough Rehabilitation Center
Georgia Vocational Adjustment Center - Gracewood
Undistributed

$ 606,580 $ 241,400 $ 1,056,790 $ 303,180
$ --0--

! 165,780

38

$ 69,150

16

$ 212,290

65

$ --0--

24

$ --0--

0

Total

! 3,796,290

$ 893,110

220

15. Roosevelt Warm Springs

Rehabilitation Services

Hospital Services:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,556,500

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,016,910

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 28,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 7,000

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,500

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 17,250

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications.................,.................................................................................! 70,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 404,815

Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 112,700

Postage............................................................................................................................! 6,000

Case Services......................................................................................................................! -0-

Capital Outlay..................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,222,875

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 5,222,875

State Funds Budgeted.....................................................................................................-! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

354

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

13

16. Georgia Factory for the

Blind Budget:

Personal Services..........................................................,.........................................! 1,255,160

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 2,851,820

Travel............................................................................................................................! 12,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 28,000

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,600

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 73,900

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications......... ..........................................................................................$ 12,395

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 49,750

Utilities.........................................................................................................................! 44,350

Postage ............................................................................................................................$ 500

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 4,330,775

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 4,063,394

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 267,381

Total Positions Budgeted

24

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

12

Georgia Factory for the Blind Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Operations

$ 3,992,190

$ --0--

0

1158
Supervision Vocational
Rehabilitation Unit Undistributed Total

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, $ 249,580
$ 89,005 $ --0-- $ 4,330,775

$ 249,580

19

$ 17,801

5

$ --0--

0

$ 267,381

24

17. Vocational Rehabilitation

Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 9,926,565

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 433,850

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 385,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 3,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 13,940

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 523,120

Telecommunications .................................................................................................$ 255,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 196,500

Utilities.........................................................................................................................! 57,770

Postage..........................................................................................................................! 65,280

Case Services....................................................................................................$ 15,070,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 26,930,025

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0-

Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 20,696,300

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 6,233,725

Total Positions Budgeted

722

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

4

18. Roosevelt Warm Springs

Rehabilitation Services

Rehabilitative Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,349,855

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 214,500

Travel............................................................................................................................! 10,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 7,000

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 700

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 10,665

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 42,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 418,300

Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 133,000

Postage................................................................................................................................! -0-

Case Services ............................................................................................................$ 85,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,271,020

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 1,885,855

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 385,165

Total Positions Budgeted

109

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

19. Vocational Rehabilitation Disability Adjudication Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,299,900 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 426,000

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1159

Travel............................................................................................................................? 28,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0-

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 4,100

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 325,500

Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 12,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 116,100

Utilities...............................................................................................................................? -0-

Postage................................................................................................................................$ -0-

Case Services ......................................................................................................$ 4,504,200

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,716,400

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 9,716,400

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................? -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

312

20. 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.........................................................................................? 366,174

AFDCBenefits..............................................................................................$ 106,980,104

Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................................? 107,346,278

Agency Funds.......................................................................................................? 70,414,304

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 36,931,974

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Public Assistance Functional Budgets

AFDC Payments SSI - Supplement Benefits Undistributed Total

Total Funds ? 106,980,104
? 366,174 $ --0--
? 107,346,278

State Funds Pos.

? 36,565,800

0

? 366,174

0

$ --0--

0

? 36,931,974

0

21. Local Services - Community Services and Benefits Payments Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................................? -0Regular Operating Expenses...........................................................................................? -0Travel..................................................................................................................................? -0-
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0Publications and Printing................................................................................................? -0Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................? -0Computer Charges..................................................................................................,..........? -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................? -0Local Services Benefits
Payments Grants..............................................................................................? 32,624,344

1160

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Grants to Counties for

Social Services................................................................................-...........-$ 25,749,381

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 58,373,725

Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 34,589,172

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................-.................$ 23,784,553

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Local Services - Community Services and Benefits Payments Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Local Services Benefits Payments Grants

$ 32,624,344

$ 16,312,172

0

Grants to Counties for Social Services

$ 25,643,591

$ 7,366,591

0

Undistributed

$ 105,790

$ 105,790

0

Total

$ 58,373,725

$ 23,784,553

0

22. Family and Children Services

Program Direction and Support

Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 5,835,960

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 211,995

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 320,974

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 177,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 25,800

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 800,000

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 192,300

Telecommunications .................................................................................................$ 177,195

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 1,334,620

Utilities...........................................................................................................................$ 4,900

Postage....................................................................................................................$476,720

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,557,464

Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 5,359,475

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0-

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 4,197,989

Total Positions Budgeted

373

Family and Children Services - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets

Total Funds

State Funds Pos.

Director's Office

$ 350,805

$ 152,115

12

Standards and Procedures

$ 349,170

$ 113,610

10

Training

$ 413,540

$ 103,385

14

Management Development Administrative Support Food Stamp

$ 1,695,180 $ 2,239,250
$ 808,670

$ 838,110

91

$ 1,182,150

19

$ 208,670

24

District Administration

$ 1,919,125

$ 818,825

109

Special Services

$ 1,134,805

$ 409,205

54

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1978

1161

Eligibility Determination Undistributed Total

$ 487,060 $ 159,859 $ 9,557,464

$ 212,060

31

$ 159,859

9

$ 4,197,989

373

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 64,870,369 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 9,238,535 Travel......................................................................................................................-! 2,293,379 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................$ 56,500 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 554,400 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 294,345 Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 3,514,540 Real Estate Rentals ...............................................................................................$ 2,198,915 Telecommunications..............................................................................................! 1,545,395 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................! 39,601,395 Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 452,520 Postage.....................................................................................................................! 1,038,770 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0Grants for Regional Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs..........................................................................! 2,989,000 Crippled Children Benefits ..................................................................................$ 3,951,000 Kidney Disease Benefits..........................................................................................! 450,000 Cancer Control Benefits........................................................................................! 1,600,000
Benefits for Medically Indigent High Risk Pregnant Women and Their Infants.......................................................................................................! 3,476,480
Family Planning Benefits ........................................................................................$ 322,530 Benefits for Midwifery Program.............................................................................! 175,000 Facilities Construction Grants ........................................................................................$ -0Grants for DeKalb County
Mental Retardation Project.................................................................................! 106,646 Grants for Chatham County
Mental Retardation Project................................................................................-! 102,464 Grant-In-Aid to Counties ...................................................................................! 27,347,375 Work Incentive Benefits ..........................................................................................$ 900,000 Grants to Fulton County for 24
hour Emergency Social Services.........................................................................! 130,000 Benefits for Child Care.........................................................................................$ 8,740,498 Chatham County Homemaker Project ..................................................................$ 366,330 Fulton County Homemaker Project.......................................................................! 205,735 Areawide and Community Grants.......................................................................! 2,241,600 Nutrition Grants....................................................................................................! 4,003,200 Grants for Nephrology Centers...............................................................................! 185,000 Case Services ........................................................................................................$ 19,884,200 SSI-Supplement Benefits.........................................................................................! 366,174 AFDC Benefits ...................................................................................................$ 106,980,104
Local Services Benefits Payments Grants..............................................................................................! 32,624,344
Grants to Counties for Social Services ..............................,,..............................................................................$ 25,749,381
Contract for the Purchase of Clotting Factor for the Hemophilia Program ......................................................,,....................................$ 100,000
Institutional Repairs and Maintenance............................................................................................-..! 1,000,000

1162

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Contract with Emory University

for Arthritis Research...........................................................................................$ 159,625

Grant to Parent-Child Center...................................................................................! 11,000

Grant to Grady Hospital for

Cystic Fibrosis Program.........................................................................................! 40,000

Total Positions Budgeted

4,461

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 funds available in the Physical Health - Local Services Budget not
less than $125,000 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 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 Fed
eral funds for programs other than advertising. There is hereby appropriated $36,565,800 in State funds for the purpose of making
AFDC benefit payments. Provided that for Fiscal 1979, the following maximum benefits and maximum standards
of need shall apply:

Number in Asst. Group
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Standards of Need
$ 106 161 193 227 260 282 305 324 341 365 390

Maximum Monthly Amount
$ 69 105 125 148 169 183 198 211 222 237 254

Provided further, that the Department of Human Resources is authorized to calculate all monthly benefit payments utilizing a factor of 65% of the above standard of needs.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $88,000 is designated and committed to oper ate the Rome Cerebral Palsey Center.
Provided, however, it is the intent of this General Assembly that no additional group homes or community treatment centers be started with Federal funds without prior approval by the General Assembly of Georgia.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Institutional Repairs and Mainte nance Projects, $52,030 is designated and committed for making necessary structural renovations to DHR facilities to insure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Provided, however, it is the intent of this General Assembly that the rate paid to Den tist for services rendered in the District Dental Clinics shall not exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per hour.
Provided that of the above appropriation relating to Statewide Grants for Pre-natal and Post-natal Care Programs, $2,989,000 is designated and committed for a Statewide pro-

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gram of pre-natal and post-natal care, including all hospitals where such program or pro grams are providing or shall provide such care.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Per Diem, Fees and Contracts in the Family Health Activity, $48,000 is designated and committed for the purchase of equipment for the obstetrical unit at the Waycross Memorial Hospital.

B. Budget Unit: Community Mental Health/

Mental Retardation Youth

Services and

Institutions..........................................................................................^ 171,568,271

1. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Augusta Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 5,062,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 657,300

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 6,250

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,100

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 7,000

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 60,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 64,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 177,700

Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 188,475

Postage............................................................................................................................! 5,600

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 387,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 6,617,425

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,952,425

Total Positions Budgeted

July 1, 1978

480

Total Positions Budgeted

June 30, 1979

459

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

14

2. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Atlanta Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 6,529,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 867,300

Travel............................................................................................................................! 10,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 36,500

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,400

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 30,000

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 93,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 86,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 96,000

Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 275,000

Postage..........................................................................................................................! 10,000

Capital Outlay......................................................................................................-....! 275,000

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 513,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,825,200

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 7,791,400

Total Positions Budgeted

July 1, 1978

600

Total Positions Budgeted

June 30, 1979

588

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

19

1164

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

3. Georgia Regional Hospital at

Savannah Budget:

Personal Services...................,................................................................................! 5,570,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 538,100

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 8,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 11,000

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,000

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 85,000

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 4,200

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 58,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 67,500

Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 250,000

Postage.................................,..........................................................................................! 5,000

Authority Lease Rentals..........................................................................................! 500,000

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 308,480

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 7,414,280

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 6,689,280

Total Positions Budgeted

July 1, 1978

519

Total Positions Budgeted

June 30, 1979

510

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

18

4. West Central Georgia Regional

Hospital Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,974,000

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 589,900

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 9,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 6,500

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,650

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,000

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 75,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Telecommunications.................................................................................................,,! 60,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 24,000

Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 197,000

Postage..........................................................................................................................! 10,000

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 646,500

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 6,599,550

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................,............! 6,299,950

Total Positions Budgeted

July 1, 1978

493

Total Positions Budgeted

June 30, 1979

436

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

23

5. Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital at Rome Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 6,616,000 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 585,500 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 8,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 6,500 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,500 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 10,400 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 85,000

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1165

Real Estate Rentals .......................................................................................,..................$ -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 75,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.........................................................,........................$ 23,850

Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 550,000

Postage............................................................................................................................$ 5,200

Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 256,000

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 853,500

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,076,450

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 7,820,850

Total Positions Budgeted

July 1, 1978

648

Total Positions Budgeted

June 30, 1979

596

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

29

6. Gracewood State School and Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 17,697,000

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,884,100

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 9,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 17,300

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 14,600

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 40,000

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 55,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 170,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 153,800

Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 790,000

Postage..........................................................................................................................! 12,500

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0-

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 117,000

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 20,961,100

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 11,892,100

Total Positions Budgeted

July 1, 1978

1,755

Total Positions Budgeted

June 30, 1979

1,755

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

89

7. Southwestern State Hospital Budget: Personal Services..............................................................-.....................................! 9,476,000 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,017,100 Travel......................................................................................................................-.....! 12,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 38,000 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,700 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 35,500 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 90,000 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0Telecommunications..........................................................................................-........! 72,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 46,200 Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 375,000 Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 9,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 11,173,500 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 9,848,500

1166

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Total Positions Budgeted

July 1, 1978

920

Total Positions Budgeted

June 30, 1979

920

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

45

8. Georgia Retardation Center Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 10,098,000

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,012,000

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 9,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 5,800

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 5,200

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 100,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Telecommunications .................................................................................................$ 132,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 60,700

Utilities .......................................................................................................................$ 604,100

Postage............................................................................................................................$ 7,000

Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 794,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 13,828,000

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0-

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 9,168,000

Total Positions Budgeted

July 1, 1978

990

Total Positions Budgeted

June 30, 1979

919

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

54

9. Georgia Mental Health

Institute Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 6,052,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 715,750

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 10,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 8,800

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 48,500

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 93,000

Real Estate Rentals....................................................,.....................................................! -0-

Telecommunications .................................................................................................$ 170,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 475,800

Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 675,000

Postage............................................................................................................................! 9,500

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 450,000

Capital Outlay .........................................................-.................................................$ 31,500

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,739,850

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0-

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 8,229,850

Total Positions Budgeted

July 1, 1978

513

Total Positions Budgeted

June 30, 1979

471

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

20

10. Central State Hospital Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 48,250,000 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 6,573,230 Travel............................................................................................................................! 17,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 56,700

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1167

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 18,070

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 101,000

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 345,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications .................................................................................................$ 420,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 121,000

Utilities....................................................................................................................! 2,100,000

Postage..........................................................................................................................$ 40,000

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 1,284,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 59,326,000

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 48,178,039

Total Positions Budgeted

July 1, 1978

4,594

Total Positions Budgeted

June 30, 1979

4,512

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

153

11. State Youth Development

Centers Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 6,875,100

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,051,600

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 7,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 10,500

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 200

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 19,000

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 8,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 78,700

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 74,900

Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 450,000

Postage ......................................................................................................................$ 16,600

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,591,600

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 8,294,600

Total Positions Budgeted

July 1, 1978

641

Total Positions Budgeted

June 30, 1979

641

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

93

12. Regional Youth Development Centers Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,199,000 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 538,920 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 7,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 6,800 Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 350 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 15,600 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-
Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 37,800 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 48,000 Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 230,000 Postage............................................................................................................................! 6,000 Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 810,000 Grants to County-Owned Detention
Centers....................................................................................................................! 250,000 Reserve for Eastman RYDC................................................................................$ 180,000

1168

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Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,329,970

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 5,194,970

Total Positions Budgeted

July 1, 1978

329

Total Positions Budgeted

June 30, 1979

329

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

28

13. Community Mental Health/

Mental Retardation

Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 5,407,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 136,950

Travel............................................................................................................................? 27,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges.................................................................:...........................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 68,600

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................? 4,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 190,600

Utilities...........................................................................................................................? 5,800

Outpatient Pharmaceuticals....................................................................................? 770,000

Drug Abuse Contracts...........................................................................................? 1,295,200

Developmental Disability

Service Chiefs........................................................................................................? 400,000

Day Care Centers for the

Mentally Retarded...........................................................................................? 28,317,173

Purchase of Mini-buses for

MR Day Care Centers..........................................................................................? 350,000

Group Homes for the

Mentally Retarded.............................................................................................? 1,876,000

Supportive Living Benefits...................................................................................? 1,454,000

Supportive Living Staff...........................................................................................? 249,000

Foster Grandparents.................................................................................................? 337,000

Community Residential Services.........................................................................? 1,101,000

Community Residential

Services Staff.........................................................................................................? 525,000

Community Mental Health

Center Services.................................................................................................? 31,707,097

Project Rescue .......................................................................................................$ 182,500

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 74,404,420

Agency Funds......................................................................................................,? 41,789,878

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 32,614,542

Total Positions Budgeted

July 1, 1978

382

Total Positions Budgeted

June 30, 1979

382

Community Mental Health/Mental Retardation Services Functional Budgets

Mental Health Community Assistance
Mental Retardation Community Assistance

Total Funds ? 3,684,000 ? 1,152,800

State Funds Pos.

? 3,613,374 248

$ 1,152,800

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Central Pharmacy
Odyssey
Synthesis Treatment Center
Tenth Street Treatment Center
Little Five Points Treatment Center
Central Intake
Outpatient Pharmaceuticals
Developmental Disability Service Chiefs
Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded
Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded
Purchase of Mini-buses for MR Day Care Centers
Supportive Living Benefits
Supportive Living Staff
Foster Grandparents
Community Residential Services
Community Residential Services Staff
Project Rescue
Drug Abuse Contracts
Community Mental Health Center Services
Undistributed
Total

$ 99,800 $ 65,400 $ 226,250
$ 216,800
$ 218,700 $ 176,700 $ 770,000
$ 400,000
$ 1,876,000
$ 28,217,173
$ 350,000 $ 1,310,000
$ 249,000 $ 157,000
$ 1,101,000
$ 505,000 $ 182,500 $ 1,295,200
$ 31,707,097 $ 444,000 $ 74,404,420

$ 99,800

5

! 26,160

4

$ 84,500

14

$ 80,720

13

$ 81,480

15

$ 64,680

10

$ 770,000

0

! 400,000

$ 1,876,000

$ 12,717,173

$ 350,000 $ 1,310,000
$ 62,250 $ 157,000

$ 1,101,000

$ 505,000

0

$ 45,625

0

$ 170,883

0

$ 7,502,097

0

$ 444,000

0

$ 32,614,542 382

14. Community Youth Services Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 4,875,645 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 245,425 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 245,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................$ 11,000 Publications and Printing..................................................................,............................$ 300 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,275 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 205,410 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 131,750 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0Utilities.........................................................................................................................! 28,040 Postage............................................................................................................................! 8,890

1170

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Child Care Benefits .................................................................................................$ 10,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,766,335

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,593,765

Total Positions Budgeted

July 1, 1978

395

Total Positions Budgeted

June 30, 1979

395

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

16

Community Youth Services Functional Budgets

Group Homes Attention Homes Day Centers Community Treatment Centers Court Services Runaway Apprehension Interstate Compact Undistributed Total

Total Funds $ 571,160 $ 96,910 $ 404,080 $ 970,480
$ 3,006,150 $ 173,645 $ 46,770
$ 497,140 ! 5,766,335

State Funds Pos.

$ 571,160

45

$ 96,910

2

$ 404,080

28

$ 469,060

70

$ 1,428,370

217

$ 80,275

12

$ 46,770

3

$ 497,140

18

$ 3,593,765

395

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services................................................................................................$ 140,680,745 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 17,413,175 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 386,650 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 200,800 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 66,470 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 325,475 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 1,089,000 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 278,210 Telecommunications..............................................................................................! 1,559,450 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 1,560,050 Utilities....................................................................................................................! 6,718,415 Postage........................................................................................................................! 145,290 Capital Outlay........................................................................................................! 1,680,980 Authority Lease Rentals .......................................................................................$ 5,545,000 Grants to County-Owned Detention Centers.................................................................................................! 250,000 Reserve for Eastman RYDC....................................................................................$ 180,000 Outpatient Pharmaceuticals....................................................................................! 770,000 Drug Abuse Contracts ...........................................................................................$ 1,295,200 Developmental Disability Services Chiefs.......................................................................................................! 400,000 Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded...........................................................................................! 28,317,173 Purchase of Mini-buses for MR Day Care Centers..........................................................................................! 350,000 Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded.............................................................................................! 1,876,000 Supportive Living Benefits...................................................................................! 1,454,000

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1171

Supportive Living Staff ...........................................................................................$ 249,000

Foster Grandparents.................................................................................................! 337,000

Community Residential Services.........................................................................! 1,101,000

Community Residential

Services Staff .........................................................................................................$ 525,000

Community Mental Health

Center Services.................................................................................................! 31,707,097

Project Rescue...........................................................................................................! 182,500

Child Care Benefits....................................................................................................! 10,000

Total Positions Budgeted

July 1, 1978

13,259

Total Positions Budgeted

June 30, 1979

12,913

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

601

Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, !839,480 is desig nated and committed for Fire Marshal renovations at Savannah Regional Hospital (!308,480), Atlanta Regional Hospital (!275,000), and Northwest Regional Hospital (!256,000).
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, !810,000 is desig nated and committed for the construction of a Regional Youth Development Center at Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, !31,500 is desig nated and committed for the construction of a Maintenance facility at the Georgia Mental Health Institute.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that of the above appropriation relative to Regional Youth Development Centers, !20,000 is for the initial operational costs of a Regional Youth Development Center in DeKalb County.

Section 28. Department of Industry

and Trade.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Industry

and Trade..................................................................................................$ 7,423,796

1. Industry Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 400,000

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 8,400

Travel............................................................................................................................! 35,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,000

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications.........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts......................................................... .......................$ 2,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 448,400

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 448,400

Total Positions Budgeted

21

2. Research Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 240,000 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 9,550 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 2,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 32,000 Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 925 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 14,150 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0Telecommunications .........................................................................................................$ -0-

1172

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Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 2,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................,..................................................................$ 301,325

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 301,325

Total Positions Budgeted

16

3. Tourism Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,101,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 231,700

Travel............................................................................................................................? 60,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 155,400

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 10,571

Computer Charges........................................................................................................? 7,500

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................$ 5,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 52,200

Local Welcome Center Contracts.............................................................................? 75,230

Capital Outlay...............................................................................................................? 8,877

Historic Chattahoochee

Commission Contract ..........................................................................................$ 35,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 1,742,478

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 1,742,478

Total Positions Budgeted

101

4. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 425,000

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 144,043

Travel............................................................................................................................? 14,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 50,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 1,650

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 7,500

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 145,800

Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 90,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 16,000

Postage........................................................................................................................? 128,000

Georgia Ports Authority

Authority Lease Rentals ...................................................................................$ 2,790,000

Georgia Ports Authority

General Obligation Bond

Payments ............................................................................................................$ 500,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................? 4,311,993

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 3,021,993

Total Positions Budgeted

24

5. International Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 153,000 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................? 28,300 Travel............................................................................................................................? 40,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 12,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 1,350 Computer Charges........................................................................................................? 9,500 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 27,500 Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 14,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 140,950 Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................? 426,600

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1173

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 426,600

Total Positions Budgeted

9

6. Advertising Budget:

Advertising..........................................................................................................$ 1,483,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,483,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,483,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 2,319,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 421,993

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 152,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 251,400

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 14,996

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 38,650

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 173,300

Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 109,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 213,150

Postage........................................................................................................................! 128,000

Capital Outlay...............................................................................................................! 8,877

Local Welcome Center Contracts.............................................................................! 75,230

Advertising..............................................................................................................! 1,483,000

Georgia Ports Authority

Authority Lease Rentals ...................................................................................$ 2,790,000

Georgia Ports Authority

General Obligation Bond

Payments................................................................................................................! 500,000

Historic Chattahoochee

Commission Contract.............................................................................................! 35,000

Total Positions Budgeted

171

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

10

For general administrative cost of operating the Department of Industry and Trade, including advertising expense.

B. Budget Unit: Authorities .............................................................................................$ -0-

1. Georgia World Congress Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,836,867

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 686,380

Travel......................................................................................................-.....................! 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 8,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 50,000

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 720

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 35,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 102,800

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 25,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,759,767

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

106

2. Georgia Ports Authority Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 12,727,000 Regular Operating Expenses and Computer Charges......................................................................................! 5,357,000 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 330,584

1174

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases,

Equipment Purchases

and Capital Outlay.............................................................................................$ 4,578,049

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 75,000

Repayments for State General

Obligation Bonds and Authority

Lease Rental Obligations ..................................................................................$ 1,290,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 176,000

Other Debt-Service Payments.............................................................................$ 679,100

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 25,212,733

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

721

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 14,563,867

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 686,380

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 345,584

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 83,000

Equipment Purchases............................................................................--.--$ 50,000

Computer Charges ..............................................................--.--....................----............$ 720

Real Estate Rentals................................................................................-........--..........$ -0-

Telecommunications.........................................--...--.--------------------$ 35,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 278,800

Capital Outlay.........................................................................................----------! 25,000

Regular Operating Expenses,

Computer Charges.....................................................------------.--.--...--! 5,357,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases, Equipment Purchases

and Capital Outlay...........................................................----------...................! 4,578,049

Repayments for State General

Obligation Bonds and Authority

Lease Rental Obligations......................................................................------..$ 1,290,000

Other Debt-Service Payments ...............................................--................--....-! 679,100

Total Positions Budgeted

827

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

36

It is the intent of this General Assembly that to the extent that gross income from oper ations exceeds the amount contemplated in this Appropriations Act, such excess may be applied toward the cost of operations, provided that budget amendments reflecting such proposed applications are provided to the Office of Planning and Budget and the Legis lative Budget Office at least two weeks prior to such application of funds.

Section 29. Department of Labor. A. Budget Unit: Inspection Division.....................................................................$ 526,069
Inspection Division Budget: Personal Services...........................................................................................--....--! 430,000 Regular Operating Expenses......................... ............................................................$ 10,600 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 70,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,500 Equipment Purchases--..--..--...................................--------.--.--------..........................$ -0Computer Charges..........................................................--.--.--..--................ .............$ -0Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................I 7,969 Telecommunications..............................................................----..--------...............$ 5,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................--........------.$ 1,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 526,069

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1978

1175

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 526,069

Total Positions Budgeted

28

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 430,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 10,600

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 70,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,500

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 7,969

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 5,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................$ 1,000

Total Positions Budgeted

28

B. Budget Unit: Basic Employment, Work Incentive, Correctional Services, Comprehensive Employment and Training, and Unemployment Compensation Reserve Fund............................................................................................$ 2,380,071

1. Basic Employment Security

and W.I.N. Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 26,353,308

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 3,316,506

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 670,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 21,000

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 215,000

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 5,340

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................! 1,227,902

Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 676,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 3,476,000

W.I.N. Grants.....................................................................................................$ 1,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 36,961,056

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,310,041

Total Positions Budgeted

1,632

2. Comprehensive Employment

and Training Act (CETA) Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 7,781,447

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,018,831

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 350,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 15,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 75,000

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 1,471

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 86,484

Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 150,000

Per Diem, Fees and

Contracts (CETA)..............................................................................................! 2,030,000

CETA Direct Benefits ....................................................................................$ 80,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 92,508,233

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

450

3. Correctional Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 937,684

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Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................! 24,846

Travel.,........................,.................................................................................................! 29,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................? -0-

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................? -0-

Computer Charges...........................................................................................................! 189

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 27,511

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 16,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 34,200

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,070,030

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,070,030

Total Positions Budgeted

62

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 35,072,439

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 5,360,183

Travel.......................................................................................................................? 1,049,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 36,000

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 290,000

Computer Charges........................................................................................................? 7,000

Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................? 1,341,897

Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 842,600

Per Diem, Fees and

Contracts (CETA)..............................................................................................? 2,030,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................? 3,510,200

W.I.N. Grants.........................................................................................................! 1,000,000

CETA Direct Benefits.........................................................................................? 80,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

2,144

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 30. Department of Law.

Budget Unit: Department of Law ....................................................................$ 2,694,820

Attorney General's Office Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 2,447,000

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 149,800

Travel............................................................................................................................! 70,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 27,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 17,020

Computer Charges...........................................................................................................? 200

Books for State Library.............................................................................................? 39,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 60,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 30,000

Capital Outlay..................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 2,840,020

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 2,694,820

Total Positions Budgeted

104

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 2,447,000 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 149,800 Travel............................................................................................................................? 70,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 27,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 17,020 Computer Charges....................................................................................,......................! 200

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Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 60,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 30,000

Books for State Library.............................................................................................! 39,000

Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

104

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

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, steno graphic help, necessary to carry on the legal duties of the State, required of the Depart ment of Law, or any agency of the State in the Executive Branch of State Government, shall be paid from this fund. No other agency is authorized to expend funds appropriated or otherwise available from any source for the support and maintenance of the respective agency for the purpose for which provision is made in this item, unless payment is for reimbursement to the Department of Law as provided by law.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation relative to regular operating
expenses, $38,000 is designated and committed for Court Reporter Fees.

Section 31. Department of

Medical Assistance.

Budget Unit: Medicaid Services ..................................................................$ 132,546,852

1. Commissioner's Office Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 414,765

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 49,455

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 40,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 532

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,760

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 28,100

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 10,400

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 62,500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 607,812

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 220,878

Total Positions Budgeted

22

2. Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 673,702

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 119,739

Travel.............................................................................................................................3 4,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 10,500

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 9,660

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 66,500

Telecommunications.........................-.........................................................................! 26,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 250,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,161,301

State Funds Budgeted..........................................................................,...................! 522,101

Total Positions Budgeted

52

3. Program Management Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 679,000 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................I 146,800 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,900 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................,...! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 30,000

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Equipment Purchases.....................................................................,...........................! 10,300

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 46,500

Telecommunications....................................................................'...............................! 21,900

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 80,000

Contracts for Hospital Audits.................................................................................! 185,000

Contracts for Nursing Home

and Dental Audits.................................................................................................$ 600,000

Contract with Georgia Medical

Care Foundation ............................................................................................$ 1,300,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,104,400

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,441,500

Total Positions Budgeted

47

4. Operations Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,560,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 526,500

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 2,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 15,200

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 26,600

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 6,871,000

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 88,400

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 57,900

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,147,700

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 6,896,699

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,251,001

Total Positions Budgeted

124

5. Benefits Payments Budget:

Medicaid Benefits..............................................................................................! 394,583,629

Payments to Counties

for Mental Health ..............................................................................................$ 4,000,000

Adult Emergency Dental Services...................................................................$ 3,300,000

Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 401,883,629

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 128,111,372

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,327,467 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 842,494 Travel............................................................................................................................! 51,900
Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................................-! -0-
Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 56,232 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 48,320 Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 6,871,000 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 229,500 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 116,800 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 392,500 Medicaid Benefits..............................................................................................! 394,583,629
Payments to Counties for Mental Health ....................................................................................................$ 4,000,000
Adult Emergency Dental Services.......................................................................! 3,300,000 Contracts for Hospital Audits.................................................................................! 185,000

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Contracts for Nursing Home

and Dental Audits.........................................................................--........--.....-$ 600,000

Contract with Georgia

Medical Care Foundation .................................................................................$ 1,300,000

Total Positions Budgeted

245

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It is the intent of this General Assembly that with regard to the above appropriation for Adult Emergency Dental Services, treatment of mandibular and maxillary fractures and dislocations be among the services contemplated in this appropriation, but that pay ment for restorative dental services and orthodontic services shall not generally be made
from this appropriation.

Section 32. Merit System of Personnel

Administration.

Budget Unit: Merit System of Personnel

Administration

Agency Assessments...............................................................................$ 2,722,119

1. Applicant Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 563,580

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 15,500

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 35,300

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 5,100

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 247,000

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 1,650

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 9,300

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 20,000

Postage ......................................................................................................................$ 33,500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 935,030

Agency Assessments .......................................,,........................................................$ 935,030

Total Positions Budgeted

39

2. Classification and Compensation

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 351,000

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 4,490

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 9,270

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,400

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 85,600

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 5,100

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 5,000

Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 2,200

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 467,560

Agency Assessments .................................................................................................$ 467,560

Total Positions Budgeted

22

3. Employee Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 291,000 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 11,610 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 2,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 12,600 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,080 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 121,000

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Real Estate Rentals ..........................................,...............................................................$ -0-

Telecommunications .....................................................................................................$ 4,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 1,200

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 445,490

Agency Assessments .................................................................................................$ 437,140

Total Positions Budgeted

21

4. Employee Training and

Development Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 257,700

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 10,270

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 9,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 8,020

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,900

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 1,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................$ 5,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 88,500

Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 3,200

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 386,490

Agency Assessments .................................................................................................$ 331,490

Total Positions Budgeted

15

5. Health Insurance

Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 209,000

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 5,200

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 1,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,900

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,920

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 10,350

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 17,100

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 11,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 962,600

Postage ......................................................................................................................$ 14,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,236,870

Employer and Employee

Contributions......................................................................................................! 1,236,870

Total Positions Budgeted

14

6. Health Insurance Claims Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................................! -0Regular Operating Expenses...........................................................................................! -0Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing......,...........................,.............................................................! -0Equipment Purchases...........,...........................................................................................! -0Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0Telecommunications..........,..............................................................................................! -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................,..........! -0Postage................................................................................................................................! -0Health Insurance Claims.........................,......................................................$ 35,469,000 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 35,469,000

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Other Health Insurance

Agency Funds .....................................................................................................$ 4,800,010

Employer and Employee

Contributions....................................................................................................! 30,668,990

Total Positions Budgeted

0

7. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services......................................................................................................-! 275,600

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 8,410

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 5,320

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 16,850

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 30,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 4,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 2,700

Postage............................................................................................................................! 1,140

Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies.................................................................................$ 283,640

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 629,360

Agency Assessments .................................................................................................$ 278,390

Employer and Employee Contributions..................................................................! 34,370

Total Positions Budgeted

19

8. Commissioner's Office Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 275,907

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 9,300

Travel..........................................................................................................-.................! 10,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 6,600

Equipment Purchases..................................................................................--.--............$ 780

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Telecommunications .........................................................................................------.! 5,300

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 30,000

Postage.........................................................................................................................$3,300

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 341,487

Agency Assessments .................................................................................................$ 272,509

Total Positions Budgeted

13

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,223,787

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 64,780

Travel............................................................................................................................! 32,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 81,010

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 30,030

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 494,950

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 18,750

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 45,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 1,108,800

Postage..........................................................................................................................! 58,540

Federal Sub-grants to

State and Local Agencies.....................................................................................! 283,640

Health Insurance Claim Payments ...................................................................$ 35,469,000

Total Positions Budgeted

143

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

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Section 33. Department of Natural

Resources.

A. Budget Unit: Department of Natural

Resources ................................................................................................$ 37,087,395

1. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,284,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 275,700

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 19,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 140,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 10,500

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 132,700

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 21,000

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 46,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 34,000

Grants to the City of Atlanta ..........................................................................$ 1,500,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,463,100

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,463,100

Total Positions Budgeted

85

2. Information and Education Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 502,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 97,960

Travel............................................................................................................................! 15,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 23,800

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 315,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 33,000

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 1,820

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 28,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 8,900

Capital Outlay - Repairs and

Maintenance .........................................................................................................$ 12,500

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,037,980

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 888,980

Total Positions Budgeted

35

3. Planning and Research Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,133,133

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 76,500

Travel............................................................................................................................! 50,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 40,100

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,060

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 37,400

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications.................................................................................................,,! 41,300

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 101,000

Land and Water Conservation

Grants..................................................................................................................! 8,500,000

Recreation Grants.....................................................................................................$ 260,000

Youth Conservation Corps Grants.........................................................................! 100,000

Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust.............................................................................! 823,000

Contract - Special Olympics, Inc. .........................................................................$ 63,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 11,229,393

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,261,377

Total Positions Budgeted

60

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4. Game and Fish Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 7,185,502

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,131,202

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 99,698

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................$ 512,870

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 36,400

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 427,132

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 32,250

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 2,649

Telecommunications.................................................................................................5 144,100

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 74,100

Capital Outlay - Hatchery

Renovation.............................................................................................................! 122,000

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance.....................................................................................................! 68,500

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 205,491

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 11,041,894

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 8,822,732

Total Positions Budgeted

463

5. State Parks and Historic

Sites Operations Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,729,391

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,517,400

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 61,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................! 180,400

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 48,800

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 195,800

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................? 7,150

Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 145,700

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 60,300

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 326,000

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance...................................................................................................! 600,000

Capital Outlay - Shop Stock...................................................................................! 200,000

Cost of Material for Resale.....................................................................................! 600,000

Authority Lease Rentals ...................................................................................$ 2,533,000

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 12,205,241

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 9,365,241

Total Positions Budgeted

348

6. Geologic and Water Resources Research Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 696,690 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 122,174
Travel............................................................................................................................? 45,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................? 28,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 27,500 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 21,200 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 1,200 Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 12,040 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 221,500 Contract with U.S. Geological
Survey for Ground Water Resources Survey..................................................................................................? 184,125

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Topographic Mapping United

States Geological Survey......................................................................................$ 375,000

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 22,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,756,829

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,460,829

Total Positions Budgeted

40

7. Environmental Protection Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,492,214

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 309,534

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 216,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..................................................................................................................? 52,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 50,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 44,000

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 210,000

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 62,388

Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 102,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 468,000

Solid Waste Grants................................................................................................! 1,000,000

Water and Sewer Grants ..................................................................................$ 5,073,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 13,080,036

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 10,180,036

Total Positions Budgeted

296

8. Lake Lanier Islands Development

Authority Budget:

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Operations..............................................................................................................! 499,500

Payments to Lake Lanier Islands

Development Authority for

Capital Outlay ......................................................................................................$ 15,600

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 515,100

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 515,100

Total Positions Budgeted

0

9. Jekyll Island State Park

Authority Budget:

Payments to Jekyll Island State

Park Authority for Operations........................................................................$ 130,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 130,000

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 130,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 21,022,930 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 5,530,470 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 508,198 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 797,070 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 657,800 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 734,692 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 414,170 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 94,387 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 519,340 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 967,800 Land and Water Conservation Grants..................................................................................................................! 8,500,000

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Recreation Grants.....................................................................................................! 260,000

Youth Conservation Corps Grants .........................................................................$ 100,000

Water and Sewer Grants ......................................................................................$ 5,073,000

Solid Waste Grants................................................................................................$ 1,000,000

Contract with U. S. Geological

Survey for Ground Water

Resources Survey ..................................................................................................$ 184,125

Contract with U.S. Geological

Survey for Topographic Maps.............................................................................$ 375,000

Capital Outlay - Hatchery

Renovation .............................................................................................................$ 122,000

Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 553,491

Capital Outlay - Repairs

and Maintenance...................................................................................................! 681,000

Capital Outlay - Shop Stock ...................................................................................$ 200,000

Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust.............................................................................$ 823,000

Authority Lease Rentals .......................................................................................$ 2,533,000

Cost of Material for Resale .....................................................................................$ 600,000

Payments to Lake Lanier

Islands Development Authority

for Operations........................................................................................................$ 499,500

Payments to Lake Lanier

Islands Development Authority

for Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................$ 15,600

Payments to Jekyll Island State

Park Authority for Operations............................................................................$ 130,000

Grants to the City of Atlanta ..............................................................................$ 1,500,000

Contract - Special Olympics,

Inc..............................................................................................................................? 63,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,327

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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.
Provided, that of the above appropriation, $63,000 is designated and committed for matching a minimum of $63,000 from other sources for the Georgia Special Olympics Pro gram.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Recreation Grants, $60,000 is desig nated and committed for improvements at Rock Eagle 4-H Center.
Provided, that in the above appropriation, State Parks and Historic Sites is directed to convert two (2) temporary positions to permanent status at Vogel State Park.
Provided, however, that of the above appropriation relating to Grants to the City of Atlanta, it is the intent of this General Assembly that no more than 20% of the cost of restoring the Cyclorama, including relocation thereof, be paid from this appropriation, and that the Department of Natural Resources establish necessary controls and take such addi tional action as is necessary to insure compliance with this provision.
Provided, further, that schoolchildren in scheduled and supervised groups shall not be required to pay any admission fee to tour the Cyclorama.

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B. Budget Unit: Authorities .............................................................................................$ -0-

1. Lake Lanier Islands Development

Authority Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 737,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 208,500

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 12,500

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 75,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 10,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 14,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 38,000

Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................! 31,200

Promotion Expenses........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,130,700

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

53

2. Jekyll Island State Park

Authority Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,994,365

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,080,700

Travel............................................................................................................................! 10,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 40,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 80,000

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 8,500

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 22,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 75,000

Mortgage Payments..................................................................................................! 150,300

Promotion Expenses........................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 3,460,865

Payments from the Department

of Natural Resources ............................................................................................$ 130,000

Other Funds............................................................................................................! 3,330,865

Total Positions Budgeted

220

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,731,365

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,289,200

Travel............................................................................................................................! 14,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 12,500

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 115,000

Equipment....................................................................................................................! 90,500

Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 8,500

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 36,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 113,000

Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................! 31,200

Promotion Expense...........................................................................................................! -0-

Mortgage Payments..................................................................................................! 150,300

Total Positions Budgeted

273

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

91

Section 34. Department of Offender
Rehabilitation. A. Budget Unit: Department of Offender
Rehabilitation........................................................................................^ 63,099,374

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1. General Administration and

Support Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,673,568

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 228,100

Travel...............................................................................................................-............! 72,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 22,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,390

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 246,000

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 212,900

Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 108,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 337,800

Utilities..............................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 3,907,458

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,907,458

Total Positions Budgeted

179

2. Georgia Training and Development

Center Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 807,000

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 109,900

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 1,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 12,700

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 10,400

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 18,600

Utilities......................................................................................................................$ 70,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,029,700

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,029,700

Total Positions Budgeted

64

3. Georgia Industrial Institute

Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,861,646

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 446,974

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,800

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 700

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 35,759

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................................! 31

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 26,400

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 6,200

Utilities ...................................................................................................................$ 300,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,681,510

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,681,510

Total Positions Budgeted

230

4. Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,223,068 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 503,928
Travel...............................................................................-.....................-........................! 2,300

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 500

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 79,910

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 32,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 9,000

Utilities...................................................................................................................$267,700

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 4,119,006

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,119,006

Total Positions Budgeted

279

5. Georgia State Prison Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,900,276

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,010,354

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 5,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 500

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 68,270

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 38,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 51,200

Utilities ...................................................................................................................$ 650,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 7,724,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 7,702,000

Total Positions Budgeted

498

6. Consolidated Branches Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,473,382

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 516,419

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 8,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 700

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 60,414

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 21,660

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 45,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 87,900

Utilities ...................................................................................................................$ 305,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,518,475

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,192,475

Total Positions Budgeted

294

7. Lee Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 762,950 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 121,610 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 1,900 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 100 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 90,300 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 8,500 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 10,800 Utilities......................................................................................................................$ 97,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,093,160

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State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,093,160

Total Positions Budgeted

83

8. Montgomery Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 729,500

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 137,280

Travel..........................................................................................................-..................* 1,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...........................................................................I -0-

Publications and Printing....................................................................... .....................,.! 100

Equipment Purchases................................................................................ ...........,.,.,.$ 7,000

Computer Charges................................................................,..........,.,...............................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Telecommunications..................................................................................... .,...........$ 11,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 13,600

Utilities......................................................................................................................$ 72,800

Total Funds Budgeted.......................................................................... .................I 973,080

State Funds Budgeted.........................................,...................................,................! 958,080

Total Positions Budgeted

58

9. Walker Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 7B3,500

Regular Operating Expenses.............................................................. ,.................$ 134,840

Travel.............................................................................................................................$ 2,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................I -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 200

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,600

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 14,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 7,800

Utilities.....................................................................................................................$ 57,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 986,840

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 976,840

Total Positions Budgeted

64

10. Georgia Women's Correctional

Institution Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,256,422

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 184,559

Travel........................................-.....................................................................................! 2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...........................................................,...................................! 100

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 1,400

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 13,900

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Utilities ...................................................................................................................$ 126,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................! 1,587,381

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,587,381

Total Positions Budgeted

111

11. West Georgia Community Correctional Center Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,543,000 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 209,303
Travel......................................................-.......................................................................! 2,000

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 100

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 16,376

Computer Charges.......................................................................................................,.....! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Telecommunications.... ...............................................................................................$ 13,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................-! 17,400

Utilities ...................................................................................................................$ 118,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,919,179

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,919,179

Total Positions Budgeted

138

12. Georgia Earned Release

Correctional Center Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,484,611

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 320,051

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 2,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 500

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 46,332

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................................! 660

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 33,200

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 12,000

Utilities...............................................................................................................................! -0-

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities.........................................................................................$ 175,500

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,074,854

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,074,854

Total Positions Budgeted

219

13. Macon Community Correctional

Center Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,272,422

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 163,339

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 300

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,150

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................... .............................................$ 11,300

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 12,750

Utilities ...................................................................................................................$ 126,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,595,261

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,595,261

Total Positions Budgeted

129

14. Talmadge Memorial Hospital Unit Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 220,000 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 10,000 Travel.................................................................................................................................! 300 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

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Telecommunications.........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................................................$ -0-

Utilities..............................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 230,300

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 230,300

Total Positions Budgeted

20

15. Central Institutional

Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 308,600

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 24,180

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 18,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,100

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 5,400

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 15,700

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Utilities ........................................................................................................................$ 2,400

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 375,580

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 375,580

Total Positions Budgeted

18

16. Central Funds Budget:

Personal Services...............................................................................................................! -0-

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 20,150

Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0-

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................! 561,200

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 110,400

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,345

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications .........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 93,000

Utilities...............................................................................................................................! -0-

Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 840,000

Overtime.......................................................................................................................! 30,000

Court Costs................................................................................................................! 200,000

Inmate Release Funds..............................................................................................! 360,000

County Subsidy......................................................................................................! 3,807,680

Outside Health Service

Purchases................................................................................................................! 341,000

Payments to Talmadge

Memorial Hospital................................................................................................! 795,000

Central Repair Fund ................................................................................................$ 450,000

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Medical

Services...................................................................................................................! 600,000

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 500,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,710,775

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 8,550,775

Total Positions Budgeted

0

17. Training and Staff Development Center Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 230,500 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 59,320

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Travel............................................................................................................................$ 42,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,650

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 24,000

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 7,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 27,000

Utilities ........................................................................................................................$ 7,920

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 400,890

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 188,440

Total Positions Budgeted

18

18. D.O.T. Work Details Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 107,476

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 3,672

Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0-

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0-

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications.........................................................................................................! -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Utilities..............................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 111,148

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

15

19. Food Processing and

Distribution Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,050,000

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,812,033

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 500

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 122,464

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 4,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Utilities...............................................................................................................................! -0-

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Meals................................................................................................! 907,133

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities..............................................................................................$ 7,500

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................! 4,906,830

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,708,300

Total Positions Budgeted

101

20. Farm Operations Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 325,055 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,956,311 Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................! 104,000 Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 109,830 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

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Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Telecommunications .........................................................................................................$ -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ....................................................................................$ 4,600

Utilities..............................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,499,796

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,487,796

Total Positions Budgeted

25

21. Probation Operations Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 5,787,748

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 167,097

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 247,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 4,300

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 68,090

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 136,103

Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 113,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Utilities ........................................................................................................................$ 5,400

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 6,529,738

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 6,495,438

Total Positions Budgeted

453

22. Pre-release Centers Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,535,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 195,000

Travel............................................................................................................................! 17,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 700

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 240,000

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 31,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 26,000

Utilities ...................................................................................................................$ 140,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,191,200

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,191,200

Total Positions Budgeted

133

23. Restitution/Adjustment

Centers Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,513,287

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 254,762

Travel............................................................................................................................! 16,050

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 23,000

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,300

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 57,780

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 211,950

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 31,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 25,400

Utilities......................................................................................................................$ 81,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,215,529

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,913,153

Total Positions Budgeted

146

24. Andromeda Center Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 186,000

1194

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Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 61,020

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 3,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 300

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 27,300

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 3,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 12,000

Utilities......................................................................................................................$ 10,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 303,720

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 121,488

Total Positions Budgeted

17

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 39,015,011

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 9,650,202

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 455,750

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases................................................................................................................! 688,200

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 144,300

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 808,960

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 246,000

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 881,404

Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 572,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 773,050

Utilities....................................................................................................................! 2,436,220

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Meals ................................................................................................$ 907,133

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Utilities.............................................................................................! 183,000

Overtime.......................................................................................................................! 30,000

Court Costs ................................................................................................................$ 200,000

Inmate Release Funds..............................................................................................! 360,000

County Subsidy......................................................................................................! 3,807,680

Outside Health Service

Purchases................................................................................................................! 341,000

Payments to Talmadge

Memorial Hospital................................................................................................! 795,000

Central Repair Fund ................................................................................................! 450,000

Payments to Central State

Hospital for Medical

Services...................................................................................................................! 600,000

Authority Lease Rentals..........................................................................................! 840,000

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 500,000

Total Positions Budgeted

3,292

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

366

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 housing units located at the various correctional institutions.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that, with respect to the Legal Services Pro gram for inmates, lawyers, law students and/or employees be prohibited from soliciting for filing of writs.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that the department not start any new com munity center programs with Federal funds without the prior approval of the General Assembly of Georgia.

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Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Capital Outlay, $300,000 is desig nated and committed to renovate the bathrooms at Georgia State Prison and $200,000 is designated and committed to renovate the dormitory heating systems at Georgia State Prison.

B. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and

Paroles .......................................................................................................$ 2,712,886

Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,387,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 60,500

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 132,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 9,226

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 4,300

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 57,960

Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 50,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 11,200

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,712,886

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 2,712,886

Total Positions Budgeted

176

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,387,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 60,500

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 132,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 9,226

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 4,300

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 57,960

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 50,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 11,200

Total Positions Budgeted

176

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

C. Budget Unit: Georgia Correctional

Industries ................................................................................................................$ -0-

Georgia Correctional Industries

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 867,125

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................? 364,250

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 23,250

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 38,250

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 7,500

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 782,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 17,750

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 25,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 15,500

Cost of Sales...........................................................................................................! 3,562,200

Repayment of Prior Year's

Appropriations.......................................................................................................! 100,000

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................$ 255,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 6,058,325

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

56

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Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 867,125

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 364,250

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 23,250

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................$ 38,250

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 7,500

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 782,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 17,750

Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 25,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 15,500

Cost of Sales ...........................................................................................................$ 3,562,200

Repayment of Prior Year's

Appropriations.......................................................................................................$ 100,000

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 255,000

Total Positions Budgeted

56

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

11

Section 35. Department of Public Safety.

Budget Unit: Department of Public

Safety.....................................................................................................$ 30,215,106

1. Office of Highway Safety Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 285,474

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 12,864

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 18,475

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 5,591

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 8,985

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 1,198

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 28,140

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 11,167

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 17,000

Postage.........................................................................................................................? 3,900

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 392,794

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

16

2. Administrative Support Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 276,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 28,587

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 5,090

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 15,500

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,570

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 18,550

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Postage ............................................................................................................................$ 275

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 347,572

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 347,572

Total Positions Budgeted

13

3. Staff Support Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,439,000 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 772,595 Travel............................................................................................................................! 53,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 73,200

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Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 15,000

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 22,325

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 54,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................? 6,370

Postage...................................................................,................................................$ 175,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,610,990

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 2,610,990

Total Positions Budgeted

103

4. Georgia State Patrol Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................? 19,354,442

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,380,746

Travel..........................................................................................................................? 113,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases........................................................................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 714,000

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 110,000

Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 1,700,000

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 2,500

Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 405,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 20,000

Postage........................................................................................................................? 155,000

Conviction Reports...................................................................................................? 170,000

Capital Outlay ..........................................................................................................$ 75,000

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 25,200,088

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................? -0-

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 24,968,088

Total Positions Budgeted

1,224

5. Georgia Peace Officers Standards

and Training Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 400,150

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................? 1,756,211

Travel............................................................................................................................? 25,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 22,246

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 3,800

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals.................................................,..................................................? 28,250

Telecommunications...............................................................................-..................? 12,760

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 14,400

Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 2,700

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 2,266,117

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 1,527,120

Total Positions Budgeted

24

6. Police Academy: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 293,000 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 84,440 Travel..............................................................................................................................? 5,460 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 12,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 21,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 26,950 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 17,000

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Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 1,575

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 461,425

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 376,925

Total Positions Budgeted

14

7. Fire Academy:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 164,198

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 22,690

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 10,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 22,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 15,182

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 4,950

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 86,000

Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 3,500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 331,520

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 291,520

Total Positions Budgeted

10

8. Georgia Firefighter Standards and

Training Council Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 71,726

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 2,465

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 8,300

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 5,700

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications........................................................................................................! 900

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 1,000

Postage ............................................................................................................................$ 800

Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................................................................$ 92,891

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 92,891

Total Positions Budgeted

4

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................! 22,283,990

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 5,060,598

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 239,825

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases....................................................................................................................! 5,700

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 846,037

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 185,855

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 1,723,523

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 74,072

Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 534,277

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 161,770

Postage........................................................................................................................! 342,750

Conviction Reports ...................................................................................................$ 170,000

Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................! 75,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,408

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

894

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

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Safety Compact, the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, and the Inter national 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 36. Public School Employees' Retirement System.
Budget Unit: Public School Employees' Retirement System..............................................................................$ 10,388,180
Departmental Operations Budget: Payments to Employees' Retirement System ...............................................................................................$ 150,000 Employer Contributions.................................................................................$ 10,238,180 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 10,388,180 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 10,388,180
Budget Unit Object Classes: Payments to Employees' Retirement System ...............................................................................................$ 150,000 Employer Contributions......................................................................................! 10,238,180

Section 37. Public Service Commission.

Budget Unit: Public Service

Commission .............................................................................................$ 2,545,966

1. Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 542,500

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 12,400

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 9,100

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,250

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,100

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 23,100

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 2,200

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 591,650

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 591,650

Total Positions Budgeted

26

2. Transportation Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 645,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 102,000

Travel............................................................................................................................! 28,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 5,500

Equipment Purchases....................................................,............................................! 31,100

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 28,766

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 16,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 1,500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 859,166

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 859,166

Total Positions Budgeted

43

3. Utilities Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 973,000 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 42,000 Travel............................................................................................................................! 59,000

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Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,800

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 9,800

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 32,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 50,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,172,600

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,095,150

Total Positions Budgeted

58

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,160,500

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 156,400

Travel............................................................................................................................! 96,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 11,550

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 34,200

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 38,566

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 71,900

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 53,700

Total Positions Budgeted

127

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

25

Provided, that of the above appropriation to the Utilities Budget, an amount not to exceed !175,000 is designated and committed for funding one Utilities Financial Specialist at pay grade 21, two Analyst IPs at pay grade 19, three Analyst I's at pay grade 17 and one Engineer II at pay grade 19 to conduct a continuing and ongoing audit on any fuel adjustment tariff of an electric utility company or purchase gas adjustment of a gas com pany and to perform other duties at the discretion of the Public Service Commission.

Section 38. Regents, University

System of Georgia.

A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction

and University

System Institutions.............................................................................$ 326,594,356

1. Resident Instruction Budget:

Personal Services................................................................................................! 286,595,940

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals...................................................................................................! 94,558,544

Teachers' Retirement..........................................................................................! 24,300,000

Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 2,000,000

Authority Lease Rentals ................................................................................$ 22,449,988

Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 429,904,472

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 283,341,472

Total Positions Budgeted

16,275

Provided, that from appropriated funds in A, the amount of !22,449,988 in F.Y. 1979 is designated and committed to guarantee payment of lease rental contracts as a first charge on such funds.

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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 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' Retirement System.
No funds realized by the State Board of Regents of the University System or any college or university, from the State General fund, from the Federal 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 $2,000,000 shall not be available for operations unless prior approval is granted by the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate; provided, further, that revenue from sales and services shall be classified as restricted funds and shall be available for use by the unit of the University System generating such income.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for Capital Outlay, $2,000,000 is specifically appropriated for the purposes of financing a new construction and major reha bilitation, 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. Major rehabilitation, remodeling or renovation is deemed to mean projects costing in excess of $300,000 each.

2. Marine Resources Extension

Center Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 304,584

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 176,716

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 481,300

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0-

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 438,300

Total Positions Budgeted

24

3. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Budget: Personal Services...............................................,.......................................................$ 957,208 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing,

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Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 904,787

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,861,995

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 632,700

Total Positions Budgeted

32

4. Marine Institute Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 228,940

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 126,644

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 355,584

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0-

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 355,584

Total Positions Budgeted

11

5. Engineering Experiment

Station Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 11,906,662

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals ................................................................................................$ 3,810,722

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 15,717,384

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0-

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,695,400

Total Positions Budgeted

294

6. Engineering Extension

Division Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 658,203

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 290,236

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 948,439

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0-

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 309,800

Total Positions Budgeted

44

7. Agricultural Experiment Stations Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 11,967,000 Regular Operating Expenses,

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Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals ................................................................................................$ 5,248,900

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 17,215,900

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0-

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 11,324,900

Total Positions Budgeted

808

Provided, that of the above appropriation for the Agricultural Experiment Stations, $100,000 is for additional funding for technicians and laborers.

8. Cooperative Extension

Service Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 16,522,132

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals ................................................................................................$ 2,369,068

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 18,891,200

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0-

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 10,731,200

Total Positions Budgeted

956

Provided, that of the above appropriation for the Cooperative Extension Service, $200,000 is for the purpose of filling currently frozen County Agricultural Agent positions and for one new Floriculturist position at Tifton.

9. Talmadge Memorial Hospital

Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 24,289,704

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals..............................................................................................$ 11,212,770

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 35,502,474

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0-

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 16,079,900

Total Positions Budgeted

2,555

10. Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 467,528 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Equipment Purchases,

1204

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Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 217,572

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 685,100

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 685,100

Total Positions Budgeted

31

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services................................................................................................? 353,897,901

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals.................................................................................................$ 118,915,959

Teachers' Retirement ..........................................................................................$ 24,300,000

Capital Outlay........................................................................................................! 2,000,000

Authority Lease Rentals................................................,........,...........................? 22,449,988

Total Positions Budgeted

21,030

B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office ........................................................$ 13,127,287

1. Regents Central Office Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,896,089

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem,

Fees and Contracts, and

Real Estate Rentals ..............................................................................................$ 413,748

SREB Payments.....................................................................................................? 2,309,000

Medical Scholarships................................................................................................$ 400,000

Regents Scholarships................................................................................................! 200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges.....................................................................................! 5,281,450

Special Desegregation Programs.............................................................................! 750,000

Satellite Medical Facility

Program........................................,.........................................................................! 500,000

Office of Minority

Business Enterprise...........................................................................................$ 100,000

Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 11,850,287

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 11,850,287

Total Positions Budgeted

98

2. Family Practice Residency Program Budget: Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 74,500 Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, Per Diem, Fees and Contracts, and Real Estate Rentals................................................................................................? 87,500

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1205

Capitation Contracts for

Family Practice Residency ..................................................................................$ 875,000

New Program Development Contracts

for Family Practice Residency ........................................................................$ 240,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,277,000

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,277,000

Total Positions Budgeted

3

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,970,589

Regular Operating Expenses,

Travel, Motor Vehicle

Equipment Purchases,

Publications and Printing,

Equipment Purchases,

Computer Charges, Per Diem

and Contracts, and Real

Estate Rentals........................................................................................................$ 501,248

SREB Payments.....................................................................................................! 2,309,000

Medical Scholarships................................................................................................$ 400,000

Regents Scholarships................................................................................................$ 200,000

Grants to Junior Colleges .....................................................................................$ 5,281,450

Special Desegregation Programs.............................................................................$ 750,000

Satellite Medical Facility

Program ..................................................................................................................$ 500,000

Office of Minority

Business Enterprise ..............................................................................................$ 100,000

Capitation Contracts for

Family Practice Residency ..................................................................................$ 875,000

New Program Development Contracts

for Family Practice Residency ............................................................................$ 240,000

Total Positions Budgeted

101

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Grants to Junior Colleges, pay ments are to be based on a rate of $675 per EFT student. Furthermore, 50 quarter credit hours shall be used in the calculation of an equivalent full-time student.
It is the intent of this General Assembly that any grants awarded under the Special Desegregation Program be limited strictly to residents of the State of Georgia as the same is, or hereafter may be, defined by the admissions office of University Systems of Georgia.

Section 39. Department of Revenue. Budget Unit: Department of Revenue ..........................................................$ 27,313,737 1. Executive Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 698,000 County Tax Officials/Retirement and FICA................................................................................................................$ 515,000 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 136,000 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 10,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 5,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 190,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 9,148 Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 7,500 Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 8,300 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 25,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 6,000 Postage ............................................................................................................................$ 200 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,610,148

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State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,610,148

Total Positions Budgeted

39

2. Central Processing Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,766,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 201,950

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 188,500

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 56,645

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 1,940,000

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 20,000

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 67,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................................................$ -0-

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases..............................................................................$ 2,099,000

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases..............................................................................! 340,000

Postage....................................................................................................................$ 865,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,548,595

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0-

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 8,548,595

Total Positions Budgeted

280

Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag pur

chases, $2,099,000 is designated and committed for use in contracting with the Department

of Offender Rehabilitation for the production of at least 3,700,000 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.......................................................................................................! 844,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 30,160

Travel............................................................................................................................! 53,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 10,000

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 56,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 435,800

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 20,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 46,000

Loans to Counties/Property

Reevaluation...................................................................................................................$ -0-

Grants to Counties/Appraisal

Staff......................................................................................................................$ 1,450,000

Intangible Tax

Equalization Fund.........................................................................................................! -0-

Postage ......................................................................................................................$ 10,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,958,960

Repayment of Loans to

Counties/Property Revaluation...................................................................................! -0-

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,958,960

Total Positions Budgeted

58

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.......................................................................................................! 950,989

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 33,390

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 3,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 56,500

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 750

Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 513,825

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 22,400

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Postage ......................................................................................................................$ 65,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,645,854

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,645,854

Total Positions Budgeted

79

5. Motor Fuel Taxation Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 424,350

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 6,250

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 28,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,995

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 192,500

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 12,400

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Postage ..............................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 667,995

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 667,995

Total Positions Budgeted

35

6. Income Taxation Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,514,000

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 104,700

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 2,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 230,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 5,475

Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 1,470,000

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 36,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Postage....................................................................................................................$ 150,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,513,375

Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0-

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,513,375

Total Positions Budgeted

115

7. Alcohol and Tobacco Taxation Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,784,003 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 184,920
Travel............................................................................................................................! 40,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 12,000

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Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,790

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 75,300

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 2,500

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 40,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 5,000

Postage.........................................................................................................................$ 2,300

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,148,813

Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0-

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,148,813

Total Positions Budgeted

112

8. Reciprocities and Research Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 133,661

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 23,220

Travel.............................................................................................................................-! 2,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,000

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................$ 3,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................................................$ -0-

Postage ..............................................................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 165,381

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 165,381

Total Positions Budgeted

7

9. Central Audit Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,544,000

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 13,380

Travel..........................................................................................................................! 305,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 8,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,000

Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 4,000

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 8,500

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 15,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0-

Postage ............................................................................................................................$ 800

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,899,680

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,899,680

Total Positions Budgeted

78

10. Field Audit Services Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,587,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 61,900

Travel..................................................................-.......................................................! 215,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 10,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 9,050

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 10,000

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 120,186

Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 100,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 7,100

Postage ......................................................................................................................$ 34,700

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,154,936

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,154,936

Total Positions Budgeted

255

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1209

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 14,246,003

County Tax Officials/Retirement

and FICA................................................................................................................$ 515,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 795,870

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 637,700

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases..................................................................................................................$ 15,000

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 782,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 90,853

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 4,648,925

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 159,486

Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 341,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 64,100

Loans to Counties/Property

Reevaluation...................................................................................................................$ -0-

Grants to Counties/Appraisal

Staff......................................................................................................................! 1,450,000

Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases..............................................................................! 2,099,000

Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases..............................................................................! 340,000

Intangible Tax Equalization Fund.................................................................................$ -0-

Postage.....................................................................................................................! 1,128,000

Total Positions Budgeted

1,058

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

111

Section 40. Secretary of State.

Budget Unit: Secretary of State .......................................................................$ 9,004,799

1. Occupational Certification Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,976,653

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 833,962

Travel............................................................................................................................! 99,420

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 41,700

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 156,196

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 38,653

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 20,000

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 43,150

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 70,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 363,851

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,643,585

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,565,743

Total Positions Budgeted

151

Occupational Certification Functional Budgets

Accounting Architect Athletic Trainers Auctioneers Barbers Chiropractic Cosmetology

State Funds $ 143,512 ! 33,664 $ --0-- ! 5,700 $ 88,647 $ 5,330 $ 209,375

Cost of Operations Pos.

$ 247,927

2

$ 47,575

1

! --0--

0

$ 7,536

0

! 119,807

6

! 7,384

0

$ 262,736

13

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Dentistry Electrical Contractor Engineers Forestry Funeral Service Geology Hearing Aid Landscape Architect Librarians Marriage and Family
Counselors Medical Examiners Nursing Home Administrators Board of Nursing Dispensing Opticians Optometry Occupational Therapy Pest Control Pharmacy Physical Therapy Plumbing Contractors Podiatry Polygraph Examiners Practical Nursing Private Detective Psychologists Real Estate Recreation Sanitarian Speech Pathology Used Car Dealers Used Car Parts Veterinary Warm Air and Heating
Contractors Wastewater

i 102,100 $ 77,444 > 199,268 $ 5,480 $ 56,245 $ 12,750 $ 3,750 $ 5,950
$ 100
$ 8,475 > 336,728 $ 21,598 > 208,000
$ 5,080 $ 9,077 $ 4,860 $ 21,462 $ 71,752 $ 16,550 $ 26,319 $ 2,950 $ 2,520 $ 94,932 $ 93,465 $ 6,788 i 657,065 $ 3,130 $ 1,880 $ 3,660 $ 38,614 $ 7,300 $ 15,067
$ 20,315 $ 21,711

$ 161,040

3

$ 98,290

3

$ 278,836

7

$ 15,685

0

$ 72,395

3

$ 19,978

0

$ 10,944

0

$ 7,124

0

$ 5,574

0

$ 11,485

0

$ 507,278

11

$ 32,424

1

$ 379,246

12

$ 8,090

0

$ 12,565

0

$ 6,218

0

$ 29,940

1

$ 477,547

3

$ 20,952

0

$ 39,861

1

$ 4,049

0

$ 3,770

0

$ 136,700

3

$ 120,809

7

$ 16,037

0

$ 718,297

26

$ 4,010

0

$ 8,119

0

$ 16,321

0

$ 52,818

2

$ 10,604

0

$ 27,033

0

$ 24,499

0

$ 26,298

0

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Well Water Administration Investigative Total

$ _0-- $ 540,488 $ 376,642 $ 3,565,743

2. Securities Regulation Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 292,500

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 15,180

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 6,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 5,000

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,500

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,500

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................$ 6,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 330,180

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 324,625

Total Positions Budgeted

16

3. Corporations Regulation Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 317,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 42,695

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 1,500

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 6,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 12,400

Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 30,000

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 38,600

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 9,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................. ..........................................:^........................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted..............................................................................;..............! 457,695

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 457,695

Total Positions Budgeted

27

4. Drugs and Narcotics Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 306,800

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 30,000

Travel............................................................................................................................! 21,850

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 8,600

Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 300

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 9,825

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 4,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 382,175

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 382,175

Total Positions Budgeted

15

5. Archives and Records Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,122,913 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 126,210 Travel............................................................................................................................! 28,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 17,100

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Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 60,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 28,800

Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 32,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................$ 3,900

Authority Lease Rentals...................................................................................$ 1,000,000

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,419,723

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,419,723

Total Positions Budgeted

81

6. General Services Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 524,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 59,415

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 132,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 5,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0-

Telecommunications................................................................................,..................! 16,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 16,500

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 755,315

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 755,315

Total Positions Budgeted

37

7. Internal Administration Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 491,000

Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 106,230

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 9,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 80,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,000

Computer Charges ..................................................................................................,........$ 250

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 3,600

Telecommunications....................................................................,..............................! 10,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 1,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 704,580

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 704,580

Total Positions Budgeted

30

8. Bicentennial Commission Budget:

Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 40,951

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 18,750

Travel..............................................................................................................................! 2,550

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,000

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0-

Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 2,820

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 1,250

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................! 68,321

State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 68,321

Total Positions Budgeted

2

9. State Campaign and Financial Disclosure Commission Budget: Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 81,776 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 13,060

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Travel................................................ .............................................................................? 9,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing...................................................................,......................$ 29,870

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,211

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 4,985

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................? 4,180

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 12,100

Total Funds Budgeted ............................................................................,................$ 156,182

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 156,182

Total Positions Budgeted

4

10. Elections and Campaign

Disclosure Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................,....,? 140,500

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 13,840

Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,600

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 8,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 1,000

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

Telecommunications.....................................................................................................? 3,500

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .................................................................................$ 2,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 170,440

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 170,440

Total Positions Budgeted

9

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 5,294,093

Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................? 1,259,342

Travel..........................................................................................................................? 181,320

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................? 55,300

Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 433,966

Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 133,589

Computer Charges......................................................................................................? 50,250

Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 121,955

Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 159,030

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 399,351

Authority Lease Rentals.......................................................................................? 1,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

372

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

56

Section 41. State Scholarship Commission. Budget Unit: State Scholarship Commission...........................................................................................$ 13,390,280 1. Internal Administration Activity Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 793,000 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................? 74,805 Travel............................................................................................................................? 22,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................? -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 13,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 6,567 Computer Charges......................................................................................................? 99,130 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 67,192 Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 24,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 63,315

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Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,163,409

State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0-

Total Positions Budgeted

56

2. Higher Education Assistance

Corporation Budget:

Payment of Interest and Fees.............................................................................$ 406,000

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 406,000

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 338,000

Total Positions Budgeted

0

3. Higher Education Assistance

Authority Budget:

Direct Guaranteed Loans......................................................................................? 2,605,000

Tuition Equalization Grants ................................................................................$ 8,368,400

State Student Incentive

Scholarships ........................................................................................................$ 3,175,374

North Georgia College

ROTC Grants .......................................................................................................$ 60,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 14,208,774

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 13,012,280

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.......................................................................................................! 793,000

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 74,805

Travel............................................................................................................................$22,400

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 13,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,567

Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 99,130

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 67,192

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 24,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 63,315

Payment of Interest and Fees.................................................................................! 406,000

Direct Guaranteed Loans.....................................................................................-! 2,605,000

Tuition Equalization Grants ................................................................................$ 8,368,400

State Student Incentive

Scholarships........................................................................................................! 3,175,374

Law Enforcement Personnel

Dependents Scholarships.......................................................................................! 40,000

North Georgia College

ROTC Grants...........................................................................................................! 60,000

Total Positions Budgeted

56

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

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 !1,434,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of provid-

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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 Personnel Dependents Scholarships $40,000 is designated and committed solely for the purpose of providing scholarships to children of law enforcement officers, firemen, and prison guards permanently disabled or killed in the line of duty, as provided by law.
Provided, that 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 stu dents otherwise eligible and qualifying to receive a Student Incentive Scholarship shall have priority and be eligible to receive a scholarship without regard to their undergraduate academic level or classification but such priority for veterans shall only apply to $230,000 of the funds appropriated for Student Incentive Scholarships. Provided, further, that until the Student Incentive Scholarship Program is adequately funded to assist eligible students at all undergraduate levels of study, scholarships shall not be awarded to students for summer term study in institutions of higher education, nor to students for summer period study in other post-secondary educational institutions unless summer period study is part of the typical academic year of such institution.
Provided, that the above appropriation relating to Tuition Equalization Grants contem plates continuation of payments 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%.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Direct Guaranteed Loans, $20,000 is designated and committed for students who are to become agricultural teachers.
Provided, that from the above appropriated amounts any available funds may be utilized by the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation for the purpose of paying interest and special allowance payments to lenders within thirty days after the end of each calen dar quarter.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Direct Guaranteed Loans, $360,000 is designated and committed for classroom teachers seeking special education training.
Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Direct Guaranteed Loans, $100,000 is designated and committed for student loans to eligible members of the Georgia National Guards.

Section 42. Soil and Water Conservation
Committee. Budget Unit: Soil and Water
Conservation Committee ..........................................................................$ 459,458 Soil and Water Conservation
Central Office Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 241,423 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 27,279 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 29,900 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 14,200 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 8,234 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 14,336 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................$ 7,800 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 116,286 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 459,458

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State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 459,458

Total Positions Budgeted

12

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 241,423

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................? 27,279

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 29,900

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 14,200

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 8,234

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 14,336

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 116,286

Total Positions Budgeted

12

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 43. Teachers' Retirement System.

Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement

System......................................................................................................$4,477,700

Departmental Operations Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 951,923

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 78,056

Travel............................................................................................................................! 22,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 24,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 12,000

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 315,000

Telecommunications.............................................................................................-.....? 27,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 89,100

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems..............................................................................................? 760,000

Employer Contributions ...................................................................................$ 3,717,700

Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................? 5,996,779

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 4,477,700

Total Positions Budgeted

60

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 951,923

Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................? 78,056

Travel............................................................................................................................? 22,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 24,000

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 12,000

Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 315,000

Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 27,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 89,100

Floor Fund for Local

Retirement Systems..............................................................................................? 760,000

Employer Contributions........................................................................................? 3,717,700

Total Positions Budgeted

60

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

It is the intent of the General Assembly that from funds available the Teachers' Retire ment System is authorized to implement H. B. 15 of the 1975 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly.

Section 44. Department of Transportation. Budget Unit: Department of Transportation..................................................................................^ 292,564,089

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1. Planning and Construction

Budget:

Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 56,152,750

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 3,343,437

Travel.......................................................................................................................$ 1,201,047

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases........................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 198,750

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 97,600

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 33,200

Telecommunications .................................................................................................$ 488,037

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .............................................................................$ 4,127,850

Capital Outlay ....................................................................................................$ 207,780,017

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ..................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted .......................................................................,..............$ 273,422,688

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 115,122,961

Total Positions Budgeted

3,402

2. Maintenance and Betterments

Budget:

Personal Services................................................................................,.................? 37,588,422

Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 24,571,287

Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 202,655

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases........................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 5,850

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Teleeommunications.......................................................................................,...,.......$ 63,550

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................ ............$ 1,192,700

Capital Outlay ......................................................................................................$ 49,157,817

State of Georgia General

Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ..................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 112,782,281

State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 111,617,495

Total Positions Budgeted

3,514

3 Authorities Budget: Authority Lease Rentals .....................................................................................$ 24,636,594 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund..............,,.....................................................$ 3,732,759 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 28,369,353 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 28,369,353

4. Facilities and Equipment Budget: Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .................................................................$ 2,296,758 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 721,900 Capital Outlay...................... .................................................................................$ 315,428 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................-...............................$ 3,334,086 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,234,086

5. Assistance to Counties Budget: Grants to Counties ..........................................................................,.................$ 9,317,013 Total Funds Budgeted ....................................................................,.....................$ 9,317,013 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 9,317,013

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6. Administration Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 8,028,900

Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,702,030

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 99,349

Motor Vehicle Equipment

Purchases........................................................................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 233,400

Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0-

Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 1,204,000

Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0-

Telecommunications .................................................................................................$ 302,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ............................................................................$ 200,000

Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 12,769,679

State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 12,769,679

Total Positions Budgeted

321

Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing Department of Transportation budgets shall be in conformity with and pursuant to Article III, Section X, Paragraph VII, subsec tion (b) 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 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.
Provided, however, that objects for Activities financed by Motor Fuel Tax including Planning and Construction, Maintenance and Betterments, Authority Lease Rentals, Gen eral Obligation Debt Sinking Fund Payments, Administration, and Grants to Counties, may be adjusted for any additional appropriations and/or balances appropriated and brought forward from previous years as requested by the Department of Transportation and approved by the Office of Planning and Budget.
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, including 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 Fed eral 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 Transportation.
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

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Department of Administrative Services in the same proportional basis to each county as the proportion of each county's total public road mileage is to the total public road mile age in the State, as such mileage information is furnished by the Department of Trans portation.
Provided, further, that a member of the governing authority of the county, designated by such authority, shall submit to the State Auditor a copy of its regular annual audit not later than six months after the end of the fiscal year for which such audit is made. The State Auditor shall compare the amount of funds distributed to each county in such year under the provisions of Section 92-1404, subsection (F) of the Motor Fuel Tax Law against the amount of funds expended by each county in such year for the purposes authorized by said Section.
Appropriations for the foregoing activities include an appropriation that shall be utilized for the specific purpose and amounts as shown below:
Planning and Construction Geodetic Control.......................................................................................................! 395,444 Capital Outlay - Appalachian Highway...............................................................................................................$ 5,835,143 Capital Outlay - Paving State Schools and Institutions.......................................................................................$ 750,000 Georgia Road Improvement Program.................................................................! 5,000,000 Paving State Parks and Historic Sites .........................................................................................................$ 300,000
Maintenance and Betterments Capital Outlay - Rehabilitation Off-System ........................................................................................................$ 16,000,000
Administration Salary Increase.......................................................................................................! 2,150,000
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 III, Section X, Paragraph VII, subsection (b) 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.......................................................................................................! 347,000 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 296,000 Travel............................................................................................................................! 14,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

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Publications and Printing.............................................................,.................................$ 200

Equipment Purchases...................................... .............................................................S 6,000

Computer Charges......................................................................................,......................$ -0-

Real Estate Rentals ......................,.................................................,..................,.................$ 1

Telecommunications .....................................................................................................I 3,800

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....... ..,..,......,................,...........,...................................$ 500

Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 667,501

State Funds Budgeted................................,..........................................,...................$ 367,501

Total Positions Budgeted

17

9. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities

Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 341,801

Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 8,730

Travel.........................................................................................,.................................,$ 12,200

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.......................................... .................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing........................................................................................,.,1> 17,500

Equipment Purchases..........................................,,......................................,.,.................$ 800

Computer Charges ..........,............................................................................................$ 5,000

Real Estate Rentals .,...................................................,....................................................$ -0-

Telecommunications..................,.......,..........................................................................$ 8,600

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................... ...........................$ 149,000

Capital Outlay - Airport

Development..........................................................................................................I 300,000

Capital Outlay - Airport

Operational Improvements ...............................................................................$ 1,000,000

Mass Transit Grants............................................................... .............................$ 355,370

Total Funds Budgeted ...................................,......................................................$ 2,199,001

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,199,001

Total Positions Budgeted

19

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................................................................................................$ 102,458,873 Regular Operating Expenses ..........,....,...........,.......................,..........................$ 30,921,484 Travel.......................................................................................................................$ 1,529,251 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 2,296,758 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 455,700 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 826,300 Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 1,209,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 33,201 Telecommunications................................................................................................^ 865,987 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................$ 5,670,050 Capita! Outlay ....................................................................................................$ 257,253,262 Mass Transit Grants.................................................................................................$ 355,370 Grants to Municipalities.......................................................................................! 9,317,000 Harbor Maintenance Payments..............................................................................$ 250,000 Grants to Counties...............................................................................,.............,...$ 9,317,013 Authority Lease Rentals .....................................................................................$ 24,636,594 Capita] Outlay - Airport Development...,......................................................................................................$ 300,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.........................................................................$ 3,732,759

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Capital Outlay - Airport

Operational Improvements .....................................,.........................................$ 1,000,000

Total Positions Budgeted

7,273

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

2,650

For the general administrative expenses of airport development, mass transit planning and development, the promotion of aviation safety, the provision of air transportation ser vices, 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 quality of its equipment.
Provided, that the Department of Transportation is authorized to utilize State Airport Development Funds to finance a maximum of 10% 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 ; s 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 A.et. subject cniy to approval by the Office of Planning and Budget-

Section 45. Department of Veterans Service.

Budget Unit: Department of Veterans

Service.............................................. ...............,...........,.........................$ 7,169,627

1. Veterans Assistance Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,150,835

Regular Operating Expenses. .............................. ,,,,,,,,.,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,$ 77,700

Travel........................................................... ................................................................$ 62,000

Motor vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................... ...,.,............................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing.,..,.....,..,......................,....................,................................$ 20,700

Equipment Purchases......................... ............,........................,..................................$ 4,400

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 100

Real Estate Rentals........................................... ..............................,.........................,$ 27,000

Telecommunications..................................................................................................^ 46,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............,,.,,.. ...........................................................$ 6,000

Grants to Confederate Widows...........,,..,......,.,-...., ....................................,...,$ 9,300

Total Funds Budgeted ....,,......,..,,,....,,.,..........,.,,....,,,,.,...,,....................,,...$ 2,404,035

State Funds Budgeted.,.....,.,,,. .........,..,,....,,,,,,......,...,...,..,.,,........,.,....$ 2,144,535

Total Positions Budgeted

173

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

'2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility Milledgeville Budget: Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 312,000 Equipment Purchases.,,,.,.,,,,..,,,,,,,,,,.,,.., .,,,,,,,,,,,..,.,..,,,,,,,,$ 25,000
Operating Expenses/Payments to Central State Hospital ..,....,.,.,,.,,,,.,,...,,.....,,..,,,,,,,.,,,,..,,.,,,,,.,,.,$ 4,581,828
Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,918,828 State Funds Budgeted,.,....,..,....,,,,,,.....,,.,..,,,,,.,,,,,......, ...............$ 3,737,141

3. Veterans Nursing Home Augusta Budget: Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia,.....,..,.,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,...,$ 1,958,638

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Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,958,638 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,287,951

Budget Unit Object Classes:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 2,150,835

Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................? 77,700

Travel............................................................................................................................? 62,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 20,700

Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 29,400

Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 100

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 27,000

Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 46,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................? 6,000

Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................? 312,000

Grants to Confederate Widows...................................................................................? 9,300

Operating Expense/Payments to

Central State Hospital......................................................................................? 4,581,828

Operating Expense/Payments to

Medical College of Georgia...............................................................................? 1,958,638

Total Positions Budgeted

173

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

1

Section 46. Workmen's Compensation Board.

Budget Unit: Workmen's Compensation

Board........................................................................................................$ 2,576,825

1. Workmen's Compensation

Administration Budget:

Personal Services....................................................................................................? 1,960,000

Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 121,000

Travel............................................................................................................................? 32,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 28,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 5,225

Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 110,000

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 58,641

Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 58,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................$ 63,000

Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 2,435,866

State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 2,435,866

Total Positions Budgeted

119

2. Vocational Rehabilitation Budget:

Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 125,987

Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................? 3,772

Travel............................................................................................................................? 10,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................? -0-

Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 1,000

Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................? 200

Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0-

Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0-

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ -0-

Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................? 140,959

State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 140,959

Total Positions Budgeted

8

Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 2,085,987

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Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 124,772

Travel............................................................................................................................$ 42,000

Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0-

Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 29,000

Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 5,425

Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 110,000

Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 58,641

Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 58,000

Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 63,000

Total Positions Budgeted

127

Passenger Carrying Motor Vehicles

0

Section 47. State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.
A. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (Issued) .........................................................................................$ 32,488,616
B. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (New) ...............................................................................................$ 1,000,000
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 !12,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt.

Section 48. In addition to all other appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1979, there is hereby appropriated $30,800,000, based on a seven and one-half percent (7 '/2 %) salary increase, with a minimum of $550 per year and a maximum of $750 per year, to be effective July 1, 1978, for State employees. For the University System employees, there is hereby appropriated !28,356,125 based on a ten percent (10%) salary increase with a two and one-half (2 Vz %) minimum for all employees to be effective on July 1, 1978, for nonacademic personnel and fiscal year contracted personnel, and Septem ber 1, 1978, for academic personnel. For teachers, other instructional and supportive per sonnel funded through the State Department of Education, there is hereby appropriated $42,309,564 for a seven and one-half percent (7 '/2 %) salary increase to be effective Sep tember 1, 1978.

Section 49. In addition to all other appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1979, there is hereby appropriated $940,965 to increase the mileage reimbursement rate for privately owned vehicles from twelve cents ($.12) per mile to fifteen cents ($.15) per mile, to be effective July 1, 1978.

Section 50. In addition to all other appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1979, there is hereby appropriated $4,162,450 to fund the Space Management Act of the 1976 Session of the General Assembly, to be effective July 1, 1978.

Section 50A. It is the intent of this General Assembly that to the greatest extent fea sible, the Georgia Building Authority (Markets) and the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) utilize existing surplus funds for payments to bond trustees for unmatured issues to eliminate the necessity of debt-service appropriations in Fiscal Year 1979 and thereafter.

Section 51. This Appropriations Act includes the appropriation of $11,300,000 of AntiRecession Fiscal Assistance funds for such items of appropriation in this Act as the Gover nor shall designate.

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Section 52. It is the intent of this General Assembly that each and every agency, board, commission and authority receiving appropriations in this Act shall develop and enforce stringent regulations relating to the use of motor vehicles owned, leased or rented by the State, including provisions that employees authorized to utilize State vehicles for commuting to and from work shall not use such vehicles except for official State business.

Section 53. It is the intent of this General Assembly that to the extent to which Fed eral funds become available in amounts in excess of those contemplated in this Appropria tions Act, such excess Federal funds shall be applied as follows, whenever feasible:
First, to supplant State funds which have been appropriated to supplant Federal funds, which such supplanted State funds shall thereupon be removed from the annual operating budgets; and
Second, to further supplant State funds to the extent necessary to maintain the effec tive matching ratio experienced in the immediately preceding fiscal year, which such supplanted State funds shall thereupon be removed from the annual operating budgets. It is the further intent of this General Assembly that the Office of Planning and Budget utilize its budgetary and fiscal authority so as to accomplish the above-stated intent to the greatest degree feasible; and that at the end of this fiscal year, said Office of Planning and Budget provide written notice to the members of the Appropriations Committees of the Senate and House of Representatives of the instances of noncompliance with the stated intent of this Section.

Section 54. 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 55. 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 56. No State appropriations authorized under this Act shall be used to con tinue programs currently funded by 100% Federal funds.

Section 57. Provided further that no State funds in this appropriation shaSI be paid to or on behalf of Georgia Indigent Legal Services, either directly or indirectly.

Section 58. 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, 1978, 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 appropria tions.

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The General Assembly declares that the sums hereby appropriated for lease rentals are to pay the general obligations of the State incurred under valid lease contracts and such appropriations are to be paid from the general funds of the State as a first charge upon General Funds.

Section 59. 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 1978 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 1979, 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 allo cation until such shall be submitted and approved in the same manner and under the same conditions provided hereinbefore for transfers.

Section 60. 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. 1979 submitted to the General Assembly at the 1978 regular session.

Section 61. It is the intent of the General Assembly that for the purposes of this Act, (1) Passenger-carrying motor vehicles are defined as sedans, pick-up trucks, vans,
station wagons and other such vehicles for street and highway use, a substantial portion of which is for the primary purpose of transporting one or more people, and
(2) The number of passenger-carrying motor vehicles indicated for each budget unit shall include leased vehicles and State-owned vehicles.

Section 62. 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 63. 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 64. TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS F.Y. 1979.......................................................................................................$ 2,379,691,195.

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Section 65. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 66. 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 pur pose of considering HB 1224, designating Representative Harris of the 8th as Chairman thereof.
The Speaker called the House to order.
The Committee of the Whole arose and through its Chairman, Representative Harris of the 8th, reported that progress had been made in their deliberations on HB 1224 and requested leave to sit again.
The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:45 o'clock, this afternoon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The Speaker called the House to order.
The Speaker again resolved the House into a Committee of the Whole House for the purpose of considering HB 1224, 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 1224 back to the House with the recommendation that the same Do Pass, by Committee substitute.
The following amendment was read:
Representative McKinney of the 35th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1224 by removing from the State funds budgeted for the Planning and Construction Activity in Section 44 relating to Fiscal Year 1978-79 the figure "$4,756,468" and by decreasing Capital Outlay $4,756,468.
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin
N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Balkcom, R. N Baigeron, E.
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.
Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
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.
N Connell, J.

N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D. 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. N Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, G. N Manner, 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. Y Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. 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 N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bffl) 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.
Matthews, D.R.

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. Y Nichols, M. N Nil, 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.
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. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 25, nays 136. The amendment was lost.

Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C. N Stone, R.
N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
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. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
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

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The following amendment was read:
Representative White of the 132nd moves to amend the Committee substitute to HE 1224 by removing from the State funds budgeted for the Environmental Protection Divi sion Activity in Section 33 relating to Fiscal Year 1978-79 the figure "$246,372" and by decreasing Solid Waste Grants $246,372.

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 Balkcom, R. Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe
N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
CarreU, B. N Cason, G.
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 ConneU, J.

N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E.
N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dixon, H.D.
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 Y Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, 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 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 N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J.
N Lee, W.J.(Bili) 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.

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. 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. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Rosa, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. N Swann, D.
Y Taggart, T. 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. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazev, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L. 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 19, nays 142. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative White of the 132nd moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1224 by removing from the State funds budgeted for the Local Programs Activity in Section 18 relating to Fiscal Year 1978-79 the figure "$246,372" and by decreasing Public Library Construction $246,372.

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 Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.

N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K.
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. Y Carnes, C.
CarreU, B.
N Cason, G.

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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. N 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. Davis, B. N 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. N 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. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. Hamilton, 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. Y Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. 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. NKeyton, J.W.
N Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy
N Lane, Dii-k
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. Y McKinnev, 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. N Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainev, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randali, 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 Savage, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 17, nays 149. The amendment was lost.

N Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Tovvnsend, K.V. N Triplet!, 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.
Watkins, L. 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

The following amendment was read:

Representative Elliott of the 49th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1224 by striking on page 43, line 2 the figure "$33,125,956" and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$33,025,956."

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 Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K.
Bishop, S. N Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.
N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G.

Y Childers, E.M.
N Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty
Y 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, Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, B. N 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.
Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W.
N Foster, R.L.

N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B. Y 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. Y 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.
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. 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. N Looper, M. N Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J. ?. N Milford, B.
N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G.
N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M,
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.
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.
Y Randali, W.C.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B.
N Rowland, J.R.
N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Savage, J. N Scott, A.

N Scott, D.
N Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. N Stone, R.
N 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. 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.
Watkins, L. 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 43, nays 125. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Elliott of the 49th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1224 by striking on page 201, line 25 the figure "$940,965" and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$640,965."

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 Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
N Benefield, J. N 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.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.

N Cooper, B. N Coi, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B.
N Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Diion, H.D. N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, W. 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. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C.
N Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J.
N Hays, F.,Jr.
Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. N Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. 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. 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. 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. N Looper, M. N Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C.
N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinai, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E.
N Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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. 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. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Savage, J. N Scott, A.

Y Scott, D.
N Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. N Stone, R.
N 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. 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.
Watkins, L. 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 37, nays 130. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:
Representative Nessmith of the 82nd moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1224 by removing from the State funds budgeted for the State Campaign Financial

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1978

1231

Disclosure Commission Activity in Section 40 relating to Fiscal year 1978-79 the figure "$46,994" and by decreasing object classes as listed below:

Personal Services Regular Operating Expense Publications and Printing Equipment Purchases Per Diem, Fees, and Contracts Real Estate Rentals Telecommunications

$23,448 2,800 18,270 696 500 1,100 180

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 Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
N Carnes, C. Cairell, B.
N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.

N Cooper, B. Cox, W.E.
N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
N Daugherty, J.C. 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. Y 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. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B. Y 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. N Housley, E. 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 N Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M.
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. 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. N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N 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. Y 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. N Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Savage, J. N Scott, A.

N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. Y 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.
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. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L. 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 20, nays 146. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Jones of the 126th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1224 by adding the following language to Section 27 relating to Fiscal Year 1978-79:
"Provided, that of the above appropriation, the Department of Human Resources is authorized to provide treatment for eye disorders, provided that treatment for the dis ability cannot be obtained from other sources."

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin
N Anderson, W.
N Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E.
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.
Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
N Connell, J.

N Cooper, B. Cox, W.E.
N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B.
N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A.
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.
N Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. N Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B.
N Hamilton, G.
N 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. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F.
N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Hudson, Ted
N 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.
N 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.
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. 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.

Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. Y 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.
N Owens, R.D.
N Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
Y 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. Y Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 48, nays 117. The amendment was lost.

N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.
N Triplet!, 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. N Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Y 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

The following amendment was read:
Representative Deveaux of the 28th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1224 by changing on line 20, page 1 the amount "$2,290,000" to "$2,291,000,000."

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. N Auten, D. N Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E.
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.
Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
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.
N Coleman, T.
N Collins, M. N 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.
Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
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 Y Glover, M.
N Greene, J.
N Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. N Housley, E. 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. 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)
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. 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. N Nix, K. Y Noble, Bill

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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. N Pilewicz. G.
N Pinkston, P.O. 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. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y 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. N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 29, nays 142. The amendment was lost.

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Y Watkins, L. 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, ,1. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

The following amendment was read:

Representative Lucas of the 102nd moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1224 by striking on page 97, line 31 and renumbering all other lines appropriately.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

N Adams, G.
N Adams, Marvin N Andersen, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Balkcom, R.
N Bargeron, E. Battle, Joe
N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
N Bolster, P. Bray, C.A.
N Buck, T.B.
N Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C.
Carrel], B. N Cason, G.
N Castleberry, D.
N Chance. G. N Childera, E.M. Y Childs, F.
Y Clark, Bettv
N Clerk, L, N Clifton, A.n.
N Coleauu, T
N Celling, M
N Colwell. C.,u
N ConneU, J.

N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Diion, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. N Peiton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster. R.L N Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gigniilia'i. A. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover. M. N Greene, <i N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Hamilton, G. N Hanner, K 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.I.. Y Holmes, Bob

N Home, F. N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. 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 Kevtort, 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) N Lenderman, M. N Linger, 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. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Muliinax, 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. N Phillips, K.T.
Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsev, 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 R'.issel!, J. N Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 20, nays 147. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Y 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.
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. M Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L, N Watson, R.H.,Jt, N Wheeler, Bobbv 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

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Representative Lucas of the 102nd moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1224 by striking Section 53 on page 202, lines 22 thru 30, and on page 203, lines 1 - 14, and renumbering all other sections appropriately.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

N Adams, G.
N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D.
N Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S. N Bolster, P.
Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
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. N 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. 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. N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M.
N Gammage, L. N Gigniffiat, A. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. Y HiU, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob

N Home, F. N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E.
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 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. 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. N 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.
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. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. N 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.
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. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Watkins, L. N Wataon, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y 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 17, nays 146. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Harris of the 8th District moves to amend Committee substitute to H.B. 1224 by striking the figure "$2,290,000" on page 1, line 20, and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$2,290,000,000".

Inasmuch as all amendments ordering cuts in expenditure had been defeated, the Speaker ruled all other amendments out of order.

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 Balkcom, R.
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.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castlebeny, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childere, 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.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B.
N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Diion, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y EUiott, 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, 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

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. 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. 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. 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 Boss, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Savage, J. Y 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.
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.
Watkins, L. 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, as amended, the ayes were 166, nays 9.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

By unanimous consent, HB 1224, by substitute, as amended, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

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 1258. By: Representatives Rowland of the 119th, Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th, Wall of the 61st, Savage of the 25th, Clark of the 55th, Robinson of the 58th, McKinney of the 35th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 88, relat ing to public health, so as to add a new Code Chapter to authorize the discon tinuance of life sustaining procedures for certain persons; to provide for a declaration of findings; to define certain terms; to provide for written directives and the procedures connected therewith; to provide for witnesses; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Rowland of the 119th, was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Title 88, relating to public health, so as to add a new Code Chapter to authorize the discontinuance of extraordinary life-sustaining procedures for certain per sons; to provide for a declaration of findings; to defie certain terms; to provide for written directives and the procedures connected therewith; to provide for witnesses; to provide for revocation of directives; to provide for immunity from criminal, civil, and other liability

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for certain persons; to provide for the duration of directives; to provide for carrying out of directives and requests; to provide for sanctions; to provide for presumptions; to provide for persons for which others may make requests; to provide who may make requests; to provide for approval of requests and directives; to provide that discontinuance of extraor dinary life-sustaining procedures pursuant to the provisions of this Code Chapter shall not constitute a suicide and shall not impair or invalidate life insurance policies; to prohibit certain health providers and health care service plans from requiring persons to execute directives; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for construction; to provide for other matters related thereto; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; io repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. The General Assembly finds that modern medical technology has made possible the artificial prolongation of human life.
The General Assembly further finds that, in the interest of protecting individual autonomy, such prolongation of life for persons with a terminal condition may cause loss of patient dignity and unnecessary pain and suffering, while providing nothing medically necessary or beneficial to the patient.
The General Assembly further finds that there exists considerable uncertainty in the medical and lega? professions as to the legality of terminating the use of extraordinary lifesustaining procedure;, in certain situations.
In recognition of the dignity and privacy which patients have a right io expect, the General Assembly hereby declares that the laws of the State of Georgia shall recognize the right of a competent adult person to make a written directive instructing his physician to withhold or withdraw extraordinary life-sustaining procedures in the event of a terminal condition and that in the absence of such a directive, the General Assembly further recog nizes the rights of certain close relatives or guardians of certain persons who have a termi nal condition and who have suffered certain irreversible cessation of brain function, to request withholding or withdrawal of extraordinary life-sustaining procedures.
Section 2. Code Title 88, relating to public health, is hereby amended by adding to it a new Code Chapter 88-33, to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 88-33. RIGHT TO DIE 88-3301. Definitions. For purposes of this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) 'Attending physician' means the physician selected by or assigned to the patient and who has assumed primary responsibility for the treatment and care of the patient, or the physician providing treatment and care of the patient, which physician has been directed by the physician selected by or assigned to the patient to provide such treat ment and care. (b) 'Competent adult' means a person of sound mind who is 18 years of age or older. (c) 'Declarant' means a person who has executed a directive authorized by this Code Chapter. (d) 'Directive' means a written document voluntarily executed by the declarant in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 88-3302 or 88-3303. (e) 'Extraordinary life-sustaining procedures' means any medical procedures or inter vention which utilize mechanical or other artificial means to sustain, restore or support a vital function, and which are employed to maintain the life of a person suffering from a terminal condition. Such procedures do not include the administration of medication or the performance of any medical procedure deemed necessary to alleviate pain. (f) 'Hospital' means a facility having a valid permit or provisional permit issued under Code Chapter 88-19, and which is primarily engaged in providing to inpatients, by or under the supervision of physicians, diagnostic services and therapeutic services for medical diagnosis, treatment, and care of injured, disabled, or sick persons. (g) 'Physician' means a person lawfully licensed in this State to practice medicine and surgery pursuant to Code Chapter 84-9, (h) 'Patient' means a person receiving care or treatment from a physician.

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(i) 'Skilled nursing facility' means a facility having a valid permit or provisional permit issued under Code Chapter 88-19, and which provides skilled nursing care and supportive care to patients whose primary need is for availability of skilled nursing care on an extended basis.
(j) 'Terminal condition' means, as diagnosed and certified by the attending physician and one other physician who has personally examined the patient, an irreversible coma in which the patient is in a vegetative state characterized by the loss of all functions attributed to the cerebrum, but in which certain vital functions such as respiration, tem perature regulation, or blood pressure regulation and other functions of the brainstem may be retained, and for which the employment of extraordinary life-sustaining proce dures would, within reasonable medical judgment, do nothing more than postpone for a short time the imminent cessation of all such vital functions.
88-3302. Directive; witnesses. Any competent adult may execute a directive directing that, should the declarant have a terminal condition, extraordinary life-sustaining proce dures be withheld or withdrawn unless the declarant is diagnosed as pregnant and such diagnosis is known to the declarant's attending physician. The directive shall be signed by the declarant in the presence of at least two witnesses who are competent adults and who are not related to the declarant by blood or marriage and who would not be entitled to any portion of the estate of the declarant upon his decease under any will of the declarant, or codicil thereto, existing at the time of such decease or at the time of the execution of the directive, and would not be entitled to any such portion by operation of law under the rules of descent and distribution of this State at the time of the execu tion of the directive, and who are neither the attending physician, nor an employee of the attending physician, nor an employee of a health facility in which the declarant is a patient, nor any person who has a claim against any portion of the estate of the declarant at the time of the execution of the directive. The directive shall be in the following form:
'DIRECTIVE TO PHYSICIANS
Directive made this ___________ day of ____________ (month, year). I, ____________, being of sound mind, willfully and voluntarily make known my desire that my life shall not be artificially prolonged under the circumstances set forth below, do hereby declare: 1. If at any time I should have an incurable injury, disease or illness certified to be a terminal condition according to Code Section 88-330K]), and where the application of extraordinary life-sustaining procedures would serve only to artificially prolong the moment of my death and where my physician determines that my death is imminent, I direct that such procedures be withheld or withdrawn and that I be permitted to die. 2. In the absence of my ability to give directions regarding the use of such extraor dinary life-sustaining procedures, it is my intention that this directive shall be honored by my family and physician as the final expression of my legal right to refuse medical or surgical treatment and accept the consequences from such refusal. 3. If I have been diagnosed as pregnant and that diagnosis is known to my physician, this directive shall have no force or effect during the course of my pregnancy. 4. This directive shall have no force or effect seven years from the date filled in above; to wit: ____________ (Date).
5. I understand that I may revoke this directive at any time. 6. I understand the full import of this directive and I am emotionally and mentally competent to make this directive.
Signed __________________
City, County and State of Residence ___________________
I hereby witness this directive and attest that: (1) The declarant has been personally known to me and I believe the declarant to be of sound mind. (2) I am at least 18 years of age. (3) To the best of my knowledge, at the time of the execution of this directive, I

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(a) am not related to the declarant by blood or marriage; and (b) would not be entitled to any portion of the declarant's estate by any will or by operation of law under the rules of descent and distribution of this State; and (c) am not the attending physician of declarant or an employee of the attending physician or a health facility in which declarant is a patient; and (d) have no present claim against any portion of the estate of the declarant.
Witness __________________ Witness __________________
Additional witness required when directive is signed in a hospital or skilled nursing facility:
I hereby witness this directive and attest that I believe the declarant to be of sound mind and to have willingly and voluntarily made this directive.
Witness:
Medical director of skilled nursing facility or president of the hospital medical staff
88-3303. Additional witnesses. A directive shall have no force or effect if the declarant is a patient in a hospital or skilled nursing facility at the time the directive is executed unless the directive is signed in the presence of the two witnesses as provided in Code Section 88-3302 and, additionally, is signed in the presence of either the president of the hospital medical staff, if witnessed in a hospital, or the medical director, if witnessed in a skilled nursing facility.
88-3304. Revocation of directive, (a) A directive may be revoked at any time by the declarant, without regard to his mental state or competency, by any of the following methods:
(1) By being cancelled, defaced, obliterated or burnt, torn or otherwise destroyed by the declarant or by some person in his presence and by his direction.
(2) By a written revocation of the declarant expressing his intent to revoke, signed and dated by the declarant. Such revocation shall become effective only upon commu nication to the attending physician by the declarant or by a person acting on behalf of the declarant. The attending physician shall record in the patient's medical record the time and date when he received notification of the written revocation.
(3) By a verbal expression by the declarant of his intent to revoke the directive. Such revocation shall become effective only upon communication to the attending physician by the declarant or by a person acting on behalf of the declarant. The attending physician shall record in the patient's medical record the time, date and place of the revocation and the time, date and place, if different, when he received notification of the revocation. (b) Any person who participates in the withholding or withdrawal of extraordinary life-sustaining procedures pursuant to a directive, as authorized by this Code Chapter, which person has actual knowledge that such directive has been properly revoked, shall not have any civil or criminal immunity otherwise granted under this Code Chapter for such conduct. 88-3305. Duration of directive. A directive shall be effective for a period of seven years from the date of execution thereof unless sooner revoked in a manner prescribed in Code Section 88-3304. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent a declarant from reexecuting a directive at any time in accordance with the formalities of Code Sections 88-3302 and 88-3303. If the declarant has executed more than one directive, such sevenyear period shall be determined from the date of execution of the last directive known to the attending physician. If the declarant becomes comatose or is rendered incapable of communicating with the attending physician, the directive shall remain in effect for the duration of the comatose condition or until such time as the declarant's condition renders the declarant able to communicate with the attending physician. 88-3306. Immunity from liability, (a) No physician, hospital, or skilled nursing facility which, acting in accordance with the requirements of this Code Chapter, causes the

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withholding or withdrawal of extraordinary life-sustaining procedures from a patient as permitted by this Code Chapter shall be subject to civil liability therefor unless negli gent. No person licensed as a nurse or physician's assistant under the laws of this State and acting under the direction of a physician, who participates in the withholding or withdrawal of extraordinary life-sustaining procedures in accordance with the provisions of this Code Chapter, shall be subject to any civil liability therefor unless negligent. No physician, or person licensed as a nurse or physician's assistant under the laws of this State and acting under the direction of a physician, who participates in the withholding or withdrawal of extraordinary life-sustaining procedures in accordance with the provi sions of this Code Chapter shall be guilty of any criminal act therefor unless negligent, nor shall such person be guilty of unprofessional conduct therefor unless negligent.
(b) No person who witnesses and attests a directive in good faith shall be civilly or criminally liable or guilty of unprofessional conduct for such action.
(c) No person shall be civilly or criminally liable or guilty of unprofessional conduct for action taken in good faith and authorized under Code Sections 88-3308, 88-3309, or 88-3310 unless negligent.
88-3307. Carrying out of directive; presumptions, (a) Prior to effecting a withholding or withdrawal of extraordinary life-sustaining procedures from a patient pursuant to a directive, the attending physician:
(1) shall determine that, to the best of his knowledge, the patient is not pregnant and the directive complies with Code Section 88-3302 and, where applicable, with Code Section 88-3303; and
(2) shall make the directive, or a copy of the directive, a part of the declarant patient's medical records; and
(3) shall have such directive approved as provided in Code Section 88-3310.
(b) The directive shall be conclusively presumed, unless revoked, to be the directions of the declarant regarding the withholding or withdrawal of extraordinary life-sustaining procedures. No physician, and no person licensed as a nurse or physician's assistant under the laws of this State and acting under the direction of a physician, shall be criminally or civilly liable for failing to effectuate the directive of the declarant patient pursuant to this subsection or for failure to carry out a request which has been approved pursuant to Code Section 88-3310. A failure by the attending physician to make a good faith effort to effectuate the directive of a declarant patient pursuant to this subsection or to carry out a request which has been approved pursuant to Code Section 88-3310 shall constitute unprofessional conduct unless such physician makes a good faith effort to make the necessary arrangements or take the necessary steps to effect the transfer of the declarant patient or the person for whom such request has been made to another physician who will effectuate the directive of the declarant patient or who will carry out such request.
(c) Any person having no valid directive at the time such person has a terminal condi tion, and who is not a person described in Code Section 88-3308, shall be presumed not to desire the withholding or withdrawal of extraordinary life-sustaining procedures.
88-3308. Persons for whom others may make requests. If any person, whether or not such person is a competent adult,
(a) has a terminal condition, and
(b) has executed no valid directive of which the attending physician has actual
knowledge at the time the patient is diagnosed as having a terminal condition, and (c) is not diagnosed as pregnant,
the extraordinary life-sustaining procedures may be withheld or withdrawn as provided
in this Code Chapter pursuant to a request made and approved as hereinafter provided. 88-3309. Who may make requests. The extraordinary life-sustaining procedures main
taining a person described in Code Section 88-3308 (a) through (c) may be withheld or withdrawn at the request of:
(a) such person's spouse who is of sound mind; or (b) if such person has no living spouse who is of sound mind, by no less than all of such person's children who are competent adults; or

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(c) if such person has no living relative specified in subsections (a) and (b), by both parents of such person, if both parents are living and of sound mind, or by one parent if only one parent is living and of sound mind; or
(d) if such person has no living relative specified in subsections (a), (b) or (c), by no less than all of such person's brothers, sisters, half-brothers, and half-sisters who are competent adults; or
(e) if such person has no living relative specified in subsections (a), (b), (c), or (d) by no less than all of such person's grandparents who are competent adults; or
(f) if such person has no living relative specified in subsections (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e), the attending physician may petition for the appointment of a guardian, pursuant to Code Chapter 49-6, which guardian may make the request authorized by this Code Section.
88-3310. Approval of requests and directives. The withholding or withdrawal of extraordinary life-sustaining procedures in accordance with the request of those persons authorized validly to make such requests, under Code Section 88-3309 or in accordance with a directive, shall be authorized only when such request or directive has been approved by:
(a) the attending physician and the executive committee of the medical staff of the hospital in which is hospitalized the declarant or the person for whom the request has been made, or;
(b) the attending physician and the medical director of the skilled nursing facility rendering care and treatment to the declarant or to the person for whom the request has been made, provided that when the attending physician is said medical director, in addition to such physician's approval, one physician who has not certified the patient as having a terminal condition shall also approve the request or directive.
88-3311. Not suicide; insurance; directive not required, (a) The withholding or with drawal of extraordinary life-sustaining procedures from a patient in accordance with the provisions of this Code Chapter shall not, for any purpose, constitute a suicide.
(b) The making of a directive or request pursuant to this Code Chapter shall not restrict, inhibit or impair in any manner the sale, procurement or issuance of any policy of life insurance nor shall it be deemed to modify the terms of an existing policy of life insurance. No policy of life insurance shall be legally impaired or invalidated in any manner by the withholding or withdrawal of extraordinary life-sustaining procedures from an insured patient, nor shall such withholding or withdrawal operate to deny any additional insurance benefits for accidental death of the patient in any case in which the terminal condition of the patient is the result of accident, notwithstanding any term of the policy to the contrary.
(c) No physician, health facility or other health provider and no health care service plan, insurer issuing disability insurance, self-insured employee welfare benefit plan or nonprofit hospital service plan shall require any person to execute a directive as a condi tion for being insured for, or receiving, health care services.
88-3312. Penalties. Any person who willfully conceals, cancels, defaces, obliterates or damages the directive of another without such declarant's consent or who witnesses a directive knowing at the time he is not eligible to witness such directive under Code Section 88-3302 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as for a misdemeanor. Any person who falsifies or forges the directive of another or willfully conceals or withholds personal knowledge of a revocation as provided in Code Section 88-3304 with the intent to cause a withholding or withdrawal of extraor dinary life-sustaining procedures contrary to the wishes of the declarant, and thereby, because of any such act, directly causes extraordinary life-sustaining procedures to be withheld or withdrawn and death to thereby be hastened, shall be subject to prosecution for criminal homicide as provided in Code Chapter 26-10."
Section 3. Nothing in this Act shall impair or supersede any legal right or legal responsibility which any person may have to effect the withholding or withdrawal of extraordinary life-sustaining procedures in any lawful manner. In such respect the provi sions of this Act are cumulative.

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Section 4. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to condone, authorize or approve mercy killing or to permit any affirmative or deliberate act or omission to end life other than to permit the process of dying as provided in this Act. Furthermore, nothing in this Act shall be construed to condone, authorize or approve abortion.
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. 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.
The following amendment was read:
Representative Hill of the 127th moves to amend the substitute to HB 1258 as follows:
PROCEDURE FOR A HEARING BEFORE A JUDICIAL OFFICER-HEARING REQUIRED
In all cases where Section 88-3310 of this Act are sought to be invoked, a hearing before the Probate Court shall be had. The petitioner may either be the next of kin of the patient, the guardian of the patient, the attending physician, or the Superintendent of the hospital where the patient is lodged.
Such hearing shall be held within five (5) days of the filing of the petition, unless for good cause shown, a continuance is granted. The patient shall have the right to counsel. The patient's representatives shall be notified of the patient's right to counsel, and if the patient cannot afford counsel, the court shall appoint counsel. In the discretion of the Court, the public may be excluded from the hearing, and the patient need not be present unless the Court decides otherwise. The Court shall receive all relevant testi mony and evidence, but in any event, the testimony of the attending physician and the patient's representative shall be taken under oath.
As soon after the hearing as possible, the court shall issue a written order setting forth whether it is appropriate and legal to withdraw extraordinary life sustaining procedures.
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 Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B.

N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G.
N Childere, E.M. Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y 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. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Deveaux, C. Dison, 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. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
N Greene, J. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, 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 N Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. N Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.

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N Johnston, J. N Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y 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)
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 McCoUum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y NU, 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.
Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Hosts, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.

N Savage, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne.Jr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 45, nays 113. The amendment was lost.

N Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L.
N Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watkins, L.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

The following amendment was read:

Representative Smyre of the 92nd moves to amend the substitute to HB 1258 by striking lines 5 through 20 on page 9 and on line 5 after the word "negligent" add the following:
"No physician licensed under the laws of this State, who participates in the withhold ing or withdrawal of life sustaining procedures in accordance with the provisions of this Code chapter, shall be subject to any civil liability; however, no physician under this Code chapter shall delegate to any other person the duty of removing the life sustaining procedures."

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Carrell, B. N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.

Y Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N 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.
Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Dbron, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. 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 Y Glover, M. N Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.

Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y 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. Y Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
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. 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 McCoUum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y 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. Y Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L.
Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Ralston, E.
Y 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. N Savage, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. N Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T.

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Y Toles, E.B. 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. N Waddle, T.W.

Y Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.

Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.

N Williamson, G. Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 72, nays 89. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Irvin of the 23rd moves to amend the substitute to HB 1258 as follows:
Striking lines 8 through 12, page 3; Striking lines 19 through 34, page 4; Striking all of pages 5, 6 and 7; Striking all of page 8 through line 32; Striking lines 21 through 24 on page 9; Striking lines 29 through 34 on page 9; Striking all of page 10; Striking lines 5 through 7 on page 11; Striking the words "and directives" on line 7, page 12; Striking the words "or in accordance with a directive" on lines 11 and 12, page 12; Striking the words "the declarant or" on line 16, page 12; Striking the words "to the declarant or" on line 20, page 12; Striking the words "or directive" on line 25, page 12; Striking the words "directive not required" on lines 26 and 27, page 12; Striking the words "directive or" on line 31, page 12; Striking lines 11 through 34, page 13; Striking line 1 of page 14;
And amending the caption accordingly.

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 Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
N Benefield, J. Birdsong, K. Bishop, S.
N 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.
Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Guilders, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
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.
Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C. Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Poster, 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.
Hamilton, G. N 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. Y Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
N 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
Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R.
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) N Lendennan, 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.
McKinney, J.E.
N Milford, B. N Money, J. Y 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.
Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. 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. N Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 126.

N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. N Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T.
N Toles, E.B. 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. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby White, J. N Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. 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 and adopted:

Representatives Taggart of the 125th and Karrh of the 106th move to amend the sub stitute to HB 1258 by adding after the word "patient" on line 8, page 4 the following:
"a grave physical disability which is incurable and has an.".

The following amendment was read:

Representative Steinberg of the 46th and Johnson of the 74th move to amend the sub stitute to HB 1258 as follows:

By adding in the title at the end of line 19 the following:

"provide for directives relative to not discontinuing life-sustaining procedures; to".

By inserting after Code Section 88-3311 of Section 2 thereof, on page 13 after line 13, a new Code Section, to be designated Code Section 88-3311A, to read as follows:

"88-3311A. Directive that life-sustaining procedures not be discontinued, (a) Any competent adult may execute a directive stating that, should the declarant have a termi nal condition, extraordinary life-sustaining procedures shall not be withheld or with drawn. The directive shall be executed with the same formalities required for the execution of a will.

(b) The directive shall be in the following form:

'DIRECTIVE TO PHYSICIANS

Directive made this ____________ day of ____________ (month, year).

1. I,

_, being of sound mind, hereby expressly state that, should

I now or hereafter have a terminal condition, I do not desire that extraordinary life-

sustaining procedures be withheld or withdrawn and that I, in fact, desire such proce

dures to be continued until I am legally dead.

2. I understand that I may revoke this directive at any time. Signed ___________ ________.'

(c) The provisions of Code Section 88-3308 shall not apply with respect to a person who has in effect a directive as provided in this Section."

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adama, G. N Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. 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. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty

Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.

N Deveaux, C. 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 N Glover, M. N Greene, J.

Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, G. N 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. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob N Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.

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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. 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.(BiU)
Y Lenderman, M. Y 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. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinax, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E.

N Nichols, M. Y Nil, K. N Noble, Bill Y 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.
Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.

N Rose, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. N Savage, J.
Y Scott, A. N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
N 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 N Truluck, R.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 43, nays 118. The amendment was lost.

N 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. Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M.
N Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the substitute, 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 Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.

N Cooper, B. Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C. 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. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, G.
Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y 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. 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.
Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
N Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y 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. 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.
N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. N 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. 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.
Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Rom. Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. N Scott, A.

N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y 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. N Triplett, Tom
N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the substitute, as amended, the ayes were 98, nays 65. The substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by substitute, as amended.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. N Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B.
Y Benefield, J. Birdsong, K. Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M.
Childs, P.
N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.

N Cooper, B. Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, B.
N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaui, C.
Diion, 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. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B.
Hamilton, G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y Hatchei, 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. 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. N Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W.
Y Kilgore, T.M. Y 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. 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.
Y Milford, B. N Money, J.
N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
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. 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.
Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
N Scott, A.

N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. Y 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. N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Y Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. N 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 98, nays 63.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

Representatives Birdsong of the 103rd and Cox of the 141st stated that they were abstaining from casting any votes relative to HB 1258 because of a conflict of interest.

Representative Swann of the 90th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1258, by substitute, as amended.

Representative Johnson of the 72nd moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, February 16, 1978

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 Robert C. Bowling, Pastor, First United Meth odist Church, Gumming, 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 1837. By: Representative Nix of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1704, relating to bad checks, so as to include checks for rent under said Code Section; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.
HB 1838. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Galer of the 97th, and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 49-6, relating to the appointment of guardians for insane and certain other persons, so as to change certain refer ences to other Code Sections being amended; to provide for full and fair hear ings and notice; to provide for certain hearings and findings by a commission and the proceedings related thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1839. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Development Authorities Law" so as to provide a more effective mechanism whereby local communities can stimulate economic growth and development to

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attract and retain industrial enterprises, expand local credit and capital and reduce unemployment; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1840. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, Argo of the 63rd, Castleberry of the lllth, Gammage of the 17th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend an Act to create an Authority to be known as the Georgia Residential Finance Agency so as to change the proportion of units financed by the agency which must be located inside or outside the Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas of the State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1841. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st, and Wood, Lee, Benefield, and Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to place the coroner of Fayette County on a salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation; to provide for the disposition of fees; to provide for the appointment of deputy coroners and their compen sation, powers, and duties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1842. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A BILL to provide an annual salary for the Coroner of Wilkes County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1843. By: Representatives Holmes of the 39th, Hawkins of the 50th, Nichols of the 27th, Bolster of the 30th, and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend Code Section 47-1002, relating to registration with the Secretary of State by certain persons interested in legislation, so as to require certain additional information to be reported; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HB 1844. By: Representatives Kaley, Wilson, and Cooper of the 19th, Harrison, Isakson, and Nix of the 20th, and Housley and Burruss of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County so as to provide for more than one chief deputy clerk; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1845. By: Representatives Tuten of the 153rd, Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd, Stone and Greene of the 138th, and Auten of the 154th: A BILL to fix the terms of the Superior Courts of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit in the counties compris ing said circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1846. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a Department of Community Affairs and providing for its powers, duties and functions, so as to change certain provisions relative to the payment of the expenses of the members of the Board of Community Affairs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

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HB 1847. By: Representatives Jones of the 78th, and Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a Small Claims Court in Pike County so as to change the jurisdictional limit of the court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1848. By: Representatives Thompson of the 93rd, and Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-2715, relating to additional duties of clerks of superior courts, so as to authorize the clerks of superior courts to record criminal cases on microfilm; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

HB 1849. By: Representative Jones of the 78th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-2902, relating to annual fees for operating motor vehicles, so as to specify the fee for certain buses operated exclusively for youth organizations chartered by the United States Congress; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HB 1850. By: Representatives Jones of the 78th, and Adams of the 79th: A BILL to repeal an Act to fix the salary of the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of Pike County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 660-1850. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the Supreme Court shall render its opinion upon important questions of law when required by the Governor or the General Assembly; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HR 661-1850. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, and Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a homestead exemption for tax purposes for certain property owned by resi dents of White County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 662-1850. By: Representative Dover of the llth: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a homestead exemption for tax purposes for certain property owned by residents of Habersham County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 663-1850. By: Representatives Tuten of the 153rd, and Auten of the 154th: A RESO LUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property locat ed in Glynn County, Georgia, to the City of Brunswick and the acceptance of certain real property owned by the City of Brunswick located in Glynn County, Georgia, in consideration therefor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 664-1850. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, Ramsey of the 3rd, and Snow and Hays of the 1st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution

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so as to authorize the Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe-Catoosa County Stadium Authority to direct the election superintendent of Catoosa County to conduct additional referendums for the establishment of the Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Tax District and to authorize the issuance of bonds for the purpose of building a stadium and recreational facilities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1851. By: Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Brantley County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to the number of deputy sheriffs and their compen sation; to change the provisions relating to automobiles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1852. By: Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing 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 the provisions relating to the compensation of personnel of the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Judge of the Probate Court and the Tax Com missioner of Brantley County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1853. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of commissioners of roads and revenues of Brantley County so as to change the compensation of the members of the Board of Commission ers of Brantley County, including the chairman; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1854. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Rentz in the County of Laurens; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1856. By: Representative Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend Code Section 32-904, relating to compensation of members of county boards of education, so as to provide for the compensation of the chairman and members of the board in all counties of the State having a population of not less than 18,500 and not more than 19,000, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1857. By: Representatives Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, and Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend an Act revising comprehensively the laws relating to subpoenas and other like processes so as to provide for the payment of fees to certain law enforcement officers attending hearings or inquests held or called by coroners or attending small claims courts involving criminal matters; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1858. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend Code Title 68, relating to motor vehicles, so as to define the term "moped"; to exempt mopeds from the provisions relating to registration and licensure of motor vehicles; to

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amend Code Title 68A, known as "The Uniform Rules of the Road" so as to change the definition of certain terms; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HR 665-1858. By: Representative Collins of the 144th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the lease of certain real property located in the City of Pelham, Mitchell County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HB 1859. By: Representative Randall of the 101st: A BILL to provide that it shall be unlawful for any agent of a consumer reporting agency to go in or upon a pri vate residence without prior invitation from the occupant thereof for the pur pose of obtaining information regarding a consumer's character, general characteristics or mode of living in connection with the preparation of an investigative consumer report by such consumer reporting agency; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

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 1870. By: Representative Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Liberty County so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; to authorize the clerk of the superior court to employ a deputy clerk and two fulltime clerks; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1871. By: Representative Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Liberty County so as to change the annual salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1872. By: Representative Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act supplementing the fees of the Judge of the Probate Court of Liberty County so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1873. By: Representatives Money of the 5th, Hays and Snow of the 1st, Collins of the 144th, and Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to impose a State excise tax on the severance of coal products; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1874. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, Castleberry of the lllth, Argo of the 63rd, Gammage of the 17th, and Bray of the 70th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Residential Finance Authority Act" so as to change the composition of the Authority; to specify qualifications for certain public mem bers of the Authority; to provide for the appointment and the initial terms of the public members added by this Act; and for other purposes.

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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 1810 HB 1811 HB 1812 HB 1813 HB 1814 HB 1815 HB 1816 HB 1817 HB 1818 HB 1819 HB 1821 HB 1822 HB 1823 HB 1824 HB 1825 HB 1826 HR 650-1826 HR 651-1826 HR 652-1826 HB 1827 HB 1828 HR 653-1828 HR 654-1828 HR 655-1828 HB 1829 HB 1830 HB 1831 HB 1832

HB 1833 HB 1834 HR 656-1834 HB 1835 HR 657-1835 HR 658-1835 HB 1836 SB 410 SB 505 SB 530 SB 531 SB 543 SB 553 SB 554 SB 555 SB 556 SB 557 SB 584 SB 585 SB 586 SR 217 SR 261 SR 293 SR 297 SR 298 SR 311 SB 378 HB 1855

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 Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1346 Do Pass, as Amended SB 395 Do Pass, as Amended
Respectfully submitted, Wood of the 9th 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:

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SB 285 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1633 Do Pass HB 1312 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1563 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1749 Do Pass SB 443 Do Pass HB 1683 Do Pass HB 1629 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st 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 1386 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1567 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1580 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 258 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted. Clifton of the 107th Secretary

Representative Peters of the 2nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Interstate Cooperation, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Interstate Cooperation has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1585 Do Pass, as Amended
Respectfully submitted, Peters of the 2nd 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 612 Do Not Pass HR 627 Do Not Pass
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman

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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1627 Do Pass HB 1792 Do Pass HB 1795 Do Pass HB 1796 Do Pass HB 1798 Do Pass HB 1799 Do Pass HB 1802 Do Pass

HB 1803 Do Pass HB 1806 Do Pass SB 110 Do Pass, as Amended SB 541 Do Pass SB 549 Do Pass SB 550 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 1303 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1708 Do Pass HB 1829 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Dixon of the 151st Chairman

The following Report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1978

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Thursday, February 16, 1978, and submits the following:

HB 1242 HB 1253 HB 1262 HB 1267 HB 1301 HB 1333 HB 1364 HB 1366 HB 1382 HB 1427 HB 1445 HB 1499 HB 1511 HB 1529

Director, Vocational Rehabilitation, Merit System Motor Vehicle Registration, Non-Residence/Time Limit Retired Peace Officers, Private Employment Bingo Games; Regulation Of Motor Vehicle Insurance Rates; Discrimination Educational Facilities Authority; Create Tax Mobile Homes Site and Decal County Boards of Education; Funds; Employee Uniforms Game and Fish Code; Shrimping, Licensing Arbitration Title; Create; Amend Code Pharmacy; Location of; Interns; License Revoked Sales Tax Exempt; Farm Mcahinery/Animal Husbandry Banking and Financial Institutions, Illegal Operations Georgia Boat Safety Act; Rafts; Class 3 Vessels

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HB 1530 HB 1549 HB 1554 HB 1562 HB 1576 HB 1628 HB 1646 HB 1649 HB 1693 HB 1699 HB 1711 HB 1791

Committee of Indian Affairs, Strike Repeal of Act Unit Criminal Extradition Act; Include Washington B.C. Beehives; Protective Devices; Notice to DNR Georgia Health Code, Definition of Institution Peace Officers Standards and Training Co., Certification Hospitals/Liens; Extend Time for Filing Delinquent Jurors, Finding In Contempt Gambling; Additional Exceptions Coin Operated Games APEG; Allocation of Special Education Leadership Units Billiard Rooms Regulations; Exclude County 100,000 more State Employment Practice; Prohibit Discrimination Bingo Games W/O a License; Constitutes Commercial Gambling

HR 444-1274 Bingo Games; Regulate HR 458-1312 Veterans; Free Tuition University of Georgia System HR 478-1349 Recall of Elected Officials, Repeal 1977 Act 51 HR 480-1349 Select Committee on Constitutional Revision HR 564-1592 Board of Examiners of Speech Pathology, Term HR 586-1710 General Amendments/Constitution; Summary Publication

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.

Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1627. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Thomas County on a salary system of compensation in lieu of the fee system 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 1792. By: Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a small claims court in certain counties of this State so as to change the provi sions relating to the clerk of the small claims court; to change the filing costs; to provide for the disposition of filing costs; to authorize the clerk to charge a fee for issuing fi. fas; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1795. By: Representatives Glanton and Johnson of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Carroll County so as to change the compen sation of the judge of that court; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1796. By: Representative Johnson of the 74th: A BILL to amend an Act repealing an Act incorporating the City of Covington and granting a new charter to the City of Covington so as to change the provisions relating to the election of mayor and councilmen of said city; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1798. By: Representatives Cooper, Wilson and Kaley of the 19th, Housley and Burruss of the 21st, and Isakson, Nix and Harrison of the 20th: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act to create the Cobb County Records and Identification Bureau"; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1799. By: Representatives Cooper, Wilson and Kaley of the 19th, Nix, Harrison and Isakson of the 20th, and Housley and Burruss of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the abolition of the fee system in Cobb County and providing salaries for the judge of the probate court, sheriff, deputy sheriff and clerk of the superior court, so as to change the provisions relative to the chief investi gator in the sheriffs office; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1802. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Hall County (formerly known as the City Court of Hall County) so as to change the compensation of the solicitor of said court; to prohibit the solicitor of said court to engage in the practice of law; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1803. By: Representatives Looper, Anderson, and Harris of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court and Judge of Probate Court of Dawson County upon an annual salary so as to provide for a clerk for the judge of probate court; to provide for appointment and salary of that clerk; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1806. 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 providing for appointments to and the filling of vacancies on the Albany-Dougherty Hospital Authority so as to provide for appointments to and the filling of vacancies on the Albany-Dougherty Hospital 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.

SB 110. By: Senator Stephens of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the Com missioners of Fulton County to establish rules and regulations governing the payment of pensions, so as to provide for a Fulton County Employees' Retire ment Plan of 1977; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend S. B. 110 as follows:
By striking from lines 5, 17, 20 and 26 of page 1; from line 29 of page 2; from lines 27, 31 and 34 of page 3; and from lines 4, 6 and 10 of page 4, the following:
"1977",
and inserting in lieu thereof, in all such places, the following: "1978".

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.
SB 541. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Toomsboro, approved August 15, 1904, so as to prohibit the consumption of any spirituous malt or alcoholic beverage in or upon any street, alley, sidewalk or other public way or place in the town, within any public building, or while

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occupying any automoble which is parked on any public street; and for other purposes.

The report 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 549. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A BILL to provide for the appointment of the County School Superintendent of Rabun County by the Board of Education of Rabun County; to provide for the initial appointment; to provide for other mat ters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide for addi tional requirements for this Act to become effective; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 550. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A BILL to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Rabun County by the qualified electors of the Rabun County School District; to provide for the method of electing said mem bers; to provide for filling vacancies on said Board; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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 1379. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Argo of the 63rd, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act to amend the charter of the town of Athens so as to authorize the Mayor and Council to establish criteria for the maintenance and appearance of vacant lots; to authorize the city to perform maintenance on certain vacant lots; to provide for special assessments; and for other purposes.

HB 1457. By: Representatives Swann of the 90th, Truluck of the 86th, Beckham of the 89th, and Daniel of the 88th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain county officers upon an annual salary so as to change the number of deputy sheriffs authorized to be employed in certain counties; and for other purposes.

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HB 1523. By: Representatives Patten and Veazey of the 146th: A BILL to establish an Airport Authority for Cook County to he known as "Cook County Airport Authority", which Authority shall be a public corporation, having the right, power and authority separately or jointly, to acquire, establish, construct, expand, own, lease, control, equip, improve, maintain, operate, regulate and police airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft within the limits of said county; and for other purposes.

HB 1592. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend an Act to abolish the present mode of compensating the Sheriff of Baker County, known as the fee system, so as to change the annual salary of the sheriff; to authorize a salary supplement; to provide for payment of the expenses of the sheriffs office; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1596. By: Representative Rush of the 121st: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the mode of compensating the Coroner of Tattnall County, known as the fee system, and providing in lieu thereof a monthly salary approved February 24, 1967, so as to change the provision relating to the compensation of the coroner; and for other purposes.

SB 93. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: 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, so as to authorize boards to conduct certain hearings at a site other than the Capitol under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

SB 533. By: Senator Duncan of the 30th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for liability insurance for State employees operating State-owned motor vehicles, so as to provide for liability coverage under State insurance policies, for certain non profit agencies and their employees which furnish services under contracts with the Department of Human Resources, for damages arising out of the use of State-owned vehicles by such agencies and employees; and for other purposes.

SB 564. By: Senators Broun of the 46th, Holloway of the 12th, Doss of the 52nd and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Jekyll Island-State Park Authority Act", approved February 13, 1950, so as to change the composition of the Authority; to provide for initial and regular terms of office of certain members of the Authority; to provide for a delineation of authority; and for other purposes.

HB 1237. By: Representatives Games and Greer of the 43rd, Hudson of the 137th, Adams of the 36th, Lane of the 40th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively revising the laws relating to subpoenas and other like processes and providing for the attendance of witnesses and the fees thereof so as to change the witness fees payable to law enforcement officers; and for other pur poses.

HB 1243. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Lee, Benefield and Johnson of the 72nd, Whitmire, Jackson and Wood of the 9th, Rainey of the 135th, Buck of the 95th, Mullinax of the 69th, and Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide procedures for the return of mobile homes for taxation so as to spec ify where mobile homes are to be returned for taxation; and for other purposes.

SB 563. By: Senators Broun of the 46th, Holloway of the 12th, Doss of the 52nd and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Stone Mountain Memorial

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Association Act," approved February 21, 1958, so as to change the composition of the Board; to provide terms; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for the selection of a chairman; to provide for all matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 1234. By: Representatives Irvin of the 10th, Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th, Lord of the 105th, Ross of the 76th, and Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-2715, relating to the additional duties of the clerks of the superior courts, as amended, so as to prohibit a clerk from recording a deed unless the name and address of the grantee is contained in the deed; and for other pur poses.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the Senate:

SR 246. By: Senators Ballard of the 45th, Tysinger of the 41st, Stephens of the 36th, and Hill of the 29th: A RESOLUTION changing the scheduled termination of the Employment Agency Advisory Council; and for other purposes.

SR 247. By: Senators Ballard of the 45th, Tysinger of the 41st, Pearce of the 16th and others: A RESOLUTION changing the scheduled termination date of the State Building Administrative Board; and for other purposes.

SR 269. By: Senators Tate of the 38th, Evans of the 37th, Kennedy of the 4th and Gillis of the 20th: A RESOLUTION designating March 4, 1978, as "Stop and Read Day"; and for other purposes.

SR 283. By: Senators Shapard of the 28th, Duncan of the 30th, Turner of the 8th, and others: A RESOLUTION creating the Services for the Aged Study Committee; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House:

SB 457. By: Senators Broun of the 46th, Lester of the 23rd, and Overby of the 49th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Commission on Compensation, approved March 18, 1971, so as to change the provisions relating to the assis tance given by the Commission to the General Assembly; to provide for meet ings of the Commission; to change the salary of the members of the Commission; and for other purposes.

HB 1342. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the licensing and bonding of dealers in agricultural products so as to provide that holders of food sales establishment licenses shall be exempt from such Act; to change the provisions relating to definitions; and for other purposes.

HB 1463. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Beck of the 148th, Logan of the 62nd, Argo of the 63rd, and Scott of the 123rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Authority so as to authorize the Authority to establish and administer a program of

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scholarships, grants or cancellable loans for certain economically disadvantaged graduate and professional students; and for other purposes.

HB 1370. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the regulation of the sale of livestock at auction so as to change the definition of the term "special sale"; to change the provisions relating to special livestock sales; to change the provisions relating to permits; and for other purposes.

The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the following Bill of the Senate:

SB 119. By: Senator Stephens of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled, "An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to teach ers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, and for other purposes," approved February 2, 1945, so as to provide for an adjustment of retirement or pension benefits for certain teachers and employees and benefici aries; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the Senate:

SR 263. By: Senators Hill of the 29th, Carter of the 14th, Kennedy of the 4th, and others: A RESOLUTION designating a portion of the highway system in this State as the "Presidential Route"; and for other purposes.

SR 307. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Holloway of the 12th, Riley of the 1st, and Starr of the 44th: A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Tax Reform Commission; 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 93. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: 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, 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 Planning & Community Affairs.

SB 457. By: Senators Broun of the 46th, Lester of the 23rd, and Overby of the 49th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Commission on Compensation, approved March 18, 1971, so as to change the provisions relating to the assis tance given by the Commission to the General Assembly; to provide for meet ings of the Commission; to change the salary of the members of the Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

SB 533. By: Senator Duncan of the 30th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for liability insurance for State employees operating State-owned motor vehicles, so as to provide for liability coverage under State insurance policies, for certain non profit agencies and their employees which furnish services under contracts with the Department of Human Resources, for damages arising out of the use of State-owned vehicles by such agencies and employees; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 563. By: Senators Broun of the 46th, Holloway of the 12th, Doss of the 52nd and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Stone Mountain Memorial Association Act," approved February 21, 1958, so as to change the composition of the Board; to provide terms; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for the selection of a chairman; to provide for all matters relative to the foregoing; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SB 564. By: Senators Broun of the 46th, Holloway of the 12th, Doss of the 52nd and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Jekyll Island-State Park Authority Act", approved February 13, 1950, so as to change the composition of the Authority; to provide for initial and regular terms of office of certain members of the Authority; to provide for a delineation of authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SR 246. By: Senators Ballard of the 45th, Tysinger of the 41st, Stephens of the 36th, and Hill of the 29th: A RESOLUTION changing the scheduled termination of the Employment Agency Advisory Council; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

SR 247. By: Senators Ballard of the 45th, Tysinger of the 41st, Pearce of the 16th and others: A RESOLUTION changing the scheduled termination date of the State Building Administrative Board; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

SR 269. By: Senators Tate of the 38th, Evans of the 37th, Kennedy of the 4th and Gillis of the 20th: A RESOLUTION designating March 4, 1978, as "Stop and Read Day"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SR 283. By: Senators Shapard of the 28th, Duncan of the 30th, Turner of the 8th, and others: A RESOLUTION creating the Services for the Aged Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Human Relations & Aging.

SR 263. By: Senators Hill of the 29th, Carter of the 14th, Kennedy of the 4th, and others: A RESOLUTION designating a portion of the highway system in this State as the "Presidential Route"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

SR 307. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Holloway of the 12th, Riley of the 1st, and Starr of the 44th: A RESOLUTION creating the Georgia Tax Reform Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

Representative Burton of the 47th 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 1258. By: Representatives Rowland of the 119th, Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th, Wall of the 61st, Savage of the 25th, Clark of the 55th, Robinson of the 58th, McKinney of the 35th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 88, relat ing to public health, so as to add a new Code Chapter to authorize the discon tinuance of life sustaining procedures for certain persons; to provide for a declaration of findings; to define certain terms; to provide for written directives and the procedures connected therewith; to provide for witnesses; and for other purposes.
On the motion, 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. N Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
Beckham, B.
N Benefield, J. Birdsong, K. Bishop, S.
N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J.
Butler, D. N Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T.
N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
N Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. N Coi, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
N Dent, R.A. N Deveaui, C. N Diion, H.D. N Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Galer, M. N Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.
N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, G. N Hanner, 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

N Home, F. Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. Ylrvin, 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. Y 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)
Lenderman, M. Y 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.

On the motion, the ayes were 28, nays 124. The motion was lost.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B.
N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinai, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nil, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
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. 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. N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Savage, J. N Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. Swann, D. N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom
N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L. N Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
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

Representative Swann of the 90th requested that the following statement be recorded in the Journal:

Re: Motion to reconsider HB 1258.
Mr. Burton of the 47th made the motion to reconsider when Swann of the 90th's appearance on the floor was unexpectedly delayed by a meeting on another piece of pro posed legislation entitled "The Adult Protective Services Act.".
Representative Marcus of the 26th moved that the House reconsider its action in fail ing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Resolution of the House:
HR 573-1608. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd, and Irvin of the 23rd: A

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RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly shall be authorized by law to provide requirements relative to the financing of services in counties of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; 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 Andereon, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
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. N Burton, J.
Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
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. 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 Deveaui, C. Y Dbton, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
N 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. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Jobnson, 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. N Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(BU1)
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.

N McColhim, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y MulUnai, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, K.
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.
Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N 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 Rosa, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. Stone, R. 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. 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 Walking, L. 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 150, nays 8. The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent, the following Resolution of the House was again taken up for consideration:

HR 573-1608. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Holmes of the 39th, Horton of the 43rd and Irvin of the 23rd:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that under certain conditions the General Assembly shall be authorized by law to provide requirements rela tive to the financing of services in counties of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; to provide that the General Assembly may by law provide for the implementation of such requirements and for other matters relative thereto; 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 IX, Section IV, Paragraph II of the Constitution is amended by

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adding at the end thereof a new paragraph to be designated Paragraph IIA and to read as follows:
"Paragraph IIA. Financing Services Within Certain Counties. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution, the General Assembly shall be authorized by law to prohibit the governing authority of any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census from levying and collecting taxes and from expending public funds from taxes to finance, exercise, or perform any service as defined by such law except when such service is provided within a tax service district created pursuant to such law. To this end and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the General Assembly may by such law provide for any one or more of the following:
1. Define and enumerate governmental services which shall be provided by such counties only within tax service districts.
2. Require such counties to create initial tax service districts following the effective date of such law for the financing and provision of services therein.
3. Provide for the manner and method of creating or modifying tax service districts to be established in addition to or in lieu of initial tax service districts created pursuant to such law.
4. Provide that special districts existing within such counties shall be unaffected by such law until otherwise changed or modified pursuant to such law.
5. Provide that district services provided by such counties within tax service districts created pursuant to such law shall be reasonably uniform throughout such tax service districts.
6. Provide for the taxation and allocation of costs of financing services provided within tax service districts.
7. Provide for the method of retirement of indebtedness of such counties outstanding on the effective date of such law and for the creation and retirement of indebtedness incurred by such counties after the effective date of such law, including the debt limita tion applicable to such counties.
8. Provide that the rate and manner of taxation may vary in any tax service district created pursuant to such law from that in the total area of such counties or from that in another tax service district.
9. Provide any other provisions, terms, or conditions as necessary to effectuate the purposes of this amendment.
The authority granted herein shall not authorize the General Assembly to create or authorize the governing authority of a county subject to the provisions of this Paragraph to create a tax service district within the boundaries or any portion of the boundaries of any municipality located wholly or partially within such county, unless the creation of such tax service district is with the approval of the governing authority of such municipality.
The provisions of this Paragraph are hereby declared to be cumulative and supple mental to any powers heretofore possessed by the General Assembly and not in lieu of such powers.
Except for annexation of territory by municipalities pursuant to methods provided for annexation by certain Acts of the General Assembly of Georgia approved March 10, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 409), as amended, and an Act approved March 20, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 426), as amended, this Paragraph shall be null and void unless there is in effect on and after January 1, 1979, a statute that prohibits annexation of any area larger than 40 acres or having more than 50 residents without a referendum to any municipality lying wholly or partially within counties of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census.

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.

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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 under certain conditions the General Assembly shall be authorized by law to provide requirements relative to the financing of services by counties of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census and for other mat ters relative thereto?"

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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Y Birdsong, K. Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P. Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Caatleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childere, 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. Y Deveaui, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. N 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. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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 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. N Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Y 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. 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 Mullinai, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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.
Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
N Pilewicz, G. Y Pmkston, 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 Rons, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
N Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. Stone, R. Swann, D.
Y 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. Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. 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 adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 151, nays 11.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

Representative Irvin of the 23rd requested that the following statement appear in the Journal:

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Mr. Speaker:
I voted for HR 573-1608 and HB 1609, although I do not favor tax districts, in order to secure passage of the bill to prohibit annexation without referendum.
Robert A. Irvin Representative, District 23

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1267. By: Representatives Lane of the 40th, and Adams of the 36th: A BILL to pro vide 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 Com missioner 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; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act providing for the regulation and licensing of the operation of non profit bingo games, approved March 30, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1164), so as to provide additional definitions; to provide for the matters to be contained in the application for a license to operate a non-profit bingo game; to provide that licenses shall be issued only to properly qualified applicants; to authorize the State Revenue Commissioner to certify whether any organization is tax-exempt or holds a license under this Act; to provide for the regulation of the operation of bingo games; to provide limitations on the prizes which may be awarded in bingo games; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide for the suspension and revocation of licenses; to provide for inspections; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act approved March 30, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1164), relating to the regulation and operation of non-profit bingo games, is hereby amended by adding at the end of Section 1 of said Act, relating to definitions, a new paragraph which shall read as follows:
"(d) 'Bingo session' means a time period during which bingo games are played."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by deleting Section 3, relating to licensing procedures, applications, fees and renewals, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new section to read as follows:
"Section 3. Licensing procedures, applications, fees, renewals. Any non profit, tax exempt organization desiring to obtain a license to operate bingo games shall make application to the Commissioner on forms prescribed by the State Department of Revenue and shall pay an annual fee of $100.00. Effective twenty-four months after the passage of this Act, no license shall be issued to any non-profit, tax exempt organization unless such organization has been in existence for twenty-four months immediately prior to the issuance of the license. Such license will expire at midnight on December 31, following the granting of such license. Renewal applications for each calendar year shall be filed with the Commissioner prior to January 1 of each year and shall be on a form prescribed by the State Department of Revenue. Each application for a license and each application for renewal of a license shall contain the following information:

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(1) The name and home address of the applicant and if the applicant is a corpora tion, association or other similar legal entity, the names and home addresses of each of the officers of the organization as well as the names and addresses of the directors, or other persons similarly situated, of the organization.
(2) The names and home addresses of each of the persons who will be operating, advertising or promoting the bingo game.
(3) The names and home addresses of any persons, organizations or other legal entities that will act as surety for the applicant, or to whom the applicant is finan cially indebted, or to whom any financial obligation is owed by the applicant.
(4) A determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service certifying that the applicant is an organization exempt under federal tax law.
(5) A determination letter from the Georgia Department of Revenue certifying that the applicant is exempt under the tax laws of the State of Georgia.
(6) The location at which the applicant will conduct the bingo games, and if the premises on which the games are to be conducted is to be leased, a copy of the lease or rental agreement.
(7) A statement showing the convictions, if any, for criminal offenses, other than minor traffic offenses, of each of the persons listed in 1, 2, and 3 above.
(8) Any other necessary and reasonable information which the State Revenue Commissioner may require. The State Revenue Commissioner shall refuse to grant a bingo license to any applicant who fails to fully provide the information required by this section."
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by adding a new section, to be numbered Section 3A, which shall read as follows:
"Section 3A. Certificates. The Commissioner shall, upon the request of any prosecuting attorney or his designee, certify the status of any organization as to that organization's exemption from payment of State income taxes as a non-profit organiza tion. The Commissioner shall also upon request issue a certificate indicating whether any particular organization holds a currently valid license to operate a bingo game. Such certificates, properly executed, shall be admissible in evidence in any prosecution and the provisions of Ga. Code Sec. 92-302 relative to the disclosure of income tax informa tion shall not apply to the furnishing of such certificate."
Section 4. Said Act is further amended by adding a new section to be designated Section 4A, which shall read as follows:
"Section 4A. A licensee shall: (1) Own all the equipment used to conduct a bingo game or lease such equipment
from an organization that is also licensed to conduct a bingo game. (2) Display its bingo license conspicuously at the location where the bingo game
is conducted. (3) Conduct bingo games only at the single location specified in the licensee's
application. (4) Not conduct more than one bingo session during any one calendar day and
such session shall not exceed five (5) hours."
Section 5. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 7 of the Act relating to the revocation of licenses and to the access to premises on which bingo games are oper ated, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 7 to read as follows:
"Section 7. Revocation of licenses, access to premises by law enforcement agencies, (a) The Commissioner shall have the specific authority to suspend or 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 regulation promulgated hereunder shall be entitled, unless waived, to hearing on the matter of the alleged violation conducted in accordance with the provisions of Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338, as amended, (Ga. Code Ch. 3A).
(b) By making application for a license under this Act, every applicant herewith con sents that the State Revenue Commissioner, as well as any of his agents, together with

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any prosecuting attorney as well as any of his agents, may come upon the premises of any licensee or upon any premises on which any licensee is conducting a bingo game for the purpose of examining the accounts and records of the licensee to determine if a violation of any of the provisions of this Act have occurred."
Section 6. Said Act is amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 8, relating to certain contracts, and inserting a new subsection (a) of Section 8 to read as follows:
"(a) No non-profit 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 or concessions on behalf of the non-profit tax exempt organization. It is the intention of the General Assembly that only non-profit tax exempt organizations which are properly licensed pursuant to this Act shall be allowed to oper ate bingo games."
Section 6 (A). Said Act is amended by adding to Section 8 (d) of the Act the follow ing phrase: "provided, however, prizes given shall not exceed $1,100 in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any bingo session or $2,200 in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any calendar week so that subsection (d) of Section 8 of the Act shall read as fol lows:
"(d) It shall be unlawful for two or more non-profit 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; provided, however, prizes given shall not exceed $1,100 in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any bingo session or $2,200 in cash or gifts of equiva lent value during any calendar week."
Section 6 (B). Said Act is amended by adding a new subsection to Section 8 of the Act relating to certain contracts which shall read as follows:
"(f) No person shall pay consulting fees to any person for any services performed in relation to the operation or conduct of a bingo game."
Section 7. Said Act is further amended by adding a new section to be identified as Section 8A, which shall read as follows:
"Section 8A. Prizes. A licensee that conducts or operates a bingo session shall maintain the following records for at least three years from the date on which the bingo session is conducted:
(1) An itemized list of the gross receipts for each session. (2) An itemized list of all expenses other than prizes that are incurred in the con ducting of the bingo session as well as the name of each person to whom the expenses are paid and a receipt for all of the expenses. (3) A list of all prizes awarded during the bingo session and the name and address of all persons who are winners of prizes of $50.00 or more in value. (4) An itemized list of the recipients, other than the licensee, of the proceeds of the bingo game, including the name and address of each recipient to whom such funds are distributed. (5) A record of the number of persons who participate in any bingo session con ducted by the licensee."
Section 8. Said Act is further amended by deleting Section 10 of the Act, relating to penalties, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 10, to read as follows:
"Section 10. Penalty. Any person who operates a bingo game without a valid license issued by the Commissioner as provided in this Act shall be guilty of commercial gambling as defined in Ga. Code Ch. 26-27 and punished accordingly. Any person who knowingly aids, abets, or otherwise assists in the operation of a bingo game for which a license has not been obtained as provided in this Act shall be similarly guilty of

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commercial gambling. Any person who violates any other provision of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature.
Any person who commits any such violation after having previously been convicted of any violations of the provisions of this Act shall be guilty of a felony and, upon convic tion thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or by a fine not to exceed $10,000.00 or both."
Section 9. Said Act is further amended by repealing Section 14 of the Act, relating to the expiration date of the Act, in its entirety.
Section 10. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

An amendment, offered by Representative Williams of the 54th, was read and lost.

An amendment, offered by Representatives Castleberry of the lllth and Connell of the 87th, was read and withdrawn.

An amendment, offered by Representative Canty of the 38th was read and lost.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Lane of the 40th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1267 by striking on page 2, line 7 the entire sentence beginning with the word "Effec tive" and ending with the word "License" on page 2, line 12, and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"No license shall be issued to any nonprofit tax exempt organization unless such orga nization has been in existence for 24 months immediately prior to the issuance of the license.".

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 Balkcom, R. 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. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H.

Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Cairell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G.
Y Childere, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Coi, 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.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, 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. N Holmes, Bob
Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Housley, E. 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. 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.(BU1)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, 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 McCoUum, 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.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
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. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A. N 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. 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.
Watkins, L. 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, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 149, nays 11.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

By unanimous consent, HB 1267, by substitute, as amended, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

Representative Felton of the 22nd arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Representative Horton of the 43rd arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1242. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972" so as to remove from the classified service of the Merit System the Director of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in the Department of Human Resources; and for other purposes.

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 Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K.
Bishop, S. 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 Carnes, C.

Carrell, B. Cason, 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. Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. N 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 Edwards, W.
Y EUiott, 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. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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 Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Y Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.
Jackson, J.D.
Y 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.

Kilgore, T.M. Y 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. N 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 McCoUum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.

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Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, K. Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. N 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.
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. Savage, J.
Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Waynejr. Y Steinberg, C.
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. N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.

Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L.
Watson, R.H.Jr.
Y Wheeler, Bobby 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 138, nays 7. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1646. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Evans of the 84th, Butler of the 56th, Carnes of the 43rd, Childs of the 51st, Karrh of the 106th, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-117, relating to delinquent jurors, so as to change the provisions relating to penalties; to provide for finding delinquent jurors in criminal contempt; and for other purposes.

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 Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
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. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Y CoUins, 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.
N Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C.
Y Diion, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. 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 Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Ylrvin, 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.
Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(BU1) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. N 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. Y Mostiler, J.L.
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. 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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y 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. Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V.
Y Triplett, Tom 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. Watkins, L. 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 138, nays 8. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was

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HB 1364. By: Representatives Home of the 104th, Davis of the 99th, Birdsong of the 103rd, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to provide procedures for the return of mobile homes for taxation so as to provide for the situs of such mobile homes for tax purposes; to provide for the color of annual decals issued by the county tax collector or commissioner; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act to provide procedures for the return of mobile homes for taxation, approved April 7, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1529), so as to provide for the color of annual decals issued by the county tax collector or commissioner; to provide for the registration of certain mobile homes not subject to taxation for the current year under the provisions of this Act; to provide for all matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act to provide procedures for the return of mobile homes for taxation, approved April 7, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1529), is hereby amended by striking Section 5 thereof in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 5 to read as follows:
"Section 5. (a) Each year every owner of a mobile home subject to taxation under the provisions of this Act shall, on or before April 1, obtain from the tax collector or tax commissioner of the county of residence taxation of said mobile owner home a mobile home location permit. The issuance of said permit by the tax collector or tax commis sioner shall be evidenced by the issuance of a decal, green in eele* the color of which shall be prescribed for each year by the State Revenue Commissioner, which shall reflect the county of issuance, and the calendar year for which such permit is issued. The decal shall be prominently attached and displayed on the mobile home by the owner.
(b) Each year every owner of a mobile home situated in this State on January ]_ which is not subject to taxation under this Act shall obtain, on or before April lj from the tax collector or tax commissioner of the county where the mobile home is situated a mobile home location permit. The issuance of the permit shall be evidenced by the issuance of a decal which shall reflect the county of issuance, and the calendar year for which the permit is issued. The decal shall be prominently attached and displayed on the mobile home by the owner."
Section 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 Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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.

Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Guilders, E.M. Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.

Y Coleman, T. Y CoUins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
COT, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C. Y Diion, 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, G. Y Banner, B.

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 Y Home, F.
Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. YIrvin,J. Ylrvin, R. Y Isakson, J.

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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.
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.
N Lord, J. Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCoUum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Mullinai, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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. Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
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 Savage, 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. 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. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watkins, L.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Y WUliamson, 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 136, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1445. By: Representative Parham of the 109th: A BILL to amend Code Title 79A, relating to pharmacists, pharmacy, drugs and narcotics, so as to change the requirements for pharmacy interns; to change the grounds upon which licenses of pharmacists and pharmacies may be revoked or suspended; to change certain requirements relating to pharmacies located in general merchandising establish ments; and for other purposes.

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.
Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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.
Butler, D. Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Games, C. Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childera, 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.
Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Davis, B. 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.
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, 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 Y Home, F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, 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)
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 McCoUum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Mullinai, 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.
Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Rosa, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Savage, 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.

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Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C.

Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
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 140, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1791. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Childs of the 51st, Irvin of the 23rd, Carnes of the 43rd, Pilewicz of the 41st, Murray of the 116th, Butler of the 56th, and Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2703, relating to the crime of commercial gambling, so as to provide that committing certain acts relating to bingo games without a license constitutes commercial gambling; and for other purposes.

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 Andersen, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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.
Carnes, C. Cairell, 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. Y Davis, B.
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. 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, 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

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. 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.
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.
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.
Savage, 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 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. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H. J,.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. 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 145, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1262. By: Representatives Lane of the 40th, Adams of the 36th, Carnes of the 43rd, and Hudson of the 137th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act" so as to continue or provide for certification for retired peace officers for the purpose of accepting private employment; to provide for other matters relative thereto; and for other pur poses.

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The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act known as the "Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act," approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 208), as amended, so as to clarify the status of retired peace officers; to define the term "retired peace officer"; to provide for the certification and registration of retired peace officers; 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 Peace Officer Standards and Training Act," approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 208), as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end of Section 2 a new subsection to read as follows:
"(i) 'Retired peace officer' means a retired law enforcement officer who, prior to his retirement from service with the State, a subdivision or municipality thereof, was a peace officer within the meaning of such term as defined in subsection (d) above, and whose powers of arrest have been retained as authorized by the law enforcement unit from which he retired. A 'retired peace officer' may be certified or registered upon voluntarily complying with certification or registration provisions of this Act."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by redesignating the last subsection of Section 13 as subsection (g) and adding following subsection (g) a new subsection to be designated subsection (h) to read as follows:
"(h) A retired peace officer, as defined in Section 2, shall be certified or registered upon complying with certification or registration provisions of this Act. Nothing in this subsection shall be deemed to grant an exemption to persons required to be certified or registered by this Act."
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andersen, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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 BUITUSS, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Caraes, C.
Carrell, B. Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Guilders, 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. 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. Dent, R.A.
Deveaux, C. Y Diion, 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.
Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.

Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, 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.
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. 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.
Rosa, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.

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Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. YSizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.

Y Snow, Waynejr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. YSwann, 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.
Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
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 149, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1554. By: Representatives Crosby of the 150th, Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd, McKinney of the 35th, Noble of the 48th, Rainey of the 135th, Adams of the 36th, Hays of the 1st, Owens of the 77th, and others: 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 beehives and notice to the Department of Natural Resources; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Section 45-529, relating to the killing of bears by owners of beehives, so as to change the provisions relative to fully operative electric fences and protective devices for beehives; to change the provisions relative to notice given to the Department of Natural Resources by the owner of a beehive or his agent; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Section 45-529, relating to the killing of bears by owners of beehives, is hereby amended by striking said Code Section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 45-529 to read as follows:
"45-529. Killing of Bears by Owners of Beehives. The owner of a beehive or his agent shall have the right to kill any bear which shall constitute a clear and immediate threat to his property, provided that prior written permission to kill such bear has been obtained by the owner of the beehive from the landowner and the beehive owner has equipped the beehive with either a three (3) strand fully operative electric fence on posts at least four (4) feet above the ground or other protective devicCj when such other protective device has been approved by the Department. Provided, however, no such owner or agent shall have the right to destroy any bear unless it shall be killed within the immediate vicinity of the threatened property or unless the bear shall have been tracked by dogs directly from the damaged property to the point of kill, and provided that the nearest office of the Game and Fish Division of the Department shall have been first given two hours' at least one hour's prior notice by the owner of the beehive or his agent before said tracking shall commence."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Andersen, W.

Y Argo, B. Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R.

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.

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Y Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. Y BUITUSS, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. CarlUle, J.
Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Caatleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childera, E.M. Childa, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. Y Coiling, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Croaby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davia, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Deveaux, C. Y DUon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill

Y Edwards, W. Y EUiott, 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. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, G. Manner, 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. Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J.
Ylrvin, 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
Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(BU1) 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. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.

Y Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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 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 Savage, 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. 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. YTwiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. 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 140, nays 3.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

Representative Burton of the 47th stated that he had inadvertently voted "aye" on the passage of HB 1554, by substitute, but intended to vote "nay" thereon.

HB 1366. By: Representatives Harrison, Isakson and Nix of the 20th, and Cooper, Kaley and Wilson of the 19th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 32-9, relating to county boards of education, so as to authorize county boards of education to expend educational funds for the purpose of providing uniforms for school maintenance or custodial personnel; to provide an effective date; and for other
purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N 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. Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. 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.

Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y COT, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davia, B. Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C. Y DUon, 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
Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. Hamilton, 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. Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Ylrvin, R. Y Isakson, J.

Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N 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. Y KUgore, 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.

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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. McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, 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. Rowland, J.R.

Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Savage, J. Y Scott, A.
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.
Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.:
Tucker, R.M.

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Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L. 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. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 134, nays 9. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1628. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Hatcher of the 131st, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend an Act providing the proce dures for the creation of liens in behalf of hospitals so as to extend the time for filing liens; and for other purposes.

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 Andersen, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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. Carlisle, J.
Y Games, C. Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Guilders, 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.
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.
Hamilton, 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 Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Ylrvin, 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
Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(BU1) 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.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, 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.
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 Roes, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Waynejr. 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.
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.
Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
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

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 151, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1693. By: Representatives Knight of the 67th, Ross of the 76th, Felton of the 22nd, and Sizemore of the 136th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to change the provisions relative to the allocation of special education leadership units; and for other purposes.

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 Andewon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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.
Cams*. C. Carrell, B. Y Canon, G. Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y ChiMers, E.M. Y ChQds, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Colling, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
CormeU, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Coi, W.E. Y Crouby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Deveaux, C. Y Diion, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Y EUiott, 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, G.
Y Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawking, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J.
Ylrvin, 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 Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y 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.
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 MostUer, J.L. Y Muffinai, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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.
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 Savage, 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. 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. YTwiggs,R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. 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 147, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1499. By: Representatives Hanner of the 130th, Sizemore of the 136th, Veazey of the 146th, Long of the 142nd, Rainey of the 135th, Murray of the 116th, Cox of the 141st, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to remove certain limitations on the exemption provided for sales of machinery used in tilling the soil or in ani
mal husbandry; and for other purposes.

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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Adams, G.
Y Adams, Marvin Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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. Burruas, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Guilders, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. YCollins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Cornell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Coi, W.E.
Y Croeby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Oaugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Deveaux, C. Y Diion, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Y EUiott, 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 Greece, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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.
Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. YIrvin,J. Ylrvin, 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
Lane, Dick Y Lane, WJ.
Y Lee, W-J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. YLogan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
YLord, J. Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, SJ. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mufflnax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, RL. Y Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phiffips, 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 Row, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Waynejr. 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, RM. 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. Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y WOliamson, 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.

The Speaker Pro Tem announced the House in recess until 1:45 o'clock, this after noon.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The Speaker Pro Tem 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 1382. By: Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Scott of the 123rd, Kemp of the 139th, Rush of the 121st, Battle of the 124th, and Greene of the 138th: A BILL to amend Code Title 45, known as the "Game and Fish Code", so as to change the provisions relative to shrimping and to provide additional requirements in connection therewith; to change the provisions relative to certain licenses; to provide for certain additional licenses; to change provisions relative to certain bonds; and for other purposes.
The following amendments were read and adopted:
The Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation moves to amend H. B. No. 1382 as fol lows:
1. By amending Section 3 of H.B. 1382 to read as follows:
"Section 3. Said Code Title is further amended by adding at the end of Code Section 45-902 a new subsection (h) to read as follows:
'(h) After March 31, 1979 it shall be unlawful for any person taking shrimp pursuant to this section to fail to have positioned on the bow or cabin of the boat taking such shrimp a board with a background color of daylight fluorescent orange and with such numerals and letters painted or affixed thereon as are specified by the Department for such boat. Such numerals and letters shall be at least sixteen inches (16") in height, black in color, of block character, and spaced so as to be readable from the air from left to right. The numerals and letters required for compliance with this sub section shall be designed and furnished by the Department. Such numerals and letters shall be furnished periodically at the time commercial fishing boat licenses are issued pursuant to Section 45-305, beginning with the commercial fishing boat licenses which are effective after March 31, 1979.'"
2. By deleting in Section 6 of H.B. 1382, the next to last sentence of subsection 45-907(a) which reads as follows:
"It shall be unlawful for any person taking shrimp under this subsection to possess more than two (2) quarts at any time; when two or more persons are occupying the same boat, at least one of such persons must have a sport bait shrimping license and there may be no more than four (4) quarts of bait shrimp on board said boat."
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"No person taking shrimp under this subsection shall possess more than two (2) quarts of bait shrimp at any time, no more than one-half (Vz) pint of which may be dead, but any such person may take a maximum of four (4) quarts of bait shrimp during any twenty-four hour period. When two or more persons taking shrimp under this subsection occupy the same boat, at least one such person must have a sport bait shrimping license, and there may be no more than four (4) quarts of bait shrimp on board said boat at any time, no more than one (1) pint of which may be dead, but the persons occupying said boat may take a maximum of eight (8) quarts of bait shrimp during any twenty-four hour period. Possessing or taking more than the limits prescribed herein shall be unlawful."

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3. By amending Section 7 of H.B. 1382 to read as follows:

"Section 7. Said Code Title is further amended by adding at the end of Code Section 45-907 a new subsection (c) to read as follows:

'(c) After March 31, 1979 it shall be unlawful for any person taking shrimp pursuant to this section to fail to have positioned on the bow or cabin of the boat taking such shrimp a board with a background color of daylight fluorescent orange with such numerals and letters printed or affixed thereon as are specified by the Department for such boat. Such numerals and letters shall be at least sixteen inches (16") in height, black in color, of block character, and spaced so as to be readable from the air from left to right. The numerals and letters required for compliance with this subsection shall be designed and furnished by the Department. Such numerals and letters shall be furnished periodically at the time sport bait shrimping licenses are issued pursuant to Section 45-303, beginning with the sport bait shrimping licenses which are effective after March 31, 1979.'"

4. By inserting in Section 8 of H.B. 1382 a new sentence between the first and second sentences of subsection 45-908(a), which new sentence shall read as follows:

"No such license shall be issued for a bait dealership to be located on any dock or other facility, including platforms, walkways and buildings, which is one contiguous unit and where shrimp taken pursuant to Section 45-902 are unloaded, handled, proc essed, sold or otherwise distributed."

5. By inserting in Section 11 of H.B. 1382 at the end of the first sentence in subsec tion 45-908(j) the following phrase:

"for whom the bait was taken."

6. By deleting in Section 11 the following phrase in subsection 45-908(j):

", except that no more than four (4) quarts of such shrimp may be sold from the boat taking such shrimp to persons occupying another boat if such persons have facilities to keep shrimp alive and such shrimp are to be used for live bait"

7. By amending in Section 11 of H.B. 1382 subsection 45-908(1) to read as follows:

"(1) After March 31, 1979 it shall be unlawful for any person taking shrimp pursuant to this section to fail to have positioned on the bow or cabin of the boat taking such shrimp a board with a background color of daylight fluorescent orange with such numerals and letters painted or affixed thereon as are specified by the Department for a particular established bait dealership. Such numerals and letters shall be at least sixteen inches (16") in height, black in color, of block character, and spaced so as to be readable from the air from left to right. The numerals and letters required for compliance with this subsection shall be designed and furnished by the Department. Such numerals and letters shall be furnished periodically at the time the bait dealer licenses are issued pursuant to Section 45-303, beginning with the bait dealer licenses which are effective after March 31, 1979."

8. By adding two new sections to H.B. 1382 to read as follows:

Section

Said Code Title is further amended by adding in subsection (b) of

Section 45-907 immediately preceding the period appearing at the end of said subsection

the following:

"or to personally consume such shrimp",

and by adding at the end of said subsection a new sentence to read as follows:

"Possession of shrimp with heads off shall be prima facie evidence that such shrimp are to be sold for human consumption or are to be personally consumed.",

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so that when so amended subsection (b) of Code Section 45-907 shall read as follows:
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or otherwise dispose of, for human con sumption, any shrimp caught pursuant to this Section, or to possess such shrimp for the purpose of sale or other distribution for human consumption or to personally con sume such shrimp. Possession of shrimp with heads off shall be prima facie evidence that such shrimp are to be sold for human consumption or are to be personally con sumed."
Section Said Code Title is further amended by inserting immediately preceding the period appearing at the end of subsection (h) of Code Section 45-908 the following:
", or to personally consume such shrimp",
and by adding at the end of said subsection a new sentence to read as follows:
"Possession of shrimp with heads off shall be prima facie evidence that such shrimp are to be sold for human consumption or are to be personally consumed.",
so that when so amended subsection (h) of Code Section 45-908 shall read as follows:
"(h) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or otherwise dispose of, for human consumption, any shrimp caught pursuant to this Section, or to possess such shrimp for the purpose of sale or other distribution for human consumption or to personally consume such shrimp. Possession of shrimp with heads off shall be prima facie evi dence that such shrimp are to be sold for human consumption or are to be personally consumed."

Representative Rush of the 121st moves to amend H.B. 1382, as amended, as follows:
By deleting on line 3 on page 5 the phrase "by the Commissioner".
And by deleting in their entirety lines 4 and 5 on page 5 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"such taking. A river or creek or portion thereof may be so opened only if at least two (2) trawls".
And by deleting on line 9 of page 5 the phrase "the Commissioner has" and inserting in lieu thereof the phrase:
"it has been".
And by inserting on line 15 of page 5 after the words "the telson." a new sentence to read as follows:
"The determination of whether to open a river or creek or portion thereof shall be made jointly by the Commissioner, the member of the Board from the First Congres sional District, and the member of the Board from one of the following named coun ties, to wit: Chatham, Bryan, Liberty, Mclntosh, Glynn or Camden."
And by deleting in their entirety lines 22 and 23 on page 7 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"that a river or creek or portion thereof may be opened to such taking, provided that after at".
And by deleting on line 27 on page 7 the phrase "the Commissioner determines" and inserting in lieu thereof the phrase:
"it has been determined".
And by inserting on line 33 after the phrase "the telson." a new sentence to read as follows:

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"The determination of whether to open a river or creek or portion thereof shall be made jointly by the Commissioner, the member of the Board from the First Congres sional District, and the member of the Board from one of the following named coun ties, to wit: Chatham, Bryan, Liberty, Mclntosh, Glynn or Camden."

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd move to amend HB 1382 as follows: By striking from lines 3, 4, and 9 of page 5 and from lines 22 and 27 of page 7 the following word: "Commissioner", and inserting in lieu thereof: "Board of Natural Resources".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.
Adams, Marvin N Andereon, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B.
Benefield, J. Birdsong, K.
Bishop, S. Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N ChUdere, E.M. N Chflds, P.
Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
ConneU, J.

N Cooper, B. Y Coi, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveaui, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
Foster, R.L. Galer, M. N Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. N Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Ham, B.
Hamilton, G. N Banner, B.
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. Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E.
N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. N Irvin, J. NIrvin, R.
N Isakson, J. Y 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
N Kaley, M. Y Kairh, 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. N Lee, W.J.(BU1) N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N MulUnaz, E.G. N Murray, B.
N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. N NU, K. N Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C.
N Patten, R.L. N Peters, R.G.
PhilUps, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Savage, J. N Scott, A.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 30, nays 105. The amendment was lost.

N Scott, D. Sizemore, E.
N Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Steinberg, C. Stone, R.
N Swann, D.
N Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom N Truluck, K.
Tucker, R.M.
N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R.
N Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williams, R. N Williamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T, Mr. Speaker

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd move to amend HB 1382, as amended, as follows:

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By striking from lines 23 and 24 of page 4 the following: "who has a sport bait shrimping license", and by inserting on line 29 of page 4 following the word "sold" the following: "and provided that a valid sport bait shrimping license has been obtained for the boat or vessel used to draw the net", and by striking from lines 19 and 20 of page 5 the following: "at least one of such persons must have a sport bait shrimping license and".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.
N Adams, Marvin N Andereon, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe
Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrel], B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. Y ChUds, P.
N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.

N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
N Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. N Deveauz, C. Y Diion, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W.
Y Foster, R.L. Galer, M.
N Gammage, L. N Gignffliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. N Manner, 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

N Home, F. N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. NIrvin, J. NIrvin, R. N Isakson, J. Y 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. N Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(BU1) N Lendennan, M. N Linder, J.
N Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Lord, J.
N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y 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.
Nessmith, P.E. N 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. N Peters, R.G.
Phillips, L.L. 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.
N Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Y Rons, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Savage, J. N Scott, A.

N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. Stone, R. N Swann, D.
N Taggart, T. 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. NTwiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
N Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N WUliamson, G. N Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 51, nays 98. The amendment was lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, 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 Balkcom, R.

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. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.

Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Games, C.
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 Cofflns, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Y Coi, W.E. N 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 Diion, 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. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J.

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Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, 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 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. N 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.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Y Lendennan, 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. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, K. Y Noble, Bill

Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D.
Parham, B.E. 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.
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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.

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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. N Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L. N 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 149, nays 7.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

The Speaker assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1253. By: Representatives Linder of the 44th, and Tolbert of the 56th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68-221, relating to licensure and registration of motor vehi cles by nonresidents so as to change the time period within which registration is required; 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 103, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1549. By: Representative Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Uniform Criminal Extradition Act" so as to provide that the District of Columbia shall be included in the jurisdiction of said Act; to provide an effec tive date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 95, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1529. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Foster of the 152nd, Gammage of the 17th, and Anderson of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Boat Safety Act" so as to provide that inflatable rafts are included in the definition of vessels; to provide that Class 3 vessels includes vessels which are 40 feet or more in length; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1427. By: Representatives Hawkins of the 50th, Horton of the 43rd, and Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to provide for an arbitration title; to provide for a short title ("Georgia Arbitration Code"); to provide for the effect of agreements to submit to arbitration controversies, existing or thereafter arising; to provide for applications to the court, venue, and service of papers; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Title 7 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, so as to add a new chapter 3; to provide for a short title; to provide for applicability of Chapter; to provide for the effect of agreements to submit to arbitration controversies, existing or thereafter arising; to provide for applications to the court, venue, and service of papers; to provide for limitation of time as a bar to arbitration; to provide for applications to the court to compel arbitration and to provide for demands for arbitration; to provide for appointment of arbitrators; to provide for an arbitration hearing and procedures relative thereto; to pro vide for subpoenas, notices to produce, depositions, and discovery; to provide for an award; to provide for changes of the award by the arbitrators on certain grounds; to provide for confirmation of the award by the court on certain grounds; to provide for the entry of judgment on the award; to provide for appeals; to provide for fees and expenses; to repeal a specific Code Title; to provide for application of this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. The Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new chapter 3 to Title 7, to read as follows:
Georgia Arbitration Code for Construction Contracts 7-301. Short Title. This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the 'Georgia Arbitration Code for Construction Contracts'. 7-302. Applicability.
(a) This Chapter applies only to agreements made subsequent to the date this Act takes effect.
(b) This Chapter shall apply only to construction contracts and shall provide the exclusive means by which agreements to arbitrate disputes arising under such contracts can be enforced.
7-303. Effect of Arbitration Agreement. A written agreement to submit any existing controversy to arbitration or a provision in a written contract to submit any controversy thereafter arising to arbi tration is enforceable and confers jurisdiction on the courts of the State to enforce it and enter judgment on an award.
7-304. Validity of Agreement. In order for an agreement to arbitrate to be valid, it must provide for one of the following means of selecting arbitrators (1) mutual agreement of the parties; (2) appointment of one arbitrator by each party to the arbitration, with the

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third neutral arbitrator to be agreed upon by the two arbitrators selected by the parties; or (3) a selection process utilizing an independent administrator, the administrator making the appointment of arbitrators from panels of proposed arbitrators which the parties have previously had the opportunity to review and strike therefrom persons to which they have objection. In lieu of setting forth the third alternative in an arbitration agreement, the requirements of this section shall be satisfied if the arbitration agreement incorporates the rules or procedures of such an independent adminis trator so long as the rules and proce dures of that independent administrator are in accordance with the provisions hereof.
7-305. Application to the Court; Venue; Service of Papers. (a) Application to the Court. (1) Any application to the court under this Chapter shall be made to the Supe
rior Court of the county where venue lies, unless the application is made in a pending court action in which case it shall be made to the court hearing that action. Subse quent applications shall be made to the court hearing the initial application, unless the court otherwise directs.
(2) All applications shall be by motion and shall be heard in the manner pro vided by law and rule of court for the making or hearing or motions, provided that the motion shall be filed in the same manner as a complaint in a civil action.
(b) Venue. Venue for applications to the court shall lie: (1) in the county where the agreement provides for the arbitration hearing to
be held; or (2) if the hearing has already been held, in the county where it was held; or (3) in the county where any party resides or does business.
(c) Service of Papers. (1) A demand for arbitration shall be served on the other parties by registered
or certified mail, return receipt requested. (2) The initial application to the court shall be served on the other parties in
the same manner as a complaint under the Georgia Civil Practice Act. (3) All other papers required to be served by this Chapter shall be served in
the same manner as pleadings subsequent to the original complaint and other papers under the Georgia Civil Practice Act.
(d) Scope of Court's Consideration. In determining any matter arising under this Chapter, the court shall not consider whether the claim with respect to which arbitration is sought is tenable or otherwise pass upon the merits of the dispute.
7-306. Limitation of Time a Bar to Arbitration. (a) If a claim sought to be arbitrated would be barred by limitation of time had the
claim sought to be arbitrated been asserted in court, a party may apply to the court to stay arbitration or to vacate the award, as provided in this Chapter.
(b) Failure to make this application to the court shall not preclude a party from asserting limitation of time as a bar to the arbitration. The arbitrators, in their sole discretion, shall decide whether to apply the bar. This exercise of discretion shall not be subject to review of the court on an application to confirm, vacate, or modify the award except upon the grounds hereafter specified in this Chapter for vacating or modi fying an award.
7-307. Application to Compel or Stay Arbitration. (a) A party agrieved by the failure of another to arbitrate may apply for an order
compelling arbitration. If the court determines there is no substantial issue concerning the validity of the agreement to submit to arbitration or compliance there with and the claim sought to be arbitrated is not barred by limitation of time, the court shall order the parties to arbitrate. If a sub stantial issue is raised or the claim is barred by limita tion of time, the court shall summarily hear and determine that issue and, accordingly, grant or deny the application for an order to arbitrate.
(b) A party may serve upon another party a demand for arbitration. This demand shall specify:
(1) the agreement pursuant to which arbitration is sought; (2) the name and address of the party serving the demand; (3) that the party served with the demand shall be precluded from denying the validity of the agreement or compliance therewith or from asserting limitation of time

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as a bar in court unless he makes application to the court within thirty days for an order to stay arbitration; and
(4) the nature of the dispute or controversy sought to be arbitrated. Provided, however, that the demand for arbitration may be amended by either party to include disputes arising under the same agreement after the original demand is served.
(c) After service of the demand, or any amendment thereof, the party served must make application within thirty days to the court for a stay of arbitration or thereafter be precluded from denying the validity of the agreement or compliance therewith or from asserting limitation of time as a bar in court. Notice of this application shall be served on the other parties. The right to apply for a stay of arbitration may not be waived, except as provided in this Section.
(d) Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) and (c), a party who has not partici pated in the arbitration and who has not made an application to compel arbitration may apply to stay arbitration on the grounds that:
(1) no valid agreement to submit to arbitration was made; or (2) the agreement to arbitrate was not complied with; or (3) the arbitration is barred by limitation of time. 7-308. Appointment of Arbitrators. (a) If the arbitration agreement provides for a method of appointment of arbitra tors, that method shall be followed. If there be only one arbitrator, the term 'arbitrators' shall apply to him. (b) The court shall appoint one or more arbitrators on application of a party if: (1) the agreement does not provide for a method; or (2) the agreed method fails; or (3) the agreed method is not followed for any reason; or (4) the arbitrators fail to act and no successors have been appointed. An arbitrator so appointed shall have all the powers of one specifically named in the agreement. In appointing arbitrators under the provisions of this Chapter, the court shall seek to appoint persons having general knowledge and experience as to the type of dispute or controversy to be arbitrated. 7-309. Arbitration Hearings. (a) Before hearing any testimony, the arbitrators shall be sworn by an officer authorized to administer oaths to hear and decide the controversy faithfully and fairly. (b) Notwithstanding the fact that the arbitration agreement provides the county in which the arbitration hearing is to be held, the arbitrators, in their discretion, shall appoint a time and place for the hearing and shall notify the parties in writing, person ally or by registered or certified mail not less than ten (10) days before the hearing. Upon application of any party, if the court finds that the place for the hearing appointed by the arbitrators is unduly burdensome on any party, the court may stay the proceedings pending appointment of an alternative place for the hearing by the arbitra tors. The arbitrators may adjourn or postpone the hearing. The court, upon application of any party, may direct the arbitrators to proceed promptly with the hearing and determination of the controversy. (c) The parties are entitled to be heard, to present pleadings, documents, testimony and other matters, and to cross-examine witnesses. The arbitrators may hear and deter mine the controversy upon the pleadings, documents, testimony and other matters pro duced notwithstanding the failure of a party duly notified to appear. (d) A party has the right to be represented by an attorney at any proceeding or hearing under this Chapter. A waiver of this right prior to the proceeding or hearing is ineffective. (e) The hearing shall be conducted by all the arbitrators, unless the parties other wise agree; but a majority may render and change an award, as provided in this Chapter. (f) The arbitrators shall maintain a record of all pleadings, documents, testimony and other matters introduced at the hearings. Any party to the proceeding may have the proceedings transcribed by a court reporter. (g) Except as provided in subsection (d), a requirement of this Section may be waived by written consent of the parties or by continuing with the arbitration without
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7-310. Subpoenas: Discovery. (a) (1) The arbitrators may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and for
the production of books, records, documents and other evidence. (2) These subpoenas shall be served and, upon application to the court by a party
or the arbitrators, enforced in the same manner provided by law for the service and enforcement of subpoenas in a civil action, provided that the court shall not enforce subpoenas in the event that it determines that the effect of said subpoenas would be unduly burdensome or oppressive to any party or person.
(b) Notices to produce books, writings, and other documents or tangible things, depositions, and other discovery may be used in the arbitration according to procedures established by the arbitrator.
(c) Witnesses shall be compensated in the same amount and manner as witnesses in the superior courts.
7-311. Award. (a) The award shall be in writing and signed by the arbitrators joining in the award.
The arbitrators shall deliver a copy of the award to each party personally or by regis tered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or as provided in the agreement.
(b) Unless otherwise provided by the agreement, the award shall be made within 30 days following the close of the hearing or within such time as the court orders. The par ties may extend the time either before or after its expiration. A party waives the objec tion that an award was not made within the time required unless he notifies the arbitrators of his objection prior to the delivery of the award to him.
7-312. Change of Award by Arbitrators. (a) Pursuant to the procedure described in sub section (b), the arbitrators may
change the award upon the following grounds: (1) there was a miscalculation of figures or a mistake in the description of any
person, thing or property referred to in the award; or (2) the arbitrators have awarded upon a matter not submitted to then and the
award may be corrected without affecting the merits of the decision upon the issues submitted; or
(3) the award is imperfect in a matter of form, not affecting the merits of the controversy.
(b) (1) An application to the arbitrators for a change in the award shall be made by a party within twenty days after delivery of the award to the applicant. Written notice of this application shall be served upon the other parties.
(2) Objection to change of award by the arbi trators must be made in writing to the arbitrators within ten days of service of the application to change. Written notice of this objection shall be served upon the other parties.
(3) The arbitrators shall dispose of any application made under this Section in a written, signed order within thirty days after service upon them of objection to change or upon the expiration of the time for service of this ob jection. The parties may extend, in writing, the time for this disposition by the arbitrators either before or after its expiration.
(4) An award changed under this Section shall be subject to the provisions of this Chapter concerning the confirmation, vacation, and modifications of awards by the court. 7-313. Confirmation of Award by Court. The court shall confirm an award upon appli cation of a party made within one year after its delivery to him, unless the award is vacated or modified by the court as provided in this Chapter.
7-314. Vacation of an Award by the Court.
(a) An application to vacate an award shall be made to the court within thirty days after delivery of a copy of the award to the applicant.
(b) The award shall be vacated on the application of a party who either participated in the arbitration or was served with a demand for arbitration if the court finds that the rights of that party were prejudiced by:
(1) corruption, fraud, or misconduct in procuring the award; or
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(3) the arbitrators exceeded their authority or so imperfectly executed it that a final and definite award upon the subject matter submitted was not made; or
(4) a failure to follow the procedure of this Chapter, unless the party applying to vacate the award continued with the arbitration with notice of this failure and without objection.
(c) The award shall be vacated on the application of a party who neither partici pated in the arbitration nor was served with a demand for arbitration if the court finds that:
(1) the rights of the party were prejudiced by one of the grounds specified in subsection (b); or
(2) a valid agreement to arbitrate was not made; or (3) the agreement to arbitrate has not been complied with; or (4) The arbitrated claim was barred by limitation of time, as provided by this Chapter'. (d) Upon vacating an award, the court may order a rehearing and determination of all or any of the issues either before the same arbitrators or before new arbitrators appointed as provided by this Chapter. Time in any provision of an agreement limiting the time for a hearing or award shall be measured from the date of such order or rehear ing, whichever is appropriate, or a time may be specified by the court. The court's ruling or order under this Section shall constitute a final judgment and shall be subject to appeal in accordance with the appeal provisions of this Chapter. 7-315. Modification of an Award by the Court. (a) An application to modify the award shall be made to the court within thirty days after delivery of a copy of the award to the applicant. (b) The court shall modify the award if: (1) there was a miscalculation of figures or a mistake in the description of any person, thing, or property referred to in the award; or (2) the arbitrators have awarded on a matter not submitted to them and the award may be corrected without affecting the merits of the decision upon the issues submitted; or (3) the award is imperfect in a manner of form, not affecting the merits of the controversy. (c) If the court modifies the award, it shall confirm the award as modified. If the court denies modification, it shall confirm the award made by the arbitrators. 7-316. Judgment on an Award. (a) Upon confirmation of the award by the court, judgment shall be entered in the same manner as provided by the Georgia Civil Practice Act. (b) The judgment roll shall consist of the following: (1) the agreement and each written extension of time within which to make the award; (2) the award; (3) a copy of the order confirming, modifying, or correcting the award; and (4) a copy of the judgment. 7-317. Any judgment, or any order considered a final judgment under this Chapter, may be appealed pursuant to the provisions of the Appellate Practice Act of 1965, Georgia Laws 1965, p. 18, as amended. 7-318. Fees and Expenses. (a) Unless otherwise provided in the agreement to arbitrate, the arbitrators' expenses and fees, together with other expenses, not including counsel fees, incurred in the conduct of the arbitration shall be paid as provided in the award. (b) Upon application, the court may reduce or disallow any fee or expenses it finds excessive or may allocate it as justice requires.
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderaon, W. Y Argo, B.
Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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.
Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carries, C. 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. Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Cox, W.E.
N Crosby, T. Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C.
Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaui, C. N DUon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
EUiott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. Y Gammage L Y Gignffliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, G.
Y Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F.
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.
Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
Ylrvin, R.
Y bakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N 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
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.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E. 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.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Pnillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Ramsey, T. Randall. W.C. Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. ROM, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. 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.
Tucker, R.M. Tuten, J. YTwiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W. Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williams, R WUliamson, 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 115, nays 7.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Mr. Tolbert of the 56th requested that the following statement appear in the Journal:

Mr. Speaker:
I rushed in to vote on the passage of HB 1427, by substitute. I wished to vote "nay". However, I inadvertently voted Mr. Linder's machine instead of my own. Mr. Linder was not present at his desk at the time.
Representative Tolbert of the 56th District.

HB 1711. By: Representatives Daugherty of the 33rd, Hamilton of the 31st, Lambert of the 112th, Games and Horton of the 43rd, Snow and Hays of the 1st, Sizemore of the 136th, Hill of the 127th, and others: A BILL to safeguard individuals within the State of Georgia from discrimination in public employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap and age with respect to employment; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To safeguard individuals within the State of Georgia from discrimination in public employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap and age with

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respect to employment; to define certain terms; to set forth the purpose of this Act, its construction, effect and manner of citation; to make unlawful certain discrimination; to provide that certain employment practices with respect to discrimination shall not be unlawful; to provide that preferences in employment practices because of imbalances in employment are not required; to create the Office of Fair Employment Practices; to pro vide for an Administrator of said office; to create a Fair Employment Practices Advisory Board; to provide for the Administrator's powers and duties, and legal counsel; to provide for a procedure in investigation of complaints and for the administration and enforcement of this Act; to provide that certain types of affirmative action may be ordered by the Administrator; to provide that the Administrator procedure is exclusive; to provide for judicial review; to provide for representation of complainants in certain circumstances; to make unlawful certain practices by one person, or by two or more persons in conspiracy; to make unlawful the violation of the terms of a conciliation agreement; to provide that agency is no defense in certain proceedings under this Act; to provide that certain viola tions of this Act are punishable as misdemeanors; to provide for a short title; to provide a severability clause; 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. In this Act: (a) "Administrator" means the Administrator of the Office of Fair Employment Practices. (b) "Discrimination" means any direct or indirect act or practice of exclusion, dis tinction, restriction, segregation, limitation, refusal, denial or any other act or practice of differentiation or preference in the treatment of a person or persons because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap or age between forty and sixty-five, or the aiding, abetting, inciting, coercing or compelling thereof. (c) "Unlawful practice" means an act or practice declared to be an unlawful practice in Sections 3, 4, 5, 21 or 22 of this Act. (d) "Public employment" means employment by any department, board, bureau, commission, authority or other agency of the State of Georgia. (e) "Public employer" or "employer" as used in this Act means any department, board, bureau, commission, authority or other agency of the State of Georgia which employs fifteen or more employees within the State for each working day in each of twenty or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year and an agent of such person. The term "public employer" shall not include any person elected to public office in this State with respect to (1) employees of the employer in positions, or (2) with respect to individuals applying for positions, on such officer's personal staff or on the policy-making level or as immediate advisors with respect to the exercise of the constitu tional or legal powers of the office held by such employer, provided, however, the foregoing exemption shall not include such employers with respect to employees, or individuals applying for employment, in positions subject to the State Merit System of Personnel Administration or any personnel merit system of any agency or authority of this State. (f) "Religion" means all aspects of religious observance and practice, as well as belief, unless an employer demonstrates that he is unable to reasonably accommodate to an employee's or prospective employee's religious observance or practice without undue hard ship on the conduct of the employer's operation. (g) "Handicap" means a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of a person's major life activities. (h) "Handicapped individual" means any person who
(1) has a handicap, (2) has a record of such an impairment, or (3) is regarded as having such an impairment.
Section 2. Purposes of law; construction; effect; citation, (a) The general purposes of this Act are:
(1) To provide for execution within public employment in the State of the policies embodied in Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 241), as

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amended by the "Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972" (86 Stat. 103), as from time to time amended, the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (81 Stat. 602), as from time to time amended, and the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (87 Stat. 355), as from time to time amended.
(2) To safeguard all individuals in public employment from discrimination in employment.
(3) To promote the elimination of discrimination against all individuals in public employment because of such individuals' race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap and age; thereby to promote the protection of their interest in personal dignity and freedom from humiliation, to make available to the State their full pro ductive capacities, to secure the State against domestic strife and unrest which would menace its democratic institutions, to preserve the public safety, health and general welfare and to further the interests, rights and privileges of individuals within the State. (b) This Act shall be construed to further the general purposes stated in this Section and the special purposes of the particular provision involved. (c) Nothing in this Act shall be construed as indicating an intent to exclude local or federal laws on the same subject matter not inconsistent with this Act. (d) Nothing contained in this Act shall be deemed to repeal any other nonconflicting law of this State relating to discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap or age.
Section 3. Employers; discrimination. It is an unlawful practice for an employer: (a) To fail or refuse to hire, or to discharge any individual, or otherwise to discrimi nate against any individual with respect to his compensation, terms, conditions or privi leges of employment, because of such individual's race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap or age between forty and sixty-five; or (b) To limit, segregate or classify his employees in any way which would deprive or tend to deprive an individual of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect his status as an employee, because of such individual's race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap or age between forty and sixty-five.
Section 4. Apprenticeship or training, discrimination. It is an unlawful practice for an employer controlling apprenticeship or other training or retraining, including on-the-job training programs to discriminate against an individual because of his race, color, religion, national origin, handicap or sex in admission to or employment in any program established to provide apprenticeship or other training.
Section 5. Advertisement of employment. It is an unlawful practice for an employer to print or publish or cause to be printed or published a notice or advertisement relating to employment by such an employer indicating any preference, limitation, specification, or discrimination, based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap (or lack thereof) or age between forty and sixty-five, except that such a notice or advertisement may indicate a preference, limitation or specification based on religion, national origin, sex, handicap (or lack thereof) or age between forty and sixty-five, when religion, national origin, sex or age between forty and sixty-five is a bona fide occupational qualification for employment.
Section 6. Religion, handicap or national origin, employment discrimination is not unlawful in certain cases. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act, it is not an unlawful practice for an employer to hire and employ employees or to select an individual in any training program, on the basis of religion, handicap (or lack thereof) or national origin in those certain instances where religion, handicap (or lack thereof) or national origin is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal oper ation of that particular business or enterprise.
Section 7. Discrimination in wages or conditions not unlawful when made on basis other than race, color, religion or national origin, sex, handicap or age. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, it is not an unlawful practice for an employer to apply

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different standards of compensation or different terms, conditions or privileges of employ ment pursuant to a bona fide seniority or merit system, or a system which measures earn ings by quantity or quality of production or to employees who work in different locations, provided that such differences are not the result of an intention to discriminate because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap or age between forty and sixty-five; nor is it an unlawful practice for an employer to give and to act upon the results of any professionally developed ability test provided that such test, its administration or action upon the results thereof is not designed, intended or used to discriminate because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap or age between forty and sixty-five.
Section 8. Preference because of imbalance in employment not required, (a) Nothing contained in this Act requires an employer to grant preferential treatment to an individual or to a group because of the race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap or age between forty and sixty-five of the individual or group on account of an imbalance which may exist with respect to the total number or percentage of persons of any race, color, reli gion, national origin, sex, handicap or age between forty and sixty-five in the State or a community, section or other area, or in the available work force in the State or a com munity, section or other area.
(b) Nothing contained in this Act prohibits: (1) Minimum hiring ages otherwise provided by law. (2) State compliance with federal regulations. (3) Termination of the employment of any person who is unable to perform his
duties. (4) Any physical or medical examinations of applicants or employees which an
employer requires to determine fitness for the job or position sought or held. (5) An employer from observing the terms of a bona fide seniority system or any
bona fide employee benefit plan, such as a retirement, pension or insurance plan which is not a subterfuge to evade the purposes of this Act.
Section 9. Fair Employment Practices Advisory Board, (a) A Fair Employment Prac tices Advisory Board is hereby created. The Board shall consist of nine persons. The mem bers of the Board shall be appointed by the Governor for four-year terms, except for six of the initial appointments. Of the Governor's initial appointments, two shall be for oneyear terms, two shall be for two-year terms, two shall be for three-year terms, and all other initial appointments as well as all other appointments for successive terms shall be for four years. In the event of a vacancy during the term of any member appointed by the Gover nor, whether by reason of death, resignation or otherwise, the appointment of a successor by the Governor shall be only for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(b) The Board shall annually elect a chairman and such other officers as it deems appropriate and shall meet at least three times a year at a time and place specified in writing by the Administrator. The Board may also meet from time to time upon its own motion as deemed necessary by a majority of the members thereof for the purposes of con ducting routine or special business. Each member of the Board shall serve without pay but the members who are not otherwise State officials or employees shall receive a per diem of $44.00 for each day said members are engaged in their official duties and the legal mile age allowance authorized for State employees for the use of their personal automobiles while engaged in the official duties of the Board.
(c) The Board shall assist the Administrator in an advisory capacity in. carrying out the duties and functions of the office including, but not limited to, matters relating to fair employment practices and the effectiveness of the State programs and operations.
(d) The Board shall make a written report to the Governor by December 31 each year. Such report shall advise the Governor of the Board's activities and the administra tion of this Act, with such recommendation for change, if any, as the Board deems proper.
Section 10. Administrator. There is hereby created the Office of Fair Employment Practices. The Governor shall appoint an Administrator of the office of Fair Employment Practices, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The office of Fair Employment Practices shall be attached to the office of the Governor for administrative purposes only.

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Section 11. Administrator's function. The function of the Administrator shall be to encourage fair treatment for, to foster mutual understanding and respect among individu als of this State and to discourage discrimination in employment against the individuals of this State.
Section 12. Administrator's powers and duties; legal counsel, (a) The powers and duties of the Administrator shall be:
(1) To employ all necessary personnel, to include, but not limited to, attorneys to present cases on behalf of complainants before a Special Master provided for in this Act.
(2) To conduct research projects or make studies into and publish reports on unlawful practices in Georgia.
(3) To receive and investigate complaints of unlawful practices. (4) To cooperate with other organizations, public and private, to discourage unlaw ful practices. (5) To make an annual report to the Governor of its activities under this Act. (b) The Attorney General shall be the legal counsel for the Administrator. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the Attorney General, or such member or members of his staff as he may designate, shall advise the Administrator in legal matters arising in the discharge of his duties and shall represent the Adminis trator in legal actions to which he is a party. (2) In the event the Administrator determines that there is probable cause to believe that an agency or authority has engaged in an unlawful practice as defined in this Act, and the Administrator's staff is unable to eliminate the alleged unlawful practice by conference, conciliation and persuasion, the Administrator shall refer the complaint to an attorney employed by the Administrator pursuant to this Section, who if requested in writing by the complainant, shall present the case on behalf of the complainant before a Special Master provided for in this Act.
Section 13. Additional powers and duties. In the enforcement of this Act the Admin istrator shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) To maintain an office in the City of Atlanta and such other offices within the State as may be deemed necessary.
(b) To meet and exercise his powers at any place within the State. (c) Within the limitations provided by law, to appoint clerks and other employees and agents as he may deem necessary. (d) To cooperate with State, local and other agencies, both public and private, and individuals, and to obtain upon request and utilize the services of all governmental depart ments and agencies. (e) To cooperate with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commis sion created by Section 705 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 241), as amended, in order to achieve the purposes of that Act, and with other federal and local agencies in order to achieve the purposes of that Act, and with other federal and local agencies in order to achieve the purposes of this Act. (f) To accept gifts or bequests, grants or other payments, public or private, on behalf of the State of Georgia. (g) To accept on behalf of the State of Georgia reimbursement pursuant to Section 709(b) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 241), as amended, for services rendered to assist the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (h) To receive, initiate, investigate and seek to conciliate complaints alleging viola tions of this Act. (i) To furnish technical assistance requested by persons subject to this Act to further their compliance with this Act or an order issued thereunder. (j) To make studies appropriate to effectuate the purposes and policies of this Act and to make the results thereof available to the public. (k) To render annual written reports to the Governor and the General Assembly. The reports may contain recommendations of the Administrator for legislative or other action to effectuate the purposes and policies of this Act.

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(1) To make provision for technical and clerical assistance to the Fair Employment Practices Advisory Board.
(m) To monitor the affirmative action programs for equal employment opportunity which have been or hereafter may be established by employers and insure that such employers make a good faith effort to comply with such affirmative action programs.
(n) To apply to the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for status as a "deferral agency" under Section 706 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 241), as amended, as provided by the rules and regulations of said Commission, or as a "referral agency" under Section 709 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 241), as amended.
Section 14. Complaints of discrimination in employment; procedure; conciliation agreements, enforcement, (a) An individual claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful prac tice or other person on behalf of an individual claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful practice may file with the Administrator a written sworn complaint stating that an unlaw ful practice has been committed, setting forth the facts upon which the complaint is based and setting forth facts sufficient to enable the Administrator to identify the employer charged (hereinafter the respondent). The Administrator's staff shall promptly investigate the allegations of unlawful practice set forth in the complaint and shall within 15 days of filing serve the respondent with a copy of the complaint. The complaint must be filed within one hundred eighty days after the alleged unlawful practice occurs.
(b) The Administrator or his designee shall determine within a reasonable time after the complaint has been filed whether there is probable cause to believe the respondent has engaged in an unlawful practice. If it is determined that there is no probable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in an unlawful practice, the Administrator shall issue an order dismissing the complaint.
(c) The complainant, within 10 days after receiving a copy of the order dismissing the complaint, may file with the Administrator an application for reconsideration of the order. Upon such application, the Administrator or his designee shall make a new determi nation within fifteen days whether there is probable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in an unlawful practice. If it is again determined that there is no probable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in an unlawful practice, the Administra tor shall issue an order dismissing the complaint.
(d) If the Administrator or his designee determines, after investigation, or if the Administrator or his designee determines after the review provided for in subsection (c) above, that there is probable cause to believe that the respondent has engaged in an unlawful practice, the Administrator's staff shall first endeavor to eliminate the alleged unlawful practice by conference, conciliation and persuasion. The terms of a conciliation agreement reached with a respondent may require him to refrain from the commission of unlawful discriminatory practices in the future and make such further provisions as may be agreed upon between the Administrator and the respondent. If a conciliation agreement is entered into, the Administrator shall issue and serve on the complainant a final order stating its terms. Except for the terms of the conciliation agreement, neither the Adminis trator nor any agent thereof shall make public, without the written consent of the com plainant and the respondent, information concerning efforts in the particular case to eliminate an unlawful practice by conference, conciliation or persuasion whether or not there is a determination of probable cause or a conciliation agreement.
(e) At the expiration of one year from the date of a conciliation agreement, and at other times in its reasonable discretion, the Administrator's staff may investigate whether the terms of the agreement have been and are being complied with by the respondent. The Administrator shall report his findings to the complainant and the respondent.
Section 15. Notice and hearing, procedure, (a) Within 60 days after a complaint is filed, unless the Administrator has issued an order dismissing the complaint or stating the terms of a conciliation agreement, the Administrator shall request that the Governor appoint a Special Master to conduct a hearing in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Not more than 15 days after such request, the Governor shall select and appoint a Special Master, who must be an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Georgia. The Special Master shall have all of the power and authority granted to agencies in con-

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ducting hearings and rendering final orders under the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, including, but not limited to, subpoena power.
(b) Not more than seven days after the appointment of the Special Master, the Administrator shall serve on the respondent and on the complainant or his attorney by registered or certified mail a written notice, together with a copy of the complaint, requiring the respondent to answer the charges contained therein at a hearing before the Special Master at a time and place specified in the notice. Such notice must contain all general and specific charges against the respondent.
(c) The respondent shall file an answer with the Special Master by registered or certified mail not more than 20 days after receipt of the notice of hearing which 20 days may be extended by the Special Master, in his discretion, for an additional time not to exceed 10 days. The respondent must serve a copy of his answer on the complainant or his attorney. Upon leave of the Special Master, the complainant may amend the charges contained in the notice of hearing. The respondent may amend an answer at any time prior to the hearing or, upon leave of the Special Master, may amend thereafter. No final order shall be issued unless the respondent has had the opportunity of a hearing on the charges contained in the notice of hearing or amendment on which the final order is based. At any time after a notice of hearing is served upon a respondent, discovery shall be authorized in the same manner and fashion as discovery is permitted under the provisions of Sections 26 through 37 of Ga. Laws 1966, p. 609, as amended. Any order contemplated in the aforesaid Sections 26 through 37 may be issued by the Special Master. Judicial enforcement of any such order may be obtained by the complainant or respondent in the same manner as is provided for the enforcement of final orders in Section 24 of this Act.
(d) Efforts at conference, conciliation and persuasion shall not be received in evi dence.
(e) A respondent who has filed an answer or whose default in answering has been set aside for good cause shown may appear at the hearing, may examine and cross-examine witnesses and the complainant and may offer evidence. The complainant and, in the discretion of the Special Master, any other person may intervene, examine and cross-exa mine witnesses and present evidence.
(f) If the respondent fails to answer the complaint, the Special Master may enter his default. Unless the default is set aside for good cause shown, the hearing may proceed on the evidence in support of the complaint.
(g) Testimony taken at the hearing shall be under oath and stenographically, or otherwise, recorded by a certified court reporter. After the hearing, in his discretion, the Special Master, upon notice to all parties with an opportunity to be present, may take fur ther evidence or hear argument.
(h) Except as otherwise specifically provided for in this Act, all proceedings of the Special Master shall be conducted as provided for with respect to contested cases in the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.
(i) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a complainant may retain, at his own expense, private counsel, in lieu of an Administrator's attorney, to represent him in any proceeding provided for under this Act.
Section 16. Documentary evidence, effect. The production of a written, printed, or visual notice or advertisement purporting to have been a notice or advertisement for employment made by an individual shall be prima facie evidence in a proceeding under this Act that it was authorized by the individual.
Section 17. Findings of Special Master; orders; nature of affirmative action, (a) If the Special Master determines that the respondent has not engaged in an unlawful prac tice, the Special Master shall state his findings of fact and conclusions of law and shall issue a final order dismissing the complaint.
(b) If the Special Master determines that the respondent has engaged in an unlawful practice, the Special Master shall state his findings of fact and conclusions of law and shall issue a final order requiring the respondent to cease and desist from the unlawful practice and to take such affirmative action as in the judgment of the Special Master will carry out the purposes of this Act.

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(c) Affirmative action ordered under this Section may include but is not limited to: (1) Hiring, reinstatement or upgrading of employees with or without back pay.
Interim earnings, unemployment benefits, workmen's compensation benefits or amounts earnable with reasonable diligence by the person or persons discriminated against shall operate to reduce the back pay otherwise allowable.
(2) Admission or restoration of individuals to participation in a guidance program, apprenticeship training program, on-the-job training program, or other occupational training or retraining program and the utilization of objective criteria in the admission of individuals to such programs.
(3) The extension to all individuals of the full and equal enjoyment of the advan tages, facilities, privileges and services of the respondent.
(4) Reporting as to the manner of compliance. (5) Posting notices in conspicuous places in the respondent's place of operation in form prescribed by the Administrator. (6) Restoration of employment benefits not otherwise specified herein. (d) The respondent shall comply without delay with the terms and conditions of such a final order.
Section 18. Judicial review; representation, (a) Any party to a hearing before a Spe cial Master may appeal any adverse final order of a Special Master by filing a petition for review in the superior court in the county in which the alleged unlawful practice occurred or in the Superior Court of Fulton County naming all other adverse parties of interest in the hearing before the Special Master as defendants. Neither the Administrator nor the Special Master shall be a named party; however, the Administrator must be served with a copy of the petition for review. Within 30 days after the petition is served on the Administrator, the Administrator shall forward to the court a certified copy of the record of the hearing before the Special Master including the transcript of the hearing before the Special Master, all evidence, administrative pleadings and orders. All appeals for judicial review shall be in accordance with the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act, provided however, if any provisions of the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act conflict with any provision of this Act, this Act controls.
(b) The court shall not substitute its judgment for that of the Special Master as to the weight of the evidence on questions of fact. The court may affirm a final order of the Special Master or remand the case for further proceedings. The court may reverse or modify the final order if substantial rights of the appellant have been prejudiced because the administrative findings, inferences, conclusions, or decisions are:
(1) In violation of constitutional or statutory provisions; (2) In excess of the statutory authority of the agency; (3) Made upon unlawful procedure; (4) Affected by other error of law; (5) Not supported by substantial evidence, which shall mean that the record does not contain such relevant evidence as a reasonable mind might accept as adequate to support said findings, inferences, conclusions or decisions; (6) Arbitrary or capricious or characterized by abuse of discretion or clearly unwar ranted exercise of discretion. (c) If the respondent files an appeal for judicial review of a decision of the Special Master, the complainant may be represented either by an attorney on the Administrator's staff or by a private attorney at complainant's own expense, whichever complainant chooses.
Section 19. Investigations, powers, records, confidential nature of. (a) In connection with an investigation of a complaint of an unlawful practice filed under this Act, the Administrator or his designee at any reasonable time shall have access to premises, records and documents relevant to the complaint and the right to examine, photograph and copy evidence.
(b) Every employer subject to this Act shall (1) make and keep records relevant to the determination of whether unlawful practices have been or are being committed, (2) preserve such records for such periods and (3) make such reports therefrom, as the Admin-

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istrator shall prescribe by regulation or order, after public hearing, as reasonable, necessary or appropriate for the enforcement of this Act or the regulations or orders thereunder.
(c) An employer or other person who believes that the application to them of an order issued under this Act would result in undue hardship may apply to the Administra tor for relief from the application of the order. If the Administrator finds that the applica tion of the regulation or order to the employer or person in question would impose an undue hardship, the Administrator may grant appropriate relief.
(d) To the extent possible, records and reports required by the Administrator under this Section shall conform as nearly as is possible to such similar records and reports as are required by federal law and to customary record keeping practice.
(e) It is unlawful for the Administrator or employee of the Administrator to make public with respect to a particular employer or person, without his consent, information obtained by the Administrator pursuant to his authority under this Section except as shall reasonably be necessary to the conduct of a proceeding under this Act.
(f) An employer and every other person subject to this Act shall permit the Adminis trator access, examination, photographing or copying of the records or reports required to be preserved and maintained by this Act.
Section 20. Administrator procedure exclusive. Neither the Administrator, a Special Master nor any court of this State shall take jurisdiction over any claim of any unlawful practice under this Act while a claim of the same person seeking relief for the same griev ance is pending. A final determination of a claim alleging an unlawful practice under this Act shall exclude any other action or proceeding brought by the same person based on the same grievance.
Section 21. Conspiracy to violate this Act unlawful. It shall be unlawful practice for a person, or for two or more persons to conspire:
(a) To retaliate or discriminate in any manner against a person because he has opposed a practice declared unlawful by this Act, or because he has made a charge, filed a complaint, testified, assisted or participated in any manner in any investigation, proceed ing or hearing concerning an unlawful practice under this Act; or
(b) To aid, abet, incite, compel or coerce a person to engage in any of the acts or practices declared unlawful by this Act; or
(c) To obstruct or prevent a person from complying with the provisions of this Act or any order issued thereunder; or
(d) To resist, prevent, impede or interfere with the Administrator or any of his representatives or a Special Master in the lawful performance of duty under this Act; pro vided, however, it shall not be a violation of this Act for anyone to challenge or resist any action by the Administrator or any of his representatives or a Special Master when there is a good faith belief that the Administrator or his representatives or a Special Master is acting unlawfully or acting in excess of his statutory authority.
Section 22. Conciliation agreements, violation unlawful. It is an unlawful practice for a party to a conciliation agreement made pursuant to subsection (d) of Section 14 of this Act to violate the terms of the agreement.
Section 23. Agency is no defense in certain proceedings under this Act. It shall be no defense to a violation of this Act by any person subject to the provisions of this Act that the violation was requested, sought or otherwise procured by a person not subject to the provisions of this Act.
Section 24. Enforcement of orders of the Administrator. Any person, other than the Administrator or a Special Master, affected by a final order of the Administrator or a Spe cial Master may file in the superior court of the county in which an alleged unlawful prac tice occurred or in the Superior Court of Fulton County a certified copy of a final order of the Administrator or of a Special Master unappealed from, or of a final order of a Spe cial Master affirmed upon appeal, whereupon said court shall render judgment in accord ance therewith and notify the parties. Such judgment shall have the same effect, and all proceedings in relation thereto shall thereafter be the same, as though said judgment had

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been rendered in a suit duly heard and determined by said court. The Administrator may in his discretion permit the attorneys employed by him pursuant to this Act to provide legal representation to persons seeking judicial confirmation, in accordance with this Section, of an order of the Administrator or of a Special Master.
Section 25. Conspiracy or violation of confidential records, penalty. A person who willfully engages in any of the following unlawful practices is guilty of a misdemeanor:
(a) For the Administrator or employee of the Administrator to make public with respect to a particular employer or person, without his consent, information obtained by the Administrator pursuant to his authority under Section 19 except as shall reasonably be necessary to the conduct of a proceeding under this Act; or
(b) To retaliate or discriminate in any manner against a person because he has opposed a practice declared unlawful by this Act, or because he has made a charge, filed a complaint, testified, assisted or participated in any manner in any investigation, proceed ing or hearing concerning an unlawful practice under this Act; or
(c) To aid, abet, incite, compel or coerce a person to engage in any of the acts or practices declared unlawful by this Act; or
(d) To obstruct or prevent a person from complying with the provisions of this Act or any order issued thereunder; or
(e) To resist, prevent, impede or interfere with the Administrator or any of his repre sentatives or a Special Master in the lawful performance of duty under this Act; provided, however, it shall not be a violation of this Act for anyone to challenge or resist any action by the Administrator or any of his representatives or a Special Master when there is a good faith belief that the Administrator or his representatives or a Special Master is acting unlawfully or acting in excess of his statutory authority.
Section 26. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Fair Employment Practices Act of 1978.
Section 27. 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, subsection, sen tence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional 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.
Section 28. Specific Repealer. This Act shall be repealed on July 1, 1982, unless extended or provided otherwise by the General Assembly.
Section 29. Effective Date. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 30. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read:

Representative McCollum of the 134th moves to amend HB 1711, by substitute, by striking on page 3, line 11, the words "or mental" and all other places the words "mental" may appear.
Strike all of Sub-Section 2 of Section 17.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1978

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin Y Andersen, W.
N Argo, B. N Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
N Beck, J.M. Y 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.
Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. N Childere, E.M.
N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Y 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. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.
N Deveaui, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill
N Edwards, W. N EUiott, 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. Y Glanton, Tom
N Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. N Hamilton, G.
N Manner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L.
N Holmes, Bob

N Home, F. N Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. Hudson, Ted
N Hutchinson, R.S. N 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. N Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M.
N Karrh, R.
N Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W,
Kilgore, T.M.
N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
N Lee, W.J.(BU1) N Lendennan, 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. Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mufflnax, E.G.
N Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y NU, K.
N Noble, Bill Y Oldharo, L. N Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y 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. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. N ROBS, Ben B.
Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Savage, J. N Scott, A.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 46, nays 113. The amendment was lost.

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N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
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. Y 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. Y Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N Williajnson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

The following amendment was read:

Representative Elliott of the 49th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1711 by striking on page 6, line 24, the word "required" and insert in lieu thereof the word "allowed"; and striking on page 6, line 25 the word "requires" and insert in lieu thereof the words "shall allow". Change caption accordingly.

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. Y Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Butler, D.

N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. N Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M.
N Chflds, P. N Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.

N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Deveaui, C. Y Dixon, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwwds, W. Y EUiott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. N Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. N Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
N Glover, M. Y Greene, J.

N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, G. N Manner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F.
N Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J.
N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F. N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Hudson, Ted
N Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Y 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. Y Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M.
N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, WJ.(Bill) N Lendennan, M. Y Linder, J.

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Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. N Lucas, D.K. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.
N McCoUum, H. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. M Mullinai, E.G. N Murray, B.

Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
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.
Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C. Y Roes, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Savage, J.
N Scott, A. N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C.

N Snow, WayneJr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R.
Swann, D. N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V.
N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. YTwiggs,R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.

Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L. N Watson, R.HJr.
Wheeler, Bobby N White, J.
N Whitmire, D. N Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y WUliamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 76, nays 83. The amendment was lost.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Johnson of the 72nd moves to amend HB 1711, by substitute, by strik ing in Section 12, page 9, Sub-Section 1, everything after the word "personnel" on line 8 and punctuating accordingly.
Also, by striking on page 10, line 4, after the word "persuasion", everything thru line 9 and inserting a period after the word "persuasion".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andersen, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E.
M Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.
Bumiss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Games, C.
CarreU, B. Y Canon, G. N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M. N Childs, P. N 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. N 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 N Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Foeter, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. N Gignffliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, G. Y Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkira, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob

N Home, F. N Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Hudson, Ted
N Hutchinson, R.S.
Ylrvin, J. NIrvin, R. Y 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. N Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(BU1) N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J.
Y 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. Y McDonald, L. N McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J. Y Moetiler, J.L. N Mullinai, E.G. N Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. Y 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. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. Y 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. Y Roes, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. N Scott, A.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 88, nays 76.

N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Waynejr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N 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. N Tucker, R.M.
Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L. Y Watoon, 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

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The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Karrh of the 106th and Walker of the 115th move to amend HB 1711 by adding on line 9, page 7 after the word "unable", the following:
"or incompetent or refuses".

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 N Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. Y Binbong, 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. Carlisle, J.
Y Ciirnes, C. Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y ChUdere, E.M. Y Chads, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.

N 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. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. N EUiott. E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y GammBge, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W. YHam, B. Y Hamilton, 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. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J.
Ylrvin, R. N 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 N Kaley, M. Y 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.(BU1) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. N Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y MuUinax, 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.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G.
Y PhiUips, 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. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Rose, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y 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. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. N 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 142, nays 23.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

By unanimous consent, HB 1711, by substitute, as amended, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate.

Representative Carlisle of the 71st stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1711, by substitute, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

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Representative Rainey of the 135th moved that the following Bill of the House be withdrawn from the General Calendar and recommitted to the Committee on Game and Fish:

HB 1543. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, and Peters of the 2nd: A BILL to amend an Act enacting the Game and Fish Code so as to provide for changes in certain definitions; to provide authority for rules and regulations relating to times, places, numbers, species and sizes; and for other purposes.

The motion prevailed.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House were read and withdrawn from the Committee on Health and Ecology and referred to the Committee on Insurance:

HB 1807. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Murphy of the 18th, Ware of the 68th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Medical Assistance Act of 1977" so as to permit the Department of Medical Assistance to seek reimbursement for medical assistance rendered to a person as a result of sickness; and for other purposes.

HB 1808. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Murphy of the 18th, Ware of the 68th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-3002, relating to scope and format of individual accident and sickness insurance poli cies, so as to provide that no such policy nor any group or blanket policy pro viding such insurance shall contain a provision denying or reducing certain benefits as a result of the receipt of medical assistance benefits; to specify poli cies in violation to be null and void; 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 1649. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2713, relating to exceptions to the provisions relating to gambling and related offenses of Code Chapter 26-27, so as to provide for additional exceptions for certain coin-operated games or devices; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Taggart of the 125th moves to amend HB 1649 by adding on line 5 of page 1 after the word "devices" the following:
"; to provide for certain prohibited acts; to provide for criminal penalties";
And by adding at the end of line 26 on page 1, the following:
"(C) Any person, who gives to any other person money or anything of value for free replays on coin-operated devices described in Section (B) shall be guilty of a misdeameanor and upon conviction, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor."
And by adding at the end of line 26 on page 2 the following:
"(C) Any person, who gives to any other person money or anything of value for free replays on coin-operated devices described in Section (B) shall be guilty of a mis demeanor and upon conviction, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.".

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An amendment, offered by Representative Mullinax of the 69th, was read and with drawn.

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 Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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. N Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. 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.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collina, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y ConneU, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Coi, 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.
Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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.A. Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
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. 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 Lendennan, 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.
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.
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. Y Rosa, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
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. YTwiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williams, R. WiUiamson, 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 150, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Representative Matthews of the 145th was granted a leave of absence due to illness.

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 1530. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Clark of the 13th, Phillips of the 91st, Childs of the 51st, Foster of the 6th, Wood of the 9th, Kilgore of the 65th, Scott of the 37th, Dean of the 29th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creat ing the Georgia State Commission of Indian Affairs so as to strike the provision providing for repeal of the Act; to provide an effective date; and for other pur poses.

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The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act creating the Georgia State Commission of Indian Affairs, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 764), so as to redefine the purpose of the commission; to change the membership of the commission; to specify a quorum; to provide for deletion of obsolete provisions; to strike the provision providing for repeal of the Act; 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 creating the Georgia State Commission of Indian Affairs, approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 764), is hereby amended by striking in its entirety Section 2 thereof, which reads as follows:
"Section 2. Purposes for creation.--The purposes of the commission shall be to deal fairly and effectively with Indian affairs; to bring local, State, and federal resources into focus for the implementation or continuation of meaningful programs for Indian citizens of the State of Georgia; to provide aid and protection for Indians as needs are demon strated; to prevent undue hardships; to assist Indian communities in social and economic development; and to promote recognition of and the right of Indians to pursue cultural and religious traditions considered by them to be sacred and meaningful to native Americans.", and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows:
"Section 2. Purposes for creation.--The purpose of the commission shall be to pre serve and foster the culture and heritage of Indians and Indian descendants in this State and to designate an agency to deal with specific federal programs which are required to be dealt with only by an Indian agency or organization. It is not the purpose of the com mission to deal with programs already administered by other agencies."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety Section 4 thereof and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows:
"Section 4. Membership.--The Georgia State Commission of Indian Affairs shall con sist of eight nine members as follows: twe members who shall be Indiana appointed by the organization which is recognized by the Commission ef- Indian Affairs te- be- the- legaltribal organization el Chcrokcc Indiana in this State; twe members whe ahull be Indians appointed by the organization whieh is recognized by the Commission ef- Indian Affairs te be the legal tribal organization ef- Crock Indians at this State; twe four members appointed by the Governor not less than one of whom shall be a Creek Indian and not less than one of whom shall be a Cherokee Indian; eae member whe shall be an Indian appointed by the Speaker ef- the House; ad one member two members who shall be an Indian Indians appointed by the Lieutenant Governor^ one member who shall be the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs; and two members who shall be Indians appointed by the Speaker of the House from a list of six or more names recom mended to the Speaker by the other seven members of the commission. The initial members of the commission shall be appointed within 60 days after the effective date of this Aet Section. F-e* the purposes ef- the initial appointment ef the members ef- the commission, the Governor shaH designate the organization whieh is the legal tribal erganiECtbion ot v/tiGFOitcc .iHu'i&DS ift tins owitc ctnu tftc OP&Qizscion WHICH is me ioctr tFioftt organization ef- Creek Indians in this- State. One ef- the initial members appointed by eaeh tribal organization and ene Two of the initial members appointed by the Governor shall be appointed to a term terms of two years; and- ene ef- the initial members appointed by eaeh tribal organization and- ene two of the initial members appointed by the Governor shall be appointed for a term terms of four years. he One each of the initial members appointed by the Speaker of the House and the Lieutenant Governor shall be appointed to terms of two years and of four years. Thereafter, successors shall be appointed as provided above for terms of four years. Members of the commission

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shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified. Each member of the com mission shall be entitled to receive the same compensation as provided for members of certain State boards and commissions in Section 4 of an Act providing for the compen sation and allowance "f certain State officials, approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 701), as now or hereafter amended. Any member of the commission who was appointed as an Indian may be removed from the commission by the officer making the initial appointment, upon recommendation of a majority of the other members of the commission, when it appears that the member's Indian status was fraudulently claimed."
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking from subsection (b) of Section 5 thereof the following:
"Three-fourths", and "sSubixs"t,ituting in lieu thereof the word:
so that when so amended subsection (b) of Section 5 shall read as follows: "(b) Three-fourths Six of the members of the commission must be present to consti
tute a quorum."
Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety Section 6 thereof and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 6 to read as follows:
"Section 6. The commission created by this Act is hereby assigned to the Department 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, tf a Department ef- Community Affaire is net created, the Commission isliePC Dy assigned te tft^' \jepartinent Or iiwiusIry and i radc tof* ftdministrative purposes
j7 1016), as new ef hereafter amended, ad the responsibilities ef the Department ef Industry a4 Trade tmder this section are hereby assigned te the Bureau ef Community
fAllflftntliTraa ti
Section 5. Said Act is further amended by striking the second sentence of Section 7 thereof, which reads as follows:
"This Act shall stand repealed and be null and void on July 1, 1978.", so that when so amended Section 7 shall read as follows:
"Section 7. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. This Act shall stand repealed and be nett and
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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.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Dover of the llth moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1530 as follows:
By inserting on line 9 of page 2 after the word "agencies", and before the symbol ".", the following:
", but rather to strengthen those agency programs which have an impact upon Indians living in this State (such as, but not limited to, housing, education, employ ment, and health) when such agencies have been unable to assist these Indians because of limitations imposed by Georgia's administrative regulations and proce dures".

Representative Dover of the llth moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1530 as follows:

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By striking Section 4 thereof in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows:
"Section 4. Membership.--(a) The Georgia State Commission of Indian Affairs shall consist of eight nine members as follows: twe members whe shall be Indians appointed by the organization which is recognized by the Commission ef- Indian Affairs
shall be Indians appointed by the organization which is recognized by the Commiaaion ef- Indian Affairs te be the legal tribal organization of Creek Indians m this State; twe
(1) Four members appointed by the Governor not less than one of whom shall be a Creek Indian and not less than one of whom shall be a Cherokee Indian. One of the Governor's appointees shall be the properly elected chief of the Cherokee Indian tribe in Georgia and one shall be the properly elected chief of the Creek Indian tribe in Georgia.

aad ene member Two members who shall be as Indian Indians appointed by the Lieutenant Governor
(3) One member who shall be the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs.
(4) Two members who shall be Indians appointed by the Speaker of the House from a list of six or more names recommended to the Speaker by the other seven members of the commission.
(b) The initial members of the commission shall be appointed within 60 days after the effective date of this Act Section. Per the purposes ef the initial appointment ef- the members ef the commission, the Governor shall designate the organization which is- the
is the legal tribal organization ef- Creek Indiana m- this- State. Qe ef- the initial members appointed by each tribal organization ad ene
(c) Two of the initial members appointed by the Governor shall be appointed to a term terms of two years; and ene ef the initial members appointed by eaeh tribal orga nization and eae two of the initial members appointed by the Governor shall be appointed for a term terms of four years. T-he One each of the initial members appointed by the Speaker of the House and the Lieutenant Governor shall be appointed to terms of two years and of four years. Thereafter, successors shall be appointed as pro vided above for terms of four years. Members of the commission shall serve until their successors are appointed and qualified.
(d) Each member of the commission shall be entitled to receive the same compen sation as provided for members of certain State boards and commissions in Section 4 of an Act providing for the compensation and allowance of certain State officials, approved April 13, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 701), as now or hereafter amended.
(e) Any member of the commission who was appointed as an Indian may be removed from the commission by the officer making the initial appointment, upon recommenda tion of a majority of the other members of the commission, when it appears that the member's Indian status was fraudulently claimed."
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 Andersen, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
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.
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, 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.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E.
Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, 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
Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(BU1)
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.
Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichola, 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. PhiUips, 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 Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. 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.
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.
Watkins, L. Watson, R.H.,Jr. 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 passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 146, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

HR 586-1710. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Adams of the 79th and Patten of the 146th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the publication of a summary of each proposed general amendment to the Constitution; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking the second paragraph which reads as follows:
"The Governor, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of State shall meet and determine whether a proposed amendment is general, and if not general, shall determine what political subdivision or subdivisions are directly affected by such proposed amend ment. If a proposed amendment is general, it shall be published, as provided by law in full, once each week for three consecutive weeks immediately preceding the date of the election at which such proposed amendment is to be submitted, in one newspaper of general circulation in each Congressional District of the State. If such proposed amend ment is not general, it shall be published, as provided by law, in full, once each week for three consecutive weeks immediately preceding the date of the election at which such proposed amendment is to be submitted, in one newspaper of general circulation in each county in which the directly affected political subdivision or subdivisions are located. In the event no such newspaper is located in such county, a newspaper in an adjoining

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county shall be used. A proposal for a new Constitution shall be published in the same manner as proposed general amendments.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"The Attorney General, the Legislative Counsel and the Secretary of State shall deter mine whether a proposed amendment is general, and if not general, shall determine what political subdivision or subdivisions are directly affected by such proposed amend ment. If a proposed amendment is general, a summary of such proposal shall be pub lished in the official organ of each county and, if deemed advisable by the 'Constitutional Amendments Publication Board', in not more than 20 other newspapers in the State which meet the qualifications for being selected as the official organ of a county. Said Board shall be composed of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and shall designate the additional newspapers, if any, in which such summary shall be published. The summary shall be prepared by the Attorney General, the Legislative Counsel and the Secretary of State. Such summary shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks immediately preceding the date of the election at which such proposed amendment is to be submitted. A copy of the entire proposed amendment shall be filed in the office of the judge of the probate court of each county and shall be available for public inspection. If such proposed amendment is not general, it shall be published in full once each week for three consecu tive weeks immediately preceding the date of the election at which such proposed amendment is to be submitted in the official organ of each county in which the directly affected political subdivision or subdivisions are located. A proposal for a new Constitu tion shall be published in the same manner as a proposed general amendment. The Gen eral Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for additional matters relative to the publication of proposed amendments not in conflict with the provisions of this Para graph."
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 publication of a summary of each proposed general amendment to the Constitution?"
( ) NO
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYoes"".. All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the publication of a summary of each proposed general amendment to the Constitution; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article XII, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking the second paragraph which reads as follows:
"The Governor, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of State shall meet and determine whether a proposed amendment is general, and if not general, shall determine what political subdivision or subdivisions are directly affected by such proposed amend ment. If a proposed amendment is general, it shall be published, as provided by law in

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full, once each week for three consecutive weeks immediately preceding the date of the election at which such proposed amendment is to be submitted, in one newspaper of general circulation in each Congressional District of the State. If such proposed amend ment is not general, it shall be published, as provided by law, in full, once each week for three consecutive weeks immediately preceding the date of the election at which such proposed amendment is to be submitted, in one newspaper of general circulation in each county in which the directly affected political subdivision or subdivisions are located. In the event no such newspaper is located in such county, a newspaper in an adjoining county shall be used. A proposal for a new Constitution shall be published in the same manner as proposed general amendments.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"The Attorney General, the Legislative Counsel and the Secretary of State shall deter mine whether a proposed amendment is general, and if not general, shall determine what political subdivision or subdivisions are directly affected by such proposed amend ment. If a proposed amendment is general, a summary of such proposal shall be pub lished in the official organ of each county and, if deemed advisable by the 'Constitutional Amendments Publication Board', in not more than 20 other newspapers in the State which meet the qualifications for being selected as the official organ of a county. Said Board shall be composed of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives and shall designate the additional newspapers, if any, in which such summary shall be published. The summary shall be prepared by the Attorney General, the Legislative Counsel and the Secretary of State. Such summary shall be published once each week for three consecutive weeks immediately preceding the date of the election at which such proposed amendment is to be submitted. A copy of the entire proposed amendment shall be filed in the office of the judge of the probate court of each county and shall be available for public inspection. If such proposed amendment is not general, it shall be published in full once each week for three consecu tive weeks immediately preceding the date of the election at which such proposed amendment is to be submitted in the official organ of each county in which the directly affected political subdivision or subdivisions are located. A proposal for a new Constitu tion shall be published in the same manner as a proposed general amendment. The Gen eral Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for additional matters relative to the publication and distribution of proposed amendments and summaries not in conflict with the provisions of this Paragraph."
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 publication of a summary of each proposed general amendment to the Constitution?"
( ) NO
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYeos"".. 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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Phillips of the 120th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HR 586-1710 as follows:
By striking lines 32 and 33 on page 2 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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"such proposed amendment is to be submitted in any newspaper with a paid circu lation which exceeds that of the official organ or in the official organ of each county in which the directly".
The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.
On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderaon, W.
Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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 Bumiss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Games, C. Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Cautleberry, 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.
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, 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.
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. 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
Lane, Dick Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lendennan, 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. Matthews, D.R.

Y MeCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, 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. 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.
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 Savage, J.
Y Scott, A.

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. Stone, R. Y Swarm, 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 Watkins, L.
Watson, R.H.,Jr.
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, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 144, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute, as amended.

HB 1576. By: Representatives Irvin of the 10th, Colwell and Twiggs of the 4th, Jackson and Whitmire of the 9th, and Dover of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act" so as to change the provisions relative to exemptions from certification; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Irvin of the 10th, was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act known as the "Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act," approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 208), as amended, particularly by an Act

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approved March 6, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 395), and by an Act approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 713), so as to change the provisions relative to exemptions from certifi cation; 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 Peace Officer Standards and Training Act," approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 208), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 6, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 395), and by an Act approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 713), is hereby amended by striking subsection (b) of Section 13, which reads as follows:
"(b) Peace officers commencing full-time employment with the Department of Public Safety, counties, or municipalities after July 1, 1970, are required to comply with certifi cation provisions of this Chapter. Peace officers commencing full-time employment with the Department of Public Safety, counties or municipalities before July 1, 1970, and whose full-time employment continues on July 1, 1970, are exempt and are excused from compliance so long as said registration as provided for in subsection (e) of this section remains in effect.", in its entirety.
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (c) of Section 13 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) to read as follows:
"(c) Peace officers commencing any employment or service on any terms with the Department of Public Safety, counties, or municipalities, or the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Revenue Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Unit, the Secretary of State's investigative section or a railroad after July 1, 1975, are required to comply with the certification provisions of this Act. Peace officers commencing such employment or service prior to July 1, 1975, and whose employment continues on July 1, 1975, are exempt and excused from compliance with the certification provisions of this Act, except as hereinafter provided, so long as said registration as provided for in subsection (e) of this Section remains in effect. Nothing in this aubacction shall be deemed te grant eat exemption te persona required te fee certi fied by subsection (b^ of- this section. Any peace officer otherwise exempt from the certification provisions of this Act must meet the qualifications and requirements speci fied in subsections (b), (d), (e) and (h) of Section 8 of this Act."
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking from subsection (e) of Section 13 the figure "1977" and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "1978", and by striking the word "Nothing" where it appears at the beginning of the last sentence of said subsection and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Except as otherwise provided by subsection (c) of this Section, nothing", so that when so amended said subsection (e) shall read as follows:
"(e) Peace officers exempt from the certification provisions of this Act are required to register with the Council by December 31, 1977 1978. Registration as an exempt peace officer shall remain in effect for the period of time said person is employed as a peace officer. Any registration granted in this Section shall not terminate upon a subsequent employment or appointment as a peace officer, provided subsequent employment or appointment as a peace officer is recognized by the Council to be substantially the same or similar to the employment or appointment by virtue of which said peace officer was exempted and registered as such, and further provided that such subsequent employ ment or appointment be commenced within 12 months of such prior termination as a peace officer. Nothing Except as otherwise provided by subsection (c) of this Section, nothing in this subsection shall be deemed to require any such exempt peace officer to comply with Section 8 and Section 9 of this Act for the period of time same registration shall remain in effect."
Section 4. Said Act is further amended by redesignating subsections (c), (d), (e), (f) and (f) as subsections (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f), respectively.
Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by substitute.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.
Y Adams, Marvin Y Andersen, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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 Burrusa, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carries, C. Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T.
Y CoUins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Crat, 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 Diion, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
EUiott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gfunmfice, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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.
Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, 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.
Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y 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 McCoUum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Paewicz, 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 Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
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.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y WUliamson, 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 147, 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, 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 444-1274. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th and Carlisle of the 71st:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to amend the provisions relating to non profit bingo games so as to authorize the General Assembly to legalize, define, and regulate the operation of nonprofit bingo games; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article I, Section II, Paragraph XI of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking the following:

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"except that the operation of a nonprofit bingo game, when the prizes given do not exceed $1,100.00 in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any 24-hour period of $2,200.00 in cash or gifts of equivalent value during any calendar week, shall not be a lottery and shall be legal in this State. A nonprofit bingo game is one which is operated by a nonprofit organization. No organization shall be considered a nonprofit organization within the meaning of this Paragraph except a tax-exempt organization within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code or the Georgia Income Tax Law as such Code and such Law are now or hereafter amended. No organization shall be considered a non profit organization within the meaning of this Paragraph unless such organization shall annually file with the State Revenue Commissioner a report of an audit by a Certified or Registered Public Accountant fully accounting for all receipts and expenditures of such organization, which report shall constitute a public record subject to public inspec tion. No church, parish, synagogue, or house of worship in this State shall be considered a nonprofit organization for the purpose of operating nonprofit bingo games within the meaning of this Paragraph, unless the governing authority of such church, parish, synagogue, or house of worship shall notify, in writing, the State Revenue Commissioner that it desires to be so considered.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"except that the General Assembly may by law provide that the operation of a non profit bingo game shall not be a lottery and shall be legal in this State. The General Assembly may by law define a nonprofit bingo game and provide for the regulation of nonprofit bingo games.", so that when so amended, Article I, Section II, Paragraph XI shall read:
"Paragraph XI. Lotteries. All lotteries, and the sale of lottery tickets, are hereby pro hibited; and this prohibition shall be enforced by penal laws, except that the General Assembly may by law provide that the operation of a nonprofit bingo game shall not be a lottery and shall be legal in this State. The General Assembly may by law define a nonprofit bingo game and provide for the regulation of nonprofit bingo games."
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 provisions relating to nonprofit bingo games so as to authorize the General Assembly to
( ) NO legalize, define, and regulate nonprofit bingo games?"
All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYeos"".. 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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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 Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Canon, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G.

Y Childers, E.M. Chads, P.
Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Coffins, M. Y ColweU, C.H. Y Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Coi, 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.

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Y Deveaui, C. Y Diion, 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.
Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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

Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
Ylrvin, 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)
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 Mullinai, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y NU, K.
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. 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 Savage, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Y 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. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
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 Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
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 147, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 1699. By: Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, Hatcher of the 131st, Horton of the 43rd, Taggart of the 125th, Nichols of the 27th, and McKinney of the 35th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-16, relating to regulation of billiard rooms, so as to provide that the provisions of the Chapter shall not apply in counties hav ing a population of 100,000 or more, according to the United States 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 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 Balkcom, R.
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 Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.

Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P.
Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B.
COT, W.E.
N Crosby, T. Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaui. C. N DUon, 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. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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
Home, F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.

Ylrvin, 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 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. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, K.
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. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G.

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Y Pinkston, F.C. N 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.
Rowland, J.R.

Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne^Ir.
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. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watkins, L.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.

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 132, nays 7. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1511. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend Code Title 41A, known as the "Financial Institutions Code of Georgia" so as to authorize the Department of Banking and Finance to initiate appropriate action whenever it shall appear to the department that any person or corporation is conducting business as a financial institution without authority; and for other purposes.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Pinkston of the 100th moves to amend HB 1511 as follows:
By striking lines 31, 32, 33 and 34 on page 6 and lines 1 and 2 on page 7 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"approval by the department."
By striking lines 17, 18 and 19 on page 7 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"department may require additional coverage for the adequate protection of check holders if the average daily balances outstanding exceed $250,000 when the depart ment conducts its annual examination and review. If required by the department, the additional coverage shall be limited to $1,250,000 or the average daily balances out standing in the State of Georgia for the preceding year, whichever is lesser."

Representative Karrh of the 106th moves to amend HB 1511 by changing on page 4 at line 13 the figure "$5,000" to "$15,000" and on page 5 at line 7 the figure "$10,000" to "$20,000".
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Cames, C.
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 COT, 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 Deveam, C. Y Diion, 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. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J.

Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. Y Manner, 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. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

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. 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.
Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Y Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R.
Y McCoUum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mufflnax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.

Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, K.
Noble, Bill
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.
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 ROBS, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y 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.
Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.

Y Tucker, R.M. Tuten, J.
Y Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H. Jr. 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 141, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 1333. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to create the Georgia Educa tional Facilities Authority; to authorize the Authority to acquire, construct and equip self-liquidating Projects consisting of educational facilities for lease or sale to private institutions of higher education; to confer powers and impose duties on the Authority; to provide for the appointment of members of the Authority; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Phillips of the 91st moves to amend H. B. 1333 as follows:
By adding in the title on line 15 of page 1, immediately following the word "Act", the following:
"and no State or local public funds shall be appropriated for the use of the Author ity created by this Act".
By adding in subsection (j) of Section 4 on line 10 of page 9, between the word "source" and the word "loans", the following:
", other than State or local public funds,".
By adding at the end of Section 7, on line 21 of page 14, a new sentence to read as follows:
"No State or local public funds shall be appropriated for use of the Authority created by 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
Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E.

Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdaong, K. Y Bishop, S.

Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H.

Carlisle, J. Y Games, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M.

Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y CoUins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.

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Y Connell, J. Y 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. Y Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill
Y 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. Gignilliat, A.
Y Clinton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, 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. Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Housley, E. Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, K.S. Ylrvin, J.
NIrvin, R. Y 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 Kaley, M.
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.
Lee, W.J.(Bill) Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
N Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.
N McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
N Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Mostiler, J.L. Y Muffinax, 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.
N Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G.
Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.
Y PhillipB, 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.
Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Y Roes, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. N Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr. Steinberg, C. Stone, R.

Y Swann, D. Taggart, T.
Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M.
Tuten, J. YTwiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watkins, L. Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. N WUliamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 112, nays 26. The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Pinkston of the 100th moves to amend House Bill 1333 as follows:
By striking the Roman numeral "II" on line 6 of page 3 and inserting in lieu thereof the Roman numeral "III".

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
Andenon, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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.
Carlisle, J.
Y Caraes, C. Carrell, B.

Y 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. 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.
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, 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. Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, 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. V 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.
Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R. McCollum, H.
Y McDonald, L. 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 NU, K. Noble, Bill

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Y Oldham, L.
Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. Y Patten, RX.
Peters, R.G. Y PhiUips, L.L. Y PhUlips, R.T. Y PhiUips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, P.C.
Rainey, H.

Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Rons, Ben B.
Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D.
N Sizemore, E. Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wavne,Jr. Steinberg, C. 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.
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 Watkins, L. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Y WUliamson, 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 137, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 1562. By: Representatives Swann of the 90th, Marcus of the 26th, and Baugh of the 108th: A BILL to amend Section 88-1901 of the Code of Georgia relating to the definition of institutions regulated under the "Georgia Health Code" is hereby amended so as to change the definition of an institution covered by the Act; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Section 88-1901 of the Code of Georgia relating to the definition of institutions regulated under the "Georgia Health Code", so as to change the definition of an institution covered by the Act; 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. Georgia Code Section 88-1901 is hereby amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 88-1901 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a), to read as follows:
"(a) The term 'institution* means (1) any community mental health and mental retardation facility; (2) any building, facility, or place in which is provided two or more beds and other facilities and services that are used for persons received for either exami nation, diagnosis, treatment, surgery, maternity care, nursing care, or personal care for periods continuing for 24 hours or longer and which are classified by the Department of Human Resources, as provided for herein, as either a hospital, nursing home, or per sonal care home; (3) any health facility wherein abortion procedures under Section 26-1202(b) and (c) are performed or are to be performedj (4) any building or facility, not under the operation or control of a hospital, which is primarily devoted to the provi sion of surgical treatment to patients not requiring hospitalization, such term to exclude any physician's or dentist's private office located therein or treatment rooms in which he primarily sees, consults with and treats patients; or (5) any fixed or mobile specimen collection center or health testing facility where specimens are taken from the human body for delivery to and examination in a licensed clinical laboratory or where certain measurements such as height and weight determination, limited audio and visual tests and electrocardiograms are made, such term to exclude any physician's or dentist's office or treatment rooms located therein in which he primarily sees, consults with and treats patients and to exclude >ublic health services operated by the State, its counties, or municipalities."
Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.
Y Adams, Marvin Andereon, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, 1. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y BurrusB, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Y Canon, 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. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Dayis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveauz, C.
Y Diion, H.D. Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Y EUiott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, RJL Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y GignilUat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. Manner, 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.
Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
Ylrvin, 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.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, WJ.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R.

Y MeCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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.
Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. 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 Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Steinberg, C. 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.
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 Watkins, L.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. 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 135, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HR 564-1592. By: Representative Clark of the 13th: A RESOLUTION changing the sched uled termination date of the State Board of Examiners of Speech Pathology and Audiology; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Human Relations and Aging moves to amend H. R. 564-1592 as follows:
By striking from line 23 of page 1 the following: "1979",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "1981".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, was agreed to.

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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
Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Balkcom, R. 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 Games, C.
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 CoUins, M.
Colwell, C.H, Y Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Coi, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Y Daugherty, J.C. Y DaTM, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaui, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Pelton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Poster, R.L.
Y Galer, M. Y Gaxnmage, L.
Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
Ylrvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jeasup, 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. 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. Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L. McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinltston, 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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Steinberg, C.
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. 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. Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Y WUliamson, 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 136, nays 1. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 458-1312. By: Representatives Scott of the 123rd, Wood of the 9th, Hays of the 1st, Owens of the 77th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Galer of the 97th, Crosby of the 150th, Triplett of the 128th, Taggart of the 125th, Hill of the 127th, and Holmes of the 39th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for a program of free tuition for certain veterans who have completed at least two years of study, for which tuition has been paid, in a unit of the University System of Georgia; to provide for sub mission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VIII, Section IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Paragraph III, to read as follows:
"Paragraph III. Program for Veterans. The Board of Regents is hereby authorized and directed to establish and implement, by not later than the beginning of the fall quarter of 1979, a program of free tuition for veterans who received honorable discharges from the armed forces of the United States and who have completed at least two years of study, for which tuition has been paid, in a program of study leading to a bachelor's or master's degree in a unit of the University System of Georgia. Such program shall not include free tuition for study in dental, medical, veterinary, pharmacy or law schools

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nor for study leading to a Ph.D. degree or a second or subsequent bachelor's or master's degree. The Board of Regents shall promulgate and adopt rules and regulations to implement and carry out the provisions of this Paragraph."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article 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 program of free tuition for certain veterans who have completed at least two years of study, for which tuition has been paid, in a unit of the University System of Georgia?"

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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for a program of free tuition for certain veterans who have completed at least two years of study, for which tuition has been paid, in a unit of the University System of Georgia; to provide for sub mission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Article VIII, Section IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Paragraph III, to read as follows:
"Paragraph III. Program for Veterans. The Board of Regents is hereby authorized to establish and implement a program of free tuition for veterans who received honor able discharges from the armed forces of the United States and who have completed at least two years of study, for which tuition has been paid, in a program of study leading to a bachelor's or master's degree in a unit of the University System of Georgia, when ever funds are available for this program. Such program shall not include free tuition for study in dental, medical, veterinary, pharmacy or law schools nor for study leading to a Ph.D. degree or a second or subsequent bachelor's or master's degree. The Board of Regents shall promulgate and adopt rules and regulations to implement and carry out the provisions of this Paragraph."

Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article 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 program of free tuition for certain veterans who have completed at least two years of study, for which tuition has been paid, in a unit of the University System of Georgia?"

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

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If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

Representative Lane of the 40th moved that HR 458-1312 be placed upon the table.

On the motion, 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.
Balkcom, R. Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe N Baugb, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. N Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. N 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.
Carrell, B.
N Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. N Childen, E.M.
N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.

N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Deveaui, C. N Diion, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N EUiott, 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. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob

N Home, F. Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. Hudson, Ted
N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Ylrvin, R. N Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben N Johnson, G. N Johnson, P.
N Johnson, W.Rud. N Johnston, J.
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.
N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(BU1)
Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. 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. Y Nil, K.
Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L.
N Owens, R.D. N Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.
N Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C. Y ROBS, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Savage, J. N Scott, A.

N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Steinberg, C. Stone, R.
N Swann, D. Taggart, T.
N Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. N Toles, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
Tuten, J.
NTwiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. N 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 motion, the ayes were 36, nays 107. The motion was lost.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Anderson, W.
N Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Balkcom, R. 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. N Bray, C.A.

Y Buck, T.B. Burmss, A.L.
N Burton, J.
N Butler, D. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M.
N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.

Y Coleman, T.
N Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. N Co*. 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 Deveaui, C. N Diion, H.D. Y Dover, Bill

Y Edwards, W. Y EUiott, 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. Y Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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.
Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
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. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(BU1)
Lenderman, M. N Linder, J.

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Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. N Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R. N McCollum, H.
McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Mullinai, E.G.
Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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. N Phillips, R.T.
Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C. N ROBS, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.

Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Y Snow, Waynejr. Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.

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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 Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 119, nays 30.
The Resolution, by substitute, having failed to receive the requisite two-thirds con stitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Scott of the 123rd 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 HR 458-1312, by substitute.

HR 478-1349. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th and Snow of the 1st:

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 repeal Resolution Act No. 51, found in Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1557, which proposed an amendment to the Constitution providing for the recall of such officials; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Section 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.
Paragraph II. Effect of Ratification of Revised Article. In the event an amend ment to the Constitution completely revising Article II is ratified at the 1978 general election, the provisions of this Section shall not 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 for the recall of State, county and municipal public officials who hold elective office?"
( ) NO

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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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.
Section 3. Resolution Act No. 51, found in Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1557, proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the recall of State, county and munici pal public officials who hold elective office is hereby repealed.
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 fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Balkcom, R. 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.
Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y 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.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. Y CoUins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Coi, 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. 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, 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

Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, 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 Kairh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Lord, J. Lucas, D.E.
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.
Y Mullinai, 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 Paiham, 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.
Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Rosa, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. 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.
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 Watkins, L. Y Watson, R,H.,Jr.
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 142, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

Representative Isakson of the 20th requested that the following statement appear in the Journal:

House of Representatives Atlanta, Georgia
February 17, 1978
Honorable Glenn Ellard Clerk of the House of Representatives State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia

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Mr. Ellard,
In reviewing the contents of House Resolution 478-1349, which passed the House yesterday by a vote of 142 to 0, I am sure that my aye vote was cast incorrectly.
I respectfully request that the Journal of the House reflect my vote as nay instead of aye. Should any further request on my part be necessary to accomplish this change please let me know.
Sincerely, /s/Johnny Isakson Representative District 20 Post 1

HR 480-1349. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th and Snow of the 1st:

A RESOLUTION
Amending a Resolution creating the "Select Committee on Constitutional Revision", approved March 30, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1528), so as to change the provisions relative to study committees; to change the provisions relative to allowances for members of the Select Committee and study committees; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. A Resolution creating the "Select Committee on Constitutional Revision", approved March 30, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1528), is hereby amended by adding before the last sentence of the second paragraph the following:
"The Committee may appoint a member or members of the Committee to each of the study committees created by it.", so that when so amended the second paragraph shall read as follows:
"The 'Select Committee on Constitutional Revision', hereinafter called the Committee, 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 may appoint a member or members of the Committee to each of the study committees created by it. The Committee shall periodically review the progress of the study commit tees and establish a time for the completion of the revision of each Article."
Section 2. Said Resolution is further amended by striking the fifth paragraph in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new fifth paragraph, to read as follows:
"Members of the General Assembly on the Committee shall receive the allowances authorized by law for legislative 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. Such reimbursement shall come from the same funds from which they are otherwise compen sated. Members of the General Assembly on study committees shall receive the allow ances authorized by law for legislative members of interim legislative committees. In the event any person covered under the provisions of (b) or (c) of Code Section 26-2309 serves as a member of a study committee, such person shall receive no compensation or allowances for his services but shall be reimbursed for his expenses incurred in carrying out his duties. Such reimbursement shall come from the same funds from which such

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person is otherwise compensated. All other members of study committees shall receive the allowances authorized by law for legislative members of interim legislative commit tees. Except as otherwise provided, 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. The provisions of any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, neither the payment nor the receipt of any allow ances from legislative funds pursuant to the provisions of this Resolution shall constitute a violation of any law,"
Section 3. This Resolution 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 Resolution are hereby repealed.

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 fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childere, 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. 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 DUon, 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, G.
Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y HarrUon, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Houaley, E. Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, 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.(BU1) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
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 MUford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y MulUnai, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Mi*, K. Y Noble, Bill
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 Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y ROSB, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Savage, J. Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
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.
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 Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y WUliamson, 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 constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 1301. By: Representatives Scott of the 123rd, Hill of the 127th, Smyre of the 92nd, Lucas of the 102nd, Taggart of the 125th, Clark of the 55th, Kemp of the 139th, Triplett of the 128th, and Watkins of the 34th: A BILL to amend Code Section 56-507, relating to standards applicable to insurance rates, so as to provide that no insurer shall base any standard or rating plan on vehicle insurance, in whole

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or in part, directly or indirectly, upon race, creed, ethnic extraction, age, sex, length of driving experience, credit bureau rating or marital status; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Section 56-507, relating to standards applicable to insurance rates, so as to provide that no insurance, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, upon race, creed or ethnic extraction; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Section 56-507, relating to standards applicable to insurance rates, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph (f), to read as follows:
"(f) No insurer shall base any standard or rating plan on vehicle insurance, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, upon race, creed or ethnic extraction."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Dover of the llth, and Nix of the 20th move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1301 by adding on line 13 after the word "extraction" the words "or age.".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin
Anderaon, W. N Argo, B.
N Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe
Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y 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.
Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. N Came*, C.
Carrell, B. Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childere, E.M. Y ChUds, P.
Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.

N Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Dizon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill N Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
Galer, M.
N Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A.
N Glanton, Tom
N Glover, M. N Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. Hamilton, G.
N Manner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F.
Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr.
N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob

Home, F. Horton, G.T. N Housley, E. Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J. NIrvin, 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. Y 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 Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. McDonald, L. 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. Y Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. N Owens, R.D.
Parham, B.E. Patten, G.C. N Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G. Y Phillips, L.L. N PhiUips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.
Savage, J. N Scott, A.

N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D.
N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W.
Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplet!, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J.
YTwiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
N Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y 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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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 42, nays 104. The amendment was lost.

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
Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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. Carrell, B.
Y Canon, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childere, 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 COT, 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 EUiott, 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, G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawking, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Y Irvin, J. Ylrvin, 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.
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 Mullinai, 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. 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 Rosa, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
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.
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 Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y WUliamson, 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 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Connell of the 87th stated that because of a machine malfunction his vote was not recorded on the passage of HB 1301, by substitute. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon.

The following Resolution of the House was read:

HR 628. By: Representatives Williams of the 54th, Glover of the 32nd, Horton of the 43rd, Marcus of the 26th, Murphy of the 18th, Greer of the 43rd, Robinson of the 58th, Childs of the 51st, Lambert of the 112th, Carnes of the 43rd and many others:

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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 of Representatives are hereby amended by adding, to Rule 211, at the end thereof, the following:
"No standing or interim committee or subcommittee of the House of Representatives shall officially meet at any place within the State where any citizen of the State is denied admittance on the basis of religion, race, creed, nationality or sex or on property belonging to any private club, organization or association in which any citizen is denied membership on the basis of religion, race, creed, nationality or sex."

On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Andereon, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Balkcom, R.
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. 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.
Collins, M. N 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.
Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Diion, 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, 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.
Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J.
Ylrvin, 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 Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(BU1) Y Lenderman, M.
Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R.

MeCoUum, 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. PhiUips, 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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
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.
Y Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M.
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 Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
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 151, nays 2. The Resolution was adopted.

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, February 17, 1978

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. Balkcom, R. 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. Cason, G. Castleberry, D.
Chance, G. Childere, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T.

Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J. Cooper, B. Coi, W.E. Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B. Daniel, G. Davis, B. Dent, R.A. Deveaux, C. Diion, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Evans, W.D. Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L. Galer, M. Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Greene, J. Ham, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harrison, C. Hatcher, C.F. Hawkins, J. Hays, F.,Jr. Hill, B.L. Housley, E.

Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Isakson, J. Jackson, J.D. Jessup, Ben Johnson, G. Johnson, P. Johnson, W.Rud. Jones, B. Jones, Herb Kaley, M. Karrh, R. Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M. Knight, N.G.
Lane, W.J.
Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Linder, J.
Logan, H.
Long, W.K.
Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E.
Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R.
McCollum, H.
McKinney, J.E.

Milford, B. Money, J. Mostiler, J.L. Mullinaj, E.G. Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M. Nil, 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.
Ralston, E.
Ramsey, T.
Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E.
Robinson, C.
Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey
Russell, J.
Savage, J.
Scott, A.
Sizemore, E.

Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr. Steinberg, C. 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.
Watkins, L.
Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Whitmire, D.
Williams, R.
Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M.
Wood, J.
Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

Prayer was offered by the Reverend Maxie Threatt, Pastor, Macedonia Baptist Church, Jackson, 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 1860. By: Representative Irvin of the 10th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Stephens County so as to change the compensation of the Judge, Solicitor and Solicitor Pro tempore of said Court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1861. By: Representatives Milford, Clark, and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Sheriff of Franklin County so as to change the provisions relating to the number and compensation of deputy sher iffs and the compensation of other personnel employed by the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1862. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Bulloch County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1863. By: Representatives Long of the 142nd, and Cox of the 141st: A BILL to change the compensation of the Sheriff of Grady County; to provide that all emolu ments accruing to said office shall be and become the property of said county; to provide for the employment of assistant personnel for said sheriff and the payment of the expenses and operations of said office; to provide for the sub mission of an annual budget; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1864. By: Representatives Long of the 142nd, and Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Cairo so as to change the provisions relating to executions for claims due the city; to provide for the issuance of executions for indebtedness past due to the city for gas, electric service, sewer service, gar bage collection and other charges for services provided by the city for a charge; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1865. By: Representatives Milford, Clark, and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to create a Board of Commissioners for Hart County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1866. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Montgomery County upon an annual salary so as to change the provi sions relative to the compensation of the sheriffs secretary; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1867. By: Representatives Carrell of the 75th, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act providing that the State Revenue Commissioner shall examine the tax digests of the several counties in order to determine that the valuation of the various classes of property are reasonably uniform between the counties

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so as to provide that the State Revenue Commissioner shall adjust the county millage levy certified to the county fiscal authority for the support and mainte nance of education when he makes adjustments to the valuation of property in that county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 666-1867. By: Representatives Carrell of the 75th, and Phillips of the 120th: A RESO LUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by general law for the readjustment of the millage rate certified to county fiscal authorities by county or area boards of education whenever an adjustment in the valuation of property in that county is made by the State Revenue Commissioner or by the local boards of tax assessors pur suant to his authorization; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 667-1867. By: Representatives Argo of the 63rd, and Logan of the 62nd: A RESOLU TION compensating Dr. George A. Sanborn; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HR 668-1867. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to Article IX of the Con stitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the Board of Commissioners of Lowndes County to license and regulate business activities in said County carried on by itinerant peddlers, itinerant vendors and other tradesmen not regularly maintaining an established place of business in said County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 669-1867. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Lowndes County, in unincorporated areas, to construct, pave, maintain and improve public streets, roads, curbing, guttering, drainage, streetlights and sidewalks and assess all or a portion of the cost of same against abutting property and the owners thereof with the approval of abutting prop erty owners owning not less than two-thirds of the front footage of the abutting property to be improved; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1868. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Thomaston so as to change the provisions relating to the incorporation of said city; to change the provisions relating to the rights, powers, privileges and immunities of said city; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1869. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Culpepper of the 98th, Johnston and Butler of the 56th, and Childs of the 51st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Professional Practices Commission and declaring teaching a profession with all the rights, responsibilities and privileges accorded other regularly recognized professions so as to change the provisions relating to violations of standards, investigations, recommendations and actions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

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HR 671-1869. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt certain real property in Brooks County from ad valorem taxation other than State ad valorem taxes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1875. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st, Adams of the 79th, John son, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd, and Jones of the 78th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Griffin Judicial Circuit so as to change the provi sions relating to the supplement to the salary of the Judges and District Attor ney of the Griffin Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1876. 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 compensation so as to change the annual salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1877. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County so as to change the compensation of the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County and the salary of each of the other Commissioners of Spalding County; to repeal a specific law; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1878. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler 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 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 1879. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to provide for the establishment of fire protection districts in Spalding County, Georgia, pursuant to constitutional provisions relative thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1880. By: Representatives Smith of the 42nd, and Horton and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a Charter for the City of Fairburn so as to provide for a change in the penalties upon conviction of the violation of any municipal ordinance in the Recorder's Court of the City of Fairburn; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1881. By: Representatives Smith of the 42nd, and Horton and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Palmetto so as to change the provisions relating to councilmen, their qualifications, and terms of office; to change the provisions relating to time for holding regular elections; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1882. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to change certain provisions relating to State purchasing; to amend an Act changing certain provisions relat ing to State purchasing and the supervisor of purchases so as to change the amount of expenditure requiring the solicitation of bids by advertisement; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1883. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act relating generally to the purchase of equipment, goods, materials, merchandise, services and wares by the State so as to change the amount of the expenditure requiring the Department of Administrative Services to solicit bids by advertisement; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HB 1884. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Rockdale County so as to fix the fees payable to Rockdale County for the collection of education taxes by the Tax Commis sioner of Rockdale County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1885. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to create a court to be known as the State Court of Rockdale County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1886. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Rockdale County so as to change the provisions relating to audits; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1887. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to create a new charter for the City of Conyers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1888. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL further to define, prescribe and enlarge the powers and duties of the Griffin Industrial Building Authority and further to regulate the management and conduct thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 672-1888. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Scott of the 123rd, Taggart of the 125th, and Hill of the 127th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitu tion so as to provide for an exemption, from ad valorem taxation for educa tional purposes levied for or in behalf of the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham, in a specified amount of the assessed value of the homestead of each resident of Chatham County who is sixty-two years of age or over and who does not have an income from all

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sources, including the income from all sources of all members of his family residing within the homestead, exceeding $10,000; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 673-1888. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the recall of elected offi cials of Rockdale County and of municipalities within Rockdale County; to pro vide for petitions; to provide for the conduct of such recall elections; to provide for practices, procedures and requirements in connection with such recall elec tions; to provide for the filling of vacancies; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 674-1888. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th, and Waddle of the 113th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a Board of Arbitration for Houston County, when necessary, to arbitrate certain budget and salary matters concerning constitutional or county officers; to provide procedures for arbitrating such budget and salary disputes; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1889. 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 provide that Clayton County may enter into rapid transit contracts with the Metropol itan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority for the provision of public transportation services by the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority to and from and within the Clayton County-Atlanta Airport Public Transportation District; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

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 1890. By: Representative Kilgore of the 65th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the city of Douglasville so as to change the number of votes needed to elect certain councilmen; to change by whom certain councilmen may be elected; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1891. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to repeal an Act to provide for the reimbursement of expenses of the members of the governing authority of each county in this State having a population of not less than 35,000 nor more than 44,000 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.

HR 709-1891. By: Representative Childs of the 51st: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Fred Hines; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

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HR 710-1891. By: Representative Bargeron of the 83rd: A RESOLUTION compensating Guy M. Rogers; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1904. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Development Authorities Law" so as to change the definition of the term "project" so as to include certain activities useful, necessary and incidental to airport projects; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1905. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend Code Section 88-3111, relating to exemptions from certain provisions regulating ambulance services, so as to exempt certain emergency vehicles; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1906. By: Representatives Robinson of the 58th, and Harrison of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to provide by which routes mileage shall be calculated to determine the eligibility for school bus transportation expenses for pupils; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1907. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide and fix the compensation of certain elected officials in certain counties of this State so as to change the salaries of certain elected officials in said counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1908. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a charter for the City of Augusta and incorporating the City Council of Augusta so as to provide that the rules for qualification, promotional policy and selec tion policy of the fire department shall be controlled by rules established by the City Council of the City of Augusta; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1909. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Augusta-Savannah River Parking and Urban Redevelopment Authority so as to change the name of said Authority; to provide that work and projects done out side of the city limits of the City of Augusta by or through the Authority shall first be approved by the City Council of Augusta; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1910. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Civil Court of Richmond County, Georgia, so as to change the name of the "Sheriff of the Civil Court of Richmond County, Georgia" to the name "Mar shal of the Civil Court of Richmond County, Georgia"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 711-1910. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, and Mullinax of the 69th: A RESO LUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the

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General Assembly to establish classifications of property for purposes of ad valorem taxation for the benefit of any development authority created for all or any part of the City of West Point; 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 1837 HB 1838 HB 1839 HB 1840 HB 1841 HB 1842 HB 1843 HB 1844 HB 1845 HB 1846 HB 1847 HB 1848 HB 1849 HB 1850 HR 660-1850 HR 661-1850 HR 662-1850 HR 663-1850 HR 664-1850 HB 1851 HB 1852 HB 1853

HB 1854 HB 1856 HB 1857 HB 1858 HR 665-1858 HB 1859 HB 1870 HB 1871 HB 1872 HB 1873 HB 1874 SB 93 SB 457 SB 533 SB 563 SB 564 SR 246 SR 247 SR 269 SR 283 SR 263 SR 307

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 and Resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 466-1337 Do Pass HR 581-1662 Do Not Pass HR 474-1340 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1665 Do Pass HB 1820 Do Pass HR 591-1718 Do Pass HR 468-1337 Do Pass, as Amended HR 517-1473 Do Pass

HR 457-1312 Do Pass, by Substitute

HR 483-1380 Do Pass

SB 36

Do Pass, by Substitute

HR 60-272 Do Pass

HR 511-1458 Do Pass, as Amended

HR 481-1355 Do Pass, as Amended

HR 615-1748 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Harris of the 8th 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-

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ing Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1543 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Twiggs of the 4th Vice-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 and Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1320 HB 1532 HB 1785

Do Pass, as Amended Do Pass, as Amended Do Not Pass

HB 1786 Do Pass HB 1787 Do Pass HR 651-1826 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1625 Do Pass HB 1636 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1760 Do Pass HB 1661 Do Pass SB 486 Do Pass SB 421 Do Pass

SB 422 Do Pass SB 423 Do Pass SB 424 Do Pass SB 449 Do Pass, as Amended SB 451 Do Pass, as Amended SB 482 Do Pass, as Amended

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 Bill and Resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 548

Do Pass

HR 589-1710 Do Pass

HR 506-1448 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Lane of the 81st Chairman

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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 has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1774 Do Pass HB 1775 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:
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 1536 Do Not Pass HB 1537 Do Not 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 1648 Do Pass HB 1268 Do Pass, by Substitute
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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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SB 513 Do Pass SB 514 Do Pass HB 1014 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Clifton of the 107th 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SB 440

Do Pass, as Amended

HB 1739 Do Pass

HB 1440 Do Pass, by Substitute

HR 633-1767 Do Pass

HB 1725 HB 1279 HB 1805 HB 1604

Do Pass Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass 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 Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendations:
HB 1826 Do Pass HB 1858 Do Pass HB 794 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 and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SR 257 Do Pass HB 1545 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Reaves of the 147th Chairman

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Representative Buck of the 95th District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1430 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1470 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 308 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1329 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1380 Do Pass HB 1489 Do Pass HB 1518 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Buck of the 95th 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1793 HB 1812

Do Pass, by Substitute Do Pass

HB 1813 TM 1814 HHBB 11882215

Do Pass Do Pass DDoo PPaassss

HB 1833 Do Pass

HB 1834 Do Pass

HR 650-1826 Do Pass

HR 652-1826 Do Pass

HR 653-1828 Do Pass HR 654-1828 Do Pass

HR 655-1828 Do Pass HR 657.1335 Do Pass TM UD 6CK5Q8-1, 8Q3Q5C pD.o rP>ass

B 584

^o Pass

SB 585

Do Pass

SB 586

Do Pass

SB 112

Do Pass, as Amended

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 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 1479 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1709 Do Pass HB 1767 Do Pass

HB 1811 Do Pass HB 1815 Do Pass SB 437 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

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Representative Bray of the 70th District, Acting Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State of Republic has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

SR 267 Do Pass HB 1458 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 398 Do Pass HB 1417 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1736 Do Pass HB 1764 Do Pass HB 1422 Do Pass HB 302 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Bray of the 70th Acting-Chairman

The following Report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:
HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1978
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Friday, February 17, 1978, and submits the following:
HB 1254 Juries, Size and Selection of Juries HB 1508 Branch Banks, Provide Merger Act HB 1544 Billiard Rooms; Minors Admission; Relating to HB 1555 Primaries/Elections, Polling Places, Regulations (Rec.) HB 1558 City Primaries, Elections, Campaign Activities HB 1656 Cities and Counties; Payments of Claims/Civil Judgement HB 1670 Unemployment Comp. Law; Changes Required Secty. Labor HB 1671 Driver Improvement Programs; Provide HB 1676 Prosecuting Attorney, Obstruct/Hinder Duties HB 1694 APEG; Relative to the Objectives and Purposes HB 1747 Historic Chattahoochee Compact; Provide Purpose HB 1752 Georgia Franchise Practices Commission; Termination HB 1770 Property Deeds to Secure Debt; Relating to
The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.
Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1793. By: Representative Hutchinson of the 133rd: A BILL to amend an Act abolish ing the fee system of compensating the Sheriff of Lee County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to the salary of the sheriff and his deputies; to remove the provisions relating to the

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automobile of the sheriff, shortwave radio and reimbursement of certain auto mobile expenses; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Sheriff of Lee County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2219), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 14, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 2839), so as to change the provisions relating to the salary of the sheriff and his deputies; to remove the provisions relating to the automobile of the sheriff, shortwave radio and reimbursement of certain automobile expenses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Sheriff of Lee County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, approved February 28, 1966 (Ga. Laws 1966, p. 2219), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 14, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 2839), is hereby amended by striking Section 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 2, to read as follows:
"Section 2. The sheriff shall receive a minimum salary of $8,500.00 per annum and a maximum salary of $14,000.00 per annum, to be determined by the governing author ity of Lee County, which shall be paid in biweekly installments from the funds of Lee County."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 5 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 5, to read as follows:
"Section 5. The Sheriff of Lee County shall be authorized to appoint a minimum of two and not more than four deputies who shall be compensated in an amount to be determined by the governing authority of Lee County. Said salaries shall be payable biweekly from the funds of Lee County. Upon the approval of the governing authority, the sheriff shall designate and name the persons who shall be employed as deputies, pre scribe their duties and assignments, and remove or replace such deputies."
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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1812. By: Representative Money of the 5th: A BILL to provide for the compensation of members of the Board of Education of Chattooga County and the travel expenses 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1813. By: Representatives Hill of the 127th, Scott of the 123rd, Gignilliat of the 122nd, Taggart of the 125th, Triplett of the 128th, and Battle of the 124th: A BILL to amend the Charter of the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah and the several Acts supplementary thereto and amendatory thereof, so as to create the office of Commissioner for the Poor for the City of Savannah; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1814. By: Representative Jones of the 78th: A BILL to provide the annual salary of the sheriff in all counties of the State having a population of not less than 10,450 and not more than 10,650, according to the United States 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1821. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to authorize the governing authority of Hall County to create special districts within the county for the purposes of providing sewer and water services; to require that the creation of such a district shall be subject to the approval of voters residing within the district; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1825. By: Representative Dover of the llth: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Habersham 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 1833. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Forsyth so as to provide for publication of notice to adopt ordinances; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1834. 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 author ize the grand jury to arbitrate and decide certain disputes; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1786. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend Code Chapter 26-29, relative to crimes involving dangerous instru mentalities and practices, 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...."; to provide this Act not applicable in counties having a population of not less than 10,700 or more than 11,300; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1787. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to amend Code Chapter 26-29, relative to crimes involving dangerous instru mentalities and practices, 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...; to provide this Act not applicable in counties having a population of not less than 12,150 or more than 12,500; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 112. By: Senators Hudson of the 35th and Stephens of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled, "An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to the teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, and for other purposes, "approved Mar. 2, 1945, so as to pro vide for a Fulton County Teacher's Retirement Plan of 1977; and for other pur poses.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend SB 112 as follows:

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By striking from lines 9, 24 and 26 of page 1; from line 5 of page 2; from lines 2 and 34 of page 3; and from lines 4, 5, 9, 11 and 15 of page 4, the following:
"1977",
and inserting in lieu thereof, in all such places, the following: "1978".

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.
SB 584. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Seminole County upon an annual salary, approved March 31, 1967, so as to change the compensation of said clerk; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 585. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Sheriff of Seminole County, approved February 18, 1966, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
SB 586. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Board of Commissioners of Seminole County, approved August 16, 1920, so as to change the compensation of members of the Board of Commissioners of Seminole 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 650-1826. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Hays of the 1st, Money of the 5th, and Foster of the 6th:
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 Walker County shall have jurisdiction;

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to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VI, Section VII, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:
"Provided, however, that in Walker County the justices of the peace shall have juris diction in all civil cases arising ex contractu and in cases of injury or damage to and conversion of personal property when the principal sum does not exceed $500.00 and shall sit monthly at fixed times and places, but in all cases there may be an appeal to a jury in said court or an appeal to the superior court under such regulations as may be prescribed by law."
Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article 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 dollar amount of civil cases over which the Justices of the Peace in Walker County shall
( ) NO have jurisdiction from $200.00 to $500.00?"

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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.K.
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. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J.
Y Cames, C. Carrel], 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.
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 Gigniffiat, A.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.

Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, 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 Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, 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
Lane, W.J. Y Lee, WJ.(Bill)
Lendennan, M. Y binder, 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 MuUinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y NU, 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.
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.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.

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Stone, R. Y Swann, D. YTaggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. YTolbert, 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 Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.

Y Williams, R. Y Wffliamson, 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 652-1826. By: Representatives Daniel of the 88th, Connell of the 87th, Dent of the 85th, and Swann of the 90th: A RESOLUTION relative to developing recom mendations for the merger of specified services currently provided by Richmond County and the City of Augusta, Georgia; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 653-1828. By: Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Scott of the 123rd, Jones of the 126th, Battle of the 124th, Chance of the 129th, Taggart of the 125th, Hill of the 127th, and Gignilliat of the 122nd:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the compensation of the members of the Board of Education of Chatham County may be changed by local law without the necessity of a referendum; to provide for the submission of this amend ment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VIII, Section V, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end of subsection (b) the following new paragraph:
"Any other provision of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, the compensation of the members of the Board of Education of Chatham County may be changed by local law without the necessity of a referendum."
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 the compen sation of the members of the Board of Education of Chatham County
( ) NO may be changed by local law without the necessity of a referendum?"

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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J.
Y Games, C. 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 Coi, 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 EUiott, 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. Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, 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. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, 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
Lane, W.J. Y Lee, WJ.(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 Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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.
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. Rosa, Ben B.
Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom
Y Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J. YTwiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watkins, L. 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 adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 152, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 654-1828. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st and Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the number of mem bers of the Fayette County Industrial Building Authority and to change the method of appointing members of such Authority; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by striking paragraph B. as contained in an amendment which was proposed and ratified at the 1962 general election and which is contained in Ga. Laws 1962, p. 957, which reads as follows:
"B. The Authority shall consist of three members, one a resident of the City of Fayetteville, one a resident of Peachtree City and one a resident of Fayette County at large, all of whom shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Roads and

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Revenues for Fayette County. The original members shall be appointed for two, four and six year terms, such terms to be determined by lot. Subsequent terms shall be for six years. Members shall be eligible for reappointment. Members shall serve until their successors are duly appointed and qualify and may be removed from office by the Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues only for misconduct or moving their residence from the county. Vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired term by the board of com missioners of roads and revenues. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"B. The Authority shall consist of five members, all of whom shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Fayette County. The members of the Authority who are in office on January 1, 1979, shall continue in office until the expiration of the terms of office to which they were appointed and until their respective successors are duly appointed and qualified. The two additional members shall be appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Fayette County as soon as possible following January 1, 1979. One of such additional members shall be appointed for an initial term of office expiring on January 1, 1981, and one of such additional members shall be appointed for an initial term of office ending on January 1, 1983. Subsequent terms of office for all members shall be for six years and until their respective successors are duly appointed and quali fied. Members shall be eligible for reappointment. Members shall serve until their suc cessors are duly appointed and qualified and may be removed from office by the Board of Commissioners of Fayette County only for misconduct or moving their residence from the county. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term by the Board of Commis sioners of Fayette County. No vacancy shall impair the power of the Authority to act. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum and a majority may act for the Authority in any matter."
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 number of mem bers of the Fayette County Industrial Building Authority and to change
( ) NO the method of appointing members of such Authority?"

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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andersen, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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.

Y Canty, H. Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childere, 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 Co*, 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 Deveaui, C. Y Diion, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.

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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, 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. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. 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
Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, WJ.(BUl) 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.
Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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 PhiUips, R.T.

Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Y RandaU, 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 Savage, 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. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M.
Y Tuten, J. YTwiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Y WUliamson, 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 655-1828. By: Representative Ham of the 80th:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the governing author ity of Jones County to levy and collect an ad valorem property tax, not to exceed one-half mill, for the exclusive use of the Development Authority of Jones County; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Article IX, Section VIII, Paragraph II of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph to read as follows:
"For the purpose of developing and promoting the public good and general welfare, trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities in Jones County, the gov erning authority of Jones County is hereby authorized to levy and collect a tax, in addi tion to those already provided for by law, not to exceed one-half mill, on all the taxable real property in Jones County, for the exclusive use of the Development Authority of Jones County. The tax herein authorized shall not be levied or collected until the gov erning authority of Jones County shall have activated said Authority as provided in the Development Authorities Law, approved March 28, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 137), as amended, by electing the directors of said Authority, by declaring that there is a need for said Authority in Jones County, and by filing with the Secretary of State a copy of the resolution containing said declaration."

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 authorize the governing authority of Jones County to levy and collect an ad valorem property tax,
not to exceed one-half mill, for the exclusive use of the Development Authority of Jones 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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderaon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Games, C.
CarreU, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castlebeny, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y CoUins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Cor, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y DaTM, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaur, C. Y DUon, 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 Gmninsge, L.
Y Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. YHam, B.
Hamilton, G. Y Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawking, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Ylrvin, 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
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 Muffinai, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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. 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.
Roes, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Savage, 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. 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 Watkins, L. 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 adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 152, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 657-1835. By: Representative Irvin of the 10th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a homestead exemp tion for tax purposes for certain property owned by residents of Banks County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby
amended by adding at the end thereof the following:

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"Each resident of Banks County who is 65 years of age or over is hereby granted an exemption from all Banks County ad valorem taxes, including taxes for education, in the amount of $8,000.00 on a homestead owned and occupied by him as a residence. The value of the residence in excess of the above exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. Any such owner shall not receive the benefits of such homestead exemption unless he, or through his agent, files an affidavit with the Tax Commissioner of Banks County, giving his age and such additional 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 purpose. Such applications shall be processed in the same man ner 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, as provided above, and has been allowed the exemption provided herein, it shall not be necessary that he make application and file the said affidavit thereafter for any year and the said exemption shall continue to be allowed to such owner. It shall be the duty of any such owner, however, to notify the tax commissioner 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 NO

Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide that each resident of Banks County who is 65 years of age or over shall be granted an exemption from all Banks County ad valorem taxes, including taxes for edu cation, in the amount of $8,000.00 on a homestead owned and occupied by him as a residence?"

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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
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 CoUins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Conoell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Y COT, 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 Deveaui, C. Y Diion, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Pelton, D. Y Poster, 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, G. Y Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawking, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr.

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Y HiU, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. 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.

JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick
Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(BU1)
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.
Moatiler, J.L.

Y Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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. 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.
Rose, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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. 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 Watkins, L.
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 adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 152, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 658-1835. By: Representative Irvin of the 10th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a homestead exemp tion for tax purposes for certain property owned by residents of Stephens County; to pro vide 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:
"Each resident of Stephens County who is 65 years of age or over is hereby granted an exemption from all Stephens County ad valorem taxes, including taxes for education, in the amount of $8,000.00 on a homestead owned and occupied by him as a residence. The value of the residence in excess of the above exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. Any such owner shall not receive the benefits of such homestead exemption unless he, or through his agent, files an affidavit with the Tax Commissioner of Stephens County, giving his age and such additional 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 pro vide 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 appli cable to the processing of homestead exemptions, as the same now exists or may here after be amended, shall apply thereto. Provided, that after any such owner has filed the proper affidavit, as provided above, and has been allowed the exemption provided herein, it shall not be necessary that he make application and file the said affidavit thereafter for any year and the said exemption shall continue to be allowed to such owner. It shall be the duty of any such owner, however, to notify the tax commissioner 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 pro vided for herein shall apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 1978."

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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 that each resident of Stephens County who is 65 years of age or over shall be granted an exemption from all Stephens County ad valorem taxes, including taxes for education, in the amount of $8,000.00 on a homestead owned and occupied by him as a residence?"

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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adama, Marvin
Y Andereon, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J.
Y Games, C. 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.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaui, C. Y DUon, 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, 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. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, 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
Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(BU1) 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 MuUinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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 PhiUips, R.T.
Phiffips, 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.
Rosa, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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. 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 Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y WiUiamson, 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:

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Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

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 members of the Board of Public Education and Orphanage of Bibb County; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House:

SB 461. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Com missioners of Putnam County, approved September 8, 1879, so as to change the compensation of the chairman and the members of the board of commissioners; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1617. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to abolish the present method of compensating the Judge of the Probate Court of Thomas County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for the judge of the probate court; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of the judge of the probate court shall become property of the county; and for other purposes.

HB 1618. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to consolidate the office of Tax Receiver of Thomas County and the office of Tax Collector of Thomas County into the single office of Tax Commissioner of Thomas County with the same duties and liabilities as the two offices consoli dated; and for other purposes.

HB 1619. By: Representatives Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to abolish the present method of compensating the Clerk of the Superior Court of Thomas County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary for the clerk of the superior court; to provide that all fees, costs or other emoluments of the clerk of the superior court shall become property of the county; and for other purposes.

HB 1620. By: Representative Rush of the 121st: A BILL to create a new Charter for the City of Reidsville; and for other purposes.

HB 1634. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to create and establish a civil service system in Forsyth County for employees of Forsyth County; to provide for a short title ("Forsyth County Civil Service System Act"); to provide for exemptions; to create a civil service board; to prescribe the duties and functions of the board; and for other purposes.

HB 1635. By: Representatives Patten and Veazey of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Cook County so as to change the provi sions relating to the election of the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes.

HB 1637. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act to create the Gainesville and Hall County Development Authority so as

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to change the definition of the term "project", for the purposes of the Act; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1658. By: Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Whitfield County into the office of Tax Commissioner of said county so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of said tax commissioner; and for other purposes.

HB 1659. By: Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff, Clerk of the Superior Court and Judge of the Probate Court of Whitfield County on a salary system of compen sation so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of said sheriff, clerk of the superior court and judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.

HB 1660. By: Representatives Foster and Williams of the 6th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating, amending and codifying the various Acts incorporating the City of Dalton so as to change the maximum fine and punish ment which may be imposed by the recorder's court; and for other purposes.

HB 1666. 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 so as to change the compensation of the sheriff's deputies; to provide for an office clerk; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1667. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Bulloch County so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner's assistants; to provide for an additional assistant; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1668. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Bulloch County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the clerk's employees; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1669. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Bulloch County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the clerical employee of the judge of the probate court; to provide an effective date; and for other pur poses.

HB 1672. By: Representatives Birdsong of the 103rd, and Baugh of the 108th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Danville so as to change the term of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes.

HB 1677. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Treutlen County on a salary system in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1678. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Vidalia so as to change certain provisions governing

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the vote required for election; to provide for a run-off election; to change the election date of city council and mayor; and for other purposes.

HB 1679. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Uvalda so as to change the terms of office of the mayor and the councilmen; to provide for initial and regular terms of office; to change the provisions relating to elections; and for other purposes.

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 pro vide for the reimbursement of counties for the cost of maintaining certain pris oners in the county jails before such prisoners are transferred to the place of confinement where the sentence is to be served; and for other purposes.

HB 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, relating to time, manner, and subject of returns to be made to the State Revenue Com missioner, 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.

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, relating to assessments and arbitration to correct returns, as amended, so as to 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.

HB 1266. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire and Wood of the 9th, Jessup of the 117th, Milford of the 13th, McDonald of the 12th, and Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend Code Section 68B-202, relating to those persons who are exempt from having a driver's license, as amended, so as to provide that certain inmates of State, county or municipal prisons, correctional institutions and jails may operate motor vehicles under certain conditions without a driver's license; to provide for tests and certificates; and for other purposes.

HB 1296. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, Rowland of the 119th, Jones of the 78th, Parham of the 109th, Wall of the 61st, McCollum of the 134th, Robinson of the 58th, Anderson of the 8th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing the procedures for premarital examinations for syphilis and other diseases so as to provide for additional tests for certain applicants for marriage licenses; and for other purposes.

HB 1369. By: Representatives Mostiler of the 71st, Felton of the 22nd, Williams and Foster of the 6th, Ralston of the 7th, Oldham of the 14th, Coleman of the 118th, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Industrial Loan Act" so as to change the provisions relative to pen alties for violations of said Act; to provide an effective date; and for other pur poses.

SB 373. By Senators Foster of the 50th and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 46-509 relating to relief from default judgment rendered against a gar-

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nishee, so as to change the provisions relative to such relief from default judg ments; and for other purposes.

SB 466. By: Senators Robinson of the 27th and Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL to repeal an Act known as the "Georgia Special Adult Offender Act of 1975," approved April 24, 1975; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 474. By: Senators Gillis of the 20th, Walker of the 19th, Lester of the 23rd and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 56, relating to the Georgia Insurance Code, so as to require that certain accident and sickness insurance policies and plans pro vide coverage for dependents of the policyholder or insured who are students; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for application; and for other purposes.

SB 528. By: Senator McGill of the 24th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", approved March 7, 1961, so as to exclude cer tain vehicles ten or more years old from the operation of the Act; and for other purposes.

SB 574. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Starr of the 44th and Duncan of the 30th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the comprehensive treatment of alcoholism and intoxication, approved March 18, 1974, so as to provide that the Governor may designate the State Advisory Council for Mental Health and Mental Retar dation as the State Alcoholism Advisory Council to satisfy the provisions of this Act in lieu of creating a distinct Alcoholism Advisory Council; and for other purposes.

HB 1501. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th, Carlisle of the 71st, and Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and consolidating the laws relating to the State Board of Correc tions and to prisons, public works camps and prisoners; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tion of the Senate:

SR 308. By: Senators Brown of the 47th and Foster of the 50th: A RESOLUTION author izing and directing the State Department of Transportation to designate a bridge in Stephens County, Georgia, as the "John Paul Johns Bridge"; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House:

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.

HR 512-1458. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Lee of the 72nd, Davis of the 99th, Home of the 104th, and Birdsong of the 103rd: A RESOLUTION propos ing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the homestead exemp tion for certain disabled veterans; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

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HB 1309. By: Representatives Glanton of the 66th, Scott of the 123rd, Horton of the 43rd, Murphy of the 18th, McDonald of the 12th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Robinson of the 58th, Kilgore of the 65th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Economic Development Council so as to change the provisions relative to the membership of the Council; to provide that the members shall be reimbursed for expenses; to authorize the appropriation of funds; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 1632. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire, and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to require the Clerk of the Superior Court in Hall County to execute a bond in a specified amount; to require a bond of the chief deputy of the clerk; to provide for pay ment of bond premiums out of county funds; to provide an effective date; 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 373. By Senators Foster of the 50th and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 46-509 relating to relief from default judgment rendered against a garnishee, so as to change the provisions relative to such relief from default judg ments; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 461. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Com missioners of Putnam County, approved September 8, 1879, so as to change the compensation of the chairman and the members of the board of commissioners; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 466. By: Senators Robinson of the 27th and Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL to repeal an Act known as the "Georgia Special Adult Offender Act of 1975," approved April 24, 1975; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 474. By: Senators Gillis of the 20th, Walker of the 19th, Lester of the 23rd and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 56, relating to the Georgia Insurance Code, so as to require that certain accident and sickness insurance policies and plans pro vide coverage for dependents of the policyholder or insured who are students; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for application; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance.

SB 528. By: Senator McGill of the 24th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act", approved March 7, 1961, so as to exclude cer tain vehicles ten or more years old from the operation of the Act; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

SB 574. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Starr of the 44th and Duncan of the 30th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the comprehensive treatment of alcoholism

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and intoxication, approved March 18, 1974, so as to provide that the Governor may designate the State Advisory Council for Mental Health and Mental Retar dation as the State Alcoholism Advisory Council to satisfy the provisions of this Act in lieu of creating a distinct Alcoholism Advisory Council; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SR 308. By: Senators Brown of the 47th and Foster of the 50th: A RESOLUTION author izing and directing the State Department of Transportation to designate a bridge in Stephens County, Georgia, as the "John Paul Johns Bridge"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Highways.

Representative Scott of the 123rd moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority to the following Resolution of the House:

HR 458-1312. By: Representatives Scott of the 123rd, Wood of the 9th, Hays of the 1st, Owens of the 77th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Galer of the 97th, Crosby of the 150th, Triplett of the 128th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amend ment to the Constitution, so as to provide for a program of free tuition for cer tain veterans who have completed at least two years of study, for which tuition has been paid, in a unit of the University System of Georgia; to provide for sub mission 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.
Y Adams, Marvin Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K.
Bishop, S. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Bumiss, A.L. Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Games, C. Carrel], 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 Cor, W.E.
Y Croeby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. N Dbron, 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.
N Ham, B. Hamilton, G.
Y Manner, B. 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 Horne, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J.
Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. N 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
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.

N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y MUford, B. Y Money, J.
Mostiler, J.L. Y MuUinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Nichols, M.
Y Nil, K. 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.
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. ROM, Ben B. Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. 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. Y Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Tucker, R.M. Tuten, J. YTwiggs, R Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. 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. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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On the motion, the ayes were 131, nays 8. The motion prevailed.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 670. By: Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, Randall of the 101st, Home of the 104th, Davis of the 99th, Pinkston of the 100th, and Birdsong of the 103rd: A RESO LUTION creating the CETA Study Committee of Bibb County; and for other purposes.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 675. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th, Argo of the 63rd, Castleberry of the lllth, Gammage of the 17th and others: A RESOLUTION creating the State Housing Activities Study Committees; and for other purposes.

HR 676. By: Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, Randall of the 101st, Home of the 104th, Davis of the 99th and others: A RESOLUTION inviting Mr. Phil Walden to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 677. By: Representative Richardson of the 52nd: A RESOLUTION commemorating the anniversary of the death of Mr. Gus Stark; and for other purposes.

HR 678. By: Representatives Ware of the 68th and Mullinax of the 69th: A RESOLU TION commending Georgia's 1977 STAR Student, Miss Ila Leola Burdette; and for other purposes.

HR 679. By: Representative Pilewicz of the 41st: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Mr. George L. Morton; and for other purposes.

HR 680. By: Representatives Karrh of the 106th, Veazey of the 146th, Lane of the 81st, Nessmith of the 82nd and others: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Chief Warrant Officer William H. Branan, Jr.; and for other pur poses.

HR 681. By: Representative Waddle of the 113th: A RESOLUTION commending the members and officers of Boy Scout Troop 122; and for other purposes.

HR 682. By: Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, Randall of the 101st, Home of the 104th, Davis of the 99th and others: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Phil Walden and Capricorn Records; and for other purposes.

HR 683. By: Representatives Murray of the 116th, Castleberry of the lllth and Matthews of the 145th: A RESOLUTION commending Miss Mary "Lyn" Sawyer; and for other purposes.

HR 684. By: Representatives Lenderman of the 53rd, Johnston and Butler of the 56th, Hawkins of the 50th, Richardson of the 52nd and others: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Paul Ligh Gong; and for other purposes.

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HR 685. By: Representative Edwards of the 110th: A RESOLUTION wishing Miss Hallie Ward Edwards a happy birthday; and for other purposes.

HR 686. By: Representatives Savage of the 25th, Marcus of the 26th, Bolster of the 30th, Nichols of the 27th and others: A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Elizabeth Barnett; and for other purposes.

HR 687. By: Representatives Childers of the 15th, Toles of the 16th and Oldham of the 14th: A RESOLUTION commending certain law enforcement officers of Floyd County; and for other purposes.

HR 688. By: Representatives Childers of the 15th, Toles of the 16th, Oldham of the 14th: A RESOLUTION commending certain law enforcement officers of the Floyd County area; and for other purposes.

HR 689. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Victor G. Thurston; and for other purposes.

HR 690. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd and Hawkins of the 50th: A RESO LUTION commending the Young Singers of Callanwolde; and for other pur poses.

HR 691. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Homer B. Harris; and for other purposes.

HR 692. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Hays Arnold; and for other purposes.

HR 693. By: Representative Childs of the 51st: A RESOLUTION commending Rich's and the Rich Foundation; and for other purposes.

HR 694. By: Representatives Tuten of the 153rd and Auten of the 154th: A RESOLU TION expressing sympathy at the passing of Dr. Robert E. Perry, Jr.; and for other purposes.

HR 695. By: Representatives McDonald of the 12th, Irvin of the 10th, Twiggs of the 4th and Dover of the llth: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Fire Chief Lloyd Rumsey; and for other purposes.

HR 696. By: Representatives Jackson, Whitmire and Wood of the 9th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Monty Holland; and for other purposes.

HR 697. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Argo of the 63rd and Russell of the 64th: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Rupert A. Brown; and for other pur poses.

HR 698. By: Representative Jones of the 126th: A RESOLUTION commending the offi cials of the 33rd State YMCA Youth Assembly; and for other purposes.

HR 699. By: Representatives Knight of the 67th, Ross of the 76th, Felton of the 22nd and Sizemore of the 136th: A RESOLUTION endorsing the importance of character education as a vital part of public education; and for other purposes.

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HR 700. By: Representatives Harris of the 8th, Collins of the 144th, Lee of the 72nd, Ware of the 68th and Jones of the 126th: A RESOLUTION requesting the House Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Committee and the Senate Agriculture Committee to prepare certain legislation; and for other purposes.

HR 701. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Pinkston of the 100th and Lucas of the 102nd: A RESOLUTION urging the strict enforcement of the laws of this State which prohibit deceptive practices against consumers in the repair of real and personal property; and for other purposes.

HR 702. By: Representatives Wheeler of the 152nd and Chance of the 129th: A RESOLUTON urging the Congress of the United States to liberalize the cover age under the Federal Crop Insurance Act; and for other purposes.

HR 703. By: Representatives Dixon of the 151st and Crosby of the 150th: A RESOLU TION urging the creation of a "Gone With The Wind" park; and for other pur poses.

HR 704. By: Representatives Ross of the 76th, Evans of the 84th and Mann of the 13th: A RESOLUTION urging the United States Army Corps of Engineers to declare certain property at Clark Hill Lake to be surplus; and for other purposes.

HR 706. By: Representatives Swann of the 90th, Connell of the 87th, Dent of the 85th, Beckham of the 89th, Evans of the 84th and others: A RESOLUTION express ing appreciation to and commending Louis Carl Harris; and for other purposes.

HR 707. By: Representatives Phillips of the 91st, Marcus of the 26th, Hamilton of the 31st, Adams of the 36th, Lane of the 40th and others: A RESOLUTION commending the Honorable Ted Hudson; and for other purposes.

HR 708. By: Representatives Hanner of the 130th, Walker of the 115th, Foster of the 6th, Culpepper of the 98th, Murphy of the 18th and others: A RESOLUTION expressing regrets at the passing of the Honorable John Irwin III; and for other purposes.

The following Resolution of the House was read:

HR 705. By: Representatives Patten of the 149th, Matthews of the 145th, Chance of the 129th, Patten of the 146th and others: A RESOLUTION calling for the resigna tion of Joseph A. Califano, Jr. Secretary of the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare; and for other purposes.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefleld, J.

Birdsong, K. Bishop, S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. Butler, D.
N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
Y Carries, C. Carrell, B.

N Canon, G. Castleberry, D. Chance, G.
Y ChUders, E.M. ChUds, P.
N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Coi, 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 DUon, H.D.
Dover, Bill

Y Edwards, W. EUiott, E.H.
N Evans, W.D. Felton, D.
Y Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L.
Galer, M. Gammage, L. Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J.

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Y Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. Hamilton, G.
Y Manner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawkira. J. N Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob
Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Irvin, R. Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Johnson, G. N Johnson, P.

Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J. Jones, B.
Jones, Herb Kaley, M.
Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy
Lane, Dick Lane, W.J.
Lee, WJ.(Bill) Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Marcus, SJ.
Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Money, J. Moetiler. J.L. Mullinai, E.G.
N Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E.
N Nichols, M. YNix,K.
Noble, Bill 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.
N Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H.

Y Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L,
Richardson, E. Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey
N Russell, J. N Savage, J. Y Scott, A. N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W.
Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B.

Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 50, nays 46. The Resolution was adopted.

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 1671. By: Representatives Ramsey of the 3rd, Long of the 142nd, Keyton of the 143rd, Williams of the 6th, Ralston of the 7th, and Beck of the 148th: A BILL to amend the Code of Georgia of 1933 so as to create a new Code Title 68D, to be known as "The Georgia Driver Improvement Act"; to provide for the cre ation, operation and management of driver improvement programs; to provide for a statement of purpose; to provide that the provisions of such Code Title are in addition to existing laws; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:
A BILL
To amend the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, so as to create a new Code Title 68D, to be known as "The Georgia Driver Improvement Act"; to provide for the creation, operation and management of driver improvement programs; to provide for a statement of purpose; to provide that the provisions of such Code Title are in addition to existing laws; to provide for optional additional methods for the restoration of drivers' licenses and the granting of limited driver permits for those persons whose drivers' licenses have been suspended or revoked; to provide for voluntary acceptance of the provisions of such Code Title; to provide for the administration of driver improvement programs; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for the approval of driver improvement clinics and the requirements for such approval; to provide for courses and their contents; to provide for the reinstatement of drivers' licenses and the practices and procedures in connection therewith; to provide for fees; to provide for hear ings; to provide for the reduction of points accumulated by drivers under certain condi tions; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. The Code of Georgia of 1933 is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Code Title 68D, which shall be known as "The Georgia Driver Improvement Act," to read as follows:

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"Title 68D The Georgia Driver Improvement Act
Chapter 68D-1 Driver Improvement Program
68D-101. Georgia Driver Improvement Act; Purpose. The purpose of this Code Title, the Georgia Driver Improvement Act, is to improve and promote greater safety upon the highways and streets of this State; to improve the attitude and driving habits of drivers who accumulate traffic accident and motor vehicle conviction records; to provide uniform educational and training programs for the rehabilitation of persons identified as reckless or negligent drivers and frequent violators; and to suspend or revoke the license of those persons who do not respond to the rehabilitation programs.
68D-102. Program Optional. The provisions of this Code Title are intended to provide an additional method for the restoration of the licenses of those persons whose drivers' licenses have been suspended or revoked pursuant to the laws of this State. Acceptance of the provisions of this Code Title shall be voluntary on the part of each driver within this State and no driver shall be compelled to participate in the driver improvement program established hereunder. The provisions of this Code Title shall not affect the power of any court to require attendance at any course or driver improvement program to which the court could otherwise require attendance. Compliance with the provisions of this Code Title shall be an alternative method by which a driver may have his license restored after it has been suspended or revoked by the Department of Public Safety and shall be in addition to the methods provided for the restoration of a driver's license or the issuance of a limited driving permit by the provisions of Code Title 68B, as now or hereafter amended.
68D-103. Program Administration. The Driver Improvement Program created by this Code Title shall be administered by the Commissioner of Public Safety. The Com missioner is hereby authorized to promulgate and adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Code Title.
For the purpose of generating greater interest in highway safety, the Commissioner may solicit the assistance of local governmental authorities, associations, societies, clubs, schools, colleges, and other organizations or persons, knowledgeable in highway safety driving standards, to participate in conjunction with the Department in the development of local driver improvement programs and in conducting driver improvement classes.
68D-104. Driver Improvement Clinics; Approval; Standards. The Commis sioner of Public Safety shall establish criteria for the approval of driver improvement clinics and programs. To be approved, a clinic shall provide and operate a defensive driving course, an advanced defensive driving course, a professional defensive driving course, a basic alcohol or drug course, an advanced alcohol or drug program, advanced professional alcohol or drug treatment, or any combination thereof. Clinics shall be com posed of uniform education and training programs designed for the rehabilitation of problem drivers. The Commissioner shall establish standards and requirements concern ing the contents of courses, duration of courses, qualifications of instructors, fees, attendance requirements for students and examinations. No approved clinic shall charge a fee of more than $40.00 for a basic alcohol or drug course or an advanced alcohol or drug program. No approved clinic shall charge a fee of more than $15.00 for a defensive driving course, an advanced defensive driving course or a professional defensive driving course. No clinic shall be approved unless such clinic agrees in writing to allow the examination and audit of the books, records and financial statements of such clinic by the Department of Public Safety. Clinics may be operated by any individual, partner ship, corporation, association, civic group, club, county, municipality, board of education, school or college.
68D-105. Reinstatement of Licenses; Points; Mandatory Suspensions, (a) The license of any person whose license is suspended for the first time as a result of the conviction of an offense listed in Code Section 68B-305, except for the offense of driving or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any drug, or as a result of the assessment of points pursuant to Code Section 68B-307, shall be reinstated by the Department immediately upon receipt by the

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Department of Public Safety of a certificate of completion of an approved defensive driving course and the payment of a restoration fee of $20.00.
(b) The license of any person whose license is suspended for the second time as a result of the conviction of an offense listed in Code Section 68B-305, except for the offense of driving or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any drug, or as a result of the assessment of points pursuant to Code Section 68B-307, shall be reinstated by the Department immediately upon receipt by the Department of Public Safety of a certificate of completion of an advanced defensive driving course and the payment of a restoration fee of $20.00.
68D-106. Reinstatement of Licenses; Driving Under the Influence, (a) The license of any person whose license is suspended for the first time as a result of the com mission of the offense of driving or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any drug pursuant to paragraph 3. of Code Section 68B-305 shall be reinstated by the Department immediately upon receipt by the Department of Public Safety of a certificate of completion of an approved basic alcohol or drug course and the payment of a restoration fee of $20.00.
(b) The license of any person whose license is suspended for the second time as a result of the commission of the offense of driving or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any drug pursuant to paragraph 3. of Code Section 68B-305 shall be reinstated by the Department immediately upon receipt by the Department of Public Safety of a certificate of completion of an approved advanced alcohol or drug program and the payment of a restoration fee of $20.00.
68D-107. Point Count; Reduction. Upon the accumulation of eight points or more pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 68B-307 the total number of points accumu lated by any driver shall be reduced by three points upon the satisfactory completion by such driver of an approved defensive driving course and the submission of a certif icate by such driver to the Department of Public Safety. The provisions of this Section shall be available one time only to each driver in any ten year period.
68D-108. Conditions of Title Exclusive. The requirements and conditions of this Code Title and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this Code Title shall be the exclusive requirements for restoration of a license under this Title or the issuance of a limited driving permit under this Title."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

An amendment, offered by Representative Jones of the 126th, was read and lost.

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:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andersen, W. Y Argo, B. N Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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.
Carrell, B. Y Canon, 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. 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.
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. Y Greer, J.W. YHam, B.
Hamilton, 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. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, R. Y Isakson, J.

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Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Johnson, G.
Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B.
N Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y KUgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(BiU) 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.
Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCoUum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E.
Y Milted, 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.
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.

Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D.
Sizemore, E. Smith, V.B.
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. Y Townsend, K.V.
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 Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
WUliamson, 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 146, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

Representative Williamson of the 45th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1671, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

HB 1508. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend Code Section 13-203, relating to branch banks, so as to provide for the establishment of branch banks through merger, consolidation or sale of assets 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 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.
Balkcom, R. 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 Carries, 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.
Y Coleman, T. Collina, M.
Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Coi, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, RA.
Y Deveaux, C. Y Diion, H.D.
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Felton, D. N 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. Ham, B. Hamilton, 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. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Ylrvin, R. Y 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 Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R

Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W.
KUgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N 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. N Matthews, D.R. Y McCoUum, H.
Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinu, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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.
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 Savage, J. Y Scott, A.
Y Scott, D. Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.

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Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
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.
Twiggs, R.

Y Vaughn, C.R. Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C.

Y Walking, L. 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.
N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 135, nays 7. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the House was again taken up for consideration:

HB 1555. By: Representatives Steinberg of the 46th, Bray of the 70th, Hawkins of the 50th, Rowland of the 119th, Galer of the 97th, Marcus of the 26th, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34-13, relating to the preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, so as to further define certain pro hibited campaign practices; to provide for additional regulations and restrictions which shall be observed at the polling places; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Steinberg of the 46th, was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Chapter 34-13, relating to the preparation for and conduct of prima ries and elections, as amended, so as to further define certain prohibited campaign prac tices; to provide for additional regulations and restrictions which shall be observed at the polling places; to provide the procedures connected therewith; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 34-13, relating to the preparation for and conduct of prima ries and elections, as amended, is hereby amended by striking Code Section 34-1307 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 34-1307 to read as follows:
"34-1307. No campaign activities within 250 feet of polling place; extension of such distance.--(a) No person shall solicit votes in any manner or by any means or method, nor shall any person distribute any campaign literature, newspaper, booklet, pamphlet, card, sign, or any other written or printed matter of any kind i support ef- any person, party, body, ef pi-opoaition on any primary or election day within 250 feet of any polling place or of the outer edge of any building within which such polling place is established, whichever distance is greater.
(b) No person shall solicit signatures for any petition on any primary or election day within 250 feet of any polling place or of the outer edge of any building within which such polling place is established, whichever distance is greater.
(c) The provisions of this Section shall not be construed to prohibit a poll officer from distributing materials, as required by law, which are necessary for the purpose of instructing electors."
Section 2. Said Code Chapter is further amended by inserting in Code Section 34-1307A, relating to unlawful campaign practices, as amended, between the words "office" and "unless", as they appear in the first sentence of subsection (a) thereof, the following:
"or question", so that when so amended, subsection (a) of Code Section 34-1307A shall read as follows:
"(a) No person shall distribute, circulate, disseminate, or publish or cause to be dis tributed, circulated, disseminated or published any literature in connection with any political campaign for any public office or question unless such literature shall bear the

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name and address of the person or organization distributing, circulating, disseminating, publishing or causing the same to be distributed, circulated, disseminated, or published. To be in compliance herewith when an organization rather than a natural person commits any of the above acts, then the names and addresses of at least three of the highest officials thereof shall also appear thereon. Campaign literature published and disseminated by the candidate himself, bearing his name and the office for which he is a candidate, shall be considered as in compliance herewith."
Section 3. Said Code Chapter is further amended by adding at the end of subsection (d) of Code Section 34-1313, relating to regulations which are in force at the polling place, the following sentence:
"The prohibitions contained within Code Section 34-1307 shall be equally applicable within the polling place and no elector shall violate said provisions.", so that when so amended subsection (d) of Code Section 34-1313 shall read as follows:
"(d) No person, when within the polling place, shall electioneer or solicit votes for any political party or body or candidate or question, nor shall any written or printed matter be posted up within the said room, except as required by this Code. The prohibi tions contained within Code Section 34-1307 shall be equally applicable within the poll ing place and no elector shall violate said provisions."
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.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 103, nays 4.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

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 1558. By: Representatives Steinberg of the 46th, Bray of the 70th, Hawkins of the 50th, Rowland of the 119th, Galer of the 97th, Marcus of the 26th, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 34A-12, relating to the preparation for and conduct of municipal primaries and elections, so as to further provide for prohibited campaign activities within 250 feet of the polling place; to pro vide for additional regulations which shall be in force at the polling place; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Steinberg of the 46th, was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Chapter 34A-12, relating to the preparation for and conduct of municipal primaries and elections, as amended, so as to further provide for prohibited campaign activities within 250 feet of the polling place; to provide for additional regula tions which shall be in force at the polling place; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 34A-12, relating to the preparation for and conduct of municipal primaries and elections, as amended, is hereby amended by striking Code Section 34A-1206, relating to campaign activities near polling places, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 34A-1206, to read as follows:

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"34A-1206. No campaign activities within 250 feet of polling place.--(a) No persons shall solicit votes in any manner or by any means or method, nor shall any person dis tribute any campaign literature, newspaper, booklet, pamphlet, card, sign, or any other written or printed matter of any kind in support ef aay person, party, body, e* propoai tien on any primary or election day within 250 feet of any polling place or of the outer edge of any building within which such polling place is established, whichever distance is greater.
(b) No person shall solicit signatures for any petition on any primary or election day within 250 feet of any polling place or of the outer edge of any building within which such polling place is established, whichever distance is greater.
(c) The provisions of this Section shall not be construed to prohibit a poll officer from distributing materials, as required by law, which are necessary for the purpose of instructing electors."
Section 2. Said Code Chapter is further amended by adding at the end of subsection (d) of Code Section 34A-1212, relating to those regulations which are in force at the poll ing place, the following sentence:
"The prohibitions contained within Code Section 34A-1206 shall be equally applicable within the polling place and no elector shall violate said provisions.", so that when so amended subsection (d) of Code Section 34A-1212 shall read as follows:
"(d) No person, when within the polling place, shall electioneer or solicit votes for any political party or body or candidate or question, nor shall any written or printed matter be posted up within the said room, except as required by this Code. The prohibi tions contained within Code Section 34A-1206 shall be equally applicable within the polling place and no elector shall violate said provisions."
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 95, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1770. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, and Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend an Act to limit the effect of and time for enforcing conveyance of real property to secure debt by providing for a reversion of title so as to redefine the circumstances under which certain deeds to secure debt affecting real estate shall become unenforceable; to provide for renewals in certain instances; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Johnson of the 72nd moves to amend HB 1770 by adding a new Section 2 on page 4, line 24 to read:
"Notwithstanding any other provision of the law to the contrary, 'any deed to secure debt containing a due on sale clause or a provision to escalate interest notes upon the sale of the property' said language shall be null and void and against the public policy of this State.
The provisions of this amendment shall not apply to commercial or business loans nor shall it apply to loans in excess of $100,000."
Renumber Section 2 as Section 3.

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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 116, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 1254. By: Representatives Patten of the 149th, Hanner of the 130th, Wall of the 61st, Long of the 142nd, Matthews of the 145th, Collins of the 144th, Beck of the 148th, Ramsey of the 3rd, and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 59, relating to juries, so as to change the number of strikes which the accused and the State shall have in selecting juries to try felonies; to change the size of the jury panel in felony trials; to provide for additional strikes in joint trials; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, and Irvin of the 23rd move to amend HB 1254 as follows:
By striking the figure "22" on line 5 of page 2 and substituting the figure "24", and by striking the figure "10" on line 22 of page 2 and substituting the figure "12", and by striking the words "the same number" on line 24 of page 2 and substituting the figure "8", and by striking the figure "5" on line 29 of page 2 and substituting the figure "7" and by striking the words "the same number of on line 30 of page 2 and substitut ing the figure "5".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin Y Andereon, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. Y Binbong, K.
Y Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P.
Y Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B.
Y Bumiss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carries. C.
Carrell, B. N Canon. G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Guilders, E.M.
Y Child*, P. Clark, Betty
N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. N Coi, 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 Diion, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Y EUiott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
N Gignilliat, A. Y Clinton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. YHam. B. Y Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawking, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. 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. 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. Y Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) N Lendennan, M.
Under, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. N Lord, J.
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 Mufflnax, E.G. Y 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. N Patten, R.L.
Peters, RG. N 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. N Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. Y Robinson. C. Y ROBS, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W. Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. YTwiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G.
Wilson, J.M. N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 123, nays 39. The amendment was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin N Anderson, W. N Argo, B.
N Auten, D. N Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E. N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M.
Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. N Birdaong, K. N Bishop, S. Y Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.
Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. N 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 Coiling, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.

N Cooper, B. Y Cm, 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 DUon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y 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. N Greer, J.W. N Ham, B. N Hamilton, G. Y Manner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. N Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, FJr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. N Horton, G.T. N Housley, E.
N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Ylrvin, 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. Y Jones, Herb N Kaley, M. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G.
N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick Y Lane, WJ. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Long, W.K. N Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. N Nil, K. N Noble, Bill N 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. N Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C. N Rosa, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. N Scott, A.

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
N Smyre, C. Y 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. N Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. NTwiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. N Whitmire, D. N 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, as amended, the ayes were 61, nays 101.
The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

Representative Patten of the 149th 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 1254, as amended.

Representative Mann of the 13th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1656. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing municipalities, counties and other public bodies of this State, at their discre tion, to purchase certain indemnity insurance so as to authorize the payment

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of certain claims or civil judgments under certain conditions; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Walker of the 115th, and Carnes of the 43rd, was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act authorizing municipalities, counties and other public bodies of this State, at their discretion, to purchase certain indemnity insurance, approved March 25, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 702), so as to authorize the payment of certain claims or civil judgments under certain conditions; 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 municipalities, counties and other public bodies of this State, at their discretion, to purchase certain indemnity insurance, approved March 25, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 702), is hereby amended by adding immediately following Section 3 a new Section to be designated Section 3A to read as follows:
"Section 3A. Payments of Claims or Judgments. Additionally, any municipality, county and other public body may, in its discretion, adopt a policy establishing the terms and conditions under which it may pay part or all of any claim or civil judgment rendered against any person whose defense such municipality, county and other public body is authorized to undertake under the provisions of Section 3 of this Act. Any such disbursement shall be deemed to be for public purposes and may be paid from State, federal or local funds. No attempt shall be made at the trial of any action brought against a person covered under this Section to suggest the fact that the municipality, county, or public body will be responsible for any judgment therein.
The failure to adopt a policy as provided herein prior to making any payments authorized by this Section shall not invalidate any such payments if the governing authority of the municipality, county or public body shall, within a reasonable time after the fact of such failure has been brought to its attention, adopt a policy as^ provided in^ 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 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 112, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1670. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 69th, Wood of the 72nd, Phillips of the 59th, Williams of the 6th, and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act approved March 29, 1937, known as the "Unemployment Compensation Law" (now Employment Security Law) to provide certain changes required by the U.S. Secretary of Labor; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Greene of the 138th moves to amend HB 1670 by striking lines 16 through 30 on page 30.

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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 110, nays 4.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

Representative Williamson of the 45th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1670, as amended.

HB 1694. By: Representatives Knight of the 67th, Ross of the 76th, Felton of the 22nd, and Sizemore of the 136th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Adequate Program for Education in Georgia Act" so as to change the provisions relative to the objectives and purposes of the Adequate Program for 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 102, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1676. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Hatcher of the 131st, Evans of the 84th, Butler of the 56th, Carnes of the 43rd, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2505, relating to obstruction of offi cers, so as to provide that it shall be a misdemeanor to obstruct or hinder a prosecuting attorney in the lawful discharge of his duties; 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 Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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.
Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G.

Y Childere, E.M. Y Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N 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. N 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 Evana, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.

Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gigniffiat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. YHam, B. N Hamilton, G. Y Manner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, R.
Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.

Y Jessup, Ben
N Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
Y 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. Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, WJ. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
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.
Y MuUinax, E.G. N 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. Peters, R.G. N Phillips, L.L. Phillips, R.T. Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C. Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C.

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Y Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. N Roes, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, WayneJi. Y Steinberg, C.
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.
YTwiggs, R.

Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.
Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watkins, L. 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 114, nays 27. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Lucas of the 102nd gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB 1676.

Representative Wall of the 61st stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1676, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

Representatives Glanton and Johnson of the 66th stated that they had inadvertently voted "nay" on the passage of HB 1676 but intended to vote "aye" thereon.

HB 1752. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Hatcher of the 131st, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-66, known as the Motor Vehicle, Farm Machinery and Construction Equipment Franchise Practices Act, so as to establish a termination date for the Georgia Franchise Practices Commission and the date on which the aforesaid Code Chapter shall stand repealed; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1747. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, Buck of the 95th, Ware of the 68th, Phillips of the 91st, Mullinax of the 69th, Bray of the 70th, Thompson of the 93rd, Smyre of the 92nd, and others: A BILL to enact the Historic Chattahoochee Compact; to provide for the purpose of said compact; to author ize the party states to identify, acquire, own, transport, renovate, maintain and display historic or military articles, exhibits and attractions; 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 121, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1544. By: Representatives Cason of the 96th, Ham of the 80th, Irvin of the 23rd, Phillips of the 91st, Logan of the 62nd, Williamson of the 45th, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-1611, relating to the admission of persons under 18 years of age in billiard rooms, so as to provide that the

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provisions of said Code Section shall only apply to billiard rooms in which beer, wine or alcoholic beverages are offered for sale; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 107, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative Hatcher of the 131st moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, Monday morning and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, Monday morning.

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Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 20, 1978

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 Stephen N. Johnson, Pastor, Northside Baptist Church, Tifton, 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 1892. By: Representatives Long of the 142nd, Hatcher of the 131st, Murray of the 116th, Patten of the 149th, and Hanner of the 130th: A BILL to repeal an Act entitled "An Act creating a Small Claims Court in certain counties in this State"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.
HB 1893. By: Representatives Mann, Milford, and Clark of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court for Elbert County so as to change the provisions relating to cost of service; to change the provisions relating to costs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.
HB 1894. By: Representatives Felton of the 22nd, and Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend Code Title 24A, The Juvenile Court Code of Georgia, so as to provide the juvenile courts similar authority over abused children as they possess over deprived children; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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HB 1895. By: Representatives Jones of the 78th, and Adams of the 79th: A BILL to change the compensation of coroners in all counties of this State having a popu lation of not less than 7,300 and not more than 7,350, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1896. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, and Ross of the 76th: A BILL to provide a system of accountability for education in Georgia; to provide for a short title ("Educational Accountability Act of 1978"); to provide for the intention of the General Assembly; to provide for definitions; to provide for educational man agement; to provide for educational planning; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1897. By: Representatives Kemp of the 139th, and Rush of the 121st: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Board of Commissioners of Long County so as to authorize the board of commissioners to fix the compensation of the clerk of the board within a certain salary range; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1898. By: Representatives Kemp of the 139th, and Rush of the 121st: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Long County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Long County so as to pro vide that the tax commissioner shall receive additional compensation on taxes collected in excess of a certain percentage of the taxes due according to the Tax Net Digest; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1899. By: Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Long County on an annual salary so as to authorize the board of commissioners to fix the salary of the clerk of the judge of the probate court within a certain salary range; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1900. By: Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Long County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to authorize the board of commissioners to fix the compensation of deputy sheriffs within a certain salary range; to change the number of deputy sheriffs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1901. By: Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Long County on an annual salary so as to authorize the board of commissioners to fix the salary of the deputy clerk of the superior court within a certain salary range; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1902. By: Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Long County so as to authorize the

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board of commissioners to fix the compensation of the solicitor of said court within a certain salary range; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1903. By: Representatives Rush of the 121st, and Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Long County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to authorize the board of commissioners to fix the salary of the clerk of the sheriff within a certain salary range; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1911. By: Representative Butler of the 56th: A BILL to amend Code Title 27, relating to criminal procedure so as to provide for nontestimonial identification proce dures; to provide for orders to compel appearance for nontestimonial identifi cation and other matters relating thereto; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1912. By: Representatives Murray of the 116th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Sumter County so as to change the compensation of the judge and solicitor of said court; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1913. By: Representative Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in each county of the State having a specified population so as to change the jurisdictional amount of the court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1914. By: Representative Nix of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 113-12, relating to executors and administrators, so as to provide for successor execu tors in certain cases; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1915. By: Representatives Harris of the 60th, Wall of the 61st, and Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Suwanee so as to change the office of the city clerk from an elective to an appointive office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1916. By: Representative Dover of the llth: A BILL to authorize the creation of Indian Housing Authorities in this State; to provide a short title ("Indian Hous ing Authorities Law"); to provide for the powers, rights and functions of such Indian Housing Authorities; to provide procedures for the creation and oper ation of such Indian Housing Authorities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State of Republic.

HR 712-1916. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th, Adams of the 36th, Connell of the 87th, Battle of the 124th, Kaley, Cooper and Wilson of the 19th, Harrison, Isakson, and Nix of the 20th, and others: A RESOLUTION creating the Property Tax Relief Study Committee; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HR 713-1916. By: Representatives Foster of the 6th, and Colwell of the 4th: A RESOLU TION authorizing the conveyance of certain State-owned real property located in Walker County, Ga., to ROL, Inc., and the acceptance of certain property owned by ROL, Inc., located in Walker County, Ga.; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

HR 714-1916. By: Representatives Murray of the 116th, and Castleberry of the lllth: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to create the Downtown Americus Authority; to provide for the powers, authority and duties of such Authority; to authorize the Authority to issue its revenue bonds and to provide for the method and manner of such issuance and for the validation thereof; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 715-1916. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Noble of the 48th, Clark of the 55th, Tolbert, Johnston, and Butler of the 56th, Robinson of the 58th, Williams of the 54th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Con stitution so as to provide that municipalities lying wholly within DeKalb County and the DeKalb County portion of any municipality lying wholly or partially within DeKalb County shall constitute special services tax districts for the provision of certain governmental services therein by DeKalb County and to provide that DeKalb County shall assess, levy and collect ad valorem taxes and collect service charges or fees within such special services tax districts only in accordance with the kind, character, type and degree of such governmental services provided therein by said county; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 716-1916. By: Representative Dixon of the 151st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase jurisdiction of civil cases over which the Justices of the Peace of Charlton County shall have jurisdiction; to repeal Resolution Act Number 80 which proposed an amendment to the Con stitution increasing jurisdiction of civil cases over which the Justices of the Peace of Charlton County shall have jurisdiction; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1917. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, and Horton of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-301, relating to the duties of grand juries, so as to include within their duties certain investigations; to provide for reports of such investigations; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1918. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, and Horton of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 59-3, relating to the powers and duties of grand juries, so as to provide that grand juries may obtain subpoenas; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1919. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, and Horton of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 59-317, relating to publication of grand jury presentments,

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so as to provide for publication of grand jury presentments; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1920. By: Representatives Marcus of the 26th, and Horton of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 27-704 relating to the waiver of indictments and the trial of defendants upon accusations so as to provide that defendants shall not have the right to indictment by a grand jury except in felony cases in which the crime charged is subject to a maximum sentence of death, life imprisonment or imprisonment for more than 20 years; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
HB 1921. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of County Commissioner of Haralson County so as to change the compen sation of the County Commissioner of Haralson County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1922. By: Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Battle of the 124th, and Hill of the 127th: A BILL to provide for the compensation of certain county officers and officials of Chatham County; to provide for cost-of-living increases; 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:

HB 1937. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act to establish a Department of Community Affairs and provide its powers, duties and func tions so as to transfer to said Department of Community Affairs the responsi bility directly or in cooperation with other agencies to provide, coordinate or secure services to local governments relating to local financing, public facilities, law enforcement, personnel recruiting, public administration and related activi ties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HB 1938. By: Representatives Veazey, and Patten of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act providing and establishing a new charter for the Town of Alapaha so as to change the corporate limits of that town; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1939. By: Representatives Veazey, and Patten of the 146th: A BILL to provide that Tift County, by action of the Board of Commissioners, shall have the power and authority to assess and collect license fees and charges from all persons, firms and corporations maintaining a place of business within the confines of the county, and, for the purpose of assessing license fees and charges, to classify business and business enterprises; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1940. By: Representatives Veazey, and Patten of the 146th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-6201, relating to the time for making tax returns, so as to change the time for making returns in certain counties; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1945. By: Representatives Clark of the 55th, Williams of the 54th, Johnston and Tolbert of the 56th, Linder of the 44th, Lenderman of the 53rd, Williamson of the 45th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the sale of malt bev erages, wine, or alcoholic beverages by the drink on Sundays in certain counties so as to change the times during which beverages may be sold; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1946. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st, and Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to create the Fayette County Public Facili ties Authority and to authorize such authority, to acquire, construct, equip, maintain and operate buildings and the usual and convenient facilities apper taining to such undertakings; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1947. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st, and Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Com missioners for Fayette County so as to provide for the reimbursement of the chairman and members of the board of commissioners for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1948. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st, and Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the Offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Fayette County into the Office of Tax Commissioner of Fayette County so as to provide that the tax commissioner shall not collect or pay to the governing authority of Fayette County any com mission for the collection of educational taxes but shall pay all educational funds, collected without deduction, to the Board of Education of Fayette County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1949. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st, and Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Com missioners for Fayette County so as to change the provisions relating to the election of members of the board of commissioners; to change the provisions relating to districts for elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1950. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st, and Benefield, Wood, Lee and Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Fayette County, Georgia, so as to change the qualifications of the judge of said court; to change certain exemptions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1951. By: Representatives Benefield, Johnson, Wood and Lee of the 72nd, and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensation for the Clerk of Superior Court of Fayette County and providing

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an annual salary in lieu thereof so as to change the compensation of the clerk of superior court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1952. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia State Financing and Investment Com mission Act" so as to change definitions; to change references to the Constitu tion; to delete references to the "State Treasurer" and replace such references with the "Director, Fiscal Division, Department of Administrative Services"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

HB 1953. By: Representative Phillips of the 91st: A BILL to amend an Act requiring State agencies to require certain reports and agreements from nonprofit contractors who contract with and receive public funds from the State agency so as to exempt from the reporting requirements certain nonprofit corporations who have previously contracted with the State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs.

HR 724-1953. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Harris of the 8th, Collins of the 144th, and Snow of the 1st: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly Appropriations Act to continue in force and effect until another General Appropriations Act is adopted; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

HB 1959. By: Representatives Burruss of the 21st, Marcus of the 26th, and Hawkins of the 50th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Con sumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to provide that a referendum to approve the tax may be held under certain conditions on the day of the general election; 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 1860 HB 1861 HB 1862 HB 1863 HB 1864 HB 1865 HB 1866 riri lob/
HR 666-1867
HR 667-1867 HR 668-1867 HR 669-1867
HB 1868
HB 1869
HR 671-1869
HB 1875
HB 1876

HB 1877 HB 1878 HB 1879 HB 1880 HB 1881 HB 1882 HB 1883 jjg 1884
Tjrj
TM HB HB 1887
HB 1888
HR 672-1888
HR 673-1888
HR 674-1888
HB 1889

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HB 1890 HB 1891 HR 709-1891 HR 710-1891 HHBB 11990054
HB 1906
HB 1907
HB 1908
HB 1909

HB 1910 HR 711-1910 SB 373 SB m OSBR 4;66
bB 4/4
SB 528
SB 574
SR 308

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 1797 Do Pass, as Amended
Respectfully submitted, Marcus of the 26th 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 1841 HB 1842 HB 1844 HB 1847 HB 1850

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1854 Do Pass HB 1856 Do Pass HR 661-1850 Do Pass HR 662-1850 Do Pass HR 664-1850 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 consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 237 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman

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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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 579 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1393 Do Pass

SB 417 Do Pass SB 416 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1978

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Monday, February 20, 1978, and submits the following:

HB 308 HB 831 HB 1231 HB 1279 HB 1282 HB 1303 HB 1320 HB 1332 HB 1349 HB 1365 HB 1381 HB 1385 HB 1448 HB 1461 HB 1470 HB 1504 HB 1510 HB 1518 HB 1563 HB 1567 HB 1572 HB 1614 HB 1624 HB 1709 HB 1760

Teachers' Retirement System; Retirement Allowances Motor Vehicle License Tag Fee; Certain Changes Eye Banks, Medical Examiners, Liability Commission of a Crime; Distribution of Money Sewage Disposal System; Denial of Permits; Taxes Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors; Surety Bonds Hunting Wildlife; Relative to Weapons Taxes; Income of Deceased Taxpayers Podiatry; Change of Definition Sales Tax; City/County Credits Ad Valorem Tax Bills Income Tax Penalty Cases; Refund Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title; Amend Act No Fault Insurance; Coverage Workmen's Comp. Benefits (Rec) Psychologist; License/Renewal Continue Education Sheriffs' Retirement Fund, Increase Benefits Superior Court Clerks; Deposit Funds in Registry Financial Institutions, Days Open for Business Employees' Retirement System; Out of State SVC Credit Juvenile Court Code; Concurrent Jurisdiction/Superior Court Life Insurance Interest, Specified Rate, Limits Board of Occupational Therapy; Review Termination Repeal Mentally Ill/Guardians, Physician's Affidavit Motor Vehicle Repairs; Regulate Muscogee County; Billiard Room Operation Professional Sanitarians; Setting of Fees

HR 479-1349 Constitutional Amendments, Effective Dates HR 482-1380 Tax Exemptions; Nonprofit Corp.; Certain Property

(ALL COMMITTEE APPROVED COMPENSATION RESOLUTIONS)

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.

Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman

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By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1841. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st, and Wood, Lee, Benefield, and Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to place the coroner of Fayette County on a salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation; to provide for the disposition of fees; to provide for the appointment of deputy coroners and their compen sation, 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1842. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A BILL to provide an annual salary for the Coroner of Wilkes 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 1844. By: Representatives Kaley, Wilson, and Cooper of the 19th, Harrison, Isakson, and Nix of the 20th, and Housley and Burruss of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County so as to provide for more than one chief deputy clerk; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1847. By: Representatives Jones of the 78th, and Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a Small Claims Court in Pike County so as to change the jurisdictional limit 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1850. By: Representatives Jones of the 78th, and Adams of the 79th: A BILL to repeal an Act to fix the salary of the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of Pike County; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1854. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Rentz in the County of Laurens; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1856. By: Representative Collins of the 144th: A BILL to amend Code Section 32-904, relating to compensation of members of county boards of education, so as to provide for the compensation of the chairman and members of the board in all counties of the State having a population of not less than 18,500 and not more than 19,000, according to the United States 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 661-1850. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a homestead exemp tion for tax purposes for certain property owned by residents of White County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"Each resident of White County who is 65 years of age or over is hereby granted an exemption from all White County ad valorem taxes, including taxes for education, in the amount of $10,000.00 on a homestead owned and occupied by him as a residence. The value of the residence in excess of the above exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. Any such owner shall not receive the benefits of such homestead exemption unless he, or through his agent, files an affidavit with the Tax Commissioner of White County, giving his age and such additional 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 purpose. Such applications shall be processed in the same man ner 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, as provided above, and has been allowed the exemption provided herein, it shall not be necessary that he make application and file the said affidavit thereafter for any year and the said exemption shall continue to be allowed to such owner. It shall be the duty of any such owner, however, to notify the tax commissioner in the event he becomes ineligible for any reason for the exemption provided in this paragraph. The

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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 ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide that each resident of White County who is 65 years of age or over shall be granted an exemption from all White County ad valorem taxes, including taxes for edu cation, in the amount of $10,000.00 on a homestead owned and occupied by him as a residence?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".

If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, B. 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. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M.
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. Y Coi, 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 Ganunage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, 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

Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J.
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. 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. 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.
Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y MuUinai, 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. Richardson, E. Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
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 Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
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, the ayes were 146, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

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HR 662-1850. By: Representative Dover of the llth:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a homestead exemp tion for tax purposes for certain property owned by residents of Habersham County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"Each resident of Habersham County who is 65 years of age or over is hereby granted an exemption from all Habersham County ad valorem taxes, including taxes for edu cation, in the amount of $10,000.00 on a homestead owned and occupied by him as a residence. The value of the residence in excess of the above exempted amount shall remain subject to taxation. Any such owner shall not receive the benefits of such home stead exemption unless he, or through his agent, files an affidavit with the Tax Commis sioner of Habersham County, giving his age and such additional 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 com missioner shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. Such applications shall be proc essed 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, as provided above, and has been allowed the exemption provided herein, it shall not be necessary that he make application and file the said affidavit thereafter for any year and the said exemption shall continue to be allowed to such owner. It shall be the duty of any such owner, however, to notify the tax commissioner 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 ( ) NO

Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide that each resident of Habersham County who is 65 years of age or over shall be granted an exemption from all Habersham County ad valorem taxes, including taxes for education, in the amount of $10,000.00 on a homestead owned and occupied by him as a residence?"

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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

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Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
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. Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y CM, 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 Duon, 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.
Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, G. Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawking, J. Y Hays, F.Jr. HOI, B.L. Holmes, Bob

Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J.
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 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. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCoUum, H. McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Muffinar, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Y Noble, Bill Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, RD. 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.
Richardson, E. Robinson, C. Y Roes, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Scott, A.

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Waynejr. 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 Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
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, the ayes were 146, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 664-1850. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, Snow and Hays of the 1st, and Ramsey of the 3rd:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe-Catoosa County Stadium Authority to direct the election superintendent of Catoosa County to conduct additional referendums for the establishment of the LakeviewFort Oglethorpe Tax District and to authorize the issuance of bonds for the purpose of building a stadium and recreational facilities; to provide for the submission of this amend ment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article XI, Section V of the Constitution, as proposed by a resolution appearing in Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1831 and ratified in the 1976 general election, is hereby amended by striking Paragraph VI in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Para graph VI to read as follows:
"Paragraph VI. Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Tax District.--Upon the approval of the electors as herein provided the Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Tax District shall be established. The Tax District shall include all that area and territory located within Catoosa County within the following boundaries, to wit:
The western boundary lines shall be the Walker County line, the northern boundary lines shall be the Tennessee State line. The eastern boundary lines shall follow the west Chickamauga Creek south of the Tennessee line until it intersects with the Battlefield Parkway, Georgia Highway 2-A, then follows 2-A until it intersects with the old

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Chickamauga Park line now owned by the Catoosa County Board of Education where it shall follow that line to its most southern point. The southern boundary line shall start at that point and follow the northern boundary of Chickamauga Battlefield until it intersects with the Walker County line.
The Tax District shall not come into existence nor shall the Authority be authorized to levy taxes within such district or issue bonds until the creation of the district has been authorized in a referendum as hereinafter provided in this Paragraph.
On or after January 1, 1979, the members of the Authority shall adopt a resolution directing the election superintendent of Catoosa County to issue the call for an election for the purpose of determining whether the Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Tax District shall be established. Not less than one nor more than 10 days after the receipt of such resolu tion it shall be the duty of the election superintendent to issue the call for such election. Those persons who are qualified to vote for members of the General Assembly who reside within the proposed district shall be eligible to vote in such election. The super intendent shall set the date of such election for a day not less than 30 nor more than 60 days after the date of the issuance of the call. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof, in the official organ of Catoosa County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:

'( ) YES ( ) NO

Shall the Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Tax District be established and the Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe-Catoosa County Stadium Authority be author ized to issue not more than $500,000 in bonds for the purpose of building a stadium and recreation facilities?'

All persons desiring to vote for the creation of the Tax District and construction of such facilities shall vote 'Yes', and those persons desiring to vote against creation of the Tax District and construction of such facilities shall vote 'No'. If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for creation of the Tax District, such Tax District shall thereupon immediately come into existence and the Authority shall thereupon be authorized to issue bonds as provided in this Section without further approval of the voters and shall further be authorized to tax within such Tax District.
The expense of such election shall be borne by Catoosa County. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to hold and conduct such election. It shall be his further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State.
If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question in a referendum are against creation of the Tax District the Authority may call one or more additional referendums, but no such additional referendum shall be called within two years of the date of a pre ceding referendum."

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 authorize the Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe -Catoosa County Stadium Authority to direct the election superintendent of Catoosa County to conduct additional referendums for the establishment of the Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe Tax District and to authorize the issuance of bonds for the purpose of building a stadium and recreational facilities?"

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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M.
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. 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 Deveaui, C. Y Diion, 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, 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

Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J.
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 Kairh, 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.(BU1) 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. 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 Nil, 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. Richardson, E. Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
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 Watkins, L.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. 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, 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 Senate and House:

HB 1616. By: Representatives Birdsong of the 103rd, Home of the 104th, Randall of the 101st, Lucas of the 102nd, Ham of the 80th, Davis of the 99th, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to provide for ad valorem property tax administration in Bibb County; to provide for applicability to Bibb County of an Act comprehensively and exhaustively to revise, supersede and modernize procedure for a review of assessments made by county boards of tax assessors; and for other purposes.

HB 1684. 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 so as to

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change the provisions relative to the compensation of the clerical assistant; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1690. By: Representatives Watson of the 114th, and Waddle of the 113th: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Warner Robins in the County of Houston; and for other purposes.

HB 1695. By: Representatives Evans of the 84th, and Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of McDuffie County so as to change the provisions relating to the election of the members of the board; to change the provisions relating to election districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1696. By: Representative Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend an Act repealing and replacing the charter of the City of Thomson, Georgia, so as to change the provisions relating to the election of mayor and councilmen; to provide for elec tion districts; and for other purposes.

HB 1698. By: Representatives Evans of the 84th, and Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a seven-member Board of Education of McDuffie County so as to change the provisions relating to the election of said board of education; to change the provisions relating to education districts; to provide for certain residency requirements; and for other purposes.

HB 1719. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th, and Waddle of the 113th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Coroner of Houston County and providing for an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation, expenses and travel allow ance of the coroner; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1721. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Milford, Clark, and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain county officers of Greene County upon an annual salary so as to change the clerical allowance of the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.

HB 1722. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Morgan County; and for other purposes.

HB 1723. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Milford, Clark, and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to create and establish the Greene County Airport Authority and to authorize such authority to acquire, construct, equip, maintain, operate, own and improve airports and landing fields for the use of aircraft which shall include related buildings, equipment and the usual and convenient facilities appertaining to such undertakings, and to acquire the necessary property there for, both real and personal, and to lease and sell any and all such facilities including real property; and for other purposes.

HB 1724. By: Representatives Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend Code Section 89-830, relating to the uncompleted duties of the outgoing tax collector and surety, so as to provide that in all counties of this State having a popu lation of not less than 4,000 nor more than 4,575, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, the person who served as tax collector of any such county during a period when taxes were not collected because of court action shall be entitled to certain commissions on such taxes when collected; and for other purposes.

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HB 1726. By: Representatives Chance of the 129th, Triplett of the 128th, Scott of the 123rd, Jones of the 126th, and Taggart of the 125th: A BILL to amend an Act to create a new charter for the Town of Pooler so as to abolish the office of recorder; to transfer the duties and responsibilities of the recorder to the town clerk; and for other purposes.

HB 1727. By: Representatives Castleberry of the lllth, and Edwards of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Chattahoochee County so as to change the compensation of the chairman and members of the Board of Commissioners of Chattahoochee County; tc change the compensation of the clerk of the Board of Commissioners; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1744. 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 so as to change the provisions relative to the appointment and compensation of personnel within the office of the Tax Commissioner of Crawford County; and for other purposes.

HB 1745. 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 so as to change the provisions relative to the employment and compensation of the deputy clerk and other employees within the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Crawford County; and for other purposes.

HB 1746. By: Representative Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the Ordinary of Crawford County (now the Judge of the Probate Court of Crawford County) and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary so as to change the compensation provisions relative to the Judge of the Probate Court of Crawford County; and for other purposes.

SB 595. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a Small Claims Court of Hancock County, approved March 24, 1976, so as to change the provisions relating to the jurisdiction of said court; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 1705. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Screven County; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House:

HB 1307. By: Representatives Truluck of the 86th, Swann of the 90th, Murray of the 116th, Beckham of the 89th, Johnson of the 66th, Lane of the 81st, and Dent of the 85th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2801, relating to cruelty to chil dren, so as to provide for the crime of cruelty to children causing the death of the child; to provide for a penalty; 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 72. By: Senator Paulk of the 13th: A RESOLUTION relative to the portrait of former Governor William J. Northen; and for other purposes.

SR 316. By: Senator Brown of the 47th: A RESOLUTION authorizing and empowering the State Properties Commission to act for and on behalf of and in the name of the State of Georgia with respect to the grant of an easement in and to, and with respect to certain acts and transactions involving certain State-owned real property facing Peachtree Street, International Boulevard (formerly known as Cain Street) and Spring Street in the City of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia; providing an effective date; and for other purposes.

SR 279. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A RESOLUTION to amend Resolution Act No. 53 found in Ga. Laws 1977 which proposed an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the increase of retirement or pension benefits of individuals who retired pursuant to an Act providing a system of pension and retirement pay for teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, approved February 2, 1945; and for other purposes.

SR 292. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Stop Drugs at the Source Study Committee; and for other purposes.

SR 313. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A RESOLUTION to amend Resolution Act No. 78 found in Ga. Laws 1977, which proposed an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the amount of the pensions paid to certain widows and chil dren of firemen and policemen who were members of the Firemen and Police Pension Fund of the City of Macon, so as to provide that the amendment pro posed by such Resolution shall be repealed and shall not become a part of the Constitution under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House:

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 punish ments; and for other purposes.

HB 1229. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th, and Savage of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-927, relating to institutional licenses to certain persons, as amended, so as to permit licensure to those indi viduals who have resided in the United States for one year; and for other pur poses.

HB 1290. By: Representatives Savage of the 25th, and Linder of the 44th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-7, relating to dentists and dental hygienists so as to change the number of members of the Georgia Board of Dentistry; to provide for the qualifications, terms of office and method of filling vacancies for the additional members of the Georgia Board of Dentistry; and for other purposes.

HB 1361. By: Representative Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1812, relating to the punishment for certain crimes of theft, so as to change the pen alty provisions relating to the crimes of theft; and for other purposes.

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HB 1570. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, Nessmith of the 82nd, Karrh of the 106th, and Chance of the 129th: A BILL to provide for one additional judge of the superior courts of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit of Georgia; and for other pur poses.

SB 518. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 88-1721, relating to amendment and correction of vital records, so as to provide that any person seeking to change the year of birth, to correct a delayed birth certificate, or to remove the name of a father from a birth certificate shall institute the proceed ing by filing a petition with the superior or probate court in the county in which the birth certificate is registered; and for other purposes.

SB 526. By: Senator Hudgins of the 15th: A BILL to amend Code Section 27-101, relating to rewards offered by the Governor for the arrest of felons, so as to increase the reward which may be offered by the Governor in capital felonies; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 570. By: Senators Stephens of the 36th, Tate of the 38th, Turner of the 8th and others: A BILL to amend an Act regulating advertising, approved March 25, 1958, so as to require a person who uses the term "Doctor" or "Dr." to designate the degree to which he is entitled or to make certain other designations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for exceptions; to provide a penalty; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 588. By: Senators Holloway of the 12th and Banks of the 17th: A BILL to amend Title 114 of the Code of Georgia relating to workmen's compensation, so as to authorize political subdivisions who are self-insured to enter into interlocal agreements with other political subdivisions in order to establish a joint fund out of which workmen's compensation benefits are paid; and for other purposes.

SB 591. By: Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL to amend Code Title 50, relating to habeas corpus, so as to provide for a habeas corpus clerk in certain judicial cir cuits of this State; to provide for supplies and equipment; to provide for reim bursement to counties for certain expenses incurred for writs of habeas corpus sued out in the superior courts of said counties; and for other purposes.

SB 594. By: Senators Ballard of the 45th, Scott of the 43rd and Foster of the 50th: A BILL to amend an Act approved March 29, 1937, known as the "Unemploy ment Compensation Law", is amended to provide certain changes required by the U. S. Secretary of Labor; to correct errors; to provide clarifying language; and for other purposes.

SB 599. By: Senators Gillis of the 20th, Riley of the 1st, English of the 21st and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972", approved April 6, 1972, so as to assign the Herty Foundation for administrative purposes to the State Forestry Commission; and for other purposes.

SB 238. By: Senators Dean of the 6th, Riley of the 1st, and Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 93-3, relating to the jurisdiction, powers and duties of the Public Service Commission, so as to authorize electric utility companies to levy a fuel adjustment charge covering only increases and decreases in certain specified costs; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bilk and Resolutions of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

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SB 518. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 88-1721, relating to amendment and correction of vital records, so as to provide that any person seeking to change the year of birth, to correct a delayed birth certificate, or to remove the name of a father from a birth certificate shall institute the proceed ing by filing a petition with the superior or probate court in the county in which the birth certificate is registered; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 526. By: Senator Hudgins of the 15th: A BILL to amend Code Section 27-101, relating to rewards offered by the Governor for the arrest of felons, so as to increase the reward which may be offered by the Governor in capital felonies; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

SB 570. By: Senators Stephens of the 36th, Tate of the 38th, Turner of the 8th and others: A BILL to amend an Act regulating advertising, approved March 25, 1958, so as to require a person who uses the term "Doctor" or "Dr." to designate the degree to which he is entitled or to make certain other designations; to provide for exceptions; to provide for exceptions; to provide a penalty; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

SB 588. By: Senators Holloway of the 12th and Banks of the 17th: A BILL to amend Title 114 of the Code of Georgia relating to workmen's compensation, so as to authorize political subdivisions who are self-insured to enter into interlocal agreements with other political subdivisions in order to establish a joint fund out of which workmen's compensation benefits are paid; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

SB 591. By: Senator Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL to amend Code Title 50, relating to habeas corpus, so as to provide for a habeas corpus clerk in certain judicial cir cuits of this State; to provide for supplies and equipment; to provide for reim bursement to counties for certain expenses incurred for writs of habeas corpus sued out in the superior courts of said counties; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary-

SB 594. By: Senators Ballard of the 45th, Scott of the 43rd and Foster of the 50th: A BILL to amend an Act approved March 29, 1937, known as the "Unemploy ment Compensation Law", is amended to provide certain changes required by the U. S. Secretary of Labor; to correct errors; to provide clarifying language; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations.

SB 595. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a Small Claims Court of Hancock County, approved March 24, 1976, so as to change the provisions relating to the jurisdiction of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 599. By: Senators Gillis of the 20th, Riley of the 1st, English of the 21st and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972",

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approved April 6, 1972, so as to assign the Herty Foundation for administrative purposes to the State Forestry Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

SR 72. By: Senator Paulk of the 13th: A RESOLUTION relative to the portrait of former Governor William J. Northen; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SR 279. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A RESOLUTION to amend Resolution Act No. 53 found in Ga. Laws 1977 which proposed an amendment to the Constitution, so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the increase of retirement or pension benefits of individuals who retired pursuant to an Act providing a system of pension and retirement pay for teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, approved February 2, 1945; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SR 292. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Stop Drugs at the Source Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SR 313. By: Senator Holloway of the 12th: A RESOLUTION to amend Resolution Act No. 78 found in Ga. Laws 1977, which proposed an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the amount of the pensions paid to certain widows and chil dren of firemen and policemen who were members of the Firemen and Police Pension Fund of the City of Macon, so as to provide that the amendment pro posed by such Resolution shall be repealed and shall not become a part of the Constitution under certain circumstances; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Retirement.

SR 316. By: Senator Brown of the 47th: A RESOLUTION authorizing and empowering the State Properties Commission to act for and on behalf of and in the name of the State of Georgia with respect to the grant of an easement in and to, and with respect to certain acts and transactions involving certain State-owned real property facing Peachtree Street, International Boulevard (formerly known as Cain Street) and Spring Street in the City of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia; providing an effective date; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Institutions & Property.

SB 238. By: Senators Dean of the 6th, Riley of the 1st, and Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 93-3, relating to the jurisdiction, powers and duties of the Public Service Commission, so as to authorize electric utility companies to levy a fuel adjustment charge covering only increases and decreases in certain specified costs; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted:

HR 717. By: Representatives Scott of the 37th, Watkins of the 34th, Deveaux of the 28th, Randall of the 101st and others: A RESOLUTION commending Dr. B. Joseph Johnson, Sr.; and for other purposes.

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Representative Patten of the 149th moved that the House reconsider its action in fail ing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1254. By: Representatives Patten of the 149th, Hanner of the 130th, Wall of the 61st, Long of the 142nd, Matthews of the 145th, Collins of the 144th, Beck of the 148th, Ramsey of the 3rd, and others: A BILL to amend Code Title 59, relating to juries, so as to change the number of strikes which the accused and the State shall have in selecting juries to try felonies; to change the size of the jury panel in felony trials; to provide for additional strikes in joint trials; and for other
purposes.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Andereon, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, K.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. N Biidsong, K.
N Bishop, S. Bolster, P.
N Bray, C.A. Buck, T.B.
Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. N Caraes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M.
Childs, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Crosby, T. Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Diion, H.D. Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H.
N Evans, W.D. Pelton, D. Foster, P.W. Foster, R.L.
N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. Hamilton, G.
Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L.
Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Nlrvin, J. Ylrvin, R. N Isakson, J.
Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. N Johnson, P.
Y Johnson, W.Rud. Johnston, J.
N 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, WJ.(Bill)
Lenderman, M. Linder, J. Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.

On the motion, the ayes were 77, nays 49. The motion prevailed.

Y McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
N McKinney, J.E.
Y Milford, B. Money, J.
N Moetiler, J.L.
N 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. Y Parham, B.E.
Patten, G.C.
Y Patten, R.L. Peters, R.G.
Y PhilUps, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C.
Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E.
Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B.
Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey
Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
Scott, A.

N Scott, D. Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Snow, Wayne,Jr.
N Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. Y Swann, D. N 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. N Tuten, J. YTwiggs, R. K Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W.
N Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L.
Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

Representative Lucas of the 102nd moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constituitonal majority to the following Bill of the House:

HB 1676. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Hatcher of the 131st, Evans of the 84th, Butler of the 56th, Carnes of the 43rd, and Karrh of the 106th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2505, relating to obstruction of offi cers, so as to provide that it shall be a misdemeanor to obstruct or hinder a prosecuting attorney in the lawful discharge of his duties; and for other pur
poses.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1978

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. N Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
N Balkcom, R. Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
N Beckbam, B. N Benefield, J. Y Birdsong, K. Y Bishop, S.
Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L.
Burton, J. N Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Carries, C. Carrell, B.
N Cason, G. Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Colling, M. N Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J.

N Cooper, B. Coi, W.E. Crosby, T.
N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davia, B.
Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Deveaui, C. Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H.
Evans, W.D. N Felton, D.
Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Ganunage, L.
Gignilliat, A. Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Hamilton, G.
Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawking, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Irvin, R. N Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D.
Y Jessup, Ben Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P. N Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J. Jones, B. Jones, Herb
Kaley, M. Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. KUgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(BU1) Lenderman, M. Linder, J. Y Logan, H, Long, W.K.
Looper, M. Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B.
Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. 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. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey
Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
Scott, A.

On the motion, the ayes were 67, nays 44. The motion prevailed.

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Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C. Y Stone, R. N Swarm, D.
Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. N Wall, V. Ware, J.C. Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J, Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. N Williamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:

HB 1705. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to create and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Screven County; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend HB 1705 as follows:
By striking the figure "5.00" on line 18 of page 4 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "10.00".
By striking the figure "5.00" on line 15 of page 12 and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "10.00".

Representative Lane of the 81st moved that the House agree to the Senate amend ment to HB 1705.

On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0.

The Senate amendment was agreed to.

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Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1567. By: Representatives Williamson of the 45th, Karrh of the 106th, Kemp of the 139th, Tuten of the 153rd, Culpepper of the 98th, Davis of the 99th, Linder of the 44th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 56-25, relating to life insurance, so as to require that insurers pay interest at a specified rate on the proceeds of policies of life insurance; to provide limitations; to require speedy payment of such proceeds; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Chapter 56-25, relating to life insurance, as amended, so as to require that insurers pay interest at a specified rate on the proceeds of policies of life insurance; to provide limitations; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes,
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 56-25, relating to life insurance, as amended, is hereby amended by adding a new Section after Code Section 56-2503, to be designated Code Section 56-2503.1, to read as follows:
"56-2503.1. Failure to pay within 30 days of death of insured; interest; limitations, (a) Each insurer admitted to transact life insurance in this State shall pay interest on pro ceeds or payments under any policy of life insurance, individual or group, payable to a beneficiary residing in this State, or to a beneficiary under a policy issued in this State, or to a beneficiary under a policy insuring a person resident in this State at the time of death.
(b) Interest payable pursuant to subsection (a) shall be computed from the insured's death until the date of payment and shall be at the following rate of interest:
(1) In the event an action to recover the proceeds due under such policy is com menced and results in a judgment against the insurer, interest shall be computed at the legal rate of interest; or
(2) In the event no such action has been commenced, interest shall be computed daily at the greater of the rate of 6 per centum per annum or the highest interest rate currently paid by the insurer on proceeds left under an interest settlement option. (c) The provisions of this Section shall not apply to:
(1) Proceeds under any such policy paid within 30 days after the date of death of the insured.
(2) Require the payment of interest in an amount of less than $5.00. (3) Policies of credit life insurance. (4) Require the payment of interest for any period during which an insurer is required to pay interest under any State or federal law pertaining to interpleader. (5) Any individual policy issued within 12 months of the death of the insured. (d) For the purposes of this Section, payment shall be deemed to have been received by a resident when manually delivered by an agent or representative of the insuring company, or when deposited by the insuring company in the United States mail, postage prepaid, and directed to the resident at his last known address as evidenced by the busi ness records of the insuring company."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 113, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

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 vehi cle 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.

The following amendment was read:

The House Motor Vehicles Committee moves to amend H. B. 831 as follows: Page 1 - line 19 - strike "$8.50" and insert "$7.50" Page 1 - line 25 - strike "$8.50" and insert "$7.50" Page 2 - line 15 - strike "$8.50" and insert "$7.50" Page 2 - line 23 - strike "$8.50" and insert "$7.50" Page 2 - line 25 - strike "$8.50" and insert "$7.50" Page 3 - line 7 - strike "$8.50" and insert "$7.50" Page 3 - line 13 - strike "$8.50" and insert "$7.50" Page 3 - line 25 - strike "$8.50" and insert "$7.50"

The following amendment was read:

Representative Lambert of the 112th moves to amend the Committee amendment to HB 831 by striking the figure "7.50" wherever it appears and substituting in lieu thereof the figure "8.00".

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.
Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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.
Buck, T.B. Y Bumiss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Cames, 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. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T.
ColUns, M. Colwell, C.H. Y Connell, J.
N Cooper, B. N COT, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. N 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.
N Evans, W.D. Felton, D.
N Foster, P.W. N Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. N GigniUiat, A. Y Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. YHam, B.
Y Hamilton, G. Y Manner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J.

N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob
Home, F. Horton, G.T. N Housley, E.
N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, 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 Y Kaley, M. N 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.(BU1)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Lord, J. N Lucas, D.E.
N Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
Y McKinney, J.E. Y MUford, B.
Y Money, J. Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G.

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Murray, B.
N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. N Nix, K.
Noble, Bill N Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D.
N Parham, B.E. N Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Peters, E.G. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T.

Y Phillips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E. Y Rainsey, T.
Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. N Roes, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey

Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. N Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. N 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. YTwiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.

Ware, J.C. Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H. Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J. N Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. N WUliamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 80, nays 65. The amendment was adopted.

The Committee amendment, as amended, was adopted.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Waddle of the 113th moves to amend HB 831 by changing the effec tive date in Section 2 from January 1, 1978 to January 1, 1979.

Representative McCollum of the 134th moves to amend HB 831 by adding on page 2, line 9 after the word "hauling" the words "Not For Hire".

Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend HB 831 by adding after the word "fertilizer" on line 12 of page 2 the words "and milk".

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 Balkcom, R. 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. CarreU, B.
Y Canon, G.
N Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. N Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty

Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. Collins, M.
Y Colwell, CM.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. 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 Deveaui, C. Y 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. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J.

Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob
Home, F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, 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 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) 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. 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. N Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K. Y 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. Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R.
Y PUewicz, G. Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.
Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Waynejr. Y Steinberg, C.

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Stone, R. Y Swann, D. YTaggart, 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 Tvriggs, R.

N Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.

Watkins, L. 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 146, nays 16.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HR 60-272. By: Representative Felton of the 22nd: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Richard H. Culberson; 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 106, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 457-1312. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A RESOLUTION compensating Ms. Susan W. Ivey; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A RESOLUTION
Compensating Mr. James H. Wright; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, on or about September 15, 1977, Ms. Susan Ivey, the daughter of Mr. James H. Wright, had parked a 1967 Ford automobile, owned by Mr. James H. Wright, near 1190 Mansfield Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, while so parked and during a heavy rain a limb from a tree, located on State property under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation, fell across said automobile causing extensive damage to the roof, windshield and left front door of said automobile; and
WHEREAS, Mr. James H. Wright, the owner of said automobile, incurred expenses in the amount of $300.00 for the repair of said automobile as a direct result of said acci dent; and
WHEREAS, Mr. James H. Wright has not been and cannot be reimbursed by insur ance for the cost of the repairs to his automobile as aforesaid, and it is only just and proper that he be compensated therefor; and
WHEREAS, said accident occurred through no fault or negligence whatsoever on the part of Mr. James H. Wright or his daughter, Ms. Susan W. Ivey.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Department of Transportation is hereby authorized and directed to pay the sum of $300.00 to Mr. James H. Wright as compensation as provided above. Said sum shall be paid from funds appropriated to or available to said Department and shall be in full and complete satisfaction of all claims against the State arising out of said occur rence.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 106, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute.

HR 466-1337. By: Representative Oldham of the 14th: A RESOLUTION compensating Ms. Janet Holder; 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 106, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 468-1337. By: Representative Logan of the 62nd: A RESOLUTION compensating Miss Henrietta Young; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Appropriations moves to amend HR 468-1337 by striking the amount "$250" on line 15 and inserting in lieu thereof the amount "$195.25".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 106, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended.

HR 474-1340. By: Representative Lee of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION compensating Nancy B. Peeples; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Appropriations moves to amend HR 474-1340 by striking the amount "$1,211.50" on line 23 and inserting in lieu thereof the amount "$500.00".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 106, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended.

HR 481-1355. By: Representative Jones of the 126th: A RESOLUTION compensating Ms. Pat Kleinhans; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Appropriations moves to amend HR 481-1355 by striking the amount "$67.00" and inserting in lieu thereof the amount "$43.00".

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 106, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended.

HR 483-1380. By: Representatives McCollum of the 134th, and Hutchinson of the 133rd: A RESOLUTION compensating Mrs. George Ellis Martin; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 106, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 511-1458. By: Representative Ware of the 68th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Wesley Duffey; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Appropriations moves to amend HR 511-1458 by striking the amount "$1,160.82" on line 3, page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the amount "$300.00".

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 106, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended.

HR 517-1473. By: Representative Jessup of the 117th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Harold Norris; 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 106, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 1381. By: Representative Phillips of the 59th: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3007, relating to compromise of income tax penalty cases, so as to permit the Com missioner to make refunds under certain circumstances of penalties previously paid; 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 104, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

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 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, Carnes 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.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, approved March 19, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 640), as amended, so as to change the provisions rela tive to retirement allowances; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to pro vide conditions for the effectiveness of this Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, approved March 19, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 640), as amended, is hereby amended by striking from paragraph (b) of subsection (2) of Section 5 that paragraph thereof which reads as follows:
"An annual pension which, together with the annuity provided above, shall provide a total allowance equal to more than 1 % %, but not greater than 2%, the actual percent to be set by the Board of Trustees in direct relation to the amount of increased appro priations provided by the General Assembly to fund the provisions of this paragraph, of his average compensation over 5 consecutive years of creditable service producing the highest such average, multiplied by the number of his years of creditable service, not to exceed 40. In the event any member of the system elects to cease making contribu tions to the Teachers' Retirement System upon completing 40 or more years of credit able service, the annual pension provided in this subsection shall provide a total allowance equal to more than 1 % %, but not greater than 2 %, as set by the Board of Trustees pursuant to the terms of this paragraph, of his average compensation over the 5 consecutive years of creditable service during which such member was making con tributions to the system producing the highest such average, multiplied by the number of years of creditable service, not to exceed 40.", and substituting in lieu thereof the following paragraph:
"An annual pension which, together with the annuity provided above, shall provide a
to DC set oy trie OO&FQ of j. PUStecs m* direct rcifltion to LIIC ctffioumt ot inCFCQSCd flpproTM1 PFIQtions provided oy cue v-icncFfti /vssctnDiy to tund tnc provisions of tftis p&FEt^Ftipfi*, 1.84% for fiscal year 1978-79; 1.88% for fiscal year 1979-80; 1.92% for fiscal year 1980-81; 1.96% for fiscal year 1981-82 and 2.0% for fiscal year 1982-83 and thereafter of his average compensation over & 3 consecutive years of creditable service producing the highest such average, multiplied by the number of his years of creditable service, not to exceed 40. In the event any member of the system elects to cease making contribu tions to the Teachers' Retirement System upon completing 40 or more years of credit able service, the annual pension provided in this subsection shall provide a total
Trustees pursuant te the terms ef this paragraph, the applicable percentage set forth above of his average compensation over the & 3 consecutive years of creditable service during which such member was making contributions to the system producing the high e4s0t."such average, multiplied by the number of years of creditable service, not to exceed

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Section 2. (a) This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1978, only for the purposes of the quoted portion of Section 1 of this Act which establishes the retirement formula for fiscal year 1978-79 at 1.84%.
(b) Except as hereinafter provided, all other provisions of this Act shall become effec tive when funds are appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out the provisions
of this Act. (c) In the event the Board of Trustees of the Teachers' Retirement System determines
that any of the provisions of this Act may be funded from any of the retirement funds under its control and management without endangering the actuarial soundness of said funds, then the provisions of this Act so funded by the Board of Trustees from said retire ment funds shall be effective for such purposes and, for such purposes, the percentage for mulas specified in the quoted portion of Section 1 of this Act for specific fiscal years may be accelerated, in accordance with determinations made by the Board of Trustees as afore said, to the maximum percentage formula of 2.0%.
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Harris of the 8th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 308 by deleting on page 2, line 16 beginning with the numerals 1.88% through line 19 ending with the years 1982-83.
And on line 20 delete "3" and insert "5".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
Y Andereon, W.
Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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. Y Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. Y Bumiss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y 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.

Y Cooper, B. Coi, 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 Deveaui, C. Y DUon, H.D. N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Elliott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L.
N Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.
Gigniffiat, A. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. Y Hanner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. Y Hays, FJr.
N Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Ylrvin, 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 Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M. N Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(BU1)
Lenderman, M.
Y 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.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J.
Y Mostiler, J.L. Y MuUinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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. Y Phillips, R.T. N Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
N Ross, Ben B. Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 104, nays 47.

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. Y 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. N 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 Watkins, L. 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.
N Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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The amendment was adopted.
The following amendment was read:
Representative Williamson of the 45th moves to amend the Committee HB 308 by adding a new Section 3 to read:
"No benefits will be increased or paid until the unfunded accrued liabil reduced to zero".
Renumber the remaining section 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 Andereon, W.
Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E.
N Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K. N Bishop. S. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.
N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
N Games, C. Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. N CasUeberry, D. N Chance, G. N Childera, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty
N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. Y ColUns, M. N Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.

N Cooper, B. Coi, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davig, B. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. Y Deveaui, C.
Y Diion, H.D. N Dover, Bill N Edwards, W.
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.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
Ham, B.
N Hamilton, G. N Manner. B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. N Harriaon, C.
Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. N Hill, B.L.
N Holmes, Bob

N Home, F. Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. N Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
NIrvin, J. Ylrvin, 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.
Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R.
Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M.
N Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy
N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N 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. N Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mufflnax, E.G. N Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E.
N Nichols, M. N Nii, K.
Y Noble, Bill N Oldham. L. N Owens, RD. 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 Pmkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E.
Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L. N Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. N Roes, Ben B.
N Rowland, J.R N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Savage, J. N Scott, A.

Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne^r. N Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. Y Swann, D. N Taggart, T. N Thompson, A.W. N Tolbert, T. N Totes, E.B. Y Townsend, K.V. N Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
N Tucker, R.M. N Tuten, J. NTwiggs, R. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L.
N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
N Whitmire, D.
Y Williams, H.L. N Williams, R. Y WilUamson, 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 129. The amendment was lost.

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderaon, W.

Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R

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.

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Y Bray, C.A.
N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butter, D. Y Canty, H.
Y Carlisle, J. 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. Y Coleman, T. Y CoUins, M. Y ColweU, C.H. Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Coi, 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 DUon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill

Y Edwards, W. Y EUiott, E.H. N Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y G&minage, L.
Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greece, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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.Ji. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J.
Ylrvin, 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 Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill)
Lenderman, M.
Y binder, 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. Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.

Y Mufflnai, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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.
Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C. N Roes, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
Y Scott, A. Scott, D.
Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.

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. N 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 Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y 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 155, nays 7.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

Representative Tucker of the 73rd gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to HB
308, by substitute, as amended.

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 1332. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, and Hatcher of the 131st: A BILL to amend Code Section 92-3118, relating to income tax accounting periods and accounting methods, so as to remove a certain provision respecting income of deceased taxpayers arising from installment contracts; 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 1349. By: Representative Greer of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-601, relating to the definition of podiatry, so as to change the said definition; 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 99, nays 5. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1231. By: Representatives Savage of the 25th, Rowland of the 119th, Baugh of the 108th, and Toles of the 16th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-20, relating to eye banks, as amended, so as to permit medical examiners to remove the cornea of a decedent for purposes of corneal transplant under certain condi tions; to relieve medical examiners and eye banks of liability for failure to obtain consent of next of kin; and for other purposes.

The following Committee amendment was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent:

The Committee on Health and Ecology moves to amend House Bill 1231 as follows:
By striking on lines 24 - 26 on page 1, the following:
(2) No objection by the next of kin of the decedent to the removal is known by the medical examiner.
And substituting in lieu thereof, the following:
(2) No objection to the removal has been expressed by the next of kin of the decedent and no objection to the removal is known by the medical examiner.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Savage of the 25th, was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Chapter 88-20, relating to eye banks, as amended, so as to permit the removal of the cornea or eye of a decedent for purposes of transplant under certain condi tions; to affirm the right of corneal or eye transplant under certain circumstances; to relieve medical examiners, physicians, and eye banks of liability for authorized removal of an eye or cornea; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 88-20, relating to eye banks, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Code Section, to be designated as Code Section 88-2010, and to read as follows:
"88-2010. Corneal and Eye Removal by Medical Examiners and Physicians, (a) Upon the request of any eye bank in any case in which a patient is in need of corneal tissue or an eye for a transplant, a medical examiner or physician performing an autopsy may provide the cornea or eye of a decedent whenever all of the following conditions are met:
(1) (A) A decedent who may provide a suitable cornea or eye for the transplant is under the jurisdiction of a medical examiner and an autopsy is required in accordance with the 'Georgia Post Mortem Examination Act' (Ga. Laws 1953, Jan.-Feb., p. 602); or
(B) The physician has been requested, as provided by law, to perform an autopsy on a decedent who may provide a suitable cornea or eye for the transplant. (2) The express written consent to the removal of the cornea or eye is given by the next of kin of the decedent. (3) The removal of the cornea or eye will not interfere with the subsequent course of an investigation or autopsy. (b) Neither the medical examiner or physician, nor any eye bank, shall be held liable or responsible in any civil or criminal action for the removal or transplant of a cornea or eye as authorized by this Section."

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Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, by substitute.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 107, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HR 482-1380. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Harrison of the 20th, Glanton of the 66th, Isakson of the 20th, Horton of the 43rd, McDonald of the 12th, Cason of the 96th, Daniel of the 88th, Robinson of the 58th, Galer of the 97th, and others:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to exempt from taxation certain property owned by a nonprofit corporation organized for the primary purpose of encouraging cooperation between parents and teachers to promote the education and welfare of children and youth; 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 inserting in the first paragraph of said Paragraph IV between the words and semicolon "all institutions of purely public charity;" and the word "all" the following:
"property owned by a nonprofit corporation organized for the primary purpose of encouraging cooperation between parents and teachers to promote the education and welfare of children and youth, notwithstanding the fact that such nonprofit corporation may derive income from fees or dues paid by persons, organizations or associations to affiliate with such nonprofit corporation, but only the property of such nonprofit corpo ration which is used primarily for the aforesaid purpose may be exempt from taxation;", so that when so amended the first paragraph of said Paragraph IV of Section I of Article VII shall read as follows:
"The General Assembly may, by law, exempt from taxation all public property; places of religious worship or burial and all property owned by religious groups used only for residential purposes and from which no income is derived; all institutions of purely public charity; property owned by a nonprofit corporation organized for the primary purpose of encouraging cooperation between parents and teachers to promote the edu cation and welfare of children and youth, notwithstanding the fact that such nonprofit corporation may derive income from fees or dues paid by persons, organizations or asso ciations to affiliate with such nonprofit corporation, but only the property of such non profit corporation which is used primarily for the aforesaid purpose may be exempt from taxation; all intangible personal property owned by or irrevocably held in trust for the exclusive benefit of religious, educational and charitable institutions, no part of the net profit from the operation of which can inure to the benefit of any private person; all buildings erected for and used as a college, incorporated academy or other seminary of learning, and also all funds or property held or used as endowment by such colleges, incorporated academies or seminaries of learning, provided the same is not invested in real estate; and provided, further, that said exemptions shall only apply to such colleges, incorporated academies or other seminaries of learning as are open to the general public; the real and personal estate of any public library, and that of any other literary associa tion, used by or connected with such library; all books and philosophical apparatus and all paintings and statuary of any company or association, kept in a public hall and not held as merchandise or for purposes of sale or gain; provided the property so exempted be not used for the purpose of private or corporate profit and income, distributable to

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shareholders in corporations owning such property or to other owners of such property, and any income from such property is used exclusively for religious, educational and charitable purposes, or for either one or more of such purposes and for the purpose of maintaining and operating such institution; this exemption shall not apply to real estate or buildings other than those used for the operation of such institution and which is rented, leased or otherwise used for the primary purpose of securing an income thereon; and also provided that such donations of property shall not be predicated upon an agreement, contract or otherwise that the donor or donors shall receive or retain any part of the net or gross income of the property. The General Assembly shall further have powers to exempt from taxation farm products, including baled cotton, grown in this State and remaining in the hands of the producer, but not longer than for the year next after their production."

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 authorize the General Assem bly to exempt from taxation certain property owned by a nonprofit corporation organized for the primary purpose of encouraging cooperation between parents and teachers to promote the education and welfare of children and youth?"

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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that certain property located within any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census which is owned by a nonprofit corporation organized for the primary purpose of encouraging cooperation between parents and teachers to promote the education and welfare of children and youth may be exempted from all State, county, municipal and school taxation, including such taxation to pay interest on and retire bonded indebtedness; 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:
"Property located within any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census which is owned by a nonprofit corporation organized for the primary purpose of encour aging cooperation between parents and teachers to promote the education and welfare of children and youth and which is used by such nonprofit corporation primarily for such purpose may be exempted by the General Assembly from all State, county, munici pal and school taxation, including such taxation to pay interest on and retire bonded indebtedness, notwithstanding the fact that such nonprofit corporation may derive income from fees or dues paid by persons, organizations or associations to affiliate with such nonprofit corporation. This paragraph shall be effective for all taxable years begin ning after December 31, 1978."

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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 that certain property located within any county of this State having a population of 600,000 or more according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census which is owned by a nonprofit corporation organized for the primary purpose of encouraging cooperation between parents and teachers to promote the education and welfare of children and youth may be exempted from all State, county, municipal and school taxation, including such taxation to pay interest on and retire bonded indebted ness?"

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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

A substitute, offered by Representative Vaughn of the 57th, was read and ruled out of order.

The following amendments were read and adopted:

Representative Adams of the 36th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HR 482-1380 by deleting on page 1, line 8 after the word "youth" the word "may" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "shall".
Also, amend accordingly wherever the same wording appears elsewhere in the Resolu tion.

Representative Irvin of the 23rd moves to amend the Committee substitute to HR 482-1380 by striking on lines 24 and 25, page 1 the words "for such purpose" and insert ing in lieu thereof the following:
"for its general headquarters".

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended.
On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Adama, Marvin
Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B.

Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Coffins, 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. 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 Ganunage, L. Y GignUliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.

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Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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 Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, 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.
Lee, W.J.(Bill) 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. Y Money, J.
Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L.
Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
ROBS, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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. 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 Watkins, L.
Y Watson, R.H.Jr. Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, i. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y WUliamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 160, nays
0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute, as amended.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:45 o'clock, this afternoon.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1978

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The Speaker Pro Tern called the House to order.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1510. By: Representative Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend Code Title 41A, known as the "Financial Institutions Code of Georgia" so as to provide that any financial institution may close one day each week in addition to Sundays and other legal holidays; to provide that any act authorized, required or permitted to be performed at or by any financial institution on a day when it is closed may be performed on the next succeeding business day; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 101, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.
HB 1303. 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 Liq uors" so as to provide for surety bonds for alcoholic beverage licensees; to pro vide an effective date; and for other purposes.
The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:
A BILL
To amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors", approved February 3, 1938 (Ga. Laws, Ex. Sess., 1937-38, p. 103), as amended, so as to provide for surety bonds for alcoholic beverage licensees; to authorize the storage of alcoholic beverages, including spirituous liquors, distilled spirits and alcohol, in federally licensed and regulated foreign trade zones; to authorize any public or private corporation which has been granted the privilege of establishing, operating or maintaining a foreign trade zone to distribute alcoholic beverages, including spirituous liquors, distilled spirits and alcohol, to destinations outside the State of Georgia; to prohibit the sale at retail of alcoholic beverages, including spirituous liquors, distilled spirits and alcohol, in federally licensed and regulated foreign trade zones; 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 "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alcoholic Beverages and Liquors", approved February 3, 1938 (Ga. Laws, Ex. Sess., 1937-38, p. 103), as amended, is hereby amended by striking from the first sentence of Section 10 the word:
"Retailers", and inserting in lieu thereof the words:
"Retailers and consumption on premises licensees", so that when so amended Section 10 shall read as follows:
"Section 10. Before any license is granted, applicant must file with the Revenue Com missioner corporate surety bond in a surety company licensed to do business in the State of Georgia, conditioned to pay all taxes due the State of Georgia, in amounts as follows:

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Distillers--ten thousand ($10,000.00) dollars; Wholesalers--five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars; Retailers Retailers and consumption on premises licensees--twenty-five hundred ($2,500.00) dollars; said bonds to be approved by the Revenue Commissioner and shall be executed on forms as may be prescribed by said Commissioner.
Said bonds shall be of form prescribed by the State Revenue Commissioner and shall be conditioned, among other things, that the applicant when granted a license to sell distilled spirits and alcohol, shall pay all sums due the State and comply with all the rules and regulations governing the sale of distilled spirits or alcohol, and such other conditions as the State Revenue Commissioner may require in his rules and regulations."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by renumbering Section 33 as Section 34 and by adding a new Section 33, to read as follows:
"Section 33. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act or other laws to the contrary, any public or private corporation which has been granted the privilege of establishing, operating and maintaining a foreign trade zone by the Foreign Trade Zones Board in accordance with an Act of Congress, approved June 18, 1934, entitled 'An Act to provide for the establishment, operation and maintenance of foreign-trade zones in ports of entry of the United States, to expedite and encourage foreign commerce and for other purposes.', shall, until the termination of such privilege, be authorized to store alcoholic beverages, including spirituous liquors, distilled spirits and alcohol, within the boundaries of such foreign trade zone. Any public or private corporation which has been granted the privilege of establishing, operating or maintaining a foreign trade zone shall also be authorized to distribute alcoholic beverages, including spirituous liquors, distilled spirits and alcohol, to destinations outside the State of Georgia; provided, however, nothing herein shall authorize the sale at retail of any alcoholic beverages, including spirituous liquors, distilled spirits and alcohol, within the boundaries of a foreign trade zone if the sale would otherwise be prohibited by the laws of this State."
Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 97, nays 4.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

The following Bilk of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute or amendments thereto:

HB 1307. By: Representatives Truluck of the 86th, Swann of the 90th, Murray of the 116th, Beckham of the 89th, Johnson of the 66th, Lane of the 81st, and Dent of the 85th: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-2801, relating to cruelty to chil dren, so as to provide for the crime of cruelty to children causing the death of the child; to provide for a penalty; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Section 26-2801, relating to cruelty to children, so as to provide that a parent, guardian or other person commits cruelty to children when he wilfully deprives the child of necessary sustenance to the extent that the child's health or well-being is jeop ardized; to provide that any person commits cruelty to children when he maliciously

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causes a child under the age of 18 cruel or excessive physical or mental pain; to change the penalty for a person convicted of cruelty to children; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Section 26-2801, relating to cruelty to children, is hereby amended by striking said Section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 26-2801 to read as follows:
"26-2801. Cruelty to Children, (a) A parent, guardian, or other person supervising the welfare of or having immediate charge or custody of a child under the age of 18 commits cruelty to children when he wilfully deprives the child of necessary sustenance ef to the extent that the child's health or well-being is jeopardized.
(b) Any person commits cruelty to children when he maliciously causes the a^ child under the age of 18 cruel or excessive physical or mental pain.
(c) A person convicted of cruelty to children as provided in this Section shall be pun ished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five ten years."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
Representative Truluck of the 86th moved that the House agree to the Senate substi tute to HB 1307.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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 Burniss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Cartleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Guilders, 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 Coi, 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 DUon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill
Edwards, W. Y EUiott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammttge, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B.
Y Hamilton, G. Y Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y 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 Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, 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.
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.
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.

On the motion, the ayes were 148, nays 1. The motion prevailed.

N McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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.
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.
Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
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

HB 1234. By: Representatives Irvin of the 10th, Twiggs and Colwell of the 4th, Lord of the 105th, Ross of the 76th, and Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend Code

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Section 24-2715, relating to the additional duties of the clerks of the superior courts, as amended, so as to prohibit a clerk from recording a deed unless the name and address of the grantee is contained in the deed; and for other pur
poses.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend HB 1234 as follows:
By striking the words "grantee is" on line 4 of page 1 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"grantor(s) and grantee(s) are".
By striking the words "grantee or one of the grantees" on line 16 of page 1 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"grantor(s) and the grantee(s)".

Representative Irvin of the 10th moved that the House agree to the Senate amend ment to HB 1234.

On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Anderaon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.K. 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.
Carnes, C. 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 CoUins, M.
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. Y Deveaux, C. 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 Ganunage, L. Y Gignilliat, A.
Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. - Y Hamilton, 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. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. 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.
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)
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.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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. Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
Scott, A.

On the motion to agree, the ayes were 146, nays 0. The motion prevailed.

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. 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 Watkins, L. 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

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

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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.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend HB 132 by striking on Page 1, from line 24, the follow ing:
"Section V", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section VI".'
and By striking on Page 2, from line 16, the following: "Section V",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Section VI".

Representative Carnes of the 43rd moved that the House agree to the Senate amend ment to HB 132.

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 Balkcom, R. 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. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Came., C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childere, 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 Coi, W.E. Y Croeby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Diion, 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, G. Y Manner, 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.
Y Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S.
Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, 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. N Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(BU1)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
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.
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 Nil, 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.
Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T.
Randall, W.C. Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Savage, J. 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.
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.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. 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

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On the motion, the ayes were 149, nays 1. 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 1760. By: Representatives Hudson of the 137th, Carnes of the 43rd, Baugh of the 108th, and Parham of the 109th: A BILL to amend an Act regulating the prac tice of professional sanitarians and to promote the principles of environmental sanitation so as to provide for the setting of fees including, but not limited to, fees for written examination, initial licensing, license renewal, and reciprocity (endorsement) by the Georgia Board of Registered Professional Sanitarians; and
for other purposes.

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 Balkcom, R. 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. Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childen, E.M.
Y Childs, P. Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
ConneU, 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 GigniUiat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, 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 Keyton, J.W. Y Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G.
Y Lambert, Roy Lane, Dick
Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, W.J.(BU1)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
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.
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.
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.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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. YTwiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
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 154, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1572. By: Representative Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend the Act Providing for the Review, Continuation, Reestablishment or Termination of Regulatory Agen cies so as to change the review, termination, and repeal date .of the Georgia Board of Occupational Therapy and the Act relating thereto; 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.
Adams, Marvin Y Anderoon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Balkcom, R.
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. Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childera, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Cor, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, RA.
Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y EUiott, 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, 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 Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S.
Ylrvin, J.
Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben
Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. N Jones, B. Y Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. YKarrh,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) 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, SJ. Y Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. Y McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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, RG. 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.
Roes, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
Scott, A.

Y 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.
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. Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
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 144, nays 2. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1320. By: Representative Burruss of the 21st: A BILL to amend Code Title 45, known as the "Game and Fish Code", so as to change the provisions relative to legal weapons for hunting wildlife; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation moves to amend H. B. No. 1320 as fol lows:
Delete on line 24 of page 1 the phrase ".45 Long Colt,".

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. Y Argo, B.

Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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.

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Y Canty, H. Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Y COT, 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 Diion, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Y EUiott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D.

Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y GignUliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. N Holmes, Bob
Home, F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. 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. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y Kiigore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, WJ.(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.
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 Nil, 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.
ROBS, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A. N Scott, D.
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.
Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Y Watkins, L. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y WiUiamson, 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 143, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 1461. By: Representative Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the licensure of applied psychologists so as to provide for continuing edu cation as a condition for license renewal; to provide an effective date; and for
other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andersen, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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.

Y Cason, G. Y Castlebeny, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.
Y Cooper, B. Y COT, 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 Deveaui, C. Y Diion, 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. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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.^lr.
Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted
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. N Karrh, R. Y Kemp, R. Y Keyton, J.W. Y KUgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick

Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, WJ.(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 MulUnai, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nix, K.
Noble, Bill

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Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E. Y Patten, G.C. Y Patten, R.L. Y Petera, 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. 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 Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. 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.

Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. YTwiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.

Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, RM.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.
Mi. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 144, nays 2. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1709. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Thompson of the 93rd, Smyre of the 92nd, Cason of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Bishop of the 94th, and Phillips of the 91st: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-1610, relating to hours of operation of billiard rooms, so as to provide that the provisions of said Section shall not apply in counties having a consolidated city-county government; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G.
Adams, Marvin Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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. Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. 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. 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. Y EUiott, 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. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson. R.S. Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, 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.(BU1) 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.
Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
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.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.
Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Waynejr. 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.
Tuten, J. YTwiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L.
Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Williamson, G. Y Wuson, J.M. Y Wood, J.
Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 144, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

HB 1504. By: Representatives Whitmire, Jackson and Wood of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing superior court clerks in certain counties to invest certain funds deposited in the registry of the court so as to authorize superior court clerks in all counties to deposit certain funds in the registry of the court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andersen, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugb, 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 Carries, C.
Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.
Coleman, T. Y Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y COT. 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 Deveaui, 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 Gignifflat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, G.
Y Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawking, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr.
Hill, B.L. Holmes, Bob

Home, F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, 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 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.
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 Mullinai, 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.
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 Savage, 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.
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. N Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H. Jr.
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 151, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was

Representative Watkins of the 34th stated that she had inadvertently voted "nay" on the passage of HB 1504 but intended to vote "aye" thereon.

HB 1279. By: Representatives Kemp of the 139th, Davis of the 99th, Johnston of the 56th, Home of the 104th, Battle of the 124th, Taggart of the 125th, Daniel of the 88th, Bargeron of the 83rd, and others: A BILL to provide for the distribution of certain moneys received or to be received as a result of the commission of a crime; to provide a definition; to provide for the deposit with and disburse ment by the Board of Offender Rehabilitation of certain moneys due to a person accused of a crime in this State with respect to a reenactment of the crime; to provide for publication of certain notices; to provide for payment of the moneys under certain circumstances to such persons accused of a crime; and for other purposes.

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The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To provide for the distribution of certain moneys received or to be received as a result of the commission of a crime; to provide a definition; to provide for the deposit with and disbursement by the Board of Offender Rehabilitation of certain moneys due to a person accused of a crime in this State with respect to a reenactment of the crime; to provide for publication of certain notices; to provide for payment of the moneys under certain circumstances to such persons accused of a crime; to provide for payments pursuant to cer tain court orders; to provide for the time at which certain periods of limitation begin to run; to declare certain actions to be null and void; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; 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. Distribution of moneys received as a result of the commission of crime, (a) As used in this Section, "board" means the Board of Offender Rehabilitation.
(b) Every person, firm, corporation, partnership, association, or other legal entity contracting with any person or the representative or assignee of any person, accused of a crime in this State, with respect to the reenactment of such crime, by way of a movie, book, magazine article, radio or television presentation, live entertainment of any kind, or from the expression of such person's thoughts, feelings, opinions, or emotions regarding such crime, shall pay over to the board any moneys which would otherwise, by terms of such contract, be owing to the person so convicted or his representatives. The board shall deposit such moneys in an escrow account for the benefit of and payable to any victim, his heirs or estate of crimes committed by such person, provided that such person is even tually convicted or enters a plea of guilty of the crime and provided further that such victim, within five years of the date of such conviction or plea of guilty of the crime, brings a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction and recovers a money judgment against such person, his heirs or estate or representatives. It shall be the duty of the victim, the victim's lawyer or the victim's representative to notify the Board of Offender Rehabilitation within 30 days of filing any claim under this Act.
(c) (1) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association, or other legal entity to fail to comply with the provisions of this Act.
(2) Any person, firm, corporation, partnership, association, or other legal entity violating the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction of the violation, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor.
(3) Each day any such person, firm, corporation, partnership, association or other legal entity continues in violation of the provisions of this Act shall constitute a sep arate offense. (d) The board, at least once every six months for five years from the date it receives such moneys, shall cause to have published a legal notice in newspapers of general circu lation in each county of the State advising such victims that such escrow moneys are avail able to satisfy money judgments pursuant to this Section. (e) Upon disposition of charges favorable to any person accused of committing a crime, or upon a showing by such person that five years have elapsed from the establish ment of such escrow account and further that no actions are pending against such person pursuant to this Section, the board shall immediately pay over any moneys in the escrow account to such person. (f) Any excess which remains in the escrow account or is deposited into the account after all money judgments have been satisfied shall be paid over into the treasury of this State as compensation for the establishment, administration and execution of the provi sions of this Act. (g) The board shall make payments from an escrow account to any person accused of crime upon the order of a court of competent jurisdiction after a showing by such person that such moneys shall be used for the exclusive purpose of retaining legal repre-

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sentation at any stage of the proceedings against such person, including the appeals pro cess.
(h) The board shall disburse said payments on a pro rata basis of all claims filed according to the amount of money in said escrow account comparable to the amount of each such claim. Said sums are not to be disbursed until all pending claims have been settled or reduced to judgment.
(i) Any action taken by any person convicted or who enters a plea of guilty of a crime, whether by way of execution of a power of attorney, creation of corporate entities or otherwise, to defeat the purpose of this Section shall be null and void as against the public policy of this State.
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 Walker of the 115th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1279 by adding a new Section 2 to read as follows:
"This Act shall in no way affect any contracts in existence before the effective date of this Act" and by renumbering Section 2 as Section 3 and by renumbering Section 3 as Section 4.

Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1279 by adding after the word "estate" on line 5 of page 2, the following ",".

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
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.
Carrell, B. Y Caaon, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.

Y ChUds, 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 COT, 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 Deveaui, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Effiott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L.

Y Gignffliat, A.
Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G.
Y Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawking, J. Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J.
Ylrvin, 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)
Lendennan, 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 Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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.

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Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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. YTaggart, 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 Watkins, L. 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, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 161, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 723. By: Representatives Phillips of the 91st, Patten of the 146th, Stone of the 138th, Birdsong of the 103rd and Isakson of the 20th: A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to control the federal bureaucracy; 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 1470. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Coleman of the 118th, Murphy of the 18th, Lambert of the 112th, Mann of the 13th, Wilson of the 19th, Phillips of the 91st, Ware of the 68th, and Murray of the 116th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia so as to provide an increase in the retirement benefits for those who become eligible to receive benefits after a certain date; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act creating the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, approved April 16, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 630), as amended by an Act approved April 9, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 1203), an Act approved April 23, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 586), an Act approved March 31, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 705), an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 892), an Act approved April 19, 1973 (Ga. .Laws 1973, p. 1414), an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1191), an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1194), an Act approved April 18, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 823), an Act approved April 18, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 830), an Act approved February 27, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 332), and an Act approved April 8, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1291), so as to provide an increase in the retirement benefits for those who become eligible to receive retirement benefits after a certain date; to provide an increase in retirement for those already receiving retire ment benefits and for those who become eligible to receive retirement benefits prior to a certain date; to provide for the payment of the increased benefits to those eligible to receive such benefits; 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 creating the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia, approved April 16, 1963 (Ga. Laws 1963, p. 630), as amended by an Act approved April 9, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 1203), an Act approved April 23, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 586), an Act approved March 31, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 705), an Act approved April 17, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973,

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p. 892), an Act approved April 19, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 1414), an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1191), an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 1194), an Act approved April 18, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 823), an Act approved April 18, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 830), an Act approved February 27, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 332), and an Act approved April 8, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 1291), is hereby amended by strik ing from subsection (a) of Section 18, wherever the same appears, the following:
"$60.00", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"$70.00", and by striking from said subsection the following:
"$15.00", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"$17.50", and by striking from said subsection the following:
"$375.00", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"$437.50", so that when so amended, subsection (a) of Section 18 shall read as follows:
"(a) Option 1 shall be known as a single-life annuity and shall provide retirement benefits in a monthly payment level for the life of the member only. Any member of the retirement fund, who, upon being approved for retirement benefits and having selected Option 1 and shall have no more than four (4) years of service credited to him under the provisions of this law, shall be paid a monthly retirement of $70.00 per month until his death. Any member who, upon being approved for retirement benefits, and shall have more than four (4) years credited to him under the provisions of this law, shall be paid a monthly retirement of $70.00, plus $17.50 per month for each additional year of service so credited to him, however, not in any case to exceed a maximum monthly sum of $437.50, such maximum monthly sum to be paid only in the event a member shall have a minimum of 25 years or more of creditable service credited to him under the provisions of this law."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (g) of Section 18 and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (g) to read as follows:
"(g) The options provided for herein and the increase in the amounts to be paid as retirement benefits pursuant to said options shall become effective and apply from and after May 1, 1978: Provided, however, that those members and persons already receiving retirement benefits which were computed and determined at a time when the options were not available shall not be afforded an opportunity to select an option, but shall have their retirement benefits recomputed and determined in accordance with the provi sions of Option 1, as provided by subsection (a) of this Section, and the increase in ben efits shall be paid to such members or persons from and after May 1, 1978. For those members or persons eligible to receive retirement benefits from and after May 1, 1978, their service shall be computed and determined in accordance with the increased retire ment benefits in this Section in accordance with the member's option selected in accord ance with the provisions of this Section and according to the number of years of creditable service credited to such member or person under the provisions of this Section and such member shall be paid said retirement benefits so determined from and after May 1, 1978. For those members or persons already receiving retirement benefits such members or persons shall be entitled to have their retirement benefits recomputed and determined in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the increase in benefits according to their years of creditable service shall be paid to such members and persons from and after May 1, 1978."
Section 3. This Act shall become effective on May 1, 1978.
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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Adama, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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. 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 Coi, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaui, C. Y DUon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y EUiott, 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.
Hamilton, 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. Y Hill, B.L.
Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. Ylrvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Jobnston, 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
Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, WJ.(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. 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 Mullinai, 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.
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 Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Waynejr.
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. Tuten, J.
YTwiggs, R. Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C.
Watkins, L. Watson, R.H.,Jr. Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
Y Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L.
Y Williams, R. Y WUliamson, 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 141, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

HB 1282. By: Representative Dixon of the 151st: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 88-3, relating to enforcement of the Georgia Health Code and administrative proce dure, as amended, so as to require the giving of certain notices in cases in which an application for an individual sewage disposal system permit is denied; to provide for use of certain findings in the determination of fair market value for ad valorem tax purposes; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for definitions; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Dixon of the 151st, was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Chapter 88-3, relating to enforcement of the Georgia Health Code and administrative procedure, as amended, so as to require the giving of certain notices in cases in which an application for an individual sewage disposal system permit is denied; to provide for use of certain findings in the determination of fair market value for ad valorem tax purposes; to provide for practices and procedures; to provide for definitions; U> repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Chapter 88-3, relating to enforcement of the Georgia Health Code and administrative procedure, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new Code Section 88-310, to read as follows:
"88-310. Denial of Individual Sewage Disposal System Permits; Notices, (a) In any case in which an application for an individual sewage disposal system permit is denied, it shall be the duty of the department or the county board of health denying such permit to notify the applicant, in writing, of such denial. Such notices shall be mailed by first class mail within fifteen (15) days of the date on which the application is denied. The notice shall contain the name and address of the applicant, a description of the property involved, and the reasons for denial of the permit and notification that the applicant should contact the County Board of Tax Assessors for ad valorem tax pur poses. It shall be the duty of the county board of tax assessors and the county tax appraisal staff of the county in which the property is located to consider the denial of an individual sewage disposal system permit and the reasons for such denial in deter mining the fair market value of such property for ad valorem tax purposes.
(b) As used in this Section, 'individual sewage disposal system' means a sewage dis posal system, other than a public or community sewage disposal system, serving a single building, residence or other facility designed or used for human occupancy or congre gation, including septic tank systems and pit privies."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by substitute.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Adams, Marvin
Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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 Carnes, C.
Carrel], B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childera, E.M.
Y ChUds, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Y Colling, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Cornell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Coz, 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 Deveaui, C. Y Diion, 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. Y Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. Y Manner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Y Hawking. J. Y Hays, F.>. Y Hill, B.L.
Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. 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. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lendennan, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K. 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. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mufflnax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne^Ir.
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.
YTwiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.HJr.
Wheeler, Bobby White, J. Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y WUIiamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T. Mr. Sneaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 154, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1624. By: Representatives Milford of the 13th, Pinkston of the 100th, Jessup of the 117th, Coleman of the 118th, Lucas of the 102nd, Davis of the 99th, Daniel of the 88th, and Jackson of the 9th: A BILL to regulate the repair of motor vehi cles; to provide for a short title ("Georgia Motor Vehicle Repair Act"); to pro vide for definitions; to provide for estimates and the conditions under which estimates must be given; to require persons engaged in the business of repairing motor vehicles to take certain actions; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read:

The House Motor Vehicles Committee moves to amend H.B. 1624 as follows: By adding on line 9 of page 1 after the following: "certain conditions;",
the following: "to prohibit intentional damage;".
By changing on line 30 of page 3 the 25% to 15%. By adding on line 2 of page 4 after the following:
"this Act", the following:
", except that contained in Section 8,".
By adding between lines 3 and 4 of page 4 the following:
"Section 8. No person requested to give an estimated price for the repair of a motor vehicle or requested to repair such motor vehicle shall intentionally and willfully damage the motor vehicle or any part thereof for the purpose of repairing such part or vehicle. Any person violating the provisions of this Section 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."
By striking from line 4 of page 4 the following:
"Section 8",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Section 9".

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Davis of the 99th moves to amend the Committee Amendment to H. B. 1624 as follows:
By striking from the added Section 8 the following:
"requested to give an estimated price for the repair of a motor vehicle or requested to repair such motor vehicle".
By striking, between "damage" and "motor vehicle", the following:

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"the",

and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "any".

The following amendment was read:
Representative Childs of the 51st moves to amend the Committee amendment to HB 1624 by striking "Any person violating ..... five years.".
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 91, nays 21. The amendment was adopted.
The Committee amendment, as amended, was adopted.
An amendment, offered by Representative Dean of the 29th, 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. N Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
N Argo, B. N Auten, D. N Balkcom, R. N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N 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. Y Buck, T.B.
Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
CarreU, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M. Y Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.

N Cooper, B. N COT, W.E. N Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. N Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C. N Diion, H.D.
N Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y 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. N Hamilton, G. N Manner, B. N Harris, B.B.,Sr.
N Harris, J.F. N Harrison, C.
Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkim, J. N Hays, F. Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob

Y Horne, F. Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. NIrvin, J. Ylrvin, R. N 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. Y Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M. N Karrh, R.
Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. N Kilgore, T.M.
Knight, N.G.
N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick N Lane, W.J. N Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lendennan, M.
Y Linder, J. N Logan, H.
Long, W.K. Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R.

Y McCollum, H. N McDonald, L.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinai, E.G. N Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. NNix,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.
Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. Y Pinkston, F.C.
N Rainey, H. N Ralston, E.
N Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C.
N Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. N Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. N Savage, J.
Y Scott, A.

Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N 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.
Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B.
N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M.
N Tuten, J. NTwiggs, R.
N Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby N White, J. Y 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 passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 54, nays 104.
The Bill, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost.

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HB 1563. By: Representatives Culpepper of the 98th, Murphy of the 18th, Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Karrh of the 106th, and Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend Code Title 24A, the Juvenile Court Code so as to change the provisions regarding concurrent jurisdiction of superior court; to provide for transfer of certain cases; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend Code Title 24A, the Juvenile Court Code, as amended, so as to change the provisions regarding transfer to other courts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Title 24A, the Juvenile Court Code, as amended, is hereby amended by striking from subsection (a)(3) of Code Section 24A-2501 the following:
"(ii) the child is not amenable to treatment or rehabilitation through available facili ties,", and by redesignating subdivisions (iii) and (iv) of subsection (a)(3) of Code Section 24A-2501 as subdivisions (ii) and (iii), respectively, so that when so amended, Code Section 24A-2501 shall read as follows:
"24A-2501. Transfer to Other Courts, (a) After a petition has been filed alleging delin quency based on conduct which is designated a crime or public offense under the laws, including local ordinances, the court before hearing the petition on its merits may trans fer the offense for prosecution to the appropriate court having jurisdiction of the offense if:
(1) a hearing on whether the transfer should be made is held in conformity with Sections 24A-1801, 24A-2001 and 24A-2002; and
(2) notice in writing of the time, place, and purpose of the hearing is given to the child and his parents, guardian, or other custodian at least three days before the hear ing; and
(3) the court in its discretion determines there are reasonable grounds to believe that (i) the child committed the delinquent act alleged, &} the child is net amenable te treatment er rehabilitation through available facilities, (i)- (ii) the child is not committable to an institution for the mentally retarded or mentally ill, and 4vf) (iii) the interests of the child and the community require the child be placed under legal restraint and the transfer should be made; and
(4) the child was at least 15 years of age at the time of the alleged delinquent con duct or the child was 13 or 14 years of age and committed an act for which the pun ishment is loss of life or confinement for life in the penitentiary. (b) The transfer terminates the jurisdiction of the juvenile court over the child with respect to an adjudication of delinquency as to the delinquent acts alleged in the peti tion. (c) No child, either before or after reaching 17 years of age, shall be prosecuted for an offense previously committed unless the case has been transferred as provided in this Section. (d) Statements made by the child at any hearing under this Act are not admissible against him over objection in the criminal proceedings following the transfer."
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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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Y Adams, G.
Y Adams, Marvin Y Andersen, W. Y Argo, B. Y Autn, D. Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E.
Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. YBeckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K. Bishop, S.
Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Buiruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Caraes, C. Carrel!, B.
Y Canon, G. Y Caitleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childs, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T. Y Colling, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y COT, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Y Dent, RA.
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.
Gignilliat, A.
Y Glanton, Tom Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. YHam, B. Y Hamilton, 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. N Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, 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.
Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, WJ. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Under, 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.
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.
Ramsey, T. Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, K Y Robinson, C. Y Rons, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Savage, J. Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
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.
Tuten, J. YTwiggs, R.
Vaughn, C.R.
Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
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 147, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

Representative Bishop of the 94th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on the passage of HB 1563, by substitute, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

HB 1365. By: Representatives Home of the 104th, Davis of the 99th, Birdsong of the 103rd, and Pinkston of the 100th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Retailers' and Consumers' Sales and Use Tax Act" so as to change certain provisions relative to showing a credit on county and municipal ad valorem tax bills; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderaon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. YBeckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K.

Y Bishop, S. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Y Caraes, C. CarrelLB. Y Cason, G. Castleberry, D.

Y Chance, G. Y Childera, E.M. Y ChUds, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T. Colons, 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, RA. 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 Gtuxunag6, L Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. NHam, B. Y Hamilton, G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.^r.

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Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harriaon, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawking, J. Y Hays, F.Ji.
Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, R. Y Isakson, J.
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. YKarrh, 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.
Long, W.K. Y Looper, M.
Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, SJ. Y Matthews, D.R. Y McCoUum, H. Y McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E.

Y Milford, B. Y Money, J.
Moetiler, J.L. Y Mufflnax, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, K. Y Noble, Bill
Y Oldham, L. Y Owens, R.D. Y Parham, B.E.
Y Patten, G.C. Patten, R.L.
Y Peters, RG.
Y Phillips, L.L. Y Phillips, RT. Y Phillips, W.R Y Pilewicz, G.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E.
Ramsey, T.

Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Roes. Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Savage, J. Scott, A.
Y Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
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. Y Tuten, J. YTwiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W.
Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, RH.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J.
Whitmire, D. Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
Y WilUamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J.
Wood, J.T. Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 142, nays 3, The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1385. By: Representatives Daniel of the 88th, Mostiler of the 71st, Robinson of the 58th, Carrell of the 75th, McDonald of the 12th, Dean of the 29th, Jackson of the 9th, and Scott of the 123rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act" so as to require the submission of certificate of title applications, for purposes other than for the perfection or cancellation of security interests or liens on vehicles not being transferred, to be made so as to have the State Revenue Commissioner or his duly authorized county tag agents receive same within a specified time; and for other purposes.

Representative Coleman of the 118th moved that HB 1385 be recommitted to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

On the motion, the ayes were 85, nays 19. The motion prevailed.

HB 1518. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia so as to provide for credit for out-of-state service; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. YBeckham, B. Y Benefield, J.
Birdsong, K.

Y Bishop, S. Bolster, P. Bray, C.A.
Y Buck, T.B. Y BUITUSB, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
Y Carnes, C. Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Castleberry, D.

Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Childa, 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 Coi, W.E. Y Crosby, T.

Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davi, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaui, 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 GammagB, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. Y Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.

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JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawking, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, 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.
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.
McKinney, J.E.

Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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 PhiUips, 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.
Roes, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Savage, 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.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y Wuliamson, 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 1614. By: Representatives Snow of the 1st, Walker of the 115th, Evans of the 84th, Butler of the 56th, Carnes of the 43rd, Childs of the 51st, and Karrh of the 106th: 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 incapahle of managing their estates, so as to provide that any examination, affidavit, or certificate required by Code Section 49-604 may be made by a physician licensed in this or any other 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 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 Balkcom, R. 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. 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. Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y ChUders, 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 COT, 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 Diion, 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 G&mmage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom

Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. YHam, B. Y Hamilton, G. Y Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawking, J. Y Hays, FJr.
Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J.
Ylrvin, 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.
Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J.
Lee, W.J.(BU1)
Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
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. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, 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.
Pinkston, F.C. Y Rainey, H.
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 Savage, J. Y Scott, A.
Y Scott, D.

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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. YTwiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L.

Y Wall, V. Ware, J.C.
Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.

Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y WiUiamson, 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.

HR 479-1349. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th and Snow of the 1st:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the effective date of amendments to the Constitution; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article XII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding after the word "itself" the words "or the resolution proposing the amendment", so that when so amended Paragraph IV shall read as follows:
"Paragraph IV. Effective date of amendments. Unless the amendment itself or the resolution proposing the amendment shall provide otherwise, an amendment to this Constitution shall become effective on the first day of January following its ratification."
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 effective date of amendments to the Constitution?"
( ) NO
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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andersen, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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.
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. 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.
Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaui, C. Y Diion, H.D. Y Dover, Bill

Y Edwards, W. EUiott, 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.

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Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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.Jt. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. 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, WJRud. 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)
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. Y Money, J.
Moetiler, J.L. Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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.
RandaU, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Y Roes, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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. YTwiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr.
Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R. Y WUliamson, G. Y Wilson, J.M.
YWood,J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 160, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted:

HR 725. By: Representative Jones of the 126th: A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Bertie Sue Davis; and for other purposes.

HR 726. By: Representatives Scott of the 123rd, Hill of the 127th, Jones of the 126th, Bat tle of the 124th, Triplett of the 128th and others: A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Gertrude L. Greene; and for other purposes.

Representative Nix of the 20th requested the following statement appear in the Journal:

House of Representatives Atlanta, Georgia

February 20, 1978

Honorable Glenn Ellard Clerk of the House of Representatives State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Dear Mr. Ellard:

In reviewing the vote on House Resolution 478-1349 which passed the House of Repre sentatives by a vote of 154 to 0, it is my opinion that my vote should have been recorded
as nay rather than as yea.

I respectfully request that an entry be made to reflect a nay (No) vote on this resolu tion.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

KN/jb

Respectfully, /s/Ken Nix

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The Speaker assumed the Chair.

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 21, 1978

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 C. K. Little, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Warner Robins, 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.
Representative Wheeler of the 152nd was granted a leave of absence for the period February 16 through February 20, 1978, because of illness.
By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House were intro duced, read the first time and referred to the committees:
HB 1923. By: Representatives Nix, Harrison, and Isakson of the 20th, Housley, and Burruss of the 21st, and Cooper, Wilson, and Kaley of the 19th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Smyrna so as to increase the corporate limits of the City of Smyrna; to change the compensation of the Mayor and Council of the City of Smyrna; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.
HB 1924. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carrell of the 75th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Revenue Tax Act to Legalize and Control Alco holic Beverages and Liquors" so as to authorize the sale of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages for beverage purposes on the premises in certain counties and municipalities; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 1925. By: Representative Lambert of the 112th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 84-3A, relating to the Georgia Auctioneers Commission, so as to provide for qualifications for auctioneer and apprentice auctioneer licensees; to provide for deadlines for applicants for licensure without examination; to provide for the testing of nonresident applicants; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1926. By: Representatives Anderson, Harris, and Looper of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Clerk of the Superior Court of Pickens 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.

HB 1927. By: Representatives Anderson, Harris, and Looper of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Pickens County so as to change the compensation of the commissioner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1928. By: Representatives Anderson, Harris, and Looper of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Pickens County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1929. By: Representatives Anderson, Harris, and Looper of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Pickens County on an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation so as to change the compensa tion of the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1930. By: Representatives Anderson, Harris, and Looper of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Pickens 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 1931. By: Representative Ross of the 76th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Small Claims Court in Lincoln County so as to change the civil jurisdiction of said court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1932. By: Representative Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the Board of Education of Columbia County so as to change the compensation of members of the board of education; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1933. By: Representative Owens of the 77th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Columbia County so as to provide for the recall of the Chairman and members of the Board of Commissioners of Columbia County; to provide for recall elections and petitions; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1934. By: Representatives Ramsey of the 3rd, and Williams, and Foster of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Varnell so as to deannex certain property from the corporate limits of said city; to provide for a refer endum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1935. By: Representatives Greene, and Stone of the 138th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Wayne County so as to change the compensation of the solicitor; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1936. By: Representatives Jones of the 78th, and Tucker of the 73rd: A BILL to amend an Act to provide that the Grand Jury selecting members of the County Board of Education of Butts County shall be authorized to select two members from certain militia districts so as to provide for the selection of the members of the school board on an at-large basis; to provide for continuity in office; to provide for a referendum; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1941. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Argo of the 63rd, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new Board of Commissioners of Clarke County so as to change the compensation of the chairman and the mem bers of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1942. By: Representatives Logan of the 62nd, Argo of the 63rd, and Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the combination of the present functions of the Magistrate's Court of Clarke County, Georgia, and the Recorder's Court of the City of Athens, Georgia, into one court so as to enumer ate certain fees and require a larger deposit on cost of suit; and for other pur poses.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1943. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, and Money of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner for Dade County so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation and expenses of the commis sioner; to prohibit the sale of county property under certain conditions; to pro hibit the reduction of the millage rate for county ad valorem taxation under certain conditions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1944. By: Representatives Snow and Hays of the 1st, Money of the 5th, and Foster and Williams of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Charter for the City of Chickamauga so as to provide for the election of a recorder and to pro vide for his term of office; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 718-1944. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the civil jurisdiction of justices of the peace in Jackson County; and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 719-1944. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, and Sizemore of the 136th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to increase the membership of the Crisp County-Cordele Industrial Development Author ity; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 720-1944. By: Representatives Anderson, Looper, and Harris of the 8th: 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 Cherokee County shall have jurisdiction; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 721-1944. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, and Jessup of the 117th: A RESOLUTION creating the Instant Driver's License Study Committee; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles.

HR 722-1944. By: Representatives Tolbert, Butler and Johnston of the 56th, Richardson of the 52nd, Williamson of the 45th, Robinson of the 58th, Clark of the 55th, Linder of the 44th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide requirements relative to setting the ad valorem tax millage rates for educational and county government purposes by the Board of Education and Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1954. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a system of public schools for the City of Carrollton so as to change the provisions relating to the election of the Board of Education for Carrollton; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1955. By: Representatives Johnson and Glanton of the 66th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of Carrollton so as to change the provi sions relating to city elections; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1956. By: Representatives Glanton and Johnson of the 66th: A BILL to provide that no high school athletic event shall commence unless certain persons are avail able to render first aid; to provide for relief from certain civil liability for those persons; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education.

HB 1957. By: Representatives Glanton and Johnson of the 66th: A BILL to provide a new Charter for the City of Mt. Zion; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

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HB 1958. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Harris of the 8th, Murphy of the 18th, and Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972"; to provide for the transfer of the functions of pay ment of the salaries and expenses of judges and district attorneys to the Administrative Office of the Courts; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

HB 1960. By: Representative Birdsong of the 103rd: A BILL to amend an Act to create a Board of Commissioners of Roads and Revenues for Twiggs County so as to authorize the recall of the members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 727-1960. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to pro vide by law for the creation of a Downtown Conyers Development Authority for the purpose of carrying out the redevelopment of the downtown area of the City of Conyers and to provide for the powers, privileges, duties and immunities of said Authority and the City of Conyers in relation to said Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 728-1960. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A RESOLUTION creating the Minimum Jail Standards Study Commission; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Rules.

HR 729-1960. By: Representatives Childers of the 15th, Noble of the 48th, Oldham of the 14th, and Toles of the 16th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that any surplus funds in the State treasury at the end of each fiscal year shall be refunded to the taxpayers of Georgia on a per capita basis; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1961. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A BILL to provide for the financing of services in Richmond County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 730-1961. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly shall be authorized by law to provide requirements relative to the financing of services in Richmond County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1962. By: Representative Peters of the 2nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Commissioner of Catoosa County so as to change the amount paid for clerical assistance to the commissioners; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1963. By: Representative Peters of the 2nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Catoosa County so as to change the compensa-

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tion of the tax commissioner and his clerical assistance allowance; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1964. By: Representative Peters of the 2nd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the fiscal administration of the office of Sheriff of Catoosa County so as to change the salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1965. By: Representative Peters of the 2nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court and Clerk of the Superior Court of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of fees so as to change the allowances for clerical help for the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1966. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, and Culpepper of the 98th: A BILL to consolidate the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Macon County into the office of Tax Commissioner of Macon County; to provide for the rights, duties and liabilities of said office; to provide for the election of the tax com missioner; to provide for his term of office; 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 Resolutions of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the com mittees:

HB 1967. 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" so as to authorize the approval of county or private projects for which loans or grants under any Federal Act are made; to provide updated citations to the federal law relating to the construction grants program; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

HB 1977. By: Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, and Randall of the 101st: A BILL to provide for the creation of the Bibb County Medical School Authority, its power, duties and limitations; to provide for the composition of the Authority and the compensation of its members; to provide for vacancies; to change the powers of the Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority relative to the establish ment of a medical college; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1978. By: Representatives Daniel of the 88th, Dent of the 85th, Beckham of the 89th, and Truluck of the 86th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Richmond County so as to change the provisions relative to the fees and compensation for the collection for taxes levied for school purposes in Richmond County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 731-1978. By: Representatives Looper and Anderson of the 8th, Parham of the 109th, Baugh of the 108th, Rush of the 121st, Toles of the 16th, Robinson of the 58th,

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and Richardson of the 52nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the appropriation for the purpose of treatment of alcoholism of a certain amount of distilled spirits and wine taxes levied and collected by the State; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means.

HB 1979. By: Representatives Harris, Anderson, and Looper of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the coroner of Bartow County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the coroner; to authorize the payment of certain expenses by the county; to authorize the appointment of a deputy coroner; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1980. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to create and establish for and in the County of Rockdale a court to be known as the Magistrate's Court of Rockdale County; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HR 732-1980. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to create the City of Conyers Public Facilities Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

HB 1988. By: Representatives Greene of the 138th, Bargeron of the 83rd, Nessmith of the 82nd, Clifton of the 107th, Auten of the 154th, Money of the 5th, Carnes of the 43rd, and others: A BILL to amend an Act to create the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia as an institution of purely public charity performing an essential governmental function so as to limit the exemption from ad valorem taxes enjoyed with respect to property owned by the Authority; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

HB 1989. By: Representative Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 67-1301.1, providing requirements relative to transfer of real property involved in deeds to secure debt, so as to provide for certain limitations relative to deeds to secure debt on real property; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Banks & Banking.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time:

HB 1892 HB 1893 HB 1894 HB 1895 HB 1896 HHBB 11889978
HB 1899
HB 1900
HB 1901
HB 1902

HB 1903 HB 1911 HB 1912 HB 1913 UD 1014 fTMj? }]9?1}*5
HB iylb
HR 712-1916
HR 713-1916
HR 714-1916

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HR 715-1916 HR 716-1916 HB 1917 HB 1918 HB 1919 HB 1920 HB 1921 HHBR 1109-2527 HB 1937 HB 1938 HtiRn 11Q9JV9) HnHoBB 11J.99SM4450U
HB 1946
HB 1947
HB 1948
HB 1949
HB 1950
HB 1951

HB 1952 HB 1953 HR 724-1953 HB 1959 SB 518 SB 526 SB 570 bOBR &c8B8b CD cm 5 }
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,-,",, b- yq9q
hR 72 SR 279
SR 292 SR 313
SR 316 SB 238

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 Resolu tion of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HR 724-1953 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Harris of the 8th 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 1952 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Pinkston of the 100th 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 and Resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

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HB 1233 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1443 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1598 Do Pass

HR 638-1777 Do Pass

SB 80

Do Not Pass

SB 529

Do Pass

SB 553 SB 554 SB 555 SB 556 SR 261

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Ross of the 76th 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 Resolution of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
SR 246 Do 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:

HB 1845 Do Pass HB 1778 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1735 Do Pass HB 1743 Do Pass HB 1323 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1751 Do Pass

HB 1638 Do Pass, as Amended SB 397 Do Pass, as Amended SB 511 Do Pass, as Amended SB 512 Do Pass HB 1838 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Snow of the 1st Chairman

Representative Wilson of the 19th District, Chairman of the Committee on Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment has had under con sideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation:
HB 1575 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Wilson of the 19th Chairman

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Representative Thompson of the 93rd District, Chairman of the Committee on Special Judiciary, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Special Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:
HB 1848 Do Pass HB 1837 Do Pass SB 442 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Thompson of the 93rd Chairman

Representative Bray of the 70th District, Acting 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 485 Do Pass SB 503 Do Pass HB 1481 Do Pass HB 1882 Do Pass

HB 791 Do Pass SB 425 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1809 Do Pass SB 420 Do Pass, by Substitute

Respectfully submitted, Bray of the 70th Acting-Chairman

Representative Adams of the 36th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs, submitted the following report:

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs has had under consideration the following Bills of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1953 Do Pass HB 1892 Do Pass HB 1804 Do Pass HB 1846 Do Pass

HB 1904 Do Pass HB 1905 Do Pass HB 1937 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:

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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 recommendations:

HB 1425
HB 1588 HB 1851 HB 1852 HB 1853 HB 1860 HB 1861 HB 1862
863

Do Not Pass
Do Not Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass D Pa88 Do Pass Do Pass

HB m HB 1871 HB 1872 HB 1876 HB 1877 HB 1878 HB 1879

os Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

HB 1884 Do Pass

HB 1885 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1886 Do Pass

HB 1887

Do Pass

HB 1888 Do Pass

HB 1890 Do Pass

HR 587_ 171o Do Pass

HR 668_ 1867 Do Pass

HR 669. 1867 Do Pass

RR 671 _lg69 Do pasg

HR 672-1888 Do Pass

HR 673-1888 Do Pass

HR 674- 1888 D Pass

^ ^

P888' by Substitute

SB 461

Do Pass

HB 1907 Do Pass

HB 1908 Do Pass

HB 1909 Do Pass

HB 1910 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 Bills and Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1771

Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1593 Do Pass, by Substitute

HB 1533 Do Pass, by Substitute

HR 435-1274 Do Not Pass

HB 1503 Do Pass

HB 1697 Do Not Pass

HR 81-370 Do Pass HB 1867 Do Pass HR 666-1867 Do Pass HB 1873 Do Pass HB 1801 Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Collins of the 144th Chairman

The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted:

HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1978
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Rules met and fixed the calendar for today's business, Tuesday, February 21, 1978, and submits the following:

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HB 579 HB 876 HB 1300 HB 1312 HB 1329 HB 1431 HB 1432 HB 1448 HB 1458 HB 1459 HB 1477 HB 1487 HB 1543 HB 1545 HB 1556 HB 1574 HB 1613 HB 1625 HB 1633 HB 1645 HB 1648 HB 1661 HB 1708 HB 1718 HB 1755 HB 1769

Motor Carriers Tax, Deduct Accrued Liens Foreclosures; Judicial Supervision Superior Court Clerks; Longevity Salary Increase (Rec.) Minors; Indecent Exploitation Of Employees Retirement System; Service for Retirement State Librarian; Report/Public Documents Admission of Testimony; Cause/Origin of Fires No Fault Insurance; Coverage Workmens' Comp. Benefits (Rec.) Peace Officers Standards & Training Council; Cert. Teachers' Retirement System; Military Service Credit Constables, Fees, Service of Summons Teachers' Retirement System Military Service Credit Game and Fish Code, Rules Georgia Air Quality Act; Create City Primaries, Elections, Poll Watchers Board of Funeral Service; License Fee/Renewals Municipal Annexation; Restrictions Post Mortem Examination; Medical Examiner Fee Appeals; Upon Petition to Supreme Court/Court of Appeals Husband and Wife; Proof of Age Evidence Garbage Transported Across Boundaries/Permits Medical College of Ga.; Clinical Training Program Rev. Dept. Special Agents & Officers; Alcoholic Bev. Laws Board of Exam. Certified Water & Wastewater Treatment Ga. Liming Materials Act; Labeling and Penalties Civil Case; Discovery Against Person Firms, Etc.

HR 506-1448 Golden Isle Highway & Connector; Designate HR 532-1529 Victims of Crime; Penalty Assessments HR 589-1710 Designate; Gov. John Adam Treutlen Highway HR 615-1748 Claims Advisory Board; Processing/Disposition

The Speaker shall have the right to call the above Bills and Resolutions in any order which he may desire.

Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman

By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1885. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to create a court to be known as the State Court of Rockdale County; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To create a court to be known as the State Court of Rockdale County; to define its jurisdiction and powers; to provide for the election, qualifications, oaths, duties, powers, terms and compensation of the judge and solicitor thereof; to provide for a clerk and sheriff thereof; to provide for additional compensation of the clerk of said court; to provide the terms of said court; to provide for pleading and practice and rules of procedure in said court; to provide for the application of laws governing said court; to provide for jury trials and trials by the judge without a jury; to provide for drawing of jurors; to provide for liens of judgments; to provide for default judgments; to provide for jurisdiction of criminal cases

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and for transmitting civil cases involving real property to the superior court; to provide for jurisdiction of ordinances, laws or regulations adopted by the board of commissioners; to provide for applicability of general law; to provide for a seal and records; to provide pay for jurors; to provide for a library; to provide for binding over of offenders by justices of the peace; to prescribe rules of court; to provide for fines and forfeitures and costs in civil cases; to provide that governing authorities shall provide facilities for holding court, records and equipment; to provide for a court reporter and clerical assistant; to provide for accusations; to provide for transfer of certain civil cases to the State court and transfer of certain civil and criminal cases to the superior court; to provide for new trials; to pro vide for motions for new trial and notice of appeal; to provide for bail bonds and cash bonds; to create and establish a Small Claims Division of the State Court of Rockdale County; to prescribe the jurisdiction of said division; to prescribe the pleading and practice in said division; to provide for the judge of said division; to provide for clerks of and for said division and for their duties and compensation; to provide for a bailiff of and for said division and for his duties; to provide for the service of summons of said division; to pro vide for liens; to provide for appeals; to provide for offices, courtrooms and materials; to provide for the procedure and practice in garnishments; to provide for the procedure and practice in issuing of executions; to provide for the filing of claims and pleas of illegality; to provide that service may be perfected by registered or certified mail; to provide the costs of court; to provide for validating the acts of said division and the proceedings therein; to provide for retirement and filling vacancies; to provide for the operating fund for said court; to provide for an effective date; to provide for severability; to repeal con flicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. State Court of Rockdale County created. There is hereby created a court for the County of Rockdale, in the City of Conyers, to be known as the State Court of Rockdale County, with civil and criminal jurisdiction of the whole County of Rockdale concurrent with the superior court, to be held in the Rockdale County Courthouse, to try and dispose of all civil cases of whatever nature, except those cases in which the laws and Constitution of this State have given the superior court exclusive jurisdiction; and with criminal jurisdiction to try and dispose of all offenses below the grade of felony committed in Rockdale County, Georgia. When a counter-claim or cross-action is filed raising claims based on subject matter, the exclusive jurisdiction of which is vested in the superior court, the cross-action and the main suit shall be transmitted to the Superior Court of Rockdale County and upon proper motion an order shall be entered by the Judge of the State Court of Rockdale County to that effect. The court shall have power and authority to issue war rants of all types, dispose of issues arising therefrom, hold commitments and bind over to the proper court as the case or cases may warrant. The jurisdiction conferred herein shall include not only the ordinary suits by petition and process, but also the other kinds of suits and proceedings that now or may hereafter be in use in any inferior court or in the superior court, either under the common law or statutes. The Judge of the State Court of Rockdale County shall have the power to issue writs of habeas corpus and to hear and dispose of the same in the same way and with the same powers as the judge of the supe rior court. This court and the judge thereof shall also have jurisdiction and power to con duct trials, receive pleas of guilty or of nolo contendere and impose sentence upon defendants charged with a violation of the penal provisions of any and all laws of this State, now in force or hereafter enacted, related to traffic upon the public roads, streets, and highways of this State where the penalty for the offense does not exceed that of the grade of misdemeanor, including but not limited to penal laws relating to the provisions 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; Code Title 68A, the Uniform Rules of the Road, as now or hereafter amended; Code Title 68B, the Driver's Licensing Act, as now or hereafter amended; and an Act creating a Department of Public Safety, approved March 19, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 322), as now or hereafter amended. The court and the judge shall also have jurisdiction and power to conduct trial, receive pleas of guilty or of nolo contendere and to impose sentence upon defendants charged with the violations

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of the penal provisions of Code Section 79A-9917, as now or hereafter amended, as if this court were a recorder's court as provided in that Section and upon defendants charged with violating the laws governing the innoculation of dogs against rabies as set forth in Code Chapter 88-15, relating to rabies, as now or hereafter amended, and upon defendants charged with violating the Georgia Boat Safety Act, approved April 19, 1973 (Ga. Laws 1973, p. 1427), as now or hereafter amended, and the law governing the abandonment of minor children as set forth in Code Chapter 74-99, as now or hereafter amended. Such jurisdiction and power of said court and the judge thereof shall extend over and through out the whole and entire County of Rockdale and shall be exercised in the same manner and under the same procedure and proceedings as are provided in an Act creating a Department of Public Safety, approved March 19, 1937 (Ga. Laws 1937, p. 322), as now or hereafter amended. In all other offenses herein, jurisdiction and power shall likewise be granted to this court and the judge thereof which is now or may hereafter be under the laws of this State granted to city courts and superior courts of this State where the offense does not exceed that of the grade of misdemeanor. The judge of this court shall have the power to require the posting of cash or surety bonds for appearance in said court and to forfeit the same for nonappearance. This court shall have like powers of jurisdiction in regard to any ordinance, law, or regulation adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Rockdale County, if and when said board may be empowered to adopt such ordinances, laws, or regulations. The State Court of Rockdale County is hereby declared to be a "like court" to the city courts of Atlanta and Savannah, as they existed on August 16, 1916, and appeals shall be taken from the State court directly to the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals, except as otherwise provided herein.
Section 2. Election of judge. There shall be a Judge of the State Court of Rockdale County who shall be elected for a term of four (4) years, provided that the initial judge of the State court shall be appointed by the Governor for a term of office beginning on April 15, 1978, and ending on December 31, 1978. Thereafter, the first election for said Judge of the State Court of Rockdale County shall be in the next county election in which the county officers of Rockdale County are elected, to be held in 1978, and the term of said officer so elected shall begin on January 1, 1979, and shall be for four years. There after, the judge of said court shall be elected at the same time as county officers of Rockdale County are elected for a term of four (4) years.
Section 3. Judge's qualifications, salary and oath. The Judge of the State Court of Rockdale County shall receive a salary of $16,200 per annum and shall be paid monthly by the Board of Commissioners of Rockdale County in the way and manner hereinafter provided. The judge of said court shall not practice law in any case or matter in Rockdale County concerning which the State Court of Rockdale County has exercised its jurisdic tion. If for any reason the judge shall be absent or disqualified to act in any case, the senior judge of the superior court shall assign a superior court judge to preside or said senior judge may, in his discretion, appoint a judge pro hac vice to preside in said case, whose compensation shall be fixed by the senior judge of the superior court and paid by the board of county commissioners as herein provided. No person shall be eligible for the office of judge of said court unless he shall, at the time of qualification, be at least 25 years of age; a resident of Rockdale County at least for two years immediately preceding his appointment or election, and must have actively practiced law for at least three years in this State immediately before taking office. Before entering upon the duties of his office, said judge shall take and subscribe to the following oath before the Judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County: "I solemnly swear that I will administer justice with out respect to persons, and do equal rights to rich and poor, and I will faithfully and impartially discharge all duties which may be required of me as Judge of the State Court of Rockdale County according to the best of my ability and understanding agreeable to the laws and Constitution of the United States and of the State of Georgia, So Help Me God", which oath shall be filed with the clerk of the superior court of the county.
Section 4. Solicitor's qualifications, salary and oath. The solicitor of said court shall be the District Attorney of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit and the Assistant District

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Attorneys of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit shall be Assistant Solicitors of Rockdale County State Court and when so acting shall act with all the same authority and powers as the district attorney or solicitor of the State court. The district attorney when acting as solicitor of the State court shall receive no additional compensation other than his salary as District Attorney of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit. Said solicitor, before entering upon the duties of his office, shall take and subscribe the following oath before the Judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County: "I do solemnly swear that I will faith fully and impartially, and without favor or affection, discharge my duties as Solicitor of the State Court of Rockdale County, So Help Me God". If for any reason the solicitoi shall be absent or disqualified to act in any case, the State court judge shall appoint a solicitor pro tempore whose compensation shall be fixed by the judge of said court and who shall be paid by the board of county commissioners.
Section 5. Residency of judge and solicitor. For the purposes of this Act, a resident of Rockdale County shall include only those qualified members of the State Bar of Georgia who have steadily maintained a permanent residence in said county as distinguished from a temporary residence, vacation home, summer home, camp, retreat, or the like.
Section 6. Vacancy in office, (a) In the event of a vacancy in the office of judge of the State court by reason of death, resignation or any other cause, such vacancy shall be filled by a special election if such vacancy occurs with more than 180 days remaining in the unexpired term of office. If 180 days or less remain in the unexpired term of office, the Governor shall appoint a qualified person to serve as judge for the remainder of the unexpired term. In the event a special election is necessary to fill such vacancy, it shall be the duty of the Judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County to issue the call for an election within 10 days after the date on which the vacancy occurs. The judge of the probate court shall set the date 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 pre ceding the date thereof in the official organ of Rockdale County. Such special election shall be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Code Title 34, the Georgia Election Code, as the same may now or hereafter be amended. The person elected to fill such vacancy shall take office immediately upon his election and qualification and shall serve for the remainder of his unexpired term of office.
(b) In the event that the District Attorney of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit declines to serve as Solicitor of the State Court of Rockdale County, no District Attorney of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit shall thereafter be authorized to serve as Solicitor of the State Court of Rockdale County. In such event the Solicitor of the State Court of Rockdale County shall be elected for a term commensurate with that of the Judge of the State Court of Rockdale County. In the event of a vacancy in the office of solicitor of the State court by reason of death, resignation or any other cause, such vacancy shall be filled by a special election if such vacancy occurs with more than 180 days remaining in the unexpired term of office. If 180 days or less remain in the unexpired term of office, the Governor shall appoint a qualified person to serve as solicitor for the remainder of the unexpired term. In the event a special election is necessary to fill such vacancy, it shall be the duty of the Judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County to issue the call for an election within 10 days after the date on which the vacancy occurs. The judge of the probate court shall set the date 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 pre ceding the date thereof in the official organ of Rockdale County. Such special election shall be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Code Title 34, the Georgia Election Code, as the same may now or hereafter be amended. The person elected to fill such vacancy shall take office immediately upon his election and qualification and shall serve for a term of office ending on the same date as the term of office of the Judge of the State Court of Rockdale County. Thereafter, the solicitor shall be elected for a term of four years. Any elected solicitor of the State court or any person appointed as solicitor to fill a vacancy, shall receive a salary of $12,000.00 per annum, to be paid in equal

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monthly installments by the Board of Commissioners of Rockdale County in the amount herein provided. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply and shall not be oper ative so long as the District Attorney of the Stone Mountain Judicial Circuit shall be the solicitor of the State court.
Section 7. Clerk of the superior court to be clerk of State court. The Clerk of the Superior Court of Rockdale County shall be the Clerk of the State Court of Rockdale County and, before entering upon his duties, shall take and subscribe an oath before the Judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County to faithfully and impartially discharge the duties thereof, which oath shall be filed in the office of said clerk. Any deputy or deputies the clerk may have or may hereafter have shall also be deputy clerks of said court.
Section 8. Additional compensation of clerk. In addition to any salary now or here after paid to the clerk of the superior court and in addition to any other compensation now provided by law as compensation for said clerk, the clerk of the superior court shall be entitled to salary supplements in such an amount as may be recommended to the gov erning authority of the county by the judge of said court and approved by the county com missioners thereof.
Section 9. Sheriff. The Sheriff of Rockdale County, Georgia, shall be the Sheriff of the State Court of Rockdale County, and before entering upon the discharge of the duties of his office, said sheriff shall execute a bond with good security in the sum of $3,000 pay able to the Judge of the Probate Court of Rockdale County for the faithful discharge of his duties. It shall be the duty of the judge of said court to approve the bond of the sheriff and said bond shall be in the same form as the usual bond given by the sheriff and filed with the judge of the probate court. Any deputy or deputies that said sheriff may have or hereafter have shall also be deputies of said court.
Section 10. Terms of court. The terms of the State Court of Rockdale County shall be held on the second Monday of each and every month in the year, and regular jury trials for civil and criminal cases shall be held on the second Monday in January, March, June, August, October and December of each year, except that the judge of said court shall have the power to provide for additional trials by juries in any month that he deems necessary, and shall have the same power as to holding adjourned and special terms of his court as the judge of the superior court has.
Section 11. Procedure. Suits in the State Court of Rockdale County shall in all respects be conformable to the mode of procedure and practice as is now or may hereafter be made applicable to the superior courts of this State, but process to writs shall be annexed in the name of the State Court of Rockdale County, be attested in the name of the State Court of Rockdale County, be attested in the name of the judge thereof and directed to and served by the Sheriff of the State Court of Rockdale County wherein said suit is filed or by his lawful deputy. The rules of appellate practice and procedure that are now or may hereafter be made applicable to cases appealed from the superior court of this State shall be the rules which govern appeals from the State Court of Rockdale County, except as may herein be specifically provided for.
Section 12. Laws applicable to superior court applied. In all matters pertaining to service, pleading, notice and evidence, the laws governing the superior court shall be appli cable to the State Court of Rockdale County.
Section 13. Trials: trials without jury--jury trials. The State Court of Rockdale County shall be deemed always open for the disposition of matters properly cognizable by said court. Jury trials shall be conducted at the terms of said court herein provided and at such other terms as may be convened by the judge thereof. All civil cases of which the court has jurisdiction shall be tried by the judge without a jury unless one party to the case shall, in writing, demand a jury trial as to civil cases at the time of filing the suit or when defensive pleadings are filed. In criminal cases, the right to jury trial shall remain inviolate unless waived. In civil cases, the parties shall be entitled to a panel of 12 jurors and the plaintiff and defendant each shall be entitled to three peremptory strikes. In a

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criminal case, the parties shall be entitled to a panel of 12 jurors, the defendant being allowed four peremptory strikes and the State or county being entitled to two peremptory strikes.
Section 14. Drawing of jurors. Jurors to serve in the State Court of Rockdale County shall be drawn from the same traverse jury box of Rockdale County, Georgia, as used for the superior court by the judge of said court in the same manner as juries are drawn by the judge of the superior courts of the State of Georgia, and the duties of the Clerk of the State Court of Rockdale County with respect to the drawing of jurors shall be the same as those prescribed for the clerk of the superior courts of said State. Either the judge, solicitor or clerk of the State court may qualify the jurors and administer oaths to jurors.
Section 15. Judgments and defaults. All judgments obtained in said court shall be a lien on all property of the defendant or defendants throughout the State in the same manner as are judgments in the superior court; all executions issuing from said court shall be attested in the name of the judge and directed to the sheriff or his deputies of the State Court of Rockdale County and to all and singular the sheriffs and their deputies of the State of Georgia, and all processes of all kinds issued from said court shall be directed in the same manner as executions.
Section 16. Claim cases--personal property. The State Court of Rockdale County shall have jurisdiction of all claims where personal property is levied upon under execu tions or other process from said court, and such claims shall be tried in the same manner as claims are tried in the superior court.
Section 17. Claim cases--real property. Claims to real property levied upon under executions or other process from said State Court of Rockdale County shall be returned to the superior court where said real property is situated and shall then proceed as other claims in the superior court, and the Clerk of the State Court of Rockdale County is directed to transmit all of the papers in connection with claim cases to real property to the Superior Court of Rockdale County, Georgia.
Section 18. Judge's powers--contempt. The Judge of the State Court of Rockdale County shall have the power to enforce its orders, to preserve order, to punish for con tempt and to enforce all of his judgments as is vested by laws in the judges of superior courts of this State.
Section 19. Seals and records. The State Court of Rockdale County shall be a court of record and shall have a seal, and such records and files as are required by law to be kept for the superior court shall be kept in and for said State Court of Rockdale County in the same manner except that the clerk is authorized to use photostating and copying machines of every kind and character, or microfilm for keeping said records. The clerk shall enter all executions issued from the court on the general execution docket for the County of Rockdale, and all laws applicable to the duties of the clerk and sheriff of the superior court shall apply to them in said State Court of Rockdale County. The Clerk of the State Court of Rockdale County shall be and is authorized to sign rules nisi and other wise schedule motions and hearings for regularly scheduled hearing dates.
Section 20. Library. The State Librarian is hereby authorized to furnish to said court a set of the reports of the Supreme Court of Georgia and a set of the reports of the Court of Appeals of Georgia, and a set of Georgia Laws with no cost to said court or to Rockdale County except shipping charges.
Section 21. Appointment of bailiffs; pay of bailiffs and jurors. The judge of said court shall have the power to appoint bailiffs for the efficient operation of said court. The pay for jurors and bailiffs in the State Court of Rockdale County shall be the same as the pay provided for jurors and bailiffs in the Superior Court of Rockdale County. The clerk shall issue jury script for the payment of jurors and bailiffs and the same shall be paid by the governing authority of said county.

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Section 22. Courtroom, etc. The governing authority of Rockdale County shall pro vide adequate courtrooms and facilities and accommodations for holding court in Rockdale County and shall also provide adequate furnishings, equipment and accommodations necessary for the proper and efficient operation of said court.
Section 23. Duty of the justice of the peace in binding over offenders. It shall be the duty of the justices of the peace or other committing magistrates to bind over to said State Court of Rockdale County all persons charged with offenses committed within the limits of Rockdale County over which said court has jurisdiction there to answer said offense unless said accused is discharged by said committing magistrate.
Section 24. Fines and forfeitures. All fines, forfeitures and monies arising from cases in the State Court of Rockdale County shall be collected by the clerk of said court and turned over to the governing authority of the county or be deposited in the name of the county in the county depository on or before the 10th day of the following month and when the clerk turns over the money as aforesaid, said clerk shall make and deliver to the clerk of the county commissioners, an itemized statement of the sources of said money and the duplicate deposit slip if said funds are deposited in the county depository.
Section 25. Costs in civil cases, except small claims. The cost in all civil cases, except for small claim cases as hereinafter provided for, shall be the same as the cost in superior court, and the clerk of the court shall collect all costs due and is authorized to issue execu tion therefor.
Section 26. Books, records, equipment and expenses. The governing authority of said county shall provide for the necessary books for the keeping of the dockets, minutes and records of said court and provide for all supplies and equipment of every kind and charac ter necessary in the operating of said court, and provide a suitable place in the county courthouse for the holding of said court. The judge of said court shall fix the salaries of the clerical and investigative staff which shall be paid out of the general funds of said county.
Section 27. Court reporter. There shall be a court reporter or reporters of the State Court of Rockdale County appointed by the judge thereof and who shall be subject to removal at any time by said judge, and all civil cases in said court shall be reported at the request of either plaintiff or defendant, and the takedown and transcribing fees for the reporting of such cases and shall be fixed by the judge of this court, to be paid by plaintiff and defendant equally except that the reporter's charge for transcribing said testi mony shall be paid for by the party ordering such transcription; and said court reporter shall have the right to enforce the collection of his or her fees as do court reporters in the superior courts of this State; provided, however, such reporters when required to attend criminal sessions of said court shall be entitled to receive for their services, fees as fixed by the judge of this court. The reporting fees in criminal cases for taking down the testimony shall be borne by the party requesting such takedown. The fee for transcrib ing the testimony and charge of the court shall be paid by the party ordering the same.
Section 28. Accusation. The defendant in criminal cases in said State Court of Rockdale County shall be tried on a written accusation setting forth plainly the offense charged, founded upon the affidavit by the prosecutor and signed by the solicitor or solic itor pro tern, of said county, provided that the solicitor of said State Court of Rockdale County, if it comes to his knowledge that a misdemeanor has been committed in the County of Rockdale and no person comes forth or forward to prosecute same, said solicitor shall sign up an accusation charging the offender with such misdemeanor and trial thereon shall be the same as on an accusation sworn out by a person who is a prosecutor; and such solicitor is hereby given the authority and power, and it is hereby made his duty, to have summoned witnesses against such offender, and in all respects said trial shall be as on an accusation sworn out by a person who is a prosecutor. Upon such accusation being made and filed in the clerk's office, or such preferred accusation made by the solicitor of said court, as herein provided in this Section, it shall be the duty of the judge of said court

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to issue a warrant for the apprehension and arrest of the defendant, directed to the Sheriff of Rockdale County, Georgia, or his deputies, and to all and singular the sheriffs of this State. In all criminal cases within the jurisdiction of said State Court of Rockdale County the defendant, or defendants, shall not have the right to demand an indictment by the Grand Jury of Rockdale County, except as expressly provided by law.
Section 29. Transfer of indictment. The Judge of the Superior Court of Rockdale County may, in his discretion, send down from the Superior Court of Rockdale County to said State Court of Rockdale County, for trial and final disposition, all presentments and indictments for misdemeanors by entering an order to that effect.
Section 30. Transfer of civil cases. The Judge of the Superior Court of Rockdale County is hereby authorized to transfer eligible civil cases to the State Court of Rockdale County when consented to by both parties.
Section 31. Transfer of civil and criminal cases to the superior court. Either party may have his case transferred to the superior court when consented to by the opposing side, and the judges of the State Court of Rockdale County and the Superior Court of Rockdale County.
Section 32. New trials. The Judge of said State Court of Rockdale County shall have the power to grant a new trial in any case, civil or criminal, in his court upon the same terms and conditions and under the same laws, regulations and motions in every respect covering the granting of new trials in the superior court.
Section 33. Motion for new trial in certain cases. In all cases where the amount involved is less than $500.00, exclusive of interest, attorney's fees and costs, either party being dissatisfied with the judgment therein may make an oral or written motion for a new trial then and there, which may be heard by the judge presiding instanter, or at a subse quent date to be fixed by the judge, and no brief of evidence shall be necessary to hear and determine said motion. Should the court grant said motion upon any ground, there shall be no appeal from the first grant of a new trial, and the case shall stand for new trial de novo. Should the judge decline to grant a new trial on said motion, he shall pre pare an order to that effect.
Section 34. New trial and notice of appeal in other cases. In all cases where the amount involved is $500.00 or more, either party to said cause or his counsel shall make and file a written motion for new trial or notice of appeal within 30 days from the date of the ruling complained of, which written motion or notice shall follow the same practice and procedure as that in use by the superior courts of this State. This procedure shall like wise apply to appeals in all misdemeanor cases.
Section 35. Cash bond. Cash bonds may be given by defendants in criminal cases in lieu of bail bonds in such amounts as may be fixed by the judge by written order of said court and said judge is authorized to forfeit said cash bonds and bail bonds.
Section 36. Small claims, (a) There is hereby created and established a Small Claims Division of the State Court of Rockdale County. Said division shall have civil jurisdiction in cases ex contractu in which the demand or value of the property involved does not exceed $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 justices of the peace by the laws of the State of Georgia.
(b) The judge of the State court shall serve as judge of the Small Claims Division. (c) The clerk of the State court shall serve as clerk of the Small Claims Division. (d) (1) Actions in the Small Claims Division shall be commenced by the filing of a statement of claim, including the last known address of the defendant, in concise form and free from technicalities. The plaintiff or his agent shall verify the statement of claim by oath or affirmation in the form herein provided, or its equivalent, and shall affix his

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signature thereto. At the request of any individual, the judge or clerk may prepare the statement of claim and other papers required to be filed in an action.
(2) A copy of the verified statement of claim, together with a notice of hearing in the form hereinafter prescribed, shall be served on the defendant, and such service shall be sufficient to give the court jurisdiction in the premises. Service of said notice shall be made only within the county. Said service shall be made by any official or person authorized by law to serve process in the superior court, by a duly qualified bailiff of the Small Claims Division, by registered or certified mail with receipt, or by any person not a party to, or otherwise interested in, the suit, who is specially appointed by the judge of said division for that purpose.
(3) When notice is to be served by registered or certified mail, the clerk or the judge shall enclose a copy of the statement of claim, the verification and the notice in an envelope addressed to the defendant at his last known address, prepay the post age from monies collected for that purpose, and mail the same forthwith, noting the date of mailing on the record. When a receipt therefor is returned, or if the sealed envelope in which said notice was mailed to the defendant by registered or certified mail is returned to the sender by United States postal authorities marked "refused", giving the date of refusal, and such notation of refusal is signed or initialed by a United States postal employee or United States mail carrier to whom refusal was made, then the clerk or judge shall attach the same to the original statement and notice of claim, or otherwise file it as a part of the record in the case, and it shall be prima facie evidence of service upon the defendant.
(4) When served by a private individual, as provided above, such individual shall make proof of service by affidavit, showing the time and place of such service on the defendant.
(5) Upon the failure of the defendant to appear, the plaintiff shall be entitled to judgment by default, without further proof, when the claim of the plaintiff is for a liquidated amount.
(6) Said notice shall include the date, hour and location of the hearing, which date shall not be less than ten nor more than thirty days from the date of the service of said notice; provided, however, that where service is made by registered or certified mail, the date of mailing shall be the date of service. (e) A docket shall be maintained in which every proceeding and ruling had in each case shall be indicated. (f) (1) The plaintiff, when he files his claim, shall deposit the sum of $20.00 with the court, which shall cover all costs of the proceeding, including the cost of service of the notice. The deposit of cost in cases of attachment, garnishment or trover shall be $20.00. If a party shall fail to pay any accrued cost, the judge shall have the power to deny said party the right to file any new case while such costs remain unpaid and, likewise, shall have the power to deny such litigant the right to proceed further in any pending case. The award of court costs, as between the parties, shall be in the discre tion of the judge, and such costs shall be taxed in the cause at his discretion.
(2) Whenever a claim affidavit and bond is filed by a third party claiming personal property that has been attached or levied upon under an attachment or execution issued from the Small Claims Division, the levying officer shall forthwith return the same to said division of the State court, and the issues raised by such claim affidavit shall be heard and determined by the judge of said Small Claims Division. The same rules of practice and procedure shall apply as in cases of affidavits of illegality. All attachment proceedings shall be tried by the judge and without a jury. (g) (1) The trial shall be conducted on the day set for the hearing, or at such later time as the judge may set. Immediately prior to the trial of any case, the judge shall make an earnest effort to settle the controversy by conciliation. If the judge fails to induce the parties to settle their differences without a trial, he shall proceed with the hearing on its merits.
(2) The judge shall conduct the trial in such manner as to do substantial justice between the parties according to the rules of substantive law. All rules and regulations relating to pleading, practice and procedure shall be liberally construed so as to administer justice.

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(3) If the plaintiff fails to appear, the suit may be dismissed for want of prose cution, the defendant may proceed to a trial on the merits, or the case may be contin ued as the judge may direct. If both parties fail to appear, the judge may continue the case, order the same dismissed for want of prosecution, or make any other just and proper disposition thereof, as justice may require. (h) If any defendant has any claim against the plaintiff, the judge may require a statement of setoff to be filed, or same may be waived. If the plaintiff requires time to prepare his defense against such claim, the judge may continue the case for such purpose. If any defendant has any claim against the plaintiff which exceeds the jurisdiction of the division, he may use a part thereof to offset the claim of the plaintiff. (i) When the judgment is to be rendered and the party against whom it is to be entered requests it, the judge shall inquire fully into the earnings and financial status of such party and shall have full discretionary power to stay the entry of judgment, to stay execution, and to order partial payments in such amounts, over such periods, and upon such terms as shall seem just under the circumstances and as will assure a definite and steady reduction of the judgment until it is finally and completely satisfied. (j) The judge of said Small Claims Division 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. (k) The judge of the State Court of Rockdale 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 the forms to be used therein to insure the proper administration of justice and to accomplish the purposes hereof. (1) The Sheriff of Rockdale County and his deputies shall serve summons, make levies and sales, and serve as bailiffs of said Small Claims Division. (m) A judgment of said Small Claims Division shall become a lien on both the real and personal property of a defendant, regardless of where such property is situated within the State. Said judgment shall become a lien at the time an execution based upon such judgment is filed in the office of the clerk of the superior court for said county and the entry thereof is made by the clerk in the general execution docket for said county. (n) Appeals may be had from judgments returned in the Small Claims Division of the State Court of Rockdale County to the superior court and the same provisions now provided for by general law for appeals, contained in Code Chapter 6-1, to the superior court, shall be applicable to appeals from the Small Claims Division to the superior court, the same to be a de novo appeal. (o) Until otherwise provided by the rules of the court, the statement of claim, veri fication, and notice shall be in the following form, 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 Division of the State Court of Rockdale County ___________________ Georgia

Plaintiff

Address

Defendant
Statement of Claim (Here the plaintiff or, at his request, the court will insert a statement of the plaintiffs claim and, if the action is on a contract, either express or implied, the original statement

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of the plaintiffs claim which is to be filed with the court may be verified by the plaintiff or his agent as follows:) State of Georgia County of ___________________
___________________ being first duly sworn on oath, says the foregoing is a just and true statement of the amount owing by defendant to plaintiff, exclusive of all setoffs and just grounds of defense.

Plaintiff (or Agent)
Sworn and subscribed before me this _______ day of ___________________, 19_________.

Notice.

Notary Public (or Attesting Official)

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 hear ing in person and state the circumstances to the court. You may come with or without an attorney.
Judge-Clerk of the Small Claims Division of the State Court of Rockdale County
(Seal)." (p) All office space, courtroom facilities, forms, docket books, file jackets, filing cabi
nets, materials, equipment and supplies required by this Act, or necessary for the efficient operation of said court, shall be furnished by the Board of County Commissioners. They shall also provide a suitable room in the courthouse for the holding of said court.
(q) Said Small Claims Division shall have no designated terms at stated periods. The judge thereof shall, in each instance, set dates for all hearings and trials in each type of case. He shall also designate the time or times for the return of attachments and execu tions. A garnishee shall be required to file his answer not sooner than 30 days and not later than 45 days after he is served with summons. Whenever a garnishee shall fail or

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refuse to answer as provided above, the judge may render a default judgment as provided in Code Section 46-508, but no judgment shall be rendered against a garnishee before a final judgment shall have first been rendered against the defendant.
(r) A summons of garnishment may be served by the sheriff or his deputies or by a lawful constable. Whenever service is made in person by a court officer, as aforesaid, such officer shall enter his return of service either on the back of the original garnishment affidavit or the attachment writ, as the case may be, or such entry of service in the case of attachment may be made on a separate paper and attached to the writ of attachment.
(s) The fees of the bailiff or sheriff for the execution of a fi. fa. shall be $5.00, plus a reasonable amount for drayage, to be determined by the judge of the Small Claims Divi sion. The rate of commission on all judicial sales shall be ten percent (10%) of the first $250.00 and five percent (5%) on all sums over that amount, with a minimum of five dollars.
Section 37. Funds for operation of court shall be paid out of the general funds of Rockdale County. All expenses necessary for the efficient operation of said court including, but not limited to, the salary of the judge and solicitor, salaries of clerical assistants, sal aries of the court reporter when authorized by the judge of said court, supplies, materials, furniture, furnishings, equipment, and any other expenditure necessary or needful for carrying into effect and maintaining this court shall be paid by the governing authority of Rockdale County.
Section 38. Retirement. All judges, solicitors and employees of the State Court of Rockdale County are hereby declared to be ex officio judges, solicitors and employees of a city court of said State and county and, as such, shall be eligible to make such contribu tions and to receive such benefits as are described in the Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System for the State of Georgia, as amended.
Section 39. Effective date. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 40. Severability. In the event any provision of this Act shall be held illegal, void or unconstitutional, the same shall not vitiate the remaining provisions of said Act, but all such provisions not held illegal, void or unconstitutional, shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 41. Repealer. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

SB 290. By: Senator Stumbaugh of the 55th: A BILL to provide for a Board of Registra tions and Elections in certain counties; to provide for the powers and duties of the board; to provide for the appointment, resignation, and removal of its mem bers; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To provide for a Board of Registrations and Elections in certain counties; to provide for the powers and duties of the board; to provide for the appointment, resignation, and removal of its members; to provide an administrative office for elections and registrations;

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to staff such office with an administrative director, clerical assistants and other employees; to provide compensation for administrative personnel and members of the board; to pro vide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. There is hereby created in each county of this State having a population of not less than 200,000, and not more than 600,000, according to the 1970 United States Decennial Census, or any such future census, a Board of Registrations and Elections which shall have jurisdiction over the conduct of primaries and elections and the registration of electors in such counties, in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
Section 2. Such board shall be composed of five (5) members, each of whom shall be an elector and a resident of the county, and who shall be selected in the following man ner:
(a) Two (2) members shall be appointed by the chairman of the county executive committees of the political party whose candidates at the last preceding regular general election held for the election of all members of the General Assembly, received the largest number of votes in this State for members of the General Assembly, and two (2) members shall be appointed by the chairman of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates at such election received the next largest number of such votes; provided, however, each of such appointments shall have been ratified by a majority of the members of each of such respective executive committees voting at a regularly scheduled meeting of such executive committee or a meeting duly called and held for such purposes. In the event such appointments are not ratified by a majority of the members of such executive committees at least sixty (60) days preceding the date on which such members are to take office, then the members of the respective executive committees may elect such members by a two-thirds majority of the membership of such executive committees at a regularly scheduled meeting or at a meeting duly called and held for such purposes. In the event the members of said executive committees fail to elect such members at least thirty (30) days preceding the date on which such members are to take office then such member shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 5 of this Act.
(b) The fifth member of the board shall be appointed by a majority vote of the other four members of the board. Said fifth member shall be appointed within thirty (30) days of the party-appointed members taking office. The fifth member so selected shall be deemed to be a member at large. Any appointment made under the provisions of this paragraph shall also be entered upon the minutes of the governing authority. The appoint ment of the member at large shall not be governed by the provisions of Section 5 of this Act.
Section 3. No person who holds public office, whether elective or appointive, shall be eligible to serve as a member of the board during the term of such elective office, and the position of membership of any member shall be deemed vacant upon such member qualifying as a candidate for said elective public office. Neither the Acting Elections Supervisor, nor the Elections Supervisor, shall be eligible to serve as a member of the board, nor shall either of them be appointed or elected to serve as a member of the board.
Section 4. The appointment or election of each appointed or elected member shall be made by the respective appointing or electing authority filing an affidavit with the clerk of the superior court, no later than thirty (30) days preceding the date at which such member is to take office, stating the name and residential address of the person appointed or elected and certifying that such member has been duly appointed or elected as provided in this Act.
The appointment of the fifth member of the board, known as the member at large, shall be made by the other four members of the board filing an affidavit with the clerk of the superior court, no later than fifteen (15) days preceding the date at which such member is to take office, stating the name and residential address of the person appointed and certifying that such member has been duly appointed as provided in this Act.

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The clerk of the superior court shall record each of such certifications on the minutes of the court and shall certify the name of each appointed or elected member to the Secre tary of State and provide for the issuance of appropriate commissions to the members as provided by law for registrars.
Section 5. In the event any appointing or electing authority fails (1) to make a regular appointment or election within the times specified in Section 2, or Section 4, or (2) to make an interim appointment or election to fill a vacancy within ninety (90) days after the creation of such vacancy, such regular member or the member to fill such vacancy shall be appointed forthwith by the governing authority of said county. This Section shall not apply to the selection process of the member at large.
Section 6. Each appointed or elected member of the board shall (1) serve for a term of two years and until his successor is appointed or elected and qualified, except in the event of resignation or removal as hereinafter provided; (2) be eligible to succeed himself and shall have the right to resign at any time by giving written notice of his resignation to the respective appointing or electing authority and to the clerk of the superior court; and (3) shall be subject to removal from the board at any time, for cause after notice and hearing, in the same manner and by the same authority as is provided for the removal of registrars.
Section 7. In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of any appointed or elected member before the expiration of his term, by removal, death or resignation, or otherwise, the respective appointing or electing authority shall appoint or elect a successor to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. The clerk of the superior court shall be notified of interim appointments or elections and record and certify such appointments or elections in the same manner as the regular appointment or election of members.
Section 8. (a) The first members of the board under this Act shall take office on June 1, 1979, for the purpose only of selecting the member at large.
(b) The newly constituted board shall take office on July 1, 1979, so long as the member at large has been certified to the clerk of the superior court by such date. The board shall take no official action until the member at large has been certified to the clerk of the superior court.
(c) Before entering upon his duties, each member shall take substantially the same oath as required by law for registrars and shall have the same privileges from arrest.
Section 9. The board shall: (a) with regard to the preparation for and conduct of elections, succeed to and exercise all duties and powers granted to and incumbent upon the judge of the probate court by Title 34 of the Georgia Code of 1933, as now or hereafter amended, of whatever nature and kind, and any other provision of law with respect thereto.
(b) With regard to preparation for and conduct of primaries, succeed to all the duties and powers granted to and incumbent upon the judge of the probate court by Title 34 of the Georgia Code of 1933, as now or hereafter amended, of whatever nature and kind, and any other provision of law with respect thereto.
(c) With regard to the registration of electors, succeed to and exercise all powers, duties and responsibilities conferred upon and incumbent upon the board of registrars pur suant to Title 34 of the Georgia Code of 1933, as now or hereafter amended, or any other provision of law.
Section 10. Any rule or regulation promulgated by a county executive committee under the provisions of Code Section 34-902 (c), as amended, with regard to the conduct of primaries, shall be null and void if in conflict with a valid rule or regulation of the Board of Registrations and Elections.
Section 11 . Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require or prohibit joint prima ries or to require or prohibit the governing authority or any other public agency to bear any expense of conducting primaries not otherwise required by law.

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Section 12. With the consent of the governing authority, the board shall be author ized to expend public funds for the purpose of preparing and distributing material solely to adequately inform and instruct electors of the county with regard to elections. No mate rial distributed by the board shall contain or express, in any manner or form, any com mentary or expression of opinion, or request for support, with respect to any political issue or matter of political concern.
Section 13. The board shall be authorized and empowered to organize itself, elect its officers, determine its procedural rules and regulations, adopt bylaws, specify the func tions and duties of its employees, and otherwise take such action as is appropriate to the management of the affairs committed to its supervision; provided, however, that no such action shall conflict with State law.
Action and decision by the board shall be by a majority of the members of the board.
Section 14. The board shall fix and establish by appropriate resolution entered on its minutes, directives governing the execution of matters within its jurisdiction. The board shall hold regular monthly meetings to be held at the county courthouse. Any special called meetings, held pursuant to the bylaws adopted by the board, shall be held only after written notification of the time and place of the holding of such meeting has been commu nicated in writing to the person designated by the county governing authority to provide public information. All meetings of whatever kind of the board shall be open to the public.
The board shall maintain a written record of policy decisions that shall be amended to include additions or deletions. Such written record shall be made available for the public to review.
Section 15. The board shall be responsible for the selection and appointment of an administrative director, herein to be known as the Elections Supervisor, to administer and supervise conduct of elections, primaries, and registration of electors for the county. The board shall act within sixty (60) days of its members taking office under this Act to retain or appoint an Elections Supervisor who shall be hired by the board from a job description drawn by said board. Compensation shall be determined in accordance with and under the merit system established by the governing authority of the county. Compensation for the Elections Supervisor shall be paid by the governing authority under the merit system wholly from county funds. The position of Elections Supervisor shall initially be filled as provided in this Section upon the expiration of the term of the present Chief Registrar, July 1, 1981, who shall serve in an acting capacity as Elections Supervisor, to be called the "Acting Elections Supervisor" and to be compensated under the county merit system in the same manner as provided for him as Chief Registrar, until his successor is appointed or he is reappointed.
Section 16. The governing authority of the county shall expend public funds to pro vide the Elections Supervisor with such proper and suitable administrative offices and with such clerical assistants and other employees as the governing authority shall deem appropriate in accordance with the merit system. Compensation for such administrative personnel shall be paid by the governing authority under the merit system wholly from county funds.
Section 17. In the event the board fails to appoint or retain an Elections Supervisor to fill a vacancy within the time specified in Section 15 of this Act, an Acting Elections Supervisor who shall fill temporarily such vacancy shall be appointed forthwith by the governing authority to serve until the board fills the vacancy as provided in this Act.
Section 18. The board shall be responsible for the selection, appointment and train ing of poll workers in elections. Such workers shall be appointed, insofar as practical, from lists provided by the county executive committees of the two major political parties appointing members to the Board of Registrations and Elections.
Section 19. Compensation for members on the board shall be set at $100.00 a month. Said compensation shall be paid by the governing authority wholly from county funds.

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Section 20. The words "election", "elector", "political party", "primary", "public office", "special election", and "special primary", shall have the same meaning ascribed to those words by Code Section 34-103 of the Code of Georgia of 1933, as amended, unless otherwise clearly apparent from the text of this Act.
Section 21. Effective July 1, 1979, the Board of Registrars in all such counties shall be abolished.
Section 22. An Act approved April 18, 1967 (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 3280), relating to Boards of Electors in certain counties, is hereby repealed in its entirety, effective July 1, 1979.
Section 23. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1978.
Section 24. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1851. By: Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Brantley County upon an annual salary so as to change the provisions relating to the number of deputy sheriffs and their compensa tion; to change the provisions relating to automobiles; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1852. By: Representatives Wheeler and Foster of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing 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 the provisions relating to the compensation of personnel of the Clerk of the Superior Court, the Judge of the Probate Court and the Tax Com missioner 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1853. By: Representatives Foster and Wheeler of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of commissioners of roads and revenues of Brantley County so as to change the compensation of the members of the Board of Commission ers of Brantley County, including 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 110, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1860. By: Representative Irvin of the 10th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Stephens County so as to change the compensation of the Judge, Solicitor and Solicitor Pro tempore 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 1861. By: Representatives Milford, Clark, and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the Sheriff of Franklin County so as to change the provisions relating to the number and compensation of deputy sher iffs and the compensation of other personnel employed 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1862. By: Representatives Lane of the 81st, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A BILL to cre ate and establish a Small Claims Court in and for Bulloch 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 1863. By: Representatives Long of the 142nd, and Cox of the 141st: A BILL to change the compensation of the Sheriff of Grady County; to provide that all emolu ments accruing to said office shall be and become the property of said county; to provide for the employment of assistant personnel for said sheriff and the payment of the expenses and operations of said office; to provide for the sub mission of an annual budget; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1864. By: Representatives Long of the 142nd, and Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Cairo so as to change the provisions relating to executions for claims due the city; to provide for the issuance of executions for indebtedness past due to the city for gas, electric service, sewer service, gar bage collection and other charges for services provided by the city for a charge; 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 1865. By: Representatives Milford, Clark, and Mann of the 13th: A BILL to create a Board of Commissioners for Hart 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 1866. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff of Montgomery County upon an annual salary so as to change the provi sions relative to the compensation of the sheriffs secretary; and for other pur poses.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1868. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Thomaston so as to change the provisions relating to the incorporation of said city; to change the provisions relating to the rights, powers, privileges and immunities 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 1870. By: Representative Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Liberty County so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; to authorize the clerk of the superior court to employ a deputy clerk and two fulltime clerks; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1871. By: Representative Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the Sheriff and the Clerk of the Superior Court of Liberty County so as to change the annual salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes.

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The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1872. By: Representative Kemp of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act supplementing the fees of the Judge of the Probate Court of Liberty County so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the judge of the probate court; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1876. 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 com pensation so as to change the annual salary of 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1877. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County so as to change the compensation of the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of Spalding County and the salary of each of the other Commissioners of Spalding County; to repeal a specific law; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1878. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler 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 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HB 1879. By: Representatives Mostiler and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to provide for the establishment of fire protection districts in Spalding County, Georgia, pursuant to constitutional provisions relative thereto; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1884. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of Tax Commissioner of Rockdale County so as to fix the fees payable to Rockdale County for the collection of education taxes by the Tax Commis sioner of Rockdale County; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1886. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners for Rockdale County so as to change the provisions relating to audits; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1887. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th: A BILL to create a new charter for the City of Conyers; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1888. By: Representatives Carlisle and Mostiler of the 71st: A BILL further to define, prescribe and enlarge the powers and duties of the Griffin Industrial Building Authority and further to regulate the management and conduct 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1890. By: Representative Kilgore of the 65th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the city of Douglasville so as to change the number of votes needed

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to elect certain councilmen; to change by whom certain councilmen may be elected; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1907. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide and fix the compensation of certain elected officials in certain counties of this State so as to change the salaries of certain elected officials in said counties; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1908. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a charter for the City of Augusta and incorporating the City Council of Augusta so as to provide that the rules for qualification, promotional policy and selec tion policy of the fire department shall be controlled by rules established by the City Council of the City of Augusta; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1909. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Augusta-Savannah River Parking and Urban Redevelopment Authority so as to change the name of said Authority; to provide that work and projects done out side of the city limits of the City of Augusta by or through the Authority shall first be approved by the City Council of Augusta; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1910. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Civil Court of Richmond County, Georgia, so as to change the name of the "Sheriff of the Civil Court of Richmond County, Georgia" to the name "Mar shal of the Civil Court of Richmond County, Georgia"; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

SB 461. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Com missioners of Putnam County, approved September 8, 1879, so as to change the compensation of the chairman and the members of the board of commissioners; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 587-1710. By: Representative Irvin of the 23rd:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that residents of the City of Roswell who are 65 years of age or over shall be granted a homestead exemption of $2,000.00 from ad valorem taxation by said city; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, 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 resi dent of the City of Roswell who is 65 years of age or over is hereby granted an exemp tion of $2,000.00 on his or her homestead from all ad valorem taxation by the City of Roswell so long as any such resident of the City of Roswell actually occupies said home stead as his residence. There shall be no more than one $2,000.00 exemption per home stead. The value of the homestead in excess of the above exempted amount shall remain subject to ad valorem taxation by the City of Roswell. No resident shall be qualified to receive the benefits of such homestead exemption unless he files an affidavit with the governing authority of the City of Roswell, or with a person designated by the governing authority of the City of Roswell, giving his age and any additional information as may be required to enable the governing authority of the City of Roswell, or the person des ignated by the governing authority of the City of Roswell, to make a determination as to whether such owner is entitled to such exemption. The governing authority of the City of Roswell, or the person designated by the said governing authority, shall provide affidavit forms for this purpose. The exemption provided for herein shall apply to all taxable years beginning after December 31, 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 provide that residents of the City of Roswell who are 65 years of age or over shall be granted a home-
( ) NO stead exemption of $2,000.00 from ad valorem taxation by said city?"
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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

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1479

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 fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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. Y 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. 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. Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaui, C. Y Diion, 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, 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

Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Y Hudson, Ted Hutchinson, R.S.
Ylrvin, 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. Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, WJ.(Bill)
Lendennan, 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. Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. Stone, R. 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 Watkins, L. 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 157, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 668-1867. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article IX of the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the Board of Commissioners of Lowndes County to license and regulate business activities in said County carried on by itinerant peddlers, itinerant vendors and other tradesmen not regularly maintaining an established place of business in said County; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article IX of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as heretofore amended, is further amended by inserting at the end of said Article a new paragraph which shall read as follows:
"The Board of Commissioners of Lowndes County shall have the full power and authority to regulate business activities in said County carried on by itinerant peddlers,

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itinerant vendors and other tradesmen not regularly maintaining an established place of business in Lowndes County and to require of each such peddler, vendor and tradesman conducting any business activity in Lowndes County to pay a license fee to be deter mined by the Board of Commissioners of Lowndes County."

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 authorize the Board of Com missioners of Lowndes County to license and regulate business activities in said County carried on by itinerant peddlers, itinerant vendors and other tradesmen not regularly maintaining an established place of busi ness in said 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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andereon, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, i.
Y 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. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B. Y Canon, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y ChUds, P. Y Clark, Betty
Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.
Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Y ConneU, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C.
DavU, B. Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
Y EUiott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gammage, L. Y Gignffliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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

Horne, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted
Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, 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.
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. 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 Mullinai, 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.
Randall, W.C. Y Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C. Y Roes, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 157, nays 0.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. Stone, R. 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 Watkins, L.
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

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The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 669-1867. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Patten of the 149th, and Reaves of the 147th:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize Lowndes County, in unincorporated areas, to construct, pave, maintain and improve public streets, roads, curb ing, guttering, drainage, streetlights and sidewalks and assess all or a portion of the cost of same against abutting property and the owners thereof with the approval of abutting property owners owning not less than two-thirds of the front footage of the abutting prop erty to be improved; 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 IX, Section I, Paragraph I of the Constitution, as amended, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:
"Within the unincorporated areas of Lowndes County the Board of Commissioners of Lowndes County, as the governing authority of said county, shall have full power and authority to construct, pave, maintain and otherwise improve public streets, roadways, curbing, guttering, drainage, streetlights and sidewalks, and to assess all or a portion of the cost of such construction, pavement, maintenance or improvement against the abut ting property owners thereof; provided, however, abutting property owners owning not less than two-thirds of the front footage of the abutting property to be improved must agree to such assessment before said governing authority shall have authority to assess said abutting property owners for the costs of such improvements. If said abutting prop erty owners approve such assessments as herein provided, said governing authority may provide for the issuance and enforcement of execution for the collection of such assess ments, and for the creation of liens thereby against such abutting property. In all such cases, however, the cost shall be determined and assessed under uniform rules and regu lations as adopted from time to time by the governing authority of Lowndes County and applied uniformly to all roads, streets, sidewalks, curbing, guttering, drainage, streetlights and properties of the same class, and similarly situated, and further pro vided that such rules and regulations as initially adopted may be changed, rescinded, modified, and amended from time to time by the governing authority of Lowndes County with the effective date of any such change, rescission, modification or amend ment being at least thirty (30) days after publication of notice of such change, rescission, modification or amendment one time in the newspaper in which sheriffs' advertisements are published in Lowndes County."

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 authorize Lowndes County, in unincorporated areas, to construct, pave, maintain and improve public streets, roads, curbing, guttering, drainage, streetlights and sidewalks and assess all or a portion of the cost of same against abutting property and the owners thereof with the approval of abutting property owners owning not less than two-thirds of the front footage of the abutting property to be improved?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote ""NYeos"".. 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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Andersen, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R.
Y Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E. Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. Y Benefield, 3.
Y 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. Y Carlisle, J. Y Cames, 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. 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.
Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaui, 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, 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, BX. Y Holmes, Bob

Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted
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.
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 Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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 PhUlips, 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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. Stone, R. 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 Watkins, L.
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 157, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 671-1869. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to exempt certain real property in Brooks County from ad valorem taxation other than State ad valorem taxes; to provide for submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article VII, Section I, Paragraph IV of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph at the end thereof to read as follows:
"The governing authority of Brooks County is hereby authorized to establish reason able criteria by which real property in said county which is owned by a bona fide non profit civic, community, educational, literary or charitable organization shall be exempt from ad valorem taxation other than ad valorem taxes levied by the State."

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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 exempt real property in Brooks County from ad valorem taxes when such property is owned by nonprofit civic, community, educational, literary or charitable organiza tions?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B.
Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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. Y 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.
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.
Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y EUiott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M.
Y Gammage, L. Y GignilKat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted
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.
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 McCoilum, 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 Nil, 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.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. Stone, R. 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 Watkins, L. 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 157, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 672-1888. By: Representatives Gignilliat of the 122nd, Battle of the 124th, Jones of the 126th, Triplett of the 128th, Scott of the 123rd, Taggart of the 125th, Hill of the 127th, and Chance of the 129th:

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A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for an exemption, from ad valorem taxation for educational purposes levied for or in behalf of the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham, in a specified amount of the assessed value of the homestead of each resident of Chatham County who is sixtytwo years of age or over and who does not have an income from all sources, including the income from all sources of all members of his family residing within the homestead, exceeding $10,000; to provide for all matters relative thereto; 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:
"Each resident of Chatham County who is 62 years of age or over and who does not have an annual income from all sources, including the income from all sources of all members of his family residing within the homestead, exceeding $10,000 is hereby granted an exemption, from ad valorem taxation for educational purposes levied for or in behalf of the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham, in the amount of $12,000 of the assessed value of his homestead. No such exemption shall be granted unless an affidavit of the owner of the homestead is filed with the Chatham County Tax Commissioner on a form provided by the tax commis sioner for that purpose which shall state the owner's age, the amount of income he received for the immediately preceding calendar year, the income which the members of his family residing within the homestead received for the same period, and such other additional information as may be reasonably required by the tax commissioner. The exemption granted by this paragraph shall apply to those properties to which the legal title is vested in one or more title holders, if actually occupied as a residence by one or more such owners who possess the qualifications provided for in this paragraph. Such exemption shall also apply to those homesteads to which the title is vested in an admin istrator, executor, or trustee, if one or more of the heirs or cestui que uses residing on such property shall possess the qualifications provided for herein. The exemption pro vided for by this paragraph 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 exempt from, ad valorem taxation for educational purposes levied for or in behalf of the Board of Public Education for the City of Savannah and the County of Chatham, $12,000 of the assessed value of the homestead of each resident of Chatham County who is sixty-two years of age or over and who does not have an income from all sources, including the income from all sources of all members of his family residing within the homestead, exceeding $10,000?"

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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.

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On the adoption of the Resolution, 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 Balkcom, R. 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. Y 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. 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.
Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y DUon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y EUiott, 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, 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

Home, F. Y Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted
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.
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 Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y NU, 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 PhUlips, 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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. Stone, R. 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 Watkins, L. 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 157, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 673-1888. By: Representative Vaughn of the 57th:

A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to provide for the recall of elected officials of Rockdale County and of municipalities within Rockdale County; to provide for petitions; to provide for the conduct of such recall elections; to provide for practices, procedures and requirements in connection with such recall elections; to provide for the filling of vacancies; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Article II, Section III of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end of Paragraph II a new paragraph to read as follows:
"Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Constitution, the elected public officials of Rockdale County and of each municipality within Rockdale County shall be subject to recall at any time after their election upon petition in writing. The petition for such recall election shall be signed by not less than 30 percent of the registered voters of the county, or municipality in case of municipal officers, or, if such official is elected from a district or ward, of said district or ward, who are registered to vote on the date the notice required by this paragraph is given to the election superintendent of the political

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subdivision involved. The persons sponsoring such petition shall be electors of the par ticular political subdivision concerned and shall address such petition to the election superintendent of the political subdivision involved, petitioning him to call for a special election to submit the question of whether any such elected official shall be recalled. Prior to obtaining any signatures on any such petition, a blank copy of the proposed petition shall be submitted to the election superintendent of the political subdivision involved with a notice that a petition is to be circulated seeking signatures for a special election for the recall of an elected official. Each petition shall contain sufficient space so that each elector who signs the petition shall enter immediately to the right of his signature his printed name, date and address. Each petition shall contain the affidavit of the person who has obtained the signatures on the petition to the effect that to the best of his knowledge and belief all of the signatures appearing on the particular peti tion are valid signatures of electors of the political subdivision concerned. The petition shall be submitted to the election superintendent of the political subdivision involved with the required signatures within 45 days following the date on which the notice of the proposed petition is given to the election superintendent of the political subdivision involved. If such petition is not submitted within the 45-day time limit it shall be void and of no force or effect. Upon submission of the petition to the election superintendent of the political subdivision involved it shall be the duty of the election superintendent to determine whether such petition bears the proper percentage of names and to deter mine the sufficiency of the petition. Such determinations shall be made by the election superintendent within 15 days following the date on which the petition is submitted to the election superintendent. In the event he determines that the petition is in order, it shall be the duty of the election superintendent of the political subdivision involved to issue the call for an election and such call shall be issued within 10 days following the date that he determines that the petition is in order. He shall set the date of the elec tion for not less than 30 nor more than 45 days following the issuance of the call. It shall be his further duty to publish the date and purpose of such election once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of the county in which the sheriffs advertisements appear. The ballots used in such election shall state the name of the officer whose recall has been petitioned, and shall designate the office involved. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the following:
'( ) YES Shall (name of officeholder), (name of office) be recalled and removed from office?'
( ) NO
Those persons desiring to vote in favor of recall shall vote 'Yes,' and those desiring to vote against recall shall vote 'No.' If a majority of those voting in such election vote in favor of recall, the office in question shall be vacated from the date of such recall election. If a majority of those voting vote against recall the member shall remain in office. It shall be the duty of the election superintendent to hold and conduct the elec tion and to declare and certify the results. It shall be his further duty to certify the results to the Secretary of State. If a petition is denied as not having a sufficient number of signatures or if a majority of those voting in the recall election vote against recall no new petition shall be presented to the election superintendent of the political subdivision involved within one year from the date of the submission of the previous petition. Vacancies created by recall shall be filled in the same manner as other vacan cies. Any person who is recalled from office under the provisions of this Section shall be eligible to fill the vacancy created by such recall."
Section 2. 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 elected officials of Rockdale County and of municipalities within Rock-
( ) NO dale County?"

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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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Andersen, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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.
Y 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. 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.
Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaux, C. Y Dixon, H.D. Y Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y EUiott, 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, 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 HiU, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Home, F. Y Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted
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.
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.
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 Pilewkz, 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. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Steinberg, C. Stone, R. 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 Watkins, L. 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 157, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HR 674-1888. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Watson of the 114th and Waddle of the 113th:
A RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for a Board of Arbitra tion for Houston County, when necessary, to arbitrate certain budget and salary matters concerning constitutional or county officers; to provide procedures for arbitrating such budget and salary disputes; 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 IX, Section I, Paragraph VI of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph to read as follows:

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"Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Constitution, there is hereby created a Board of Arbitration for Houston County to be appointed when necessary as hereinafter provided. When a dispute arises between the governing authority of Houston County and a constitutional or county officer concerning the proposed budget for the office of said officer or concerning the salary of said officer in cases where the salary is set by the governing authority, said officer may call for the arbitration of such dispute by noti fying the governing authority in writing, setting forth specifically the area or areas of the budget or salary in dispute. This written notice must be given within 30 days of the adoption of the budget by the governing authority. Thereafter, a three-member Board of Arbitration shall be appointed as follows: within ten days after such notification, one member shall be appointed by the governing authority and one member shall be appointed by the aggrieved officer; and within ten days after such appointments, the two appointed members shall appoint the third member of the Board. No person shall be appointed who is not a resident of Houston County or who is an employee of the Houston County Commissioners or of a constitutional officer. The Board shall render its decision on the dispute within 30 days after the appointment of the third member of the Board. The Board shall consider only those matters specifically set forth in the writ ten notice to the governing authority. Such decision shall be final and binding on all parties concerned. The governing authority and the officer shall cooperate with the Board and furnish documents, papers and other information required by the Board. Each member of the Board shall be paid $50.00 for each day or substantial portion thereof in which he attends to arbitration duties pursuant to this paragraph. In the event more than one constitutional officer disputes the budget or salary within 30 days of adoption of the budget by the governing authority, nothing herein shall be construed to prevent one Arbitration Board from settling all disputes, provided the aggrieved con stitutional officers and the governing authority agree on the members of the Board and agree to let the one Board settle all disputes."
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 a Board of Arbi tration for Houston County, when necessary, to arbitrate certain budget
( ) NO and salary matters concerning constitutional or county officers?"
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 Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adama, Marvin Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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 Bumiss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.

Y Games, 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. Y Coleman, T.

Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y COT, 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 Deveaul, C. Y DUon, 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.

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Y Gammage, L.
Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom
Glover, M. Y Greene, J.
Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G.
Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. Y Harris, J.F.
Y Harrisoh, 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 Hudson, Ted
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.
Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G. Y Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick Y Lane, W.J. Y Lee, WJ.(Bill)
Lendennan, 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 Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Y Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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. Y Rush, Dewey
Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. Steinberg, C. Stone, R. 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 Watkins, L. 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 157, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof:

Mr. Speaker:
The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House:

SB 498. By: Senator Stephens of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the Com missioners of Fulton County to establish rules governing the payment of pen sions to county employees, so as to provide for beneficiary coverage of the surviving spouse or unmarried child or children under the age of 18 years, or participants in said plan; and for other purposes.

SB 600. By: Senators Stephens of the 36th, Brantley of the 56th, Tate of the 38th and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Alpharetta, Georgia, approved March 3, 1961, so as to de-annex certain prop erty belonging to Fulton County, Georgia, and located within the city limits of Alpharetta, Georgia; and for other purposes.

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.

HB 1280. 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 pro vide benefits for survivors of members of the fund; and for other purposes.

HB 1622. By: Representative Chance of the 129th: A BILL to reincorporate the Town of Rincon; and for other purposes.

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HB 1650. 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 creating a Board of Commissioners of Dougherty County so as to change the composition of the Board of Commissioners of Dougherty County; and for other purposes.

HB 1651. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County so as to change the compensation of the judge of said court; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1652. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of Tax Receiver and Tax Collector of Clayton County into the office of Tax Commissioner so as to change the com pensation of the Tax Commissioner; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1653. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Sheriff and Clerk of the Superior Court of Clayton County on an annual salary so as to change the compensation of said officers; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1654. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the Judge of the Probate Court of Clayton County on an annual salary so as to change the compensation of said officer; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1700. By: Representatives Johnson, Benefield, Wood and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Clayton County so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the Chairman and other members of the Board of Commissioners; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

HB 1703. By: Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, McCollum of the 134th, Hutchinson of the 133rd, and White of the 132nd: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain of the county officers of Dougherty County upon an annual salary so as to change the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Dougherty County; to change the provisions relative to fees; to provide for an effective date; and for other purposes.

SB 607. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 9,000 nor more than 9,200, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, the clerk of the superior court shall be authorized to employ a secretary; to provide for compensation of the secretary; and for other purposes.

SB 608. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 9,000 nor more than 9,200, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, the tax commissioner shall be authorized to employ a secretary; to provide for compen sation of the secretary; and for other purposes.

SB 610. 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 March 26, 1964, so as to provide that the magistrates shall be elected; to pro-

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vide for their election; to provide for their compensation; to provide for their practice of law; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the fol lowing Bills of the House:

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 govern ing 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.

HB 1753. By: Representatives Williams and Foster of the 6th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL creating and establishing a small claims court for Whitfield County to be known as the Small Claims Court of Whitfield County; and for other purposes.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:

SB 211. By: Senator Dean of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Admin istrative Procedure Act", so as to provide that the Board of Natural Resources shall conduct a hearing in the particular area affected by any rule or regulation relating to game and fish before the rule or regulation can be voted upon or become effective; and for other purposes.

SB 408. By: Senators Evans of the 37th, English of the 21st, Allgood of the 22nd and Stumbaugh of the 55th: A BILL to prohibit sexual exploitation of children; to provide definitions; to provide that it is unlawful for any persons to take certain actions related to procuring for use or using certain minors for the purpose of depicting sexually explicit conduct in any visual or print medium; to provide that it is unlawful for the parent or person having custody of a child to take certain actions respecting sexual exploitation of the child; to provide penalties; and for other purposes.

SB 450. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Shapard of the 28th and Duncan of the 30th: A BILL to amend Code Title 88, known as the Georgia Health Code, approved March 18, 1964, so as to provide a new Chapter 88-25, relating to habilitation procedures for the mentally retarded; to provide for a declaration of policy; to provide for definitions; and for other purposes.

The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolu tions of the House:

HR 499. By: Representatives Phillips of the 59th, Wall of the 61st, and Harris of the 60th: A RESOLUTION urging the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to reduce the flow of illegal aliens into this country; and other purposes.

HR 563. By: Representatives Robinson of the 58th, Horton of the 43rd, Glanton and John son of the 66th, Harrison of the 20th and others: A RESOLUTION urging the review of building specifications for public schools in Georgia; and for other purposes.

The Senate has agreed to the House amendments to the following Bills of the Senate:

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SB 110. By: Senator Stephens of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the Com missioners of Fulton County to establish rules and regulations governing the payment of pensions, so as to provide for a Fulton County Employees' Retire ment Plan of 1977; and for other purposes.

SB 112. By: Senators Hudson of the 35th and Stephens of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act entitled, "An Act to provide in Fulton County a system for pension and retirement pay to the teachers and employees of the Board of Education of Fulton County, and for other purposes, "approved Mar. 2, 1945, so as to pro vide for a Fulton County Teacher's Retirement Plan of 1977; and for other pur poses.

The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate:

SB 239. By: Senators Dean of the 6th, Riley of the 1st, and Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to prohibit the cost of certain advertising to be included as an operational expense in certain rate schedule proceedings before the Georgia Public Service Commission; to provide for definitions; to provide the procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes.

SB 484. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Doss of the 52nd, McGill of the 24th and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1704, relating to bad checks, so as to more clearly define the term "present consideration"; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees:

SB 211. By: Senator Dean of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Ga. Admin istrative Procedure Act", so as to provide that the Board of Natural Resources shall conduct a hearing in the particular area affected by any rule or regulation relating to game and fish before the rule or regulation can be voted upon or become effective; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.

SB 239. By: Senators Dean of the 6th, Riley of the 1st, and Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to prohibit the cost of certain advertising to be included as an operational expense in certain rate schedule proceedings before the Georgia Public Service Commission; to provide for definitions; to provide the procedures connected therewith; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Industry.

SB 408. By: Senators Evans of the 37th, English of the 21st, Allgood of the 22nd and Stumbaugh of the 55th: A BILL to prohibit sexual exploitation of children; to provide definitions; to provide that it is unlawful for any persons to take certain actions related to procuring for use or using certain minors for the purpose o depicting sexually explicit conduct in any visual or print medium; to provid that it is unlawful for the parent or person having custody of a child to tak certain actions respecting sexual exploitation of the child; to provide penaltie and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

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SB 450. By: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Shapard of the 28th and Duncan of the 30th: A BILL to amend Code Title 88, known as the Georgia Health Code, approved March 18, 1964, so as to provide a new Chapter 88-25, relating to habilitation procedures for the mentally retarded; to provide for a declaration of policy; to provide for definitions; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Health & Ecology.

SB 484. By: Senators Johnson of the 34th, Doss of the 52nd, McGill of the 24th and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 26-1704, relating to bad checks, so as to more clearly define the term "present consideration"; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary.

SB 498. By: Senator Stephens of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing the Com missioners of Fulton County to establish rules governing the payment of pen sions to county employees, so as to provide for beneficiary coverage of the surviving spouse or unmarried child or children under the age of 18 years, or participants in said plan; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 600. By: Senators Stephens of the 36th, Brantley of the 56th, Tate of the 38th and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Alpharetta, Georgia, approved March 3, 1961, so as to de-annex certain prop erty belonging to Fulton County, Georgia, and located within the city limits of Alpharetta, Georgia; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 607. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 9,000 nor more than 9,200, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, the clerk of the superior court shall be authorized to employ a secretary; to provide for compensation of the secretary; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 608. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to provide that in all counties of this State having a population of not less than 9,000 nor more than 9,200, according to the United States Decennial Census of 1970 or any future such census, the tax commissioner shall be authorized to employ a secretary; to provide for compen sation of the secretary; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

SB 610. 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 March 26, 1964, so as to provide that the magistrates shall be elected; to pro vide for their election; to provide for their compensation; to provide for their practice of law; and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the fol lowing Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 1633. By: Representative Snow of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively revising appellate and other posttrial procedure so as to provide for appeals upon petition to the supreme court or court of appeals in certain specified cases; to prescribe the procedure for such appeals; and for other purposes.

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 Balkcom, R. 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. Y Bray, C.A. Y Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.
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. Y Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. Y Coi, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davia, B.
Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaui, C. Y Diion, H.D.
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y EUiott, 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, 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 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.
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. Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.
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 Nil, 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.
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. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Smyre, C. Y Snow, Wayne,Jr. 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.
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 Watkins, L. 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 passage of the Bill, the ayes were 146, 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 fol lowing Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1613. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to pro vide that no land shall be annexed to any municipality in this State when the effect of such annexation would be to leave an unincorporated land area having less than '/ of its aggregate external boundaries not contiguous to other unin corporated areas; and for other purposes.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Adams of the 36th, was read and adopted:

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A BILL
To prohibit the annexation of land into a municipality when the effect of the annexa tion is to surround or partially surround an unincorporated area with an incorporated area; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. No land shall be annexed to any municipality in this State by any method whatsoever when the effect of the annexation is to leave an unincorporated area com pletely surrounded by the incorporated area of the municipality or to partially surround an unincorporated area in such a manner that a line drawn from any point on the limits of the incorporated area to any other point on the limits of the incorporated area would, when considered together with the limits of the incorporated area, completely enclose the unincorporated area. For the purposes of this Section, the term "line" means a straight line having a length not in excess of one-eighth of the distance around the area the enclo sure of which is completed by the line.
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 99, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1769. By: Representative Hatcher of the 131st, and Knight of the 67th: A BILL to amend an Act comprehensively and exhaustively revising, superseding and modernizing pretrial, trial and certain posttrial procedures in civil cases so as to change certain provisions and procedures relating to discovery against per sons, firms and corporations who are not parties; and for other purposes.

The report 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 3.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

Representative McKinney of the 35th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the fol lowing Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1718. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Phillips of the 120th, Hanner of the 130th, Patten of the 149th, Patten of the 146th, Cooper of the 19th, Lord of the 105th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Act" so as to establish a termination date for the State Board of Examiners for Certified Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and the date on which the aforesaid Act shall stand repealed; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

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A BILL
To amend 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, so as to establish a termination date for the State Board of Examiners for Certified Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and the date on which the aforesaid Act shall stand repealed; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act known as the "Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Act," approved April 8, 1969 (Ga. Laws 1969, p. 272), as amended, is hereby amended by striking Section 15 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 15 to read as follows:
"Section 15. Termination date; repeal of law. (a) The termination date of the State Board of Examiners for Certified Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators is July 1, 1981. This Act, as now or hereafter amended, shall stand repealed in its entirety on July 1, 1982 unless extended by law.
(b) The provisions of this Section are pursuant to the Act known as 'The Act Provid ing for the Review, Continuation, Reestablishment or Termination of Regulatory Agen cies', approved March 24, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 961), and this Section shall serve to continue the State Board of Examiners for Certified Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators in accordance with the dates established by subsection (a) 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 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 100, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1487. By: Representatives Childs of the 51st, Wood of the 9th, Robinson of the 58th, and Harris of the 60th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia so as to provide for creditable service for certain service while on active duty in the armed forces of the United States; to provide for the payment of contributions for the purchase of such credit; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, approved March 19, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 640), as amended, so as to provide for creditable service for certain service while on active duty in the armed forces of the United States; to pro vide for the payment of contributions for the purchase of such credit; to provide for prac tices and procedures in connection with the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, approved March 19, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 640), as amended, is hereby amended by add ing at the end of Section 4 of said Act a new subsection (7), to read as follows:
"(7) Any other provisions of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, any person who was drafted into the armed forces of the United States while a member of this retirement system may receive military service credit for such period of time during which he was a member of the armed forces of the United States up to a maximum of five years under the following conditions:
(a) No military service credit shall be awarded under the provisions of this subsec tion for any period of military service for which the member is entitled to military service credit under the provisions of subsection (6) of this Section.
(b) Any person claiming military service credit under the provisions of this subsec tion must have been in membership service on the date on which he was drafted into the armed forces of the United States.
(c) Military service credit shall be awarded for any period of active military service in the armed forces of the United States provided that such person shall pay the regular employee and employer contributions which would have been paid on the com pensation last paid to him as a teacher before entering military service plus applicable accrued regular interest on said employee and employer contributions, compounded annually to date of payment, for any period of active military service, up to the maxi mum of five years.
(d) No active military service in the armed forces of the United States shall be deemed creditable under the provisions of this subsection if such service has or will be used in the determination of any member's eligibility for retirement benefits or allowances from any other state or federal retirement program, excluding social secur ity and the United States Civil Service System.
(e) The board of trustees is hereby authorized to adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subsection."
Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read:

Representative Ham of the 80th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1487 by adding after the word "states" on line 18 of page 1 the following:
"or voluntarily joined" and by adding on line 5 of page 2 after the word "into" the following:
"or voluntarily joined".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Andersen, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Balkcom, R. Y Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe Y Baugh, W.E.
Y Beck, J.M. Y Beckham, B. N 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. Y Canty, H.
Carlisle, J. Y Caraes, C.
Carrell, B.
N Canon, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.

N Childs, P. N Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Y Clifton, A.D. Coleman, T.
Y Coffins, M. Colwell, C.H.
Y Connell, J. Y Cooper, B. Y Coi, 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 Diion, H.D.
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Effiott, 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, G. Manner, B. Harris, B.B.,Sr. Harris, J.F.
Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J. Y Hays, F.Jr.

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Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Y Irvin, J. Y 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. Jones, Herb
Y Kaley, M. N 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, WJ.(Bill)
Lenderman, M.
Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H.
Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. Y Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E.
Y Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Y Matthews, D.R.
Y McCollum, H. N 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 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. 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.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. N Scott, A.
Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
Y 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.
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 Watkins, L.
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 116, nays 14. 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:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Y Balkcom, R. 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.
Buck, T.B. Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C. Carrel], 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. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M.
Colwell, C.H. Connell, J.

Cooper, B. Y Coi, 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.
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W.
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.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G.
Hanner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F.
Hawkins, J.
Y Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
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 N Kaley, M.
N Karrh, R. Kemp, R.
Y Keyton, J.W. Kilgore, T.M.
Y Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick
N 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. 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 Nil, 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.
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.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D. Sizemore, E. Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr. Steinberg, C. Stone, R. Y Swann, D.
Taggart, T. Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Toles, E.B.
Townsend, K.V. Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R. Y Tucker, R.M. Tuten, J. Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L.
Y 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, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 121, nays 10.

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The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

Representative Rainey of the 135th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House when the roll was called on HB 1487, by substitute, as amended, but had he been present would have voted "aye" thereon.

HB 1645. By: Representative Games of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Title 53, relating to husband and wife, so as to change the provisions relating to documentary evidence of proof of age; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

Under the general order of business established by the Committee on Rules, the fol lowing Bills of the House were again taken up for consideration:

HB 1448. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th, Wood of the 72nd, Pilewicz of the 41st, Clifton of the 107th, Watson of the 114th, Auten of the 154th, and Carnes of the 43rd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Acci dent Reparations Act" so as to provide that coverage required under the Act shall be excess over, and shall not duplicate, certain workmen's compensation benefits; and for other purposes.

By unanimous consent, the Wood Substitute and all amendments thereto as previ ously adopted by the House were withdrawn.

The following substitute, offered by Representative Ware of the 68th, was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act", approved February 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 113), as amended, so as to provide for cer tain correlation of benefits; 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 "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act", approved February 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 113), as amended, is hereby amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 9 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new sub section (a) to read as follows:
"(a) The benefits payable under this Act shall not be reduced or eliminated by any workmen's worker's compensation benefits, medical payments benefits or any other dis ability benefits, wage loss benefits or hospitalization benefits that the injured person is entitled to receive; provided, that, in those instances where the benefits payable under this Act have been provided for at the expense of an employer who is also obligated by statute to provide compensation for its employees under any worker's compensation law, such benefits payable under this Act shall be reduced or eliminated to the extent of the amount of the benefits which the injured person receives or w entitled to receive under such worker's compensation law. However, if the injured person is covered for no more than the minimum insurance coverage as required by this Act, the sum of the benefits

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payable under this Act and the benefits payable under any worker's compensation law shall be no less than the injured person's weekly earnings, but in rw case to exceed the minimum coverage as provided by this Act."
Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read:
Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Murray of the 116th, Childers of the 15th, and Battle of the 124th move to amend the substitute to HB 1448 by striking line 27 on page 1 and by striking everything on line 1, page 2 through the word "Act".
On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin
Y Andereon, W. N Argo, B.
N Auten, D. Balkcom, R.
N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N 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. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J.
N Carnes, C. Carrell, B.
N Canon, G. N Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M. N ChUds, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N ConneU, J.

Y Cooper, B. N Cox, W.E. Y Croeby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C. Y DUon, H.D.
Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. N Elliott, E.H.
N Evans, W.D. N Felton, D. N Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. N Galer, M. Y Ganunage, L. Y Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. N Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Hamilton, G.
N Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y 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. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. NIrvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J. N Jackson, J.D.
N Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G.
N Johnson, P. Y Johnson, W.Rud.
Johnston, J. Y 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. N Lambert, Roy N Lane, Dick
N Lane, W.J. Y Lee, WJ.(Bill)
Lenderman, M.
N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N Long, W.K.
Y Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E. Y Mann, C.C. N Marcus, S.J.
Matthews, D.R.

N McCollum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B. N Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mufflnaz, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E.
Nichols, M.
Y Nil, 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. N Phillips, R.T.
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. N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 55, nays 108. The amendment was lost.

N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
N Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
Y Steinberg, C. 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 N Truluck, R. N Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. NTwiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. N Wheeler, Bobby
Y 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

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Hatcher of the 131st, Murray of the 116th, and Childers of the 15th move to amend the substitute to HB 1448 by deleting on line 5, page 2 everything fol lowing the word "earnings" and by striking everything on line 6, page 2.

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 Y Andersen, W. N Argo, B.
N Auten, D. Balkcom, R.
N Bargeron, E.
Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M. N Beckham, B. Y Benefield, J. N Birdsong, K.
Y Bishop, 8. Y Bolster, P. Y Bray, C.A. N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B.
N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
Childs, P. Y 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 COT, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G.
Daugherty, J.C. N Davis, B.
Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaui, C. Y DUon, H.D.
Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. 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 Glanton, Tom
Y Glover, M. N Greene, J.
Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr.
Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L.
Y Holmes, Bob

N Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E.
Y 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. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J.
Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W.
Kilgore, T.M. Y Knight, N.G.
N Lambert, Roy Y Lane, Dick N Lane, WJ. Y Lee, W.J.(Bill) Y Lenderman, M. Y Linder, J. N 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. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. N Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E.
Y Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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. Y Phillips, W.R. Y Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H.
Y Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E.
Y Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

Y Scott, D.
Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T. Y Toles, E.B. N Townsend, K.V.
Triplett, Tom N Truluck, R.
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J.
N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V.
N Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y 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 92, nays 71. The amendment was adopted.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Dixon of the 151st, Crosby of the 150th, and Foster of the 152nd move to amend the substitute to HB 1448 as follows:
By redesignating Sections 2 and 3 as Sections 3 and 4 respectively and adding a new Section 2 to read as follows:
"Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding a new subsection (c) at the end of Section 3 thereof to read as follows:
'(c) The provisions of subsection (b) of this Section shall be optional at the discre tion of the insured.'"

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. N Auten, D.
Balkcom, R. N 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. N Bolster, P. N Bray, C.A.
N Buck, T.B. N Burruss, A.L. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. N Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
Carrell, B.

N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M.
N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D.
Y Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N 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. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. Y Diion, H.D.
Dover, Bill

Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H. N 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. N Greene, J.

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N Greer, J.W.
N Ham, B. Hamilton, G.
N Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C.
Y Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob N Home, F.
Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. N 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. 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. N Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. N Lord, J.
Lucas, D.E. N Mann, C.C.
Marcus, S.J. Y 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. Y Murray, B.
N Nessmith, P.E.
N Nichols, M.
N Nix, K. N Noble, Bill Y 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.
N 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. N Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, B. Y Robinson, C. N Boss, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R.
N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Savage, J. Y Scott, A. N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E.
N Smith, V.B. Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr. Y Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. N Swann, D. Y Taggart, T.
Thompson, A.W.
N Tolbert, T. Y 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. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C.
Y Watkins, L. 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 45, nays 120. The amendment was lost.

An amendment, offered by Representative Burruss of the 21st, was read and with drawn.

The following amendment was read:

Representatives Hill of the 127th, Randall of the 101st, Clark of the 55th, Glover of the 32nd, and McKinney of the 35th move to amend the substitute to HB 1448 by add ing a section to read that:
"All insurers who take advantage of this Act shall be required within one year from the effective date to calculate the difference between what they paid out and what they would have paid had this Act not been in force and should a net saving result to the insurer, the insurer shall reduce its rates on an aggregate basis to the total insured class."

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. N Auten, D.
Balkcom, R. N 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. N Buck, T.B. Y Burruss, A.L.
N Burton, J. Y Butler, D. Y Canty, H.

Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B.
N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M. Y 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. N Cox, W.E. Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, 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. 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. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G.

N Manner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. Y Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob Y Home, F.
Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E.
Y Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N 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. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y Karrh, R. N Kemp, R. N Keyton, J.W. Y 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. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. Y Looper, M. N Lord, J. Y Lucas, D.E.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1978

1503

Y Mann, C.C. Y Marcus, S.J. N Matthews, D.R. N McCoUum, H.
N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
N Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinai, 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. N Phillips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C.
Y Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. N Ramsey, T. Y Randall, W.C.

N Reaves, H.L. Richardson, E.
N Robinson, C. Y Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B.
Y Smyre, C. N 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. N Townsend, K.V. Y Triplett, Tom Y Truluck, R.
Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R. Y Vaughn, C.R. N Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 98, nays 71. The amendment was adopted.

N Walker, L. Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y 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 following amendment was read:

Representatives Karrh of the 106th and Kaley of the 19th move to amend the substi tute to HB 1448 by striking on lines 25 and 26 the words: "or is entitled to receive".

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin
N Andereon, W. N Argo, B. N Auten, D.
Balkcom, R. 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. Y Burruss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. N Carlisle, J. N Games, C.
Carrell, B. N Cason, G. N Castleberry, D.
N Chance, G. N Guilders, E.M.
N ChUds, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L.
Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T.
N Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. N Connell, J.

Y Cooper, B. N Coi, W.E. Y Crosby, T. N Culpepper, B. N Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C.
N Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C.
Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaui, C. Y Diion, 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. N Galer, M. N Gammage, L.
Gignilliat, A. N Glanton, Tom N Glover, M. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. N Hanner, B. Y Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.,Jr. Y Hill, B.L. Y Holmes, Bob

N Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Y 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. Y Johnson, W.Rud. Y Johnston, J. Y Jones, B. N Jones, Herb Y Kaley, M. Y 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. Y Lee, WJ.(Bill)
N Lenderman, M. N Linder, J. N Logan, H. N 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 McCoUum, H. N McDonald, L. Y McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B.
N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L. N MulUnai, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M.
NU, K. N Noble, Bill Y 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. N Phillips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R.
Y Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. Y Ralston, E. Y Ramsey, T. N Randall, W.C. N Reaves, H.L.
Richardson, E. N Robinson, C. N Ross, Ben B. N Rowland, J.R. N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J.
N Savage, J. N Scott, A.

On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 65, nays 103. The amendment was lost.

N Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C. N Snow, Wayne,Jr.
N Steinberg, C. 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. Y Tucker, R.M. Y Tuten, J. N Twiggs, R.
Y Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M. N Waddle, T.W. N Walker, L.
Y Wall, V. N Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J. N Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L.
N Williams, R. N WUliamson, G.
Y Wilson, J.M. Y Wood, J. N Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

The following amendment was read:

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Representative Childers of the 15th moves to amend the substitute to HB 1448 by adding a new section to read as follows:
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act", approved February 28, 1974 (Ga. Laws 1974, p. 113), as amended, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

N Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin N Andereon, W. N Argo, B.
N Auten, D. Balkcom, R.
N Bargeron, E. Y Battle, Joe N Baugh, W.E. N Beck, J.M.
N 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. N Burton, J. N Butler, D. Y Canty, H.
N Carlisle, J. N Carnes, C.
Carrell, B.
N Canon, G. N Castleberry, D. N Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. N Childs, P. Y Clark, Betty N Clark, L. N Clifton, A.D. N Coleman, T. N Collins, M. N Colwell, C.H. N ConneU, J.

Y 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.
Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaui, C. Y Diion, H.D.
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. N Effiott, E.H. N 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. N Greene, J. N Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. N Hamilton, G. N Banner, B.
Harris, B.B.,Sr. N Harris, J.F. Y Harrison, C. Y Hatcher, C.F. N Hawkins, J. N Hays, F.Jr. Y Hill, B.L. N Holmes, Bob

N Home, F. Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. N Hudson, Ted N Hutchinson, R.S. NIrvin, J. NIrvin, 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. 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, WJ.(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. Y McKinney, J.E. N Milford, B.
N Money, J. N Mostiler, J.L.
N Mullinai, E.G. Y Murray, B. N Nessmith, P.E. N Nichols, M. N NU, 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. N Phillips, L.L. N Phillips, R.T.
PhiUips, W.R. N Pilewicz, G. N Pinkston, F.C. N Rainey, H. M 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.
N Rush, Dewey N Russell, J. N Savage, J. Y Scott, A.

N Scott, D. N Sizemore, E. N Smith, V.B. N Smyre, C.
N Snow, Wayne,Jr. N Steinberg, C.
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 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. Y Watkins, L. N Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y 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 30, nays 136. The amendment was lost.

On the adoption of the substitute, 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. Balkcom, R.
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. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B.

Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childere, E.M. Y ChUds, P. N Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y Clifton, A.D.

Y Coleman, T. Y Collins, M. Y Colwell, C.H. Y ConneU, J. N Cooper, B. Y COT, W.E. N Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.

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Y Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. Y DaTM, B. Y Dean, D.C. Y Dent, R.A.
N Deveaux, C. N 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. N Gammage, L.
Y Gigniffiat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M.
Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G. Y Manner, B. N 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.
Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, 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 N 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 Lendennan, M. Y Linder, J.
Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N 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. N Nichols, M. Y Nil, 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 PhiUips, R.T.
Phillips, W.R.
N Pilewicz, G. Y 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.
Y ROBS, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, 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. Thompson, A.W.
Y Tolbert, T. Y Toles, KB. Y Townsend, K.V. N 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. Y Walker, L.
N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L. 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. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the adoption of the substitute, as amended, the ayes were 142, nays 28. The substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by substitute, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Y Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin
Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D.
Balkcom, R. 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. Y Burruas, A.L. Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.
Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
Carrell, B.
Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D.
Y Chance, G. Y Childere, 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.

N Cooper, B. Y Cox, W.E.
Y Crosby, T. Y Culpepper, B.
Y Daniel, G. N Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B. Y Dean, D.C. N Dent, R.A. N Deveaux, C. N 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 Gignffliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W. YHam, B. Y Hamilton, G. Y Manner, B. N 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. Horton, G.T.
N Housley, E. Y Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J.
Ylrvin, 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 N 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.(BiU) Y Lendennan, M. Y Linder, J. Y Logan, H. Y Long, W.K. N 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.
McKinney, J.E. Y Milford, B. Y Money, J. Y Mostiler, J.L. Y Mullinai, E.G.
Y Murray, B. Y Nesamith, 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. Y PhiUips, R.T. Y Phillips, W.R. N 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.
Y Savage, 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. 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. N Vaughn, C.R. Y Veazey, M.
Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. N Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. N Watkins, L. 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. Y Wood, J. Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

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On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 146, nays 26.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

HB 1300. By: Representative Ham of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act providing mini mum salaries for clerks of the superior courts so as to provide for longevity increases; 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), as amended by an Act approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 547), so as to provide for longevity increases; to repeal con flicting 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), as amended by an Act approved March 23, 1977 (Ga. Laws 1977, p. 547), is hereby amended by adding, following Section 2, a new Section 3, to read as follows:
"Section 3. The amounts provided in Sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall be increased by three and one-half (3 1A) percent of such base amounts for each year in office served by any clerk, figured at the end of each such period of service; provided, however, that such increase shall not apply to any clerk whose minimum salary as set forth in Section 1 above exceeds $18,000 per annum; provided, further, that if the percentage of change in the United States Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Work ers, All Items - United States City Average, as such index is calculated for June of each calendar year and such index as it exists for the month of July of the preceding year results in an increase of less than three and one-half (3 Vfe) percent, the longevity increase provided in this Section shall be equal to the percentage increase in such index. No clerk shall receive any portion of any longevity increase provided hereunder which, when added to the minimum salary of such clerk as set forth in Section 1, exceeds $18,000 per 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 pro vided in this Section shall not apply to any service performed prior to July 1, 1977. The first such increase under this Section shall be payable beginning on July 1, 1978. This Act shall not be construed to reduce the salary of any clerk of the superior court pres ently 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 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Castleberry of the lllth moves to amend Committee substitute to H. B. 1300 as follows:
By striking from lines 14 and 15 of page 1 the following:
"three and one-half (3 Vi ) percent of such base amounts for each year in",

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and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"five (5) percent per each four-year term of".
By striking from lines 17 through 27 of page 1 and lines 1 through 5 of page 2 the following:
"; provided, however, that such increase shall not apply to any clerk whose mini mum salary as set forth in Section 1 above exceeds $18,000 per annum; provided, fur ther, that if the percentage of change in the United States Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, All Items - United States City Average, as such index is calculated for June of each calendar year and such index as it exists for the month of July or the preceding year results in an increase of less than three and one-half (3 Vt ) percent, the longevity increase provided in this Section shall equal to the percentage increase in such index. No clerk shall receive any portion of any longevity increase provided hereunder which, when added to the minimum salary of such clerk as set forth in Section 1, exceeds $18,000 per annum".
By striking from lines 11 through 14 of page 2 the following:
". The increase per year provided in this Section shall not apply to any service performed prior to July 1, 1977. The first such increase under this Section shall be payable beginning on July 1, 1978.",
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
", except for the current term of the clerks now in office."

The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W. Y Argo, B.
Auten, D. Balkcom, R. 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.
Bolster, P. Y 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.
Carrell, B. Y Canon, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childers, E.M. Y Chads, P.
Clark, Betty Y Clark, L. Y 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.
Culpepper, B. Y Daniel, G. Y Daugherty, J.C. Y Davis, B.
Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A. Y Deveaui, C. Y Diion, H.D. Dover, Bill
Y Edwards, W. Elliott, E.H.
Y Evans, W.D.
Y Felton, D. Y Poster, 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, G.
Hanner, B.

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 Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Irvin, J.
Y Irvin, R.
Y Isakson, J. Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben N 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.
Kilgore, T.M. Y 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.
McKinney, J.E. 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. 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 ROBS, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R.
Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Savage, J. N Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E. Y Smith, V.B.
Smyre, C.
Y Snow, Waynejr. Y Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y 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.

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Tuten, J. Y Twiggs, R. YVaughn, C.R.
Veazey, M.

Waddle, T.W. Walker, L. N Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C.

Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby
Y White, J.

Y Whitmire, D. Y Williams, H.L. Y Williams, R.
N Williamson, G.

Y Wilson, J.M. Wood, J.
Y Wood, J.T.
Mr. Speaker

On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 135, nays 8.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

Representative Swann of the 90th stated that he had inadvertently voted "aye" on the passage of HB 1300, by substitute, as amended, but intended to vote "nay" thereon.

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 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 issue refunds or credits for distilled spirits excise tax stamps purchased by manufac turers, distillers, or wholesalers under certain conditions; and for other pur poses.

Representative Taggart of the 125th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 1046 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 and the Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House, the following members:
Representatives Taggart of the 125th, Dixon of the 151st, and Johnson of the 56th.

The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:45 o'clock, P.M., this day.

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AFTERNOON SESSION

The House was called to order by the Speaker.
The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:
HB 1753. By: Representatives Williams and Foster of the 6th, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL creating and establishing a small claims court for Whitfield County to be known as the Small Claims Court of Whitfield County; and for other purposes.
The following Senate amendment was read:
The Senate moves to amend H. B. 1753 as follows: By adding on line 7 of page 3 after the following: "Whitfield County.", the following: "The judge shall give his full time to the discharge of his duties as such."
Representative Foster of the 6th moved that the House agree to the Senate amend ment to HB 1753.
On the motion, the ayes were 103, 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 fol lowing Bill of the House:
HB 1240. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Council on Maternal and Infant Health so as to change the membership of said Council; to clarify existing laws; and for other purposes.
Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the fol lowing Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:
HB 1556. By: Representatives Steinberg of the 46th, Bray of the 70th, Hawkins of the 50th, Rowland of the 119th, Tolbert of the 56th, Robinson of the 58th, Galer of the 97th, and Childs of the 51st: A BILL to amend Code Section 34A-1209, relating to poll watchers in municipal primaries and elections, so as to provide that no person shall be appointed or eligible to serve as a poll watcher in any primary or election in which such person is a candidate; and for other purposes.
The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.

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On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1431. By: Representative Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 101-202, relating to the distribution of public documents by the State Librarian to public libraries and to public institutions of learning maintaining libraries in Georgia, so as to provide for the submission on or before December 1 of each year by each department and institution within the executive branch of State government of a report to the State Librarian containing a list by title of all public documents published or issued by such department or institution during the preceding State of Georgia fiscal year and a statement noting the frequency of publication of each public document; and for other purposes.

The report 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 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1545. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to create the Georgia Air Quality Act of 1978; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To provide for the preservation, protection, and improvement of air quality and to control emissions of air contaminants, to prevent the significant deterioration of air quality and to attain and maintain Ambient Air Quality Standards so as to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare consistent with providing for maximum employment and full industrial development of the State; to provide a short title; to provide a statement of public policy in regard to air quality and control of emissions of air contaminants; to des ignate the State agency responsible for administering the Act; to define words and phrases; to provide qualifications, powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Board of Natural Resources relating to air quality matters; to provide qualifications, powers, duties, and responsibilities of the Director of the Environmental Protection Division relating to air quality matters; to provide limitations on the authority of State agencies in air quality matters; to establish factors to be considered in exercising powers, duties and responsibili ties in air quality matters; to provide for the issuance of permits for construction or oper ation of air pollution sources, facilities, equipment, or devices, and to declare certain activities unlawful when undertaken without a permit; to provide for the collection of permit related fees and costs of public notices required by the Act; to provide for inspec tions and investigations relating to air pollution and air quality matters; to provide for injunctive relief in Superior Courts; to provide for orders delaying compliance with requirements of the Act in specified circumstances; to provide for proceedings before the Director, to provide for orders, and to provide a right of hearing thereon; to provide for emergency orders, immediately effective when necessary to meet emergencies; to provide for imposition of civil penalties for violations of the Act, and to provide procedures and hearings for imposing those penalties, and to specify criteria and factors to be considered by the hearing officer in imposing the same; to provide for hearing on contested matters and judicial review of orders and permits; to provide for judgments based upon orders from which no appeal is taken or which are affirmed upon administrative appeal; to pro vide for representation by the Attorney General or his staff; to provide for noncompliance and nonpayment penalties after July 1, 1979, and to provide for a notice of noncompliance, assessment orders, adjustment and computation of noncompliance penalty amounts, and

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to provide hearings to petitions challenging notice and assessment orders, and to provide for the payment of such penalties, to provide a final adjustment of the penalty amount to prevent overpayment or underpayment, to provide for exemptions from the duty to pay the penalty, to provide for an escrow account pending the final determination of amount, to provide for a hearing and review of an order imposing such penalties, and to provide that penalties are cumulative of other remedies; to provide certain powers to the Governor in matters of air quality; to provide protection of confidential information received by the Environmental Protection Division; to continue in effect existing rules, regulations, per mits, and orders, relating to air quality matters; to provide for severability; to repeal and replace specific laws on air quality control; to establish an effective date; to repeal conflict ing 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 Air Quality Act of 1978".
Section 2. Public Policy. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of the State of Georgia to preserve, protect and improve air quality and to control emissions to prevent the significant deterioration of air quality and to attain and maintain Ambient Air Quality Standards so as to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare consistent with provid ing for maximum employment and full industrial development of the State.
Section 3. Designation of Agency. The Division of Environmental Protection, Depart ment 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 4. Definitions. Unless clearly indicated otherwise by the context, the follow ing words when used in this Act shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this Section:
(1) (a) "Air contaminant" means solid or liquid particulate matter, dust, fumes, gas, mist, smoke, or vapor, or any matter or substance either physical, chemical, biological, radioactive (including source material, special nuclear material, and by-product mate rial); or any combination of any of the above.
(b) "Emission" or "emitting" means any discharging, giving off, sending forth, placing, dispensing, scattering, issuing, circulating, releasing or any other emanation of any air contaminant or contaminants into the atmosphere. (2) "Air pollution" means the presence in the outdoor atmosphere of one or more air contaminants. (3) "Source" or "facility" means any property, source, facility, building, structure, loca tion, or installation at, from, or by reason of which emissions of air contaminants are or may reasonably be expected to be emitted into the atmosphere. Such terms include both real and personal property, stationary and mobile sources or facilities, and direct and indi rect sources or facilities, without regard to ownership, and both public or private property. An "indirect source or facility" is a source or facility which attracts or tends to attract activity that results in emissions of any air pollutant for which there is an ambient air standard. (4) "Air-cleaning device" means any method, process or equipment which removes, reduces, or renders less noxious air contaminants discharged into the atmosphere. (5) "Area of the State" means any city or county or portion thereof or other substantial geographical area of the State as may be designated by the Division. (6) Except as otherwise expressly provided, the terms "major stationary source" and "major emitting facility" mean any stationary facility or source of air pollutants which emits, or has the potential to emit one hunderd tons per year or more of any air pollutant (including any major emitting facility or source of fugitive emissions of any such pollutant), whether such source is an existing facility, a new facility, or a facility which undergoes one or more modifications. (7) The terms "emission limitation" and "emission standard" mean a requirement estab lished which limits the quantity, rate, or concentration of emissions of air contaminants

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on a continuous basis including any requirement relating to the equipment or operation or maintenance of a source to assure continuous emission reduction.
(8) (a) The term "standard of performance" means a requirement of continuous emis sion reduction, including any requirement relating to the equipment, operation or maintenance of a source to assure continuous emission reduction.
(b) A standard of performance for any fossil fuel fired stationary source subject to 42 U.S.C. Section 741 l(b) of the Federal Act must also produce and result in a percentage reduction in the emissions from such category of sources from the emissions which would have resulted from the use of fuels which are not subject to treatment prior to combustion, as required by 42 U.S.C. Section 7411(a)(l) of the Federal Act. (9) The term "means of emission limitation" means a system of continuous emission reduction (including the use of specific technology or fuels with specified pollution charac teristics). "Supplemental or intermittent means of emission limitation" are all other means of emission limitation other than systems of continuous emission reduction and includes all dispersion dependent techniques. (10) The term "delayed compliance order" means an order issued by the Director under Section 13 of this Act, or by the Administrator under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7413(d), to a station ary source, postponing the date required by this Act for compliance by such source with any requirement of or established pursuant to, or continued in effect by this Act. (11) The term "schedule and timetable of compliance" means a schedule of remedial measures including an enforceable sequence of actions or operations leading to compliance with an emission limitation, other limitation, prohibition, or standard. (12) All language referring to effects on welfare includes, but is not limited to, effects on soils, water, crops, vegetation, man-made materials, animals, wildlife, weather, visibility, and climate, damage to and deterioration of property, and hazards to transportation, as well as effects on economic values or development and on personal comfort and well-being. (13) "Construction" means any fabrication, erection or installation. The term "construc tion" includes any modification as defined in subsection (14). (14) The term "modification" means any change in or alteration of fuels, processes, operation or equipment, (including any chemical changes in processes or fuels) which affects the amount or character of any air pollutant emitted or which results in the emis sion of any air pollutant not previously emitted. No source shall, by reason of a change which decreases emissions, become subject to the New Source Performance Standards of 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7411, unless required by the Federal Act. [This definition does not apply where the word "modification" is used to refer to action by the Director, Division, or Board, in modifying or changing rules, regulations, orders, or permits. In that context the word has its ordinary meaning.] (15) "Department" means the Department of Natural Resources of the State of Georgia. (16) "Board" means the Board of Natural Resources of the State of Georgia. (17) "Division" means the Division of Environmental Protection, Department of Natural Resources of the State of Georgia. (18) "Director" means the Director of the Division of Environmental Protection, Depart ment of Natural Resources of the State of Georgia, or his designee. (19) The term "Administrator" means the Administrator of the United States Environ mental Protection Agency. (20) The term "person" includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association, State, municipality, political subdivision of a State, and any agency, department, or instru mentality of the United States, or any other entity, and includes any officer, agent, or employee of any of the above. (21) The "Federal Act" means, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1857, et seq., as amended, and 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7401, et seq., as amended.
Section 5. Powers, Duties and Responsibilities of Board. Any hearing officer appointed by the Board, and all members of five (5) member committees of the Board, shall, and at least a majority of members of the entire Board shall, represent the public interest and shall not derive any significant portion of their income from persons subject to permits or enforcement orders under this Act. All potential conflicts of interest shall be adequately disclosed.

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In the performance of its duties, the Board shall have and may exercise the power to: (1) Adopt, promulgate, modify, amend, and repeal rules and regulations necessary to abate, or control air pollution, or necessary to implement any of the provisions of this Act, consistent with the declaration of public policy. Such requirements may be for the State as a whole or may vary from area to area, as may be appropriate to facilitate accomplish ment of the policy of this Act; (2) Establish ambient air quality standards for the State provided they are in all cases not less stringent than provided by the Federal Act; (3) Establish such standards of performance, or emission limitations or standards for sources as are necessary to prevent, control, or abate air pollution, to attain and maintain ambient air quality standards, and to fulfill the policy of this Act, provided such standards or limitations are no less stringent than the Federal Act; (4) Require the owner or operator of any stationary air pollution source or facility to establish and maintain such records; make such reports; install, use and maintain such emission or process monitoring equipment or methods, continuous or otherwise; and sample such emissions in accordance with such methods or procedures at such locations or intervals, as reasonably may be required to implement this Act, and no less stringent
than the Federal Act; (5) Require the use of air-cleaning devices or means of emission limitation (whether con
tinuous, supplemental or intermittent), or require compliance with standards of perfor mance;
(6) Prevent the significant deterioration of the air quality by establishing air quality increments limiting the maximum allowable increases in the amount of air pollutants, pro vided such increments are those specified in 42 U.S.C., Sec. 7473 or pursuant to Sec. 7476 of the Federal Act;
(7) Allow the construction of new major stationary sources or modifications in areas where the national ambient air standards are not met (nonattainment areas), or in other areas contributing to the air pollution of such areas, only after imposing requirements and appropriate emissions offsets or reductions no less stringent than the requirements of the Federal Act;
(8) Require preconstruction or premodification review procedures prior to the construc tion of any new stationary source or modification of any existing stationary source, suffi cient to allow the Director to make determina tions that the proposed construction or modification will not cause, or contribute to, a failure to attain or maintain any ambient air quality standard, a significant deterioration of air quality, or a violation of any applica ble emission limitation or standard of performance; and to require that prior to commenc ing construction or modification any person proposing such construction or modification shall submit required information to the Director. Such preconstruction and premodification review requirements shall be no less stringent than, and shall require that no proposed source may be permitted unless such source meets, all the requirements for review and for obtaining a permit prescribed in Title I, Part C and Part D of the Federal Act, and Section 129(a) of PL 95-95 (Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977, approved August 7, 1977), as amended;
(9) Establish satisfactory processes of consultation and cooperation with general purpose local governments, or other designated organizations of elected officials, or federal land managers, for the purposes of planning, implementing, and determining requirements under this Act, to the extent required by the Federal Act.
Section 6. Powers, Duties, and Responsibilities of the Director. The Director shall represent the public interest and shall not derive a significant portion of his income from persons subject to rules, regulations, permits or orders under this Act. Any potential con flict of interest shall be adequately disclosed.
The Director shall have and may exercise 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 hereunder; (2) To encourage, participate in or conduct studies, reviews, investiga tions, research and demonstrations relating to air quality or sources of air pollution in this State he deems advisable and necessary;

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(3) To issue permits contemplated by this Act, stipulating in each permit the conditions or limitations under which such permit is issued, and to deny, revoke, modify, or amend permits;
(4) To make investigations, analysis and inspections to determine and insure compliance with this Act, rules and regulations effective pursuant hereto, and any orders which the Director may issue;
(5) To advise, consult, cooperate, and contract on air quality matters with other agencies of the State, political subdivisions thereof, other designated organizations of elected offi cials, 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, subdivi sions or designated organizations of elected officials;
(6) To conduct such public hearings as he deems necessary for the proper administration of this Act;
(7) To collect and disseminate information and to provide for public notification in mat ters relating to air quality;
(8) To issue orders as may be necessary to enforce compliance with the provisions of this Act and all rules and regulations effective hereunder;
(9) To institute, in the name of the Division, proceedings of mandamus, injunction or other proper administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings to enforce the provisions of this Act;
(10) To exercise all incidental powers necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act, and to accept and administer grant funds;
(11) Prepare, develop, amend, modify, submit, and enforce, a compre hensive plan or plans sufficient to comply with the Federal Act (including emission control and limitation requirements, standards of performance, preconstruction review, and other requirements) for the prevention, abatement, and control of air pollution in this State, and providing for the prevention of significant deterioration of air quality and the achievement and mainte nance of ambient air quality standards;
(12) Encourage voluntary cooperation by persons and affected groups to achieve the pur poses 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 7. Limitation on Authority. Nothing contained in this Act shall be deemed to grant to the Board, Department, Division, or Director, any jurisdiction or authority to make any rule, regulation, recommendation, or determination, or to enter any order:
(1) With respect to air conditions existing solely within the property boundaries of com mercial and industrial plants, works, or operations, if such locations are not subject to regulation under the Federal Act.
(2) Affecting the relations between employers and employees with respect to or arising out of any air conditions; except that, a source which uses a supplemental or intermittent control system for purposes of complying with an order issued by the Director under Section 13, or the Administrator under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7413(d) of the Federal Act, may not temporarily reduce the pay of any employee by reason of the use of supplemental or inter mittent or other dispersion dependent control systems for control of emissions of air pollutants.
(3) Limiting or restricting the owners of any forest land from burning over their own land, provided, such burning is consistent with the requirements of the Federal Act.
Section 8. Factors to be considered in exercising powers and responsibilities related to air quality.
The following factors shall be considered in exercising powers and responsibilities related to air quality. Provided, however, such factors shall be considered only to the extent consistent with the Federal Act and considerations of costs and technical feasibility shall be subordinate to considerations of public health.
(1) The quantity and characteristics of air contaminants and the duration of their pres ence in the atmosphere which may cause air pollution in a particular area of the State;

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(2) Existing physical conditions and topography; (3) Prevailing wind directions and velocities; (4) Temperatures and temperature-inversion periods, humidity, and other atmospheric
conditions; (5) Possible chemical reactions between air contaminants or between such contaminants
and air gases, moisture, or sunlight; (6) The predominant character of development of the area of the State, such as residen
tial, highly developed industrial area, commercial, or other characteristics; (7) The question of priority of location in the area involved; (8) Availability of air-cleaning devices and means of emission limitation; (9) Economic feasibility of such devices and means; (10) Effect on normal human health of particular air contaminants; (11) Effect on efficiency of industrial operations resulting from use of air-cleaning
devices or means of emission limitation; (12) Extent of danger to property in the area reasonably to be expected from any partic
ular air contaminant; (13) Interference with the reasonable enjoyment of life by persons in the area and the
conduct of established enterprises which can reasonably be expected from air contami
nants; (14) The volume of air contaminants emitted from a particular class of air contaminant
source; (15) The economic and industrial development of the State and the social and economic
value of the source of air contaminants; (16) The maintenance of public enjoyment of the State's natural resources; and (17) Other factors which the Board or Director may find applicable.
Section 9. Permits for construction or operation of air pollution sources or facilities. (1) No person shall, and it shall be unlawful and a violation of this Act to, construct, install, modify, own or operate any stationary facility or stationary source, or any equip ment, device, article, or process capable of causing or contributing to the emission of air contaminants from such source, or designed to prevent air pollution from such sources, unless permitted by and in compliance with a permit from the Director. An application for a permit shall be submitted in such manner and form as the Director may prescribe. A permit shall be issued to an applicant on evidence satisfactory to the Director of compli ance with the provisions of this Act and any standards, limitations, requirements, or rules and regulations pursuant to this Act. (2) The Director may require that applications for such permits shall be accompanied by plans, specifications, and such other information as he deems necessary to make a determination of compliance with this Act and rules or regulations pursuant to this Act. (3) The Director may revoke, suspend, modify or amend any permit issued, for cause, including but not limited to, the following:
(a) violation of any condition of said permit, or failure to comply with a final order of the Director;
(b) failure to comply with any applicable rules or regulations in effect pursuant to this
Act; (c) obtaining a permit by misrepresentation, or failure to disclose fully all relevant
facts, or failure to inform the Division of modifications affecting emissions; (d) modifications which affect emissions.
In the event of modification, amendment, 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.
(4) Possession of an approved permit shall not be construed so as to relieve any person of the responsibility to comply with applicable emission limitations, or standards of perfor mance, or with any other provision of this Act or rules or regulations adopted pursuant to or in effect under this Act, except as may be specifically provided in such permit.
(5) Any permit (or any modification, revocation, suspension or amendment of a permit) issued by the Director shall become final unless a petition for hearing in accordance with Section 17 of this Act is filed.

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Section 10. Permit related fees/costs of public notice. (1) The owner or operator of any major stationary facility or source shall pay as a condi tion of any permit required under this Act or under Code Chapter 88-9 "Air Quality Con trol", approved April 14, 1967, (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 581, et seq.), as amended, a fee sufficient to cover:
(a) The reasonable cost of reviewing and acting upon any application for a permit under this Act and,
(b) The reasonable cost (incurred after the effective date of this enactment) of imple menting and enforcing the terms and conditions of any permit issued under this Act or under Code Chapter 88-9 "Air Quality Control", approved April 14, 1967, (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 581, et seq.), as amended, whether the permit was issued before or after the effective date of this enactment. Such cost shall not include any court cost or other costs associated with any judicial enforcement action. (2) The owner or operator of any stationary source shall pay any cost or expense associ ated with public notices or notifications required pursuant to this Act or the Federal Act. (3) The Director may provide for the payment to and collection by the Division of the permit related fees or costs of notice required pursuant to this Section. (4) All fees or costs required of persons in subsections (1) and (2) above collected by the Division shall be paid to the general fund of the State Treasury.
Section 11. Inspections and Investigations. (1) For the purpose of determining whether any person subject to the requirements of this Act is in compliance with any standard or requirement imposed pursuant to this Act, or (2) for the purpose of investigating conditions relating to air pollution or possible air pollution, where the Director is in possession of information sufficient to form a reasonable belief that air pollution or possible air pollution in violation of this Act is occurring or about to occur, (3) the Director or his authorized representative, upon presentation of his credentials, shall have a right to enter to, upon, or through premises of persons subject to the Act or premises whereon a violation of the Act is reasonably believed to be occurring or is reason ably believed to be about to occur, to investigate, sample emissions, and inspect for com pliance with the requirements imposed under this Act or to determine whether such a violation or threatened violation exists.
Section 12. 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 appli cation 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 show ing lack of an adequate remedy at law.
Section 13. Delayed Compliance Orders. (1) The Director may issue, to any stationary source which demonstrates an inability to comply with requirements under this Act, an order which specifies a date for final compli ance with any requirement under this Act later than the effective date of this Act, if:
(a) Such order is issued after notice to the public (and, as appropriate, to the Admin istrator) containing the content of the proposed order and opportunity for public hear ing;
(b) The order contains a schedule and timetable for compliance; (c) The order requires compliance with applicable interim requirements as provided in subsection (5) (relating to sources converting to coal), and subsections (6) and (7) (relating to all sources receiving such orders), and requires the emission monitoring and reporting by the source required by this Act;

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(d) The order provides for final compliance with requirements under this Act as expeditiously as practicable, but [except as provided in subsections (4) or (5)] in no event later than, either:
(i) July 1, 1979; or, (ii) three years after the "date required or specified for compliance" with the requirement with respect to which the order relates. The "date required or specified for compliance" shall be the date required or specified for compliance in former Code Chapter 88-9 "Air Quality Control", approved April 14, 1967, (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 581, et seq.), as amended, [replaced by this Act] or in rules and regulations adopted or per mits or orders issued pursuant thereto, when the requirement is one initially imposed thereunder and continued in effect by this Act. With respect to requirements initially imposed by this Act or by rules or regulations adopted hereunder the "date required or specified for compliance" shall be the date required or specified for compliance by this Act or by the rule or regulation adopted hereunder; whichever [either (i) or (ii)] is later. (e) In the case of a major stationary source, the order notifies the source that it will be required to pay a noncompliance penalty as provided in Section 20 in the event such source fails to achieve final compliance by July 1, 1979. (2) In the case of any major stationary source, no such order issued by the Director shall take effect until the Administrator determines that such order has been issued in accord ance with the requirements of the Federal Act. In the case of any source other than a major stationary source, such order issued by the Director shall cease to be effective upon a determination by the Administrator that it was not issued in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Act. In any case no order shall be issued by the Director under this Section if the proposed order would be in violation of requirements imposed by the Federal Act. No order issued under this Section to a source subject to 42 U.S.C. Section 7411 shall be effective unless it meets the requirements for the issuance of a waiver under 42 U.S.C. Section 7411(j), and is approved by the Governor. Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting the authority of the Board or Director to adopt and enforce a more stringent emission limitation or more expeditious schedule or timetable for compliance than that contained in any order the Administrator may issue under the Fed eral Act.
(3) If any source not in compliance with any requirement of this Act gives written noti fication to the State that such source intends to comply by means of replacement of the facility, a complete change in production process, or a termination of operation, the Direc tor may issue an order under subsection (1) of this Section permitting the source to oper ate until July 1, 1979, without any interim schedule of compliance. Provided, that as a condition of the issuance of any such order, the owner or operator of such source shall post a bond or other surety, acceptable to the Director and payable to the State, in an amount equal to the cost of actual compliance by such facility and any economic value which may accrue to the owner or operator of such source by reason of the failure to comply. If a source for which the bond or other surety required by this paragraph has been posted fails to replace the facility, change the production process, or terminate the operations as speci fied in the order by the required date, the owner or operator shall immediately forfeit on the bond or other surety and the Director shall have no discretion to modify the order under this Section or to compromise the bond or other surety, unless allowed by the Fed eral Act.
(4) An order as provided in subsection (1) of this Section may be issued to an existing stationary source if the following terms and conditions are met:
(a) The source will expeditiously use new means of emission limitation which the Director determines is likely to be adequately demonstrated [within the meaning of, and consistent with, 42 U.S.C. Section 7411(j) of the Federal Act] upon expiration of the order; and,
(b) Such new means of emission limitation is not likely to be used by such source unless an order is granted under the terms of this subsection; and
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(i) Achieving greater continuous emission reduction than the means of emission limitation which, but for such order would be required; or
(ii) Achieving an equivalent continuous reduction at lower cost in terms of energy, economic, or non-air quality environmental impact; and (d) Compliance by the source with the requirement which is the subject of the order would be impracticable prior to, or during, the installation and use of such new means. An order under the terms of this subsection shall provide for final compliance with the requirements of this Act as expeditiously as practicable, but in no event later than five (5) years after the date required or specified for compliance with the requirement. [The date required or specified for compliance shall be determined as in subsection (1) (d) (ii).] (5) (a) Any major stationary source which is burning petroleum products or natural gas, or both and which:
(i) Is prohibited from doing so under an order pursuant to the provisions of Section 2(a) of the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974 or any amendment thereto, or any subsequent enactment which supersedes such provisions; or
(ii) Within one year after August 7, 1977, gives notice of intent to convert to coal as its primary energy source because of actual or anticipated curtailment of natural gas supplies under any curtailment plan or schedule approved by the Federal Power Commission (or, in the case of intrastate natural supplies, approved by the appropri ate State regulatory commission); and,
(iii) Which thereby would no longer be in compliance with any requirement of this Act; and
(iv) Which is issued an order by the Administrator under Section 113(d) (5) (A) of the Federal Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 7413 (d) (5) (A); shall, (b) Comply with the emission limitations, requirements and measures required by the Administrator under Section 113(d) (5) of the Federal Act and by the Director under subsection (7) (b). (6) An order issued to a source under this Section shall set forth compliance schedules containing increments of progress which require compliance with the requirement post poned as expeditiously as practicable. (7) A source to which an order is issued by the Director under subsection (1), (3), or (4) of this Section (or by the Administrator under Section 113(d) (5) of the Federal Act) shall, (a) Use the best practicable system or systems of emission reduction [as determined by the Director (or the Administrator, if the order is issued under Section 113(d) (5) of the Federal Act) taking into account the requirement with which the source must ultimately comply] for the period during which such order is in effect; and, (b) Shall comply with such interim requirements as the Director determines are reasonable and practicable. Such interim requirements shall include:
(i) Such measures as the Director determines are necessary to avoid an imminent and substantial endangerment to health of persons, and
(ii) A requirement that the source comply with all other requirements of this Act during any such period insofar as such source is able to do so (as determined by the Director).
(8) Any order issued under this Section shall be terminated if the Director determines, after notice and hearing, that the inability of the source to comply no longer exists. If the owner or operator of the source to which the order is issued demonstrates that prompt termination of such order would result in undue hardship, the termination shall become effective at the earliest practicable date on which such undue hardship would not result, but in no event later than the date required under this Section.
(9) If the Director determines that a source to which an order is issued under this Section is in violation of any requirement of this Section, or the order, he shall:
(a) Enforce such requirement as provided for violations of this Act,
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(c) Give notice of noncompliance and commence action under Section 16 of this Act, or Section 20 of this Act,
(d) Take any appropriate combination of such actions. (10) During the period of the order issued under this Section and where the owner or operator is in compliance with the terms of such order, no other enforcement action under this Act shall be pursued against such owner or operator based upon noncompliance during the period the order is in effect with respect to the requirement for the source cov ered by such order.
Section 14. Proceedings before the Director. Whenever the Director has reason to believe that a violation of any provisions of the Act or rule or regulation of the Board or any order of the Director has occurred, he shall attempt to remedy the same by confer ence, conciliation and persuasion. In the case of failure of such conference, conciliation or persuasion to correct or remedy any violation, the Director may cause a written complaint to be served on the alleged violator or violators. The complaint shall specify the provisions of the Act or regulation or order alleged to have been violated, the fact alleged to consti tute a violation thereof, and shall require that necessary corrective action be taken within a reasonable time to be prescribed in such complaint. If the person or persons named in the complaint fail to take the required corrective action as prescribed then the Director may issue an order to such person or persons requiring compliance with the Act, rule, regulation or prior order. Any order issued by the Director under this Section of the Act shall be signed by the Director. Any such order shall become final unless the person or persons named therein request in writing a hearing before the Department pursuant to Section 17. Any order which would result in a delay or extension of the time required or specified for compliance with a requirement must meet the requirements of and be issued pursuant to Section 13 of this Act.
Section 15. Emergency Powers. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Director, upon receipt of evidence that a pollution source or combination of sources is pre senting an imminent and substantial endangerment to the health of persons, may bring suit as provided in Section 12 to immediately restrain any person causing or contributing to the alleged pollution to stop the emission of air pollutants causing or contributing to such pollution or to take such other action as may be necessary. If it is not practicable to assure prompt protection of the health of persons solely by commencement of such a civil action, the Director, with the concurrence of the Govennor, may issue such orders as may be necessary to protect the health of persons who are, or may be, affected by such pollution source (or sources). Prior to issuing an order under this Section, the Director shall consult with local authorities in order to confirm the correctness of the information on which action proposed to be taken is based and to ascertain the action which such authorities are or will be taking. Notwithstanding Sections 12, 13, 14, and 17 of this Act, such order shall be immediately effective for a period of not more than twenty-four hours unless the Director brings an action under the first sentence of this Section before the expiration of such period. Whenever the Director brings such an action within such period, such order shall be effective for a period of forty-eight hours or such longer period as may be authorized by the court pending litigation or thereafter.
Section 16. Civil penalties and procedures for imposing such penalties. (1) Civil Penalties. Any person violating any provision of this Act or rules or regulations hereunder or any permit condition, or limitation established pursuant to this Act, or fail ing or refusing to comply with any final order of the Director issued as provided herein, shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000.00 per day. Each day during which the violation or failure continues shall be a separate violation. (2) Procedures. Whenever the Director has reason to believe that any person has vio lated any provision of this Act or any rules or regulations hereunder or any permit condi tion or has 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 provisions of this Act or any rule or regulation hereunder or any permit condition, or has failed or refused to comply with

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any final order of the Director, said hearing officer shall issue his initial decision imposing civil penalties as herein provided. Such hearing and any administrative or judicial review thereof shall be conducted in accordance with Section 17 of this Act.
(3) In rendering a decision under subsection (2) imposing civil penalties, the hearing officer shall consider all factors which are relevant, including, but not limited to, the fol lowing:
(a) The amount of assessment necessary to insure immediate and continued compli ance, and the extent to which the violator may have profited by failing or delaying to comply;
(b) The character and degree of impact of the violation or failure on the natural resources of the state, especially any rare or unique natural phenomena;
(c) The conduct of the person incurring the civil penalty in taking all feasible steps or procedures necessary or appropriate to comply or to correct the violation or failure;
(d) Any prior violations or failures to comply by such person with statutes, regula tions, orders or permits administered, adopted or issued by the Director;
(e) The economic and financial conditions of such person to the extent allowed in Section 8 of this Act;
(f) The character and degree of injury to, or interference with, public health, safety or welfare which is caused or threatened to be caused by such violation or failure;
(g) The character and degree of injury to, or interference with reasonable use of prop erty which is caused or threatened to be caused by such violation or failure. (4) All civil penalties recovered by the Director as provided in this Section shall be paid into the State Treasury to the credit of the general fund.
Section 17. Hearings on contested matters, judicial review. All hearings on and review of contested matters, orders, or permits and all hearings on and review of any other enforcement actions or orders under this Act, shall be provided and conducted in accord ance with the provisions of Section 17(a) of the "Executive Reorganization Act of 1972" (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1015, et seq.), as amended. The hearing and review procedure herein provided is to the exclusion of all other means of hearing or review.
Section 18. Judgment in accordance with final orders. Any order of a hearing officer issued after a hearing as provided in Section 17 of this Act, or any order of the Director issued under Section 14 or Section 20 of this Act, either;
(1) Unappealed from, as provided in those sections, or, (2) Affirmed or modified on any review or appeal pursuant to Section 17 and from which no further review is taken or allowed under Section 17, may be filed (as unappealed from or as affirmed or modified, if reviewed or appealed) by certified copy from the Direc tor, in the Superior Court of the county wherein the person resides or if said person is a corporation in the county wherein the corporation maintains its principal place of busi ness, or in the county wherein the violation occurred, whereupon said court shall render judgment in accordance therewith and notify the parties. Such judgment shall have the same effect, and all proceedings in relation thereto shall thereafter be the same, as though said judgment had been rendered in a suit duly heard and determined by said court.
Section 19. Attorney General to Represent Director. It shall be the duty of the Attorney General to represent the Director or designate some member of his staff to repre sent the Director in all actions in connection with this Act.
Section 20. Noncompliance Penalties. (1) The following sources shall be subject to noncompliance penalties under the condi tions specified in this Section:
(a) Any major stationary source which is not in compliance with an emission limita tion, emission standard, standard of performance, or compliance schedule, under any applicable provision of this Act, or any rule, regulation, permit, consent order or decree (whether Federal or State), or final order adopted, issued, consented to, or otherwise in effect under this Act or the Federal Act; or,
(b) Any stationary source which is not in compliance with an emission limitation, emission standard, standard of performance, or other requirement applicable to such sources, established under 42 U.S.C. Section 7411 or 7412 of the Federal Act; or

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(c) Any source referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) which has been granted an exemp tion, extension, or suspension under subsection (6) of this Section or which is covered by a consent order or decree, if such source is not in compliance with any interim emis sion control requirement or schedule of compliance established under such exemption, extension, suspension, or consent order or decree. (2) Not later than July 1, 1979, or 30 days after the discovery of such noncompliance, whichever is later, the Director shall give a brief but reasonably specific notice of noncom pliance to the owner or operator of each source specified in subsection (1) of this Section.
Each person given notice by the Director pursuant to this subsection shall either:
(a) Calculate the amount of the penalty owed [determined in accordance with subsec tion (4)] and the schedule of payments [determined in accordance with subsection (4)], for each source owned or operated by such person and not in compliance, and, within 45 days after the issuance of such notice, or within 45 days after a final order or decision denying a petition submitted under subsection 2(b), submit that calculation and pro posed schedule, together with the information necessary for an independent verification thereof, to the Director, or
(b) Submit a petition, to be filed with the Board within 45 days, challenging such notice of noncompliance or alleging entitlement to an exemption under subsection (6) of this Section, with respect to the source. There shall be a hearing on such petition as provided in subsection (9)(b).
(3) If the person to whom notice is issued pursuant to subsection (2) of this Section, does not submit a timely petition under paragraph (b) thereof, or submits a petition which is denied, and, fails to submit a calculation of the penalty assessment and a schedule for payment and the information necessary for independent verification by the Division pur suant to subsection (2) (a) then, the Division may enter into a contract with any person who has no financial interest in the matter, to assist in determining the amount of the penalty assessment or payments schedule with respect to such source as provided in sub section (4). In any instance of noncompliance where a calculation is necessary by the Divi sion under this subsection, any person to whom notice was given under subsection (2) shall make available to Division personnel, and allow access by Division personnel (and disinter ested parties contracted with hereunder) to, such financial, operational, and maintenance records as shall be necessary to complete computations under subsection (4). Any such availability or access shall be at a reasonable time and place. The amount of the penalty and payment schedule determined pursuant to a contract entered into by the Director under this subsection shall be final and shall be considered as and given the effect of a submittal by such person pursuant to subsection (2)(a). The Director may issue an assess ment pursuant to subsection (4) based upon the determined amount and schedule, and may add to the penalty, as an additional assessment, the cost of carrying out such con tract. The Director shall give notice of such assessments to persons against whom such assessments are ordered. Any person against whom costs are assessed under subsection (4) based upon an amount determined pursuant to this subsection, may submit a petition, to be filed with the Board within 45 days after receipt of such notice challenging that portion of the penalty assessed pursuant to subsection (4) which is attributable to the costs of the contract and a hearing shall be held thereon as provided in subsection (9)(b). The filing of a petition as herein provided shall not, however, affect the assessment or payment of noncompliance penalties nor the payment schedule provided in any order assessing those penalties.
(4) Unless there has been a final determination under subsection (9)(b) on a petition submitted under subsection (2)(b), finding no noncompliance or finding the existence of an exemption, penalties or costs shall be assessed (and payment schedules prescribed therefor) by order of the Director directed to and against the person or persons to whom notice of noncompliance is given. Said penalties or costs shall be computed, assessed, and paid as follows:
(a) For each quarter (or any part of a quarter) of any period of covered noncompli ance the amount of the noncompliance penalty assessment shall be, no less than the quarterly equivalent of the capital cost of compliance and debt service over a normal amortization period, not to exceed 10 years, and operation and maintenance cost

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foregone as a result of noncompliance, and any additional economic value or gain which a delay in compliance beyond July 1, 1979, may have or produce for the owner or oper ator of such source; minus,
(b) The amount of any expenditure made by the owner or operator of that source during any such quarter for the purpose of bringing that source into and maintaining compliance with such requirement to the extent that such expenditures have not been taken into account in the calculation of the penalty under paragraph (a). To the extent that any expenditure under this paragraph (b) made during any quarter is not sub tracted for such quarter from the costs under paragraph (a), such expenditure may be subtracted for any subsequent quarter for such cost, except that in no event shall the amount paid be less than the quarterly payment minus the amount attributed to actual cost of construction.
(c) The penalties or costs assessed shall be paid to the Director in quarterly installments. All quarterly payments [determined without regard to any adjustment or any subtraction under paragraph (b) after the first payment] shall be equal. The first payment shall be due on the date six months after the date of issuance of the notice of noncompliance under subsection (2) with respect to any source or on January 1, 1980, whichever is later. Such first payment shall be in the amount of the quarterly install ment for the upcoming quarter, plus the amount owed for a preceding period within the period of covered noncompliance for such source.
(d) The term "period of covered noncompliance" means the period which begins (i) On July 1, 1979, in the case of a source for which notice of noncompliance under
subsection (2) is issued on or before July 1, 1979, or, (ii) On the date of issuance of the notice of noncompliance under subsection (2) in
the case of a source for which such notice is issued after July 1, 1979, and ending on the date on which such source comes into (or for the purpose of estab lishing the schedule of payments, is estimated to come into) compliance with such requirement.
(e) The Director is authorized to issue a final order of assessment (and payment schedule) from which no appeal or review may be taken, based upon any of the follow ing:
(i) The calculated amount of penalty and payment schedule submitted, pursuant to subsection (2)(a) [whether submitted within 45 days after notice or within 45 days after a final order or decision denying a petition submitted under subsection (2)(b)], by the person to whom notice of noncompliance was given, and to which no adjust ment is made by the Director under subsection (5); or
(ii) Upon an adjusted amount and payment schedule computed as provided in sub section (5) and becoming final under subsection (9) (a) or upon any hearing or appeal provided for under subsection (5); or,
(iii) Upon an amount and payment schedule determined and becoming final pur suant to subsection (3); or with respect to assessments of costs authorized under sub section (3), upon an amount and payment schedule for costs assessed as provided in subsection (3), becoming final pursuant to subsection (9)(a) or upon any hearing or appeal provided for under subsection (3); or,
(iv) Upon an amount of nonpayment penalty and payment schedule therefor com puted as provided in subsection (8), becoming final under subsection (9)(a), or upon any hearing or appeal provided for under subsection (8); or,
(v) Upon an amount of final adjustment and payment schedule therefor computed as provided in subsection (7), becoming final under subsection (9)(a) or upon any hearing or appeal provided for under subsection (7). (f) The Director is authorized to issue an order of assessment (and payment schedule) for, costs of contracts entered into under subsection (3), adjusted noncompliance penalty amounts determined under subsection (5), final adjustments under subsection (7), and nonpayment penalties computed under subsection (8), or for other amounts authorized in this Section. Such assessments (and payment schedules) shall be subject to review as provided in the relevant subsection. (5) The amount of the penalty assessment calculated or the payment schedule proposed by any person pursuant to Section (2) (a) shall be subject to adjustment by the Director,

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if the Director finds that the assessment or proposal does not meet the requirements of this Section. The Director shall issue an assessment pursuant to subsection (4) based upon such adjustment and shall give notice of such adjusted assessment. Any person making a submittal under subsection (2) (a) receiving a notice of adjusted assessment may submit a petition to the Board within 45 days challenging such adjusted assessment and a hearing shall be held thereon as provided in subsection (9)(b). The Director is authorized to require a final adjustment of the penalty within 180 days after such source comes into compliance, in accordance with subsection (7).
(6) (a) Notwithstanding the requirements of subsections (l)(a) and (l)(b) the owner or operator of any source shall be exempted from the duty to pay any noncompliance pen alty, if, in accordance with the procedures of subsection (2)(b), the owner or operator demonstrates that the failure of such source to comply with any such requirement is due solely to:
(i) A conversion by such source from the burning of petroleum products or natural gas, or both, as the permanent primary energy source to the burning of coal pursuant to an order under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7413(d)(5), or 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1857c-10 (Supp. 1977) (as in effect before the date of enactment of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977); or
in the case of a coal-burning source granted an extension under the second sentence of 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1857c-10(c)(l) (Supp. 1977) (as in effect before the date of the enact ment of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977) a prohibition from using petroleum products or natural gas or both, by reason of an order under the provisions of Section 2(a) and (b) of the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974 or under any legislation which amends or supersedes such provisions; or
(ii) The use of innovative technology sanctioned by an enforcement order issued by the Director consistent with the requirements of Section 13(4) of this Act or by the Administrator pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7413(d)(4) of the Federal Act; or
(iii) An inability to comply with such requirement, which inability results from reasons entirely beyond the control of the owner or operator of such source or of an entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the owner or operator of such source and, which inability has resulted in a delayed compliance order (or an order under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7413 as it existed prior to August 7, 1977); or
(iv) The conditions by reason of which a temporary emergency suspension has been authorized with regard to such source, by order of the Governor, or his designee in accordance with 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7410(f) or (g). Any exemption under (6) (a) ceases to be effective if the person subject to the order fails to comply with the interim emission control requirements or schedules of compli ance (including increments of progress) under any extension, order, or suspension. (b) The Director may, after notice and opportunity for public hearing as provided for in this Act exempt any source from the requirements of this Section with respect to a particular instance of noncompliance, if he finds that such instance of noncompliance is de minimis in nature and in duration. (7) On making a determination that a source, with respect to which a penalty has been paid as assessed under this Section, is in compliance, and is maintaining compliance with the applicable requirement, the Director shall review the actual expenditures made by the owner or operator of such source for the purpose of obtaining and maintaining compliance, and shall within 180 days after such source comes into compliance provide for a final adjustment of the penalties paid, to be made by order of the Director under subsection (4): (a) And provide reimbursement, with interest at appropriate prevailing rates, of any overpayment by such person, or (b) Assess and collect pursuant to subsection (4), an additional payment with interest at appropriate prevailing rates for any underpayment by such person. The Director shall give notice of any final adjustment under this subsection. Any person receiving such notice may submit a petition, filed with the Board within 45 days after receipt of such notice, for a hearing pursuant to subsection (9)(b) challenging such final adjustment. The sole issue on such petition shall be the validity and amount of the final adjustment and any assessment of that amount.

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(8) Any person who fails to pay the amount of any penalty or cost assessed with respect to any source under this Section on a timely basis shall be required to pay and the Direc tor shall assess under subsection (4), in addition, a quarterly nonpayment penalty for each quarter during which such failure to pay persists. Such nonpayment penalty shall be in an amount equal to twenty percent (20%) of the aggregate amount of such person's pen alties, costs, and nonpayment penalties with respect to such source which are unpaid as of the beginning of such quarter. The Director shall give notice of the assessment of non payment penalties provided for in this subsection. Any person receiving such notice may submit a petition, to be filed with the Board within 45 days after receipt of such notice, for a hearing pursuant to subsection (9)(b) challenging such nonpayment penalty. The filing of such a petition shall not, however, affect the assessment or payment of noncompliance penalties nor the payment schedule prescribed for payment in any order assessing those amounts. The sole issue in a petition under this subsection is the validity and amount of the nonpayment penalty assessment.
(9) (a) (i) If any person receiving a notice under subsection (2) does not submit a peti tion as provided in subsection (2)(b), and the Director issues an assessment for noncompliance penalties pursuant to subsection (4), based upon an amount determined under subsection (3); or, (ii) If the Director makes an adjustment under subsection (5) to a submittal made under subsection (2)(a), and issues an assessment pursuant to subsection (4) based on that adjustment, and no petition as provided in subsection (5) is filed challenging such adjustment; or, (iii) If the Director enters into a contract pursuant to subsection (3) and issues an assessment of costs pursuant to subsection (4) based upon the contract entered into under subsection (3) and no petition is filed, as provided in subsection (3) challenging the assessed costs; or,
(iv) If the Director makes an assessment of nonpayment penalties, computed as pro vided for in subsection (8), pursuant to subsection (4), and no petition is filed as pro vided in subsection (8), challenging that assessment of nonpayment penalties; or,
(v) If the Director makes a final adjustment under subsection (7) and issues an assessment therefor pursuant to subsection (4) based upon that final adjustment and no petition is filed as provided for in subsection (7), challenging such final adjustment
assessment;
then, in any such case or cases, such assessment or assessments become final and no hearing or appeal may be taken.
(b) In all cases where a petition is filed, as provided in either subsection (2)(b) chal lenging the notice (or alleging exemption), or subsection (3) challenging the costs of con tract, or subsection (5) challenging the adjustment, or subsection (7) challenging the final adjustment, or subsection (8) challenging the nonpayment penalties, hearing and review of the assessment, based upon such challenge, shall be provided in accordance with Section 17 of this Act. The hearing officer's initial decision and order shall in all such cases be issued within 90 days after receipt of any petition.
(10) Any order, payments, sanctions, or other requirements under this Section shall be in addition to any other permits, orders, payments, sanctions, or other requirements estab lished under this Act, and shall in no way affect any action for civil penalties pursuant to Section 16, criminal penalties pursuant to Section 24, or injunctive relief pursuant to Section 12. The noncompliance penalties provided for in this Section are intended to be wholly cumulative with any and all remedies, procedures, or requirements of this Act.
(11) In the case of any emission limitation or other requirement ordered, approved, adopted, or promulgated by the Board, Department, Division, or Director, under this Act, after the effective date of this enactment, which is more stringent than the emission limitation or other requirement for the source in effect prior to such order, approval, adop tion, or promulgation, if any, or where there was no emission limitation or other require ment approved, adopted, or promulgated before the effective date of this enactment, the date for imposition of the noncompliance penalty under this Section, shall be either July 1, 1979, or the date on which the source is required to be in full compliance with such emission limitation or other requirement, whichever is later, but in no event later than

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three years after the issuance, approval or promulgation of such emission limitation or other requirement.
(12) All noncompliance penalties recovered by the Director as provided in this Section shall be paid into the State Treasury to the credit of the general fund; provided, however, the Director may retain such penalties in an escrow account created for that purpose until a final determination and adjustment has been made under subsection (7) of this Section with respect to a period of noncompliance by a particular source or facility, and provided further, that any amounts assessed and collected for costs of contracts entered into by the Director under subsection (3) may be retained and used by the Director to pay the costs of such contracts. After assessment and collection of a final adjustment the final remaining penalty amount and any accumulated interest thereon shall be paid to the State Treasury. During the pendency of such escrow period the Director is authorized to invest such escrow amounts to earn appropriate prevailing rates of interest in institutions in this State insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation.
Section 21. Authority of the Governor. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act relating to the authority, power, and responsibility of the Board, Department, Divi sion, or Director, the Governor is authorized to designate air quality regions within the State as provided in 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7407(e), as amended; petition the President as pro vided in 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7410(f), as amended; make application to the Administrator pur suant to 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7411(g), as amended; consent to waivers pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7411(j), as amended; require measures to prevent economic disruption of employment pur suant to 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7425, as amended; redesignate areas of the State to allow maxi mum industrial development pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7474, as amended; recommend variances pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7475, as amended; designate organizations pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7504, as amended; and to take such other specific acts required by Gov ernors under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 7401, et seq., as amended; all subject to the Governor's power to delegate such authority by executive order or otherwise to the Director.
Section 22. Confidential Information. Information relating to secret processes, devices, or methods of manufacture or production obtained by the Division in the adminis tration of this Act shall be kept confidential, provided, however, reports on the nature and amounts of stationary source emissions obtained by the Division shall be available for public inspection from the Division. This Section shall have no effect on the Division's duty to provide such information to the Administrator, or his agents or representatives, pursuant to the Federal Act.
Section 23. Rules, Regulations, Permits, and Orders Continued in Effect. It is the Legislative intent that:
(1) To the extent consistent with the provisions of this Act the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Rules and Regulations for Air Quality Control, Chapter 391-3-1, of the Secretary of State's Official Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia, adopted or promulgated by the Board pursuant to Georgia Code Chapter 88-9, "Air Quality Control", approved April 14, 1967, (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 581, et seq.), as amended, shall continue in force and effect as rules and regulations pursuant to this Act. This law shall be considered as legal authority for those rules and regulations and any reference in those rules and regulations shall be interpreted and read as a reference to this Act and those rules and regulations shall not be considered insufficient or defec tive for reason of reference to or stated reliance upon Code Chapter 88-9 instead of this Act.
(2) All currently effective permits issued under Code Chapter 88-9 "Air Quality Con trol", approved April 14, 1967, (Ga. Laws, 1967, p. 581, et seq.), as amended, shall con tinue in effect to the extent consistent with this Act. All references in those permits to that Code Chapter or to rules and regulations thereunder shall be construed to refer to the appropriate provisions of this Act and rules or regulations effective hereunder and all persons permitted under that Code Chapter are hereby required to comply with this Act and rules and regulations effective under this Act.
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(Ga. Laws 1967, p. 581, et seq.), as amended, shall continue in effect to the extent con sistent with this Act.
(4) All such rules, regulations, permits, or orders referred to in subsections (1), (2), or (3) above, shall be considered rules, regulations, permits, or orders under this Act and shall continue in effect as rules, regulations, permits, or orders (as the case may be), under this Act only until such time as the Board or the Director in the exercise of their respective powers, duties or responsibilities under this Act shall adopt or issue other rules, regulations, permits, or orders inconsistent therewith or shall revoke, revise, modify, suspend or repeal such rules, regulations, permits or orders as provided in this Act.
(5) A violation of any rule, regulation, permit condition, or order continued in effect by or adopted or issued pursuant to this Act is a violation of this Act.
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, 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, subsec tion, 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 Repealer. Code Chapter 88-9 "Air Quality Control", approved April 14, 1967, (Ga. Laws 1967, p. 581, et seq.) as amended, is hereby repealed in its entirety and is replaced by this Act. Rules, regulations, permits, or orders adopted or issued pursuant thereto are continued in effect as provided in Section 23.
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 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 91, nays 1.

HB 1543. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, and Peters of the 2nd: A BILL to amend an Act enacting the Game and Fish Code so as to provide for changes in certain definitions; to provide authority for rules and regulations relating to times, places, numbers, species and sizes; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend Code Title 45, known as the "Game and Fish Code," so as to provide for changes in certain definitions; to provide authority for rules and regulations relating to times, places, numbers, species and sizes; to change the provisions relative to conservation rangers; to make certain provisions applicable only to certain deputy conservation rangers; to change the provisions relative to wildlife technicians; to make it unlawful to hunt, trap or fish except at the times and places established by law or rules and regulations; to make it unlawful to hunt, trap or fish after obtaining the bag or creel limit for a species; to make certain changes regarding nongame species; to delete the requirement that a firearm or bow and arrow be cased in a management area; to make certain changes regarding bonded and cash license agents; to authorize nonresidents to hunt on their land owned in this State under certain circumstances; to require trout stamps in certain waters; to make

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certain changes regarding commercial fishing boat licenses; to make certain changes in the names of licenses; to make certain changes pertaining to commercial saltwater fishing licenses; to provide that creel limits are not applicable at licensed catch-out ponds; to change the provisions relative to taxidermists; to make certain provisions inapplicable to game fish; to make certain changes relating to game-holding permits; to make certain changes relating to wildlife exhibition permits; to make certain changes regarding wildlife storage permits; to make certain changes regarding falconry; to provide for license or permit revocation, denial, suspension or nonrenewal in certain instances; to require a wild life importation permit, a federal migratory bird stamp, and a field and retriever trial permit; to make certain changes pertaining to hunting hours; to make certain changes per taining to legal weapons; to correct the titles of certain Sections; to amend the Section relating to hunting while under sail or motor or while in motion; to make it unlawful to possess more than certain bag limits at certain places; to train hunting dogs; to make cer tain changes relating to the taking and sale of game fish; to make certain changes relating to creel and possession limits; to make certain changes relating to trout waters and streams; to provide for certain possession limits in connection with certain reciprocal agreements; to make certain changes relating to commercial shad fishing; to make certain changes in the Section dealing with fish dealers; to make certain changes regarding the use of seines in salt water; to make certain changes in the Section pertaining to commercial saltwater fishing gear; to provide for a definition of adult eels; to make certain changes relating to wild animals; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for severability; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Code Title 45, known as the "Game and Fish Code," is hereby amended by deleting in subsection 45-102(33) after the word "import" and before the words "fish dealer" the word:
"wholesale", and by placing a period after the words "fish eggs into this State" and deleting the remainder of said subsection which reads as follows:
"for the purpose of stocking or restocking any of the fresh waters of this State or the transporting into this State of fish to be used as freshwater bait, either in or outside of this State, where any or all of the foregoing are to be sold or furnished to others for the purpose of resale.", so that when amended, subsection 45-102(33) shall read as follows:
"(33) 'Import fish dealer' means any person engaged in transporting live fish or fish eggs into this State."
Section 2. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting the word "hunting" in subsection 45-102(37), so that when amended said subsection shall read as follows:
"(37) 'Night' means between the hours of thirty (30) minutes after sunset and thirty (30) minutes before sunrise."
Section 3. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting in subsection 45-102(50) the following:
"for the purpose of stocking or restocking any fresh waters of this State or the pur chasing, raising, propagating, breeding or acquisition of fish to be used as freshwater bait, either in or outside this State, where any or all the foregoing are", and by deleting the period and adding at the end of said subsection the phrase:
"or for aquaria.", so that when amended subsection 45-102(50) shall read as follows:
"(50) 'Retail fish dealer' means any person engaged in the purchasing, raising, propa gating, breeding or other acquisition or possession of live fish or fish eggs to be sold or furnished to others for use thereby, other than for resale or for aquaria."
Section 4. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting the period at the end of subsection 45-102(60) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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", and specifically includes any vertebrate or invertebrate of the Animal Kingdom which is a hybrid or cross between a wild animal and a domestic species.", so that when amended subsection 45-102(60) shall read as follows:
"(60) 'Wild animal' means any vertebrate or invertebrate of the Animal Kingdom which is not normally a domestic species in this State, and specifically includes any vertebrate or invertebrate of the Animal Kingdom which is a hybrid or cross between a wild animal and a domestic species."
Section 5. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting the period at the end of subsection 45-102(61) and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"or who offers any wild animal for sale to the public.", so that when amended subsection 45-102(61) shall read as follows:
"(61) 'Wild animal retail dealer' means any person who imports, transports or pos sesses any wild animal for the purpose of sale to the public or who offers any wild ani mal for sale to the public."
Section 6. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting in subsection 45-102(64) the following:
"for the purpose of stocking or restocking any fresh waters of this State, or the pur chasing, raising, propagating, breeding or other acquisition of fish to be used as freshwater bait, either in or outside this State, where any or all of the foregoing are", and by deleting the period at the end of said subsection and inserting:
"or aquaria.", so that when amended subsection 45-102(64) shall read as follows:
"(64) 'Wholesale fish dealer' means any person engaged in the purchasing, raising, propagation, breeding or acquisition or possession of live fish or fish eggs to be sold or furnished to others for the purpose of resale or aquaria."
Section 7. Said Code Title is further amended by inserting between the words "regu late the" and before the word "manner" in subsection 45-103(b), the following words:
"times, places, numbers, species, sizes,", so that when amended subsection 45-103(b) shall read as follows:
"(b) Promulgation of all rules and regulations necessary for the administration of this Title, including but not limited to rules and regulations to regulate the times, places, numbers, species, sizes, manner, method, ways, means and devices of killing, taking, cap turing, transporting, storing, selling, using and consuming wildlife and to carry out the provisions of this Title, and rules and regulations requiring daily use permits, for a fee not to exceed one dollar ($1.00), for the privilege of hunting and fishing in designated streams, lakes or game management areas."
Section 8. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting in its entirety Section 45-116, relating to conservation rangers, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 45-116 to read as follows:
"45-116. Conservation Rangers. The Board shall have the power to adopt rules and regulations concerning qualifications, appointments, badge, oath of office and other mat ters pertaining to a uniformed division to be known as conservation rangers. Provided, however, all such conservation rangers shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. The Board, by rule and regulation, shall designate the various classes of employees to be included within said uniformed division of conservation rangers including, but not limited to, the Commissioner and other supervisory personnel; provided, however, that the Commissioner and the Director of the Division of Game and Fish shall be excluded from the classified service under the State Merit System of Personnel Administration as provided for in an Act approved March 13, 1975 (Ga. Laws 1975, p. 79). The Commis sioner shall have the power to appoint conservation rangers of the State at large, of such number as may be necessary to carry out the duties assigned to them, who shall be charged with the law enforcement responsibilities pertaining to the Department. Pro vided, further, however, beginning with fiscal year 1979, the members of the Uniformed Division of Conservation Rangers shall consist of and be compensated at the following position classifications and pay grades, or the equivalent of such pay grades:

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Ranger Corporal Sergeant Lieutenant Captain Major Lieutenant Colonel Colonel

Pay Grade 15 Pay Grade 16 Pay Grade 17 Pay Grade 18 Pay Grade 19 Pay Grade 21 Pay Grade 22 Pay Grade 24

The above members of the Uniform Division of Conservation Rangers, being in the clas sified service under the State Merit System of Personnel Administration, shall be sub ject to the rules and regulations of such system except as provided herein and the compensation for such pay grade, or the equivalent of such pay grades, shall not be reduced. Provided further, however, except for disciplinary action, no conservation ranger shall be involuntarily reassigned to a position classification and pay grade, or the equivalent of such pay grade, lower than that held by such conservation ranger on Janu ary lj 1978. Provided further, however, if personal services funds are not appropriated to the Department for the fiscal year 1979 over and above that amount necessary to maintain the fiscal year 1978 level of regular positions and labor, taking into account any normal increases plus any special cost-of-living increases that may be provided for by the General Assembly, conservation rangers shall be compensated at the position classification and pay grade, or the equivalent of such pay grade, held by each such con servation ranger on January l 1978, rather than being compensated at the position clas sification and pay grade specified in this Section."

Section 9. Said Code Title is further amended by adding to the second sentence of subsection 45-117(b) after the word "rangers" and before the word "shall", the following
phrase: "who are not employees of the Department",
so that when amended subsection 45-117(b) shall read as follows: "(b) Deputy conservation rangers shall have all or part of the powers and duties of
conservation rangers, as assigned by the Board. Deputy conservation rangers who are not employees of the Department shall receive no compensation for their services. The Board is hereby authorized to appoint such number of deputy conservation rangers as may be necessary to carry out the duties assigned to them."

Section 10. Said Code Title is further amended by inserting in subsection 45-117(c) after the word "ranger" and before the word "shall" the following phrase:
"who is not an employee of the Department", so that when amended subsection 45-117(c) shall read as follows:
"(c) Each deputy conservation ranger who is not an employee of the Department shall personally secure a bond of not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) from a bonding or surety company licensed to transact business in the State of Georgia conditioned upon the faithful performance of his duties, payable to the Department."

Section 11. Said Code Title is further amended by inserting a new Section to follow present Section 45-120 and to read as follows:
"45-121. Wildlife Technicians. Beginning with fiscal year 1979, wildlife technicians of the Department shall be in the classified service under the State Merit System of Per sonnel Administration and shall be compensated at the following position classifications and pay grades or the equivalent of such pay grades:

Wildlife Technician I Wildlife Technician II Wildlife Technician III Wildlife Technician IV

Pay Grade 14 Pay Grade 15 Pay Grade 16 Pay Grade 17

The above wildlife technicians being in the classified service under the State Merit Sys tem of Personnel Administration, shall, except as provided herein, be subject to the

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rules and regulations of such system and the compensation for such pay grades or the equivalent of such pay grades, shall not be reduced. Provided, however, except for disci plinary action, no wildlife technician shall be involuntarily reassigned to a position clas sification and pay grade, or the equivalent of such pay grade, lower than that held by such wildlife technician on January 1, 1978. Provided further, however, if personal ser vices funds are not appropriated to the Department for the fiscal year 1979 over and above that amount necessary to maintain the fiscal year 1978 level of regular positions and labor, taking into account any normal increases plus any special cost-of-living increases that may be provided for by the General Assembly, wildlife technicians shall be compensated at the position classifications and pay grades, or the equivalent to such pay grades, held by each such wildlife technician on January 1, 1978, rather than being compensated at the position classifications and pay grades, the equivalent of such pay grades, specified in this Section."
Section 12. Said Code Title is further amended by inserting in subsection 45-201(d) after the word "creel" and before the words "and possession" the word ", size" and by inserting in said subsection after the word "weapons" and before the word "as" the follow ing:
"and except at such times and places", so that when amended subsection 45-201 (d) shall read as follows:
"(d) It shall be unlawful to hunt, trap or fish except in compliance with the bag, creel, size and possession limits and except with such legal methods and weapons and except at such times and places as may be established by law or by rules and regulations promulgated by the Board."
Section 13. Said Code Title is further amended by renumbering present subsection 45-201(e) as subsection 45-201(f) and by adding a new subsection 45-201(e) to Section 45-201 after present subsection 45-201(d) and before renumbered subsection 45-201(f), which new subsection shall read as follows:
"(e) It shall be unlawful to hunt, trap or fish for any game species after having obtained the daily or season bag or creel limit for that species."
Section 14. Said Code Title is further amended by adding two new sentences at the end of Section 45-202, which new sentences shall read as follows:
"The nongame species enumerated herein may be taken by any method except those specifically prohibited by law or regulation. Provided, however, nothing herein shall be construed to authorize the taking of any species which is protected under the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, P.L. 93-205, as amended, or under any State law which has as its purpose the protection of endangered or threatened species.", so that when amended Section 45-202 shall read as follows:
"45-202. Nongame Species. Except as otherwise provided by law or rule or regulation, it shall be unlawful to hunt, trap, fish, take, possess or transport any nongame species of wildlife except that the following species may be taken to protect crops or livestock, to prevent personal injury, to obtain fish bait or to gather food: rats, mice, groundhogs, beaver, freshwater turtles, poisonous snakes, frogs, spring lizards, fiddler crabs, freshwater crayfish and freshwater mussels. The nongame species enumerated herein may be taken by any method except those specifically prohibited by law or regulation. Provided, however, nothing herein shall be construed to authorize the taking of any spe cies which is protected under the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, P.L. 93-205, as amended, or under any State law which has as its purpose the protection of endan gered or threatened species."
Section 15. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting from subsection 45-213(b) the following:
", cased,", so that when amended subsection 45-213(b) shall read as follows:
"(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any firearm or bow on any public hunting, fishing or game management area owned or operated, or owned and operated, by the Department except during a legal open hunting season for that area and except

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when such firearms or bow and arrow is unloaded and stored so as not to be readily accessible."
Section 16. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting in its entirety paragraph 4 of subsection 45-301(b) which reads:
"(4) Keep copies of all licenses sold.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(4) Send to the Department copies of all licenses sold."
Section 17. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting in its entirety the second sentence of paragraph 4 of subsection 45-301(c) which sentence reads:
"Such remittances shall be in the form of a certified check or a United States postal money order.", so that when amended paragraph 1 of subsection 45-301 (c) shall read as follows:
"(1) Remit to the Department, in advance, the net cost of any licenses ordered for sale."
Section 18. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting in its entirety paragraph 3 of subsection 45-301(c) which reads:
"(3) Keep copies of all licenses sold.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"(3) Send to the Department copies of all licenses sold."
Section 19. Said Code Title is further amended by inserting in subsection 45-302(c) between the designation "45-303," and the word "except" the following:
"except as provided in this subsection and", and by adding at the end of said subsection the following:
"A person not a resident of Georgia who is the owner of at least 50 acres of land in this State may hunt on that land by purchasing the resident hunting license specified in paragraph (1) of subsection 45-303(a), and only for the purpose of hunting on such land such person shall be considered a resident of Georgia.", so that when so amended said subsection 45-302(c) shall read as follows:
"(c) It shall be unlawful for any person not a resident of Georgia who has attained the age of sixteen (16) years to hunt, fish or trap in this State without a valid nonresi dent hunting, fishing or trapping license, respectively, as provided in Section 45-303, except as provided in this subsection and except as otherwise specifically provided by law and interstate agreements. It shall be unlawful for any nonresident to hunt, fish or trap without carrying such license on his person, unless otherwise specifically directed by authorized personnel of the Department. A person not a resident of Georgia who is the owner of at least 50 acres of land in this State may hunt on that land by purchasing the resident hunting license specified in paragraph (1) of subsection 45-303(a), and only for the purpose of hunting on such land such person shall be considered a resident of Georgia."
Section 20. Said Code Title is further amended by adding to subsection 45-302(d) after the word "trout" and before the word "unless" the following phrase:
"or to fish in any waters designated in this Title as trout waters or trout streams,", so that when amended subsection 45-302(d) shall read as follows:
"(d) It shall be unlawful for any resident of this State who has attained the age of sixteen (16) years and for any nonresident, regardless of age, to fish for or possess moun tain trout or to fish in any waters designated in this Title as trout waters or trout streams, unless such person has in his possession a trout stamp attached to his sport fishing license with the name of such person signed across the face of the stamp."
Section 21. Said Code Title is further amended by inserting in subsection 45-302(n) between the word "licenses" and the word "shall" the following:
", including commercial fishing boat licenses,", so that when so amended said subsection shall read as follows:

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"(n) Except as otherwise specifically provided, all season hunting, fishing and trapping licenses, including commercial fishing boat licenses, shall be effective from April 1 to March 31 of the following year."

Section 22. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting in subsection 45-303(g)

of paragraph 3, the word:

"wholesale",

so that when amended paragraph 3 of subsection 45-303(g) shall read as follows:

"(3) Import fish

Annual

$100.00

dealer license".

Section 23. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting in paragraph 5 of subsec

tion 45-303(g) the word "dealer" and inserting in lieu thereof the word:

"breeder",

so that when amended paragraph 5 of subsection 45-303(g) shall read as follows:

"(5) Commercial quail

Annual

$25.00

breeder permit".

Section 24. Said Code Title is further amended by inserting after the word "fee" and before the word "overall", the word "in" and by deleting from paragraph 4 of subsection 45-305(b) the following:
"fifty (50) cents per foot or fraction thereof.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following phrase:
"five dollars ($5.00) plus fifty (50) cents per foot or fraction thereof in excess of eigh teen (18) feet", so that when amended paragraph 4 of subsection 45-305(b) shall read as follows:
"(4) All boats, other than trawlers, over eighteen (18) feet in overall length, five dollars ($5.00) plus fifty (50) cents per foot or fraction thereof in excess of eighteen (18) feet."

Section 25. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting from the title of Section 45-306 the following:
"; Nonresidents", so that when amended the title of Section 45-306 shall read as follows:
"45-306. Commercial Saltwater Fishing Licenses."

Section 26. Said Code Title is further amended by adding a new sentence at the end of subsection 45-306(b), which new sentence shall read as follows:
"Provided, however, nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize any person to engage in commercial fishing in any of the salt waters of this State at any time when the commercial saltwater fishing license of such person has been revoked or suspended.", so that when amended subsection 45-306(b) shall read as follows:
"(b) When a person in charge of the operation of a commercial fishing boat, whether or not that person is the owner of the commercial saltwater fishing license and is on board such commercial fishing boat, then any person assisting in commercial fishing under the supervision of such licensed person need not have a commercial saltwater fish ing license in his name. Provided, however, nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize any person to engage in commercial fishing in any of the salt waters of this State, at any time when the commercial saltwater fishing license of such person has been revoked or suspended."

Section 27. Said Code Title is further amended by inserting in Section 45-307 after the words "with the" and before the words "possession limits" the words:
"creel limits,", so that when amended Section 45-307 shall read as follows:
"45-307. Catch-out Pond Licenses. The owner or operator of a catch-out pond oper ated as one contiguous unit and under single ownership, including ownership by a part nership, firm, association or corporation, may purchase a catch-out pond license as

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provided in Section 45-303. Such license shall not be transferable to another owner or operator or to any other site. Persons, both residents and nonresidents, may fish in a properly licensed catch-out pond without obtaining a fishing license or trout stamp, and without complying with the creel limits, possession limits, size limits and seasons set forth in this Title. It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of a catch-out pond not properly licensed to represent to any person that such person may fish in said pond as if such pond was a licensed catch-out pond."
Section 28. Said Code Title is further amended by adding immediately preceding the period appearing at the end of subsection 45-308(d) the following:
", unless such taxidermist has received the prior written permission of the Director of the Game and Fish Division of the Department", so that when so amended, subsection 45-308(d) shall read as follows:
"(d) It shall be unlawful for a taxidermist to sell any wildlife or part thereof which is left unclaimedj unless such taxidermist has received the prior written permission of the Director of the Game and Fish Division of the Department."
Section 29. Said Code Title is further amended by adding two new subsections at the end of Section 45-308 to be designated subsections (g) and (h) and to read as follows:
"(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Title to the contrary, it shall not be unlawful for a licensed taxidermist to mount and sell legally taken furbearers, without procuring a fur dealer's license.
(h) It shall not be unlawful for a licensed taxidermist to mount and sell legally taken wildlife with prior written permission of the Director of the Game and Fish Division."
Section 30. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting in the first and second sentences of Section 45-312 the words:
"game species", and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"game animal or game bird", and by inserting in the first sentence after the word "for" and before the word "purpose" the w"tohred": ,
and by adding a new sentence to the end of said Section, which new sentence shall read as follows:
"Nothing herein shall be construed to authorize the holding or possession of the progeny of any game bird or game animal under the permit under which a parent is held or possessed, unless specifically so stated on the game-holding permit.", so that when amended Section 45-312 shall read as follows:
"45-312. Game-holding Permits. It shall be unlawful for any person to hold or possess any game animal or game bird for the purpose of propagation or pets without first obtaining a valid game-holding permit as provided in Section 45-303. Any game animal or game bird held under such permit may not be sold by the holder but must be retained, consumed or disposed of without charge. Nothing herein shall be construed to authorize the holding or possession of the progeny of any game bird or game animal under the permit under which a parent is held or possessed, unless specifically so stated on the game-holding permit."
Section 31. Said Code Title is further amended by inserting a new sentence between the first and second sentences in subsection 45-314(a), which new sentence shall read:
"No such permit shall be issued by the Department except where the exhibition or display is solely for educational purposes.", and by adding a new sentence at the end of said subsection, which new sentence shall read as follows:
"Provided, further, nothing herein shall be construed to require a permit to exhibit or display fish.", so that when amended subsection 45-314(a) shall read as follows:
"(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, hold or possess any wildlife in captiv ity for the purpose of display or exhibition to the public without first procuring a valid

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wildlife exhibition permit as provided in Section 45-303. No such permit shall be issued by the Department except where the exhibition or display is solely for educational pur poses. The Department may impose conditions on such permit requiring adequate sani tation facilities, housing and feed for the animals and insuring the safety of the public in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Board. Exhibitions of wildlife by educational institutions, State, city, county or municipal zoos or transient circuses shall not be required to procure a wildlife exhibition permit; provided, however, such exhibi tors must comply with all regulations of the Board relating to sanitation, housing, feed and public safety. Provided, further, nothing herein shall be construed to require a permit to exhibit or display fish."
Section 32. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting in Section 45-316 after the words "the person" and before the words "to exhibit" the words:
"offering or requesting to store such wildlife", and inserting in lieu thereof the following words:
"delivering such wildlife for storage", and by adding a new sentence at the end of said Section, which new sentence shall read as follows:
"Provided, however, nothing herein shall be construed to require a permit to store fish.", so that when amended Section 45-316 shall read as follows:
"45-316. Wildlife Storage Permits. It shall be unlawful for any person operating a gro cery store, hotel, market, cold storage house, restaurant or any commercial facility receiving wildlife for storage to receive for storage or to store any wildlife or parts thereof without first obtaining a wildlife storage permit from the Department and with out requiring the person delivering such wildlife for storage to exhibit a valid license authorizing such person to take or possess such wildlife. Provided, however, nothing herein shall be construed to require a permit to store fish."
Section 33. Said Code Title is further amended by inserting a new sentence at the end of subsection 45-318(a), which new sentence shall read as follows:
"Provided, however, it shall not be unlawful for a nonresident to transport or possess raptors in this State for falconry purposes, if such person has a nonresident hunting license, as provided in Section 45-303, and a falconry license or permit from the state of residence of such person, which state meets Federal falconry standards.", so that when amended subsection 45-318(a) shall read as follows:
"(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to trap, take, transport or possess raptors for falconry purposes unless such person first procures, in addition to a valid hunting license, a valid falconry permit as provided in Section 45-303. Provided, however, it shall not be unlawful for a nonresident to transport or possess raptors in this State for falconry purposes, if such person has a nonresident hunting license, as provided in Section 45-303, and a falconry license or permit from the state of residence of such person, which state meets Federal falconry standards."
Section 34. Said Code Title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Section 45-318 to be numbered subsection (s) and to read as follows:
"(s) It shall be lawful for a falconer meeting the requirements of this Section to take small game with raptors in accordance with the provisions of this Section and the law and regulations regulating the taking of small game."
Section 35. Said Code Title is further amended by renumbering present subsections 45-323 (b) and (c) as subsections 45-323 (c) and (d) respectively and by adding a new sub section 45-323 (b) after present subsection 45-323 (a) and before renumbered subsection 45-323(c), which new subsection shall read as follows:
"(b) In the event any person who is an employee, agent or representative of a licensee or permittee or applicant for a license or permit or both, engages in the licensed or per mitted activity pursuant to the authority of the license or permit of such licensee or per mittee or applicant for a license or permit or both, and violates any provision of this Title or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant thereto, the Commissioner may

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revoke, suspend, deny or refuse to renew a license or permit in accordance with the provisions of this Section."
Section 36. Said Code Title is further amended by adding three new Sections to be numbered Sections 45-325, 45-326 and 45-327, and to read as follows:
"45-325. Wildlife Importation Permit. It shall be unlawful to import any wildlife, other than fish, without obtaining, at no cost, a wildlife importation permit from the Department. Such permit shall not be issued except for educational or scientific pur poses.
45-326. Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Required. It shall be unlawful to hunt brant, ducks, geese and swans in this State without a federal Migra tory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp.
45-327. Field and Retriever Trial Permit, (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct a field or retriever trial without first obtaining a permit, at no cost, from the Department. In trials conducted with such a permit, the species of wildlife specified on the permit may be set or pursued by dogs, but such wildlife may not be taken except during the open season for such species of wildlife. The person conducting such a field trial shall require all participants therein to register.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to participate in a field or retriever trial unless a permit for such trial has been issued by the Department and such person is registered as a participant in such trial. Hunting licenses shall not be required for regis tered participants in trials permitted by the Department."
Section 37. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting the present title of Section 45-502 which reads:
"Night Hunting.", and inserting in lieu thereof a new title to read:
"Hunting Hours."
Section 38. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting in subsection 45-502(a) the words:
"dry cell", and by inserting in said subsection after the words "may be carried" and before the words "by a hunter" the phrase:
"by hand", and by inserting after the phrase "by a hunter" and before the phrase "and used for" the phrase:
"or worn on the hunter's belt", so that when amended subsection 45-502(a) shall read as follows:
"(a) It shall be unlawful to hunt at night any game bird or game animal in this State except for raccoons, opossums, foxes, and bobcats and these may not be hunted with lights, except that a light which does not exceed six (6) volts or a fuel type lantern may be carried by hand by a hunter or worn on the hunter's belt and used for locating such animals."
Section 39. Said Code Title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Section 45-502 to be numbered subsection (i) and to read as follows:
"(i) It shall be unlawful to hunt migratory game birds between sunset and one-half hour before sunrise. It shall also be unlawful to hunt migratory game birds between onehalf hour before sunrise and sunset except that it shall not be unlawful to hunt migra tory game birds during those hours as may be designated by the Board for a particular migratory game bird. In accordance with the framework of open hunting season dates established by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and as may be appropriate based on sound wildlife management principles, the Board is hereby specifically authorized to promulgate rules and regulations establishing the hours, on a Statewide, regional or local basis, for hunting migratory game birds. The Board is hereby specifically authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations without complying with the provisions of an Act known as the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act', approved March 10, 1964 (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338), as now or hereafter amended, and all rules and regulations promul-

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gated by the Board pursuant to this subsection shall be effective immediately upon adoption."
Section 40. Said Code Title is further amended by adding a new sentence at the beginning of subsection 45-503(a) which new sentence shall read as follows:
"Longbows and compound bows may be used for taking small game.", and "dleolnegti"n,g in said subsection the word "such" and inserting in lieu thereof the word:
and by deleting the semicolon at the end of said subsection and inserting in lieu thereof a period and a new sentence to read as follows:
"Arrows for hunting deer must be broadhead type, with a minimum width of seveneighths (%) of an inch;", so that when amended, subsection 45-503(a) shall read as follows:
"(a) Longbows and compound bows may be used for taking small game. Longbows and compound bows for hunting deer are permitted only during the regular hunting sea son and during the archery season for deer, provided that long bows have a minimum recognized pull of forty (40) pounds at twenty-eight (28) inches of draw. Arrows for hunting deer must be broadhead type, with a minimum width of seven-eighths ( 7/s) of an inch;".
Section 41. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting from the title of Section 45-509 the word "Game" and inserting in lieu thereof the word:
"Wildlife", and "bay",inserting after the word "Discharging" and before the word "Weapon" the word:
so that when amended, the title of Section 45-509 shall read as follows: "45-509. Taking Wildlife on or Discharging a Weapon Across a Public Road."
Section 42. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting the word "species" in the second sentence of Section 45-510, and inserting in lieu thereof the phrase:
"bird or game animal", so that when amended Section 45-510 shall read as follows:
"45-510. Use of Drugs, Poisons, Chemicals, Smoke, Gas, Explosives, Recorded Sounds or Calls and Electronic Communication Equipment Prohibited. It shall be unlawful to hunt any game animal or game bird by means of drugs, poisons, chemicals, smoke, gas, explosives or recorded calls or sounds, or recorded or electronically amplified sounds or imitation of calls or sounds. It shall also be unlawful to use electronic commu nications equipment for the purpose of facilitating pursuit of any game bird or game animal."
Section 43. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting in Section 45-511 the word "or" appearing after the phrase "an airplane" and before the words "a hydroplane" and by inserting after the phrase "a hydroplane" the following phrase:
", or a motor vehicle.", and then deleting the remainder of said Section, so that when amended, Section 45-511 shall read as follows:
"45-511. Killing of Birds and Animals from Boats, Sail Boats, Aircraft and Motor Vehicles Prohibited. It shall be unlawful to hunt any game bird, game animal or furbearing animal from an electric, gas or steam boat, a sail boat, an airplane, a hydroplane, or a motor vehicle."
Section 44. Said Code Title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Section 45-513 which new subsection shall be numbered subsection (e) and shall read as follows:
"(e) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess more than the daily bag limit or more than the aggregate daily bag limit while in the field or while returning from the field to one's automobile or principal means of land transportation, or to one's perma nent abode or temporary or transient place of lodging, or to a commercial storage facil ity, or to a post office, or to a common carrier facility."

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Section 45. Said Code Title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Section 45-514, which new subsection shall be numbered subsection (e) and shall read as follows:
"(e) It shall be unlawful for any person to train hunting dogs on property other than that owned by such person or his immediate family, unless such person has a hunting license in his immediate possession."
Section 46. Said Code Title is further amended by adding two new sentences at the end of Section 45-705, which new sentences shall read as follows:
"Provided, further, it shall be lawful to use seines, nets and chemicals in a pond if all the owners of a pond desire that such be done and if a local conservation ranger is notified at least two (2) hours in advance of such use. Provided, however, it shall not be lawful to use such seines, nets and chemicals in an oxbow lake. For purposes of this Section, an oxbow lake means a lake formed in an abandoned river channel which has become separated from the main stream by a natural change in the river.", so that when amended, Section 45-705 shall read as follows:
"45-705. Unlawful to Fish Except by Certain Methods. It shall be unlawful to fish for game fish, except American shad, hickory shad, flathead catfish and channel catfish, by any means other than a pole and line. Except as otherwise provided, it shall be unlawful to take any fish in the fresh waters of this State by any method other than a pole and line, sport trot lines in accordance with Section 45-706 of this Title, set hooks, jugs, and bow and arrow in accordance with Section 45-709, spears in accordance with Section 45-707, bow nets as provided in Section 45-720, seines in accordance with Section 45-708, and as authorized in Section 45-803 with regard to commercial freshwater fish ing. Provided, however, dip nets may be used to take threadfin and gizzard shad for bait and landing nets may be used to land fish legally caught. Provided, further, it shall be lawful to use seines, nets and chemicals in a pond if all the owners of a pond desire that such be done and if a local conservation ranger is notified at least two (2) hours in advance of such use. Provided, however, it shall not be lawful to use such seines, nets and chemicals in an oxbow lake. For purposes of this Section, an oxbow lake means a lake formed in an abandoned river channel which has become separated from the main stream by a natural change in the river."
Section 47. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting the present title of Section 45-713 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"Creel and Possession Limits.", and by inserting in the first sentence of said Section, after the word "unlawful" and before the words "to possess" the following phrase:
"to take in one day or", and to insert after the words "any one time," and before the words "more than" the words:
"except at one's place of abode or at a commercial storage facility,", so that when amended, Section 45-713 shall read as follows:
"45-713. Creel and Possession Limits. It shall be unlawful to take in one day or to possess at any one time, except at one's place of abode or at a commercial storage facil ity, more than:
(a) Ten (10) of any one, or a combination of the following species: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass; shoal bass; Suwannee bass; spotted bass or Kentucky bass; and redeye or Coosa bass.
(b) Eight (8) of any one, or a combination of, the following species: rainbow trout; brook trout; and brown trout.
(c) Thirty (30) white bass. (d) Six (6) of any one, or a combination of, the following species: striped bass or rock fish, and striped-white bass hybrid. (e) Fifty (50) of any one, or a combination of, the game species of bream or sunfish. (f) Eight (8) walleye (walleyed pike). (g) Eight (8) sauger. (h) Two (2) muskellunge.

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(i) Fifteen (15) of any one, or a combination of, the following species of pickerel: chain; grass; and redfin.
(j) Fifty (50) of any one, or a combination of, the following species: black crappie and white crappie.
(k) Eight (8) of any one, or a combination of, the following species: American shad and hickory shad.
(1) A total of fifty (50) of all of the species named in this Section."
Section 48. Said Code Title is further amended by inserting in Section 45-717 after the words "following streams" and before the phrase "are trout streams" the following:
", excluding any impoundments thereon unless specifically included,", so that when amended, the portion of Section 45-717 preceding subsection (a) shall read as follows:
"45-717. Trout Streams Without Seasons. The following streams, excluding any impoundments thereon unless specifically included, are trout streams which shall be open for trout fishing throughout the year:".
Section 49. Said Code Title is further amended by inserting in Section 45-718 after the word "watersheds" and before the words "are hereby" the following:
", excluding any impoundments thereon unless specifically included,", so that when amended the portion of Section 45-718 preceding subsection (a) thereof shall read as follows:
"45-718. Trout Waters With Seasons. The following waters and all streams within the following watersheds, excluding any impoundments thereon unless specifically included, are hereby designated as trout waters with seasons. It shall be unlawful to fish in any of the following trout waters except from the last Saturday in March each year through the 31st of October of each year:".
Section 50. Said Code Title is further amended by inserting a new sentence between the first and second sentences of paragraph (2) of subsection 45-728(c) to read as follows:
"It shall also be unlawful for any person to possess more than ten (10) in the aggre gate of striped bass and striped-white bass hybrid.", so that when so amended paragraph (2) of subsection 45-728(c) shall read as follows:
"(2) It shall be unlawful for any person to possess more than forty (40) in the aggre gate of all game fish, except channel and flathead catfish. It shall also be unlawful for any person to possess more than ten (10) in the aggregate of striped bass and stripedwhite bass hybrid. It shall be unlawful to possess more than ten (10) in the aggregate of largemouth, spotted or Coosa bass, and more than eight (8) in the aggregate of trout. No person may possess in either state more fish than permitted by that state even though the fish may have been caught in the waters of the other state."
Section 51. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting in subsection 45-805(g) the word "Shad" and inserting in lieu thereof:
"Commercial shad", so that when amended subsection 45-805(g) shall read as follows:
"(g) Commercial shad fishing is prohibited in the Savannah Back River downstream from New Savannah cut."
Section 52. Said Code Title is further amended by inserting in subsection 45-805(h) after the word "possession" and before the word "limit" the words:
"or creel", so that when amended, subsection 45-805(h) shall read as follows:
"(h) Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, there shall be no posses sion or creel limit on shad taken pursuant to this Section."
Section 53. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting from the first sentence of subsection 45-808(c) the word:
"private", and by deleting in said subsection the word "transport" and inserting in lieu thereof the words:

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"sell, purchase or possess", so that when amended subsection 45-808(c) shall read as follows:
"(c) It shall be lawful for any person to sell or purchase game fish from a pond when the owner of such pond has obtained a valid permit from the Department and such permit is displayed in a prominent place at said pond and such person shall have com plied with all the requirements of this Section and any regulations promulgated pur suant hereto. Such permit may be issued to the owner only once annually and shall limit the time for taking fish from said pond to fifteen (15) days unless an extension is granted by the Department. Provided, however, no person shall sell, purchase or possess any game fish taken from such a pond unless said fish are packaged and labeled with the pond permit number and the number and pounds of each species of fish contained therein. Said fish shall remain so packaged until processed for consumption or released into another body of water."
Section 54. Said Code Title is further amended by inserting in the title of Section 45-810 after the word "Wholesale" and before the phrase "and Retail Dealers" the follow ing:
", Import", so that when amended, the title to Section 45-810 shall read as follows:
"45-810. Taking of and Dealing in Live Fish and Fish Eggs; Wholesale, Import and Retail Dealers; Licenses; Prohibited Acts."
Section 55. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting in subsection 45-810(a) after the word "import" and before the word "dealer" the word "wholesale" and inserting in lie"ufisthhe",reof the word:
so that when amended, subsection 45-810(a) shall read as follows: "(a) It shall be unlawful to engage in the business of a wholesale fish dealer, retail
fish dealer or import fish dealer, as defined in Section 45-102 of this Title, without first obtaining an annual license from the Department as provided in Section 45-303 of this Title. Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, a licensed commercial fish hatchery shall not be required to obtain an additional license as a wholesale fish dealer or a retail fish dealer."
Section 56. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting in subsection 45-810(b) after the word "import" and before the words "fish dealer" the word:
"wholesale", so that when amended, subsection 45-810(b) shall read as follows:
"Notwithstanding subsection (a) hereof, nonresident persons may sell and transport fish and fish eggs into the State without being required to procure an import fish dealer license where such sale and shipment are made to an import fish dealer duly licensed under Section 45-303."
Section 57. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting in paragraph (2) of subsection 45-812(d) the phrase "Georgia's public islands" and inserting in lieu thereof the words:
"Tybee Island, St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island", and by deleting in paragraph (3) of said subsection the phrase "two hundred feet (200')" and inserting in lieu thereof the phrase:
"three hundred feet (300')", and by deleting in paragraph (3) of said subsection the word "set" and inserting in lieu there"onfetth",e word:
and by deleting in paragraph (3) of said subsection the phrase "two and seven-eighths inches (2 %")" and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"two and one-half inches (2 '/2")", and by deleting in paragraph (4) of said subsection the phrase "two hundred feet (200')" and inserting in lieu thereof the phrase:
"three hundred feet (300')",'

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so that when amended, subsection 45-812(d) shall read as follows: "(d) It shall be unlawful to use any seine in salt water except that: (1) The use of a seine twelve feet (12') in length or less, with a maximum depth of four feet (4') and a maximum mesh size of one inch (1") stretched mesh in salt water is not prohibited. (2) The use of a seine less than one hundred feet (100') in length having a mini mum net size of one and one-fourth inch (1 Vi") stretched mesh, on the oceanfront side of beaches and on sand beaches bordering the southern ends of Tybee Island, St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island is not prohibited. The use of such seines in any inlets or tidal sloughs is prohibited. (3) The use of seines greater than one hundred feet (100') and up to three hundred feet (300') in length having a minimum net size of two and one-half inches (2 '/2") stretched mesh on the oceanfront side of beaches, is not prohibited; provided, how ever, such seines may not be used in any inlets or tidal sloughs. (4) Seines over three hundred feet (300') in length are prohibited."
Section 58. Said Code Title is further amended by deleting in subsection 45-813(a) the phrase:
"by the person taking the shrimp, his friends or relatives", so that when amended, subsection 45-813(a) shall read as follows:
"(a) Any power-drawn net used to take seafood from any of the salt waters of this State, except a net ten (10) feet or less at the widest part of its mouth when used for the taking of shrimp for use as live bait;".
Section 59. Said Code Title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Section 45-815 which new subsection shall read:
"(d) As used in this Section, adult eels shall mean eels at least six (6) inches in length."
Section 60. Said Code Title is further amended by adding two new sentences to the end of subsection 45-1101(c) which new sentences shall read as follows:
"Provided, however, educational institutions, State, city, county or municipal zoos or transient circuses shall not be required to procure a permit to possess, transport or import a wild animal or to transfer or sell a wild animal to another such institution, zoo or circus within this State, if the Department is notified prior to the importation, trans portation, sale, transfer or possession by such institution, zoo or circus. Provided, fur ther, that such institutions, zoos and circuses shall comply with all the provisions of this Chapter and all regulations relating to the humane handling, care and confinement of wild animals.", so that when amended 45-1101 (c) shall read as follows:
"(c) It shall be unlawful for any person not a wild animal wholesale or retail dealer to import, transport, sell, transfer or possess any wild animal for which a license or permit, or both, is required by this Chapter without first obtaining a permit, at no charge, from the Department. Provided, however, educational institutions, State, city, county or municipal zoos or transient circuses shall not be required to procure a permit to possess, transport or import a wild animal or to transfer or sell a wild animal to another such institution, zoo or circus within this State, if the Department is notified prior to the importation, transportation, sale, transfer or possession by such institution, zoo or circus. Provided, further, that such institutions, zoos and circuses shall comply with all the provisions of this Chapter and all regulations relating to the humane han dling, care and confinement of wild animals."
Section 61. Said Code Title is further amended by inserting in the second sentence of subsection 45-1101(e) after the word "permits" and before the words "in accordance" the following words:
"solely for educational purposes and", so that when amended subsection 45-1101 (e) shall read as follows:
"(e) It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, hold or possess any wild animal in captivity, except fish and invertebrates, for the purposes of display or exhibition to the

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public without first procuring a valid wild animal exhibition permit as provided in Section 45-303. The Department is hereby authorized to issue such permits solely for educational purposes and in accordance with regulations of the Board requiring ade quate facilities for the humane handling, care and confinement of wild animals and insuring public safety. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Title, exhibitions of wild animals by educational institutions, State, city, county or municipal zoos or tran sient circuses shall not be required to procure a wild animal exhibition permit; provided, however, the Department must be notified of such exhibition and all. other provisions of this Chapter and all regulations relating to the humane handling, care and confine ment of wild animals must be complied with."
Section 62. Said Code Title is further amended by adding a new subsection to Section 45-1101, which new subsection shall read as follows:
"(f) Each permit to import, transport, sell, transfer or possess a wild animal which is inherently dangerous to human beings shall be conditioned upon the permittee obtain ing, providing proof of and maintaining in force and effect liability insurance in at least the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for each such wild animal."
Section 63. Said Code Title is further amended by placing a period after the phrase "All species" in subsections 45-1102(a)(8), (9), (11) and (16) and deleting the remainder of said subsections so that when amended, subsections 45-1102(a)(8), (9), (11) and (16) shall read:
"(8) Order Lagomorpha (Rabbits, Hares) - All species." "(9) Order Rodentia (Rats, Mice, Voles, Squirrels, etc.) - All species." "(11) Order Carnivora (Weasels, Cats, Bears, Wolves, etc.) - All species." "(16) Order Perissodactyla (Odd-toed Ungulates) - All species."
Section 64. Said Code Title is further amended by placing a period after the phrase "Bison bison (Buffalo)" in subsection 45-1102(a)(17) and deleting the remainder of said subsection, so that when amended, subsection 45-1102(a)(17) shall read as follows:
"(17) Order Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates) - All species except Bison bison (Buffalo)."
Section 65. Said Code Title is further amended by inserting in subsection 45-1105(b) after the word "escaped" the words:
"or is inadequately confined", and by inserting after the word "may" and before the word "destroy" the word:
"seize,", so that when amended, subsection 45-1105(b) shall read as follows:
"(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Section, where a wild animal regulated by this Chapter has escaped or is inadequately confined, the Department may seize, destroy or authorize the destruction of such animal if it determines that such animal is posing a threat to the safety of human beings, or if it determines that there is very little likelihood of recapturing such animal. Provided, however, if such an animal is recap tured, the Department may return such animal to the permittee or licensee, or it may take or retain possession of such animal and allow such permittee or licensee to make arrangements for the disposition of such animal, which arrangements are subject to the approval of the Department, or it may dispose of such animal as it deems necessary to fulfill its responsibilities under this Chapter."
Section 66. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

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Section 67. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 68. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Castleberry of the lllth moves to amend the Committee substitute to H. B. 1543 as follows:
By inserting following the word "regulations" on line 10 of page 1 the following:
"; to make it unlawful for a person to hunt on lands of another without written permission; to provide for exceptions; to provide for enforcement".
By renumbering Sections 37 through 68 as Sections 38 through 69, respectively.
By inserting following line 19 of page 22 a new Section 37 to read as follows:
"Section 37. Said Code Title is further amended by striking Section 45-501 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 45-501, to read as follows:

Permission to Hunt on Lands of Another; Exception; Enforcement, (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt upon the lands of another or enter upon the lands of another in pursuit of wildlife, with or without a license, without first obtaining permission from the landowner or lessee of such land or the lessee of the game rights of such land..
(b) This permission shall be in writing and carried on the person hunting w pur suing wildlife upon the lands of another.
(c) Permission to hunt upon lands owned or leased by a unit of government shall not be required to be in writing or carried on the person if that unit of government submits a written request to the Department that written permission not be required to hunt upon its land.
(d) It shall be the duty of conservation rangers, sheriffs and deputy sheriffs to enforce the provisions of this Section.'"
The following amendment was read:
Representatives Triplett of the 128th and Lane of the 81st move to amend H. B. 1543 by inserting between lines 30 and 31 on page 33 the following:
"and by inserting a new paragraph (5) to follow the present paragraph (4) and to read as follows:
'(5) The use of a seine within two hundred feet (200') of the point at which a tidal river or creek enters the ocean is prohibited.'"
and by deleting the quotation mark on line 11 of page 34,
and by inserting on page 34 between lines 22 and 23 the following:
"(5) The use of a seine within two hundred feet (200') of the point at which a tidal river or creek enters the ocean is prohibited."
On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 38, nays 66.
The amendment was lost.

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An amendment, offered by Representative Davis of the 99th, 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 ayes were 113, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

HB 1661. By: Representatives Baugh of the 108th, Parham of the 109th, Marcus of the 26th, Swann of the 90th, and Looper of the 8th: A BILL to amend Code Section 84-907, relating to license to practice medicine, so as to change the date on which the clinical training program developed by the Medical College of Georgia may be discontinued; 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 110, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HB 1329. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia so as to change the provisions relat ing to the service necessary for retirement by certain members; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 138), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 20, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 26), so as to authorize the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety to waive the mandatory retirement ages for members who entered service in the Division on or before December 31, 1965; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act establishing the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, approved February 3, 1949 (Ga. Laws 1949, p. 138), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 20, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 26), is hereby amended by striking subsec tion (c) of Section 15 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) of Section 15, to read as follows:
"(c) A member subject to the provisions of this Section shall be retired on the last day of the month following the month in which he attains 55 years of age. The manda tory retirement age may be waived by the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety as necessary to permit a member who entered service in the Division on or before December 31, 1965, to complete service sufficient to provide him with 25 years of total creditable service, and he shall be retired on the last day of the month following the month in which he completes such service. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the Commissioner or the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety."

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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. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by sub stitute, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 109, nays 2.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules:

HR 734. By: Representative Lee of the 72nd:

A RESOLUTION
Amending the Rules of the House; and for other purposes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that House Rule 209 is hereby amended by adding after the following:
"18. Natural Resources.", in the listing of House Committees the following:
"19. Public Safety.", and by renumbering committees 19 through 27 as 20 through 28, respectively.

Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the fol lowing Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time:

HB 1755. By: Representatives Matthews of the 145th, Long of the 142nd, Hanner of the 130th, Whitmire of the 9th, Nessmith of the 82nd, Clifton of the 107th, Felton of the 22nd, and Irvin of the 10th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Liming Materials Act of 1976" so as to change certain definitions and the provisions relating to definitions of terms used in said Act; to change the provisions relating to labeling; to change the provisions relating to penalties; and for other purposes.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs moves to amend H. B. No. 1755 as follows:
By adding Section 6 which shall read as follows:
"Section 6. This Act shall become effective January 1, 1979."

The following amendment was read:

Representative Colwell of the 4th moves to amend HB 1755 by striking from line 28 on page 2 the words "fifty percent (50%)" and inserting in lieu thereof "thirty percent (30%)".

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On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 49, nays 46. The amendment was adopted.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to, as amended.
On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 100, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 1477. By: Representative Beck of the 148th: A BILL to amend Code Section 24-820, relating to fees of constables, so as to change the fees for service of summons; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

HR 615-1748. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, Harris of the 8th and Murphy of the 18th:

A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for the processing and disposition, by the Claims Advisory Board, of claims against the State which do not exceed $500.00; 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 VI, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding a new paragraph at the end thereof to read as follows:
"The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for the processing and disposition, by the Claims Advisory Board, of claims against the State which do not exceed $500.00. Nothing contained herein shall constitute a waiver of the immunity of the State from suit, but the General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide for the waiver or qualification of such immunity in such law. The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide in such law for all matters relative to the provisions of this para graph."

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 authorize the General Assem bly to provide by law for the processing and disposition, by the Claims Advisory Board, of claims against the State which do not exceed $500.00?"

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

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If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Adams, G. Y Adams, Marvin Y Anderson, W.
Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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,
Carnes, C. Carrell, B. Y Cason, G. Y Castleberry, D. Y Chance, G. Y Childere, 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. Davis, B. Dean, D.C.
Y Dent, R.A. Y Deveaux, C.
Y Dixon, H.D. Dover, Bill Edwards, W.
Y Effiott, 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. Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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. Y Holmes, Bob

Y Home, F. Horton, G.T.
Y Housley, E. Hudson, Ted
Y Hutchinson, R.S. Ylrvin, J. Ylrvin, 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 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. Y Mostiler, J.L.
Y Mullinax, E.G. Y Murray, B.
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. Y Phillips, L.L.
Phiffips, 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.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J.
Y 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. 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. Y Waddle, T.W. Y Walker, L. Y Wall, V. Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L.
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 148, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 1625. By: Representatives Jones of the 126th, and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend the Georgia Post Mortem Examination Act so as to change the fees to be paid medical examiners for performing certain services; 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 97, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

HR 532-1529. By: Representatives Smyre of the 92nd, Connell of the 87th, Edwards of the 110th, Bolster of the 30th, Thompson of the 93rd, Gammage of the 17th, Noble of the 48th, Bishop of the 94th, Galer of the 97th, Childers of the 15th, and Toles of the 16th:

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A RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide by law for compensating innocent victims of crime; 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 specific purpose of compensating innocent victims of crime; 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 VIII, Paragraph XII of the Constitution is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph to read as follows:
"9. The General Assembly is hereby authorized to provide by law for compensating innocent victims of crime. The General Assembly is authorized to define the types of victims eligible to receive compensation and to vary the amounts of compensation according to need. The General Assembly shall be authorized to appropriate funds to carry out the provisions of any law adopted pursuant to the authority of this paragraph. The General Assembly shall be further authorized to provide for the assessment of addi tional penalties in any case in which any court in this State shall impose a fine or order the forfeiture of any bond in the nature of the penalty for certain or all offenses against the criminal or traffic laws of this State and the political subdivisions thereof. The Gen eral Assembly may provide that the proceeds derived from such additional penalty assessments may be allocated for the specific purpose of compensating innocent victims
of crime."

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 authorize the General Assem bly to provide by law for compensating innocent victims of crime and to authorize the General Assembly to provide for additional penalty assess ments in criminal cases and provide that the proceeds derived therefrom may be used for the specific purpose of compensating innocent victims of crime?"

All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes". All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No".
If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this State.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to.
On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as fol lows:

Adams, G. N Adams, Marvin Y Andereon, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. N Balkcom, R. Y Baigeron, 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. Y Burruss, A.L. Y Burton, J. N Butler, D.
Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J.

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. Clifton, A.D. Y Coleman, T.

Y Collins, M.
Y Colwell, C.H. Council, 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 Deveaui, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Dover, Bill Y Edwards, W. Y Elliott, E.H.
Evans, W.D. Y Pelton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Poster, R.L. Y Galer, M.

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Y Gammage, L. Y GigniUiat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J. Y Greer, J.W.
Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, G.
Manner, 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.
Hudson, Ted Y Hutchinson, R.S.
Irvin, J. N Irvin, R. Y Isakson, J.

Y Jackson, J.D. Y Jessup, Ben Y Johnson, G. Y Johnson, P.
Johnson, W.Rud.
Y 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.
Y Knight, N.G. Lambert, Roy
Y Lane, Dick Lane, W.J.
Y Lee, W.J.(BU1) Y Lenderman, M.
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.
Mostiler, J.L. Y MuUinai, E.G. Y Murray, B.
Nessmith, P.E. Y Nichols, M. Y NU, 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. 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.
Reaves, H.L. Y Richardson, E. Y Robinson, C.
Ross, Ben B. Y Rowland, J.R. Y Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J. Y Savage, J. Y Scott, A. Y Scott, D. Y Sizemore, E.
Y Smith, V.B. Y Smyre, C.
Y Snow, WayneJr. Y Steinberg, C.
Stone, R. Y Swann, D. Y Taggart, T. Y Thompson, A.W.
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. Walker, L.
Y Wall, V.
Y Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. 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 139, nays 7.
The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted.

Representative Karrh of the 106th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite two-thirds constitutional major ity to HR 532-1529.

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.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend HB 876 as follows:
By striking (c) in its entirety on page 10, line 13 and renumbering (d) on line 18 as subsection (c).
And under subsection (d) on page 10 by making (3) become (2) and by making (2) become (3), lines 22 through 24.

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 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended.

HB 1648. By: Representative Isakson of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act prohibiting the transportation of garbage, trash, waste or refuse across State or county boundaries under certain conditions so as to require the permission of the gov-

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erning authority of a county in which the garbage, trash, waste or refuse is col lected; and for other purposes.

The report 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.

HB 1312. By: Representatives Swann of the 90th, Truluck of the 86th, Burton of the 47th, Nichols of the 27th, Auten of the 154th, Owens of the 77th, Nix of the 20th, and Looper of the 8th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 54-99, relating to crimes respecting industrial relations so as to provide that it is unlawful for any person to put a minor to indecent, obscene, or immoral exhibitions; to provide a penalty; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To prohibit sexual exploitation of children; to provide definitions; to provide that it is unlawful for any persons to take certain actions related to procuring for use or using certain minors for the purpose of depicting sexually explicit conduct in any visual or print medium; to provide that it is unlawful for the parent or person having custody of a child to take certain actions respecting sexual exploitation of the child; to provide penalties; to provide for severability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. Sexual exploitation of children, (a) As used in this Section: (1) "Minor" means any person under the age of fourteen years. (2) "Sexually explicit conduct" means actual or simulated: (A) Sexual intercourse, including genital-genital, oral-genital, anal-genital, or oral-anal, whether between persons of the same or opposite sex. (B) Bestiality. (C) Masturbation. (D) Sado-masochistic abuse (for the purpose of sexual stimulation). (E) Lewd exhibition of the genitals or pubic area of any person, except that no exhibition of nudity shall be deemed lewd if not done in conjunction with any other sexually explicit conduct and if for the purpose of producing any stage play or visual or print medium having a serious literary, artistic, educational or scientific value. (3) "Producing" means producing, directing, manufacturing, issuing, publishing, or
advertising, for pecuniary profit. (4) "Visual or print medium" means any film, photograph, negative, slide, book,
magazine, or other visual or print medium. (b) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly employ, use, persuade, induce, entice, or coerce any minor to engage in, or assist any other person to engage in, any sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing any visual or print medium depicting such conduct. (c) It is unlawful for any parent, legal guardian, or person having custody or control of a minor to knowingly permit such minor to engage in, or to assist any other person to engage in, sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing any visual or print medium depicting such conduct. (d) Any person violating a provision of this Section shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction of the violation, shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one

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year nor more than ten years in the penitentiary, or by a fine of not more than $10,000 or by both.
Section 2. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjydged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 3. 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 106, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute.

HB 1458. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Veazey of the 146th, Hanner of the 130th, Ramsey of the 3rd, Keyton of the 143rd, and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act" so as to authorize the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council to develop, adopt and issue professional certificates; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act known as the "Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act," approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 208), as amended, so as to provide for the authorization and direction to reimburse and/or provide for certain costs incurred in train ing peace officers and law enforcement support personnel employed or appointed by each agency, organ or department of this State, county and municipality; to authorize the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council to develop, adopt and issue professional certifi cates; to provide for clarification of those persons subject to certification provisions; to repeal certain provisions relating to training costs; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other pur poses.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act known as the "Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act," approved March 10, 1970 (Ga. Laws 1970, p. 208), as amended, is hereby amended by redesignating the last subsection of Section 6 as subsection (n) and by adding at the end of Section 6 two new subsections to be designated subsections (o) and (p), to read as follows:
"(o) To the extent that funds are appropriated for such purpose by the General Assembly, the Council is hereby authorized and directed to reimburse or provide for cer tain costs incurred in training peace officers and law enforcement support personnel employed or appointed by each agency, organ or department of this State, county and municipality. In the event sufficient funds are not appropriated for a fiscal year to fund the full cost provided for herein, then the amount which would otherwise be payable shall be reduced pro rata on the basis of the funds actually appropriated;

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(p) To develop, adopt and issue advanced or professional peace officer certificates based upon the attainment of specified education, advanced or specialized training, and experience as the Council may determine.",
so that when so amended, Section 6 shall read as follows: "Section 6. The Council is vested with the following functions and authority:
(a) To meet at such times and places as it may deem necessary; (b) To contract with other agencies, public or private, or persons as it deems neces sary for the rendering and affording of such services, facilities, studies and reports to the Council as will best assist it to carry out its duties and responsibilities;
(c) To cooperate with and secure cooperation of every department, agency, or instru mentality in the State government or its political subdivisions in the furtherance of the purposes of this Act;
(d) To establish criteria to be used in certifying schools authorized to conduct train ing required by this Act, to certify schools as authorized to conduct training required by this Act, to prescribe minimum qualifications for directors of schools certified to con duct training required by this Act, to certify such school directors, to establish minimum qualifications for instructors at schools certified to conduct training required by this Act, to train instructors, to certify instructors authorized to conduct training required by this Act, to annually reevaluate certified schools to determine if such schools shall continue to be certified and to withdraw or suspend certification of schools, school directors and instructors which fail to continue to meet or maintain, at any given time, the criteria and qualifications required for school, school director, or instructor certification;
(e) To determine whether a candidate has met the requirements of this Act and is qualified to be employed as a peace officer, and to issue a certificate to those so quali fied;
(f) To certify to designated law enforcement units a candidate's successful comple tion of the course;
(g) To withdraw or suspend certification of any certified peace officer and to with draw or suspend the registration of any exempt peace officer who shall subsequent to certification or registration be convicted by any state or by the federal government of any crime, the punishment for which could have been imprisonment in a federal or state prison or institution or be convicted of sufficient misdemeanors to establish a pattern of disregard for the law, or be suspended or discharged by his employing law enforce ment unit for disciplinary reasons;
(h) To do any and all things necessary or convenient to enable it to wholly and ade quately perform its duties and to exercise the power granted to it;
(i) To establish and modify the curriculum, including the methods of instruction, composing the basic training courses and to set the minimum number of hours therefor;
(j) To establish and recommend curricula for such advanced, in-service and special ized training courses as the Council shall deem advisable and to recognize the comple tion of such courses by the issuance of certificates;
(k) To adopt in accordance with the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act (Ga. Laws 1964, p. 338), such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act;
(1) To provide technical assistance as requested by law enforcement units;
(m) To provide for and administer the registration of all exempt peace officers;
{ft) (n) To research, plan, and establish policy relative to peace officer training; to develop and coordinate the delivery of peace officer training programs through such agencies and institutions as the Council may deem appropriate;
(o) To the extent that funds are appropriated for such purpose by the General Assembly, the Council is hereby authorized and directed to reimburse or provide for cer
tain costs incurred in training peace officers and law enforcement support personnel employed or appointed by each agency, organ or department of this State, county and
municipality. In the event sufficient funds are not appropriated for a fiscal year to fund the full cost provided for herein, then the amount which would otherwise be payable
shall be reduced pro rata on the basis of the funds actually appropriated;

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(p) To develop, adopt and issue advanced or professional peace officer certificates based upon the attainment of specified education, advanced or specialized training, and experience as the Council may determine."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (d) of Section 13 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (d) to read as follows:
"(d) If, after July 1, 1975, any other employment or service is conditioned on compli ance with this Act by amendment thereto, persons so employed or serving shall be required to comply with certification provisions herein established, except that persons so employed or serving, whose employment or service commenced prior to and continues upon the effective date of such amendment, the peace officer's law enforcement unit becoming subject to the provisions herein, shall be exempt and excused from compliance so long as said registration as provided for in subsection (e) of this Section remains in effect. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, the effective date of require ments for certification or registration shall be determined by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council based upon identification of the applicability of this Act to particular peace officers. Nothing in this subsection shall be deemed to grant an exemption to persons required to be certified by subsections (b) and (c) of this Section."
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety Section 15A which reads as follows:
"Section 15A. To the extent that funds are appropriated for such purpose by the Gen eral Assembly, the Council is hereby authorized and directed to reimburse each county and municipality in this State for the cost incurred by each such county or municipality in training its peace officers as required by this Act. The amount reimbursed to each county and municipality shall be equal to the amount paid by each county or municipal ity in salaries for peace officers who receive the training required by this Act during the period of time such peace officers receive such training. In the event sufficient funds are not appropriated for a fiscal year to fund the full reimbursement provided for herein, then the amount which would otherwise be payable to each county and municipality shall be reduced pro rata on the basis of the funds actually appropriated. Reimburse ment to counties and municipalities for each fiscal year shall be based on training received by the peace officers of such counties and municipalities during the immedi ately preceding fiscal year. The Council shall be authorized to adopt and promulgate appropriate rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Section. Funds to carry out the provisions of this Section shall come from funds appropriated to the Department of Public Safety specifically for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Section."
Section 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representative Veazey of the 146th moves to amend Committee Substitute to House Bill 1458 as follows:
By inserting at the end of line 6 of page 2 and line 27 of page 4 the following:
"The terms "cost" and "costs" as used in this subsection shall not include salaries of personnel undergoing training and shall be limited exclusively to the cost of tuition, meals and lodging which are incurred in connection with such training and shall not include travel."

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 ayes were 98, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

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.

The following Committee substitute was read:

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, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 360), as amended, so as to provide for fees and temporary permits; to provide for regis tration cards and identification markers; to provide for severability; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act relating to the tax imposed upon motor carriers for the privilege of using the streets and highways of this State, approved March 21, 1968 (Ga. Laws 1968, p. 360), as amended, is hereby amended by striking Section 9 of said Act in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 9 to read as follows:
"Section 9. Registration cards, vehicle identifications, and fees, temporary permits and temporary authorizations.--(a) No motor carrier shall operate or cause to be operated in this State any vehicle listed or described in Section 92-1401 (a) of this Chapter, unless otherwise excluded from the scope of this Act, unless and until he has:
(1) Registered with the Commissioner and secured a motor carrier registration card. Such registration card shall be of such form and design as the Commissioner may prescribe and a duplicate copy of the registration card shall be carried in the each vehicle fef which it was ioaucd at all times when the vehicle is in this State.
(2) Secured from the Commissioner an identification marker for auch each vehicle. Such identification marker shall be of such form and design as the Commissioner may prescribe and shall be attached or affixed to the vehicle in the place and manner pre scribed by the Commissioner so that the same is clearly displayed at all times. (b) The registration cards and identification markers herein provided w shall be issued on an annual basis as of January 1st of each year and shall be valid through the next succeeding December 31st. However, The Commissioner, in his discretion, may authorize renewal of registration cards and identification markers without the necessity of issuing new cards and markers. All registration cards and identification markers issued by the Commissioner shall remain the property of the State and may be recalled for any violation of the provisions of this Act or of the regulations promulgated there under. The Commissioner shall not issue a registration card OT an identification marker to any motor carrier who has outstanding liabilities to this State unless such liabilities are being appealed as provided by law. (c) There shall be paid to the Commissioner a fee of one dollar ($1.00) for the cost of issuing each registration eta4 identification marker and no registration ea*d identifi cation marker shall be issued unless the applicant pays such fee upon making applica tion for the fcgiatration card identification marker. Such fees- shall be paid rate the general fund ef the State. Upon application for identification markers by a motor car rier, said applicant shall declare the type of fuel used in^ vehicles for which identification

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markers are to be issued and any other information that the Commissioner may require for the effective administration of the laws of this State.
(d) In an emergency, the Commissioner, by telegram facsimile message or letter may authorize a vehicle to be operated without a registration card and identification marker for a period not in excess of thirty (30) days.
(e) A motor carrier may obtain a temporary permit which shall be good for one motor vehicle for a period of ten (10) consecutive days beginning and ending on the dates specified on the face of the permit. Temporary permits are to be obtained by motor carriers having only infrequent trips into and through the State. The fee for such permit shall be sixteen dollars ($16.00) and no reports shall be required of such motor carriers. Temporary permits shall be issued in lieu of annual registration required under this Act. Such temporary permit shall be carried in the vehicle for which it was issued at all times when the vehicle is in this State. The Commissioner may issue a temporary permit by facsimile message or letter."
Section 2. In the event any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Act shall be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall in no manner affect the other sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases of this Act, which shall remain of full force and effect, as if the section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase so declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional were not originally a part hereof. The General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 3. This Act shall become effective on November 1, 1978.
Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

The following amendment was read and adopted:

Representatives Williams of the 6th and Burruss of the 21st move to amend the Com mittee substitute to HB 579 by inserting between the words "outstanding" and liabil ities" on line 23, page 2, "sales or motor fuel tax".

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 111, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substi tute, as amended.

HB 1574. By: Representatives Cox of the 141st, Bargeron of the 83rd, Lord of the 105th, Gammage of the 17th, and Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend an Act creat ing the State Board of Funeral Service and regulating the practice of embalm ing and funeral directing so as to provide that the State Board of Funeral Service will set the amount for all license fees and renewals received 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 105, nays 1.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed.

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HR 589-1710. By: Representatives Chance of the 129th, Clifton of the 107th, Lane of the 81st, Kemp of the 139th, and Nessmith of the 82nd: A RESOLUTION authoriz ing and directing the State Department of Transportation to designate State Highway 119 as the "Governor John Adam Treutlen Highway"; 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 90, nays 0. The Chair voted "aye". On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 91, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 1432. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, McDonald of the 12th, Hanner of the 130th, Veazey of the 146th, and Gammage of the 17th: A BILL to amend Code Chapter 38-1, relating to the general principles and rules governing the admis sion of testimony, so as to create a new Code Section 38-124, relating to pre sumptions as to the cause and origins of fires; and for other purposes.

The report 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 506-1448. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Walker of the 115th, Jessup of the 117th, Stone and Greene of the 138th, Tuten of the 153rd, and Auten of the 154th: A RESOLUTION designating certain highways as the "Golden Isles Highway" and the "Golden Isles Connector"; 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 114, nays 0.
The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted.

HB 1708. By: Representatives Harrison of the 20th, and Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend an Act authorizing special agents and enforcement officers of the Revenue Department to have certain law enforcement powers in the enforce ment of liquor, wine and beer laws; and for other purposes.

The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to.
On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 106, 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 fol lowing Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time:

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HB 1459. By: Representatives Wood, Whitmire and Jackson of the 9th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia so as to pro vide for the granting of creditable service to certain members for service on active duty in the armed forces of the United States during certain periods; and for other purposes.

The following Committee substitute was read and adopted:

A BILL
To amend an Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, approved March 19, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 640), as amended, so as to provide for the granting of creditable service to certain members for service on active duty in the armed forces of the United States during certain periods; to provide for the practices and procedures in connection therewith; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act establishing the Teachers' Retirement System of Georgia, approved March 19, 1943 (Ga. Laws 1943, p. 640), as amended, is hereby amended by add ing at the end of subsection (6) of Section 4 a new paragraph (f), to read as follows:
"(f) Any other provision of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, any member who on July 1, 1978, has twenty or more years of membership service and who was on active duty in the armed forces of the United States during the period beginning on July 1, 1946, and ending on December 31, 1948, may receive military service credit for such period of time, but shall not receive more than five years of military service credit for all military service rendered by such member, provided that such member shall pay the regular employee and employer contributions which would have been paid on the com pensation first paid to him as a teacher following the completion of such military service during such period plus applicable accrued regular interest on said employee and employer contributions, compounded annually to date of payment, for any period of active military service between the period beginning on July 1, 1946, and ending on December 31, 1948. No such member shall establish credit for such military service for any period between such dates for which he has previously received credit."
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 Anderson, W. Y Argo, B. Y Auten, D. Y Balkcom, R. 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 Bumiss, A.L.
Y Burton, J. Y Butler, D.

Y Canty, H. Y Carlisle, J. Y Carnes, C.
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 COT, W.E. Y Crosby, T.
Culpepper, B.

Y Daniel, G. Daugherty, J.C.
Y Davis, B. Dean, D.C. Dent, R.A.
Y Deveaui, C. Y Dixon, H.D.
Y Dover, Bill Edwards, W.
Y EUiott, E.H. Y Evans, W.D. Y Felton, D. Y Foster, P.W. Y Foster, R.L. Y Galer, M. Y Gmmnoge, L. Y Gignilliat, A. Y Glanton, Tom Y Glover, M. Y Greene, J.

Y Greer, J.W. Y Ham, B. Y Hamilton, 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
Home, F. Horton, G.T. Y Housley, E. 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.
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.

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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.
McCoUum, 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 Nil, 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. Pinkston, F.C.
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.
Rowland, J.R.
Rush, Dewey Y Russell, J.
Savage, 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. 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.
Ware, J.C. Y Watkins, L. Y Watson, R.H.,Jr. Y Wheeler, Bobby Y White, J. Y Whitmire, D.
Williams, H.L. Williams, R. Y WiUiamson, 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 141, nays 0.
The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute.

The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto:

HB 1241. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, and Carlisle of the 71st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Joint Advisory Board of Family Practice so as to change the name of the Board; to provide for the organization and meetings of the Board; to provide a per diem for members of the Board; to clarify the powers of the Board; and for other purposes.

The following Senate substitute was read:

A BILL
To amend an Act creating a Joint Advisory Board of Family Practice, approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1096), so as to change the name of the Board; to pro vide for an additional member of the Board; to provide for the organization and meetings of the Board; to provide a per diem for members of the Board; to clarify the powers of the Board; to provide for the Board being attached to the Board of Regents for adminis trative purposes only; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:
Section 1. An Act creating a Joint Advisory Board of Family Practice, approved March 31, 1976 (Ga. Laws 1976, p. 1096), is hereby amended by striking Section 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following Section 2 to read as follows:
"Section 2. (a) There is hereby created the Joint Board of Family Practice. The Board shall be attached to the Board of Regents, University System of Georgia for administra tive purposes only as defined by Section 3 of the 'Executive Reorganization Act of 1972', approved April 6, 1972 (Ga. Laws 1972, p. 1015). The members of the Executive Com mittee of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians, but not more than five members thereof, and the Dean or his duly appointed representative of each medical school in the State of Georgia with an established Department of Family Practice, and a family physician who shall be designated by the Board of Directors of the Georgia State Medical Association shall be members of the Board.
(b) The Board shall annually elect from its membership a chairman, a vice-chairman and secretary-treasurer by ballot. Meetings shall be held at the call of the chairman or

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upon written request of a majority of the Board. A majority of members then in office shall constitute a quorum and shall have the authority to act upon any matter properly brought before the Board. The Board shall keep permanent minutes and records of all its proceedings and actions.
(c) Each member of the Board shall be paid $44.00 for each day or substantial portion thereof that he is engaged in the work of the Board, in addition to such reimbursement for travel and other expenses as is normally allowed to State employees. No member of the Board shall receive the above per diem for more than 30 days in any one calendar year.
(d) The Board shall have the authority to employ such administrative staff as is necessary to carry out the functions of the Board. Such staff members shall be employed within the limits of the appropriations made to the Board."
Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking from Section 3, 4 and 5 the word "Advisory".
Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 6 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following Section 6 to read as follows:
"Section 6. The Board shall have the responsibility of monitoring the Family Practice Residency Training Program within the State and to recommend from time to time that the General Assembly appropriate funds for this purpose. Within the limits of funding appropriated by the General Assembly, the Board shall develop programs to encourage Family Practice education for medical students as well as practitioners of medicine to enhance their competence and the quality of medical care which they provide. In carry ing out its duties the Board shall have, but not be limited to, the power to contract with other State and federal agencies, persons, corporations, associations, institutions and authorities.
In addition, the Board shall have the authority to adopt reasonable rules and regula tions to carry out the provisions of this Act."
Section 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval.
Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.

Representative Lambert of the 112th moved that the House agree to the Senate sub stitute to HB 1241.

On the motion, the ayes were 105, nays 0. The motion prevailed.

The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto:

HB 1310. By: Representatives Lambert of the 112th, Carlisle of the 71st, Swann of the 90th, and Nichols of the 27th: A BILL to authorize the State Building Adminis trative Board to adopt regulations for the establishment of thermal efficiency standards for new and renovated buildings, and lighting efficiency standards for new and renovated public buildings; to provide for a short title ("Energy Con servation Building Standards Act of 1978"); to provide for definitions; and for other purposes.

The following Senate amendment was read:

The Senate moves to amend House Bill 1310 as follows: By adding after the first sentence in Section 5 the following:

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"Prior to any revision of the standards, the Board shall consult with and use the advice of the Energy Standards Advisory Committee as to any proposed or considered revisions of the standards.
To effectuate the provisions of this Section, there is hereby created the Energy Stan dards Advisory Committee. The Committee shall be composed of five (5) persons to be appointed by the Governor. The five (5) members shall be representative of the building industry, both commercial and residential. The Committee members shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Committee members shall serve without compensation. The Governor shall annually select one of the members to serve as Chairman and one of the members to serve as Vice Chairman. The State Building Administrative Board shall act as the Committee's administrative agent.
The Committee shall meet as necessary to consult with and give advice to the Board concerning the Board's annual review of the standards and consideration of any revi sions thereof. A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any and all business."

Representative Lambert of the 112th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1310.

On the motion, the ayes were 109, nays 0. The motion prevailed.

The Speaker Pro Tern announced the House in recess until 5:00 o'clock, P.M., this day.

The Speaker Pro Tern called the House to order.

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 recommendation:
HB 1869 Do Pass
Respectfully submitted, Phillips of the 91st 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 of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HB 1818 Do Pass HB 1299 Do Pass SB 528 Do Pass

HB 1849 Do Pass SB 413 Do Pass SB 414 Do Pass

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SB 415 Do Pass 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 Resolutions of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations:

HR 647-1806 Do Pass HR 663-1850 Do Pass HR 665-1858 Do Pass HR 713-1916 Do Pass

SR 121 SR 237 SR 316

Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass

Respectfully submitted, Colwell of the 4th Chairman

Representative Bray of the 70th District, Acting 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 Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the follow ing recommendation:
SB 183 Do Pass, by Substitute
Respectfully submitted, Bray of the 70th Acting-Chairman

Representative Vaughn of the 57th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed.
The Speaker Pro Tern announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning.